Recent content by jonnys

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mycarfax.com can produce a free history report that doesn't have much detail. hope that helps.

Get the VIN and run a CarFax on the vehicle. Not always 100% complete history, but it gives a good idea. Definitely worth the ~$40 for piece of mind. Multiple owners (3+) can be something to look out for.

lol wut These are honest answers. Blunt, but honest. No one is being disrespectful here. Most independent shops are honest and need your business, and you can determine this by their Google and Yelp ratings. They are understanding and can work with you on prices if you are kind. Kindness goes...

"What does the Toyota logo represent? In 1990, Toyota debuted the three overlapping Ellipses logo on American vehicles. The Toyota Ellipses symbolize the unification of the hearts of our customers and the heart of Toyota products. The background space represents Toyota's technological...

I also encounter this strange issue, and no steering concerns were brought up (even after mentioning it) at my local shop. On highway, if the road has slight grooves, the truck likes to 'jump' into the grooves which can sometimes be disconcerting. If the road is flat and new, this problem does...

Guess the seller decided to keep the vehicle, so that sale is dead. You snooze, you lose I guess...

Thanks for all the great input. Going to keep my options open, go through with the inspection, but also keep my eyes peeled for any newer 08+ deals because you never know, right? What are some good states to check for good deals? Like Ron mentioned, the market in Colorado is slightly higher...

Thanks for the great information, Ron. To be completely transparent I am a beginner with car maintenance, and I know the basics but I currently do not have a garage. This is making me think harder about my search. Mainly the vehicle is going to be used for mountain trips and not a daily...

You're very right Ron, I've been scouring the market and it's pretty consistent except for the miles. Just those miles make me want to get a second opinion, and a lot of information I'm getting is to negotiate and try and snag a deal. I've set a max offer in my head, so we'll see how the...

Reviving this thread. I'm looking at a 2005 v6 4th gen with 249,000 miles. https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/2005-toyota-4runner-sr5-4x4/6350369743.html Test drove it and it ran great. Shifts good. Definitely cosmetic damage here and there, a rust spot on top of the back door, but...