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Need mechanic ref for Oceanside/Carlsbad, Calif. area I'm in search of a good 4 runner mechanic, preferably in the Carlsbad area. Have 2000 / 4 cyl 2WD base model with automatic trans. Have had it for about a year and a half, and the last few months it has been running very sluggish, and...

Hey Folks, Lovin' my '00 4runner since picking it up 2 months ago - runs great, no leaks, smoke or any other issues that I can tell, but it's really costing me a fortune to drive this thing in it's current state. The car is averaging about 11-12 miles to the gallon, and I can't figure out why...

very cool of you man, appreciate it! so far, the seller seems to be taking care of it....he cleaned the ERG on Thursday and the CEl hasn't come back on, but he says it will still need to be replaced. he got a used ERG at a local junkyard, but it didn't work, so he says he ordered parts from...

4cyl / 2wd / auto trans base model, yes. Just now got off phone with the seller/mechanic, and he says his tests are showing that the EGR is OK, but that there may be a problem with the solenoid or temp sensor (?). Says he is in process of checking those out, but claims even with these issues...

many thanks for the details - looks to be around $150 for the part. Took the car back to the seller on my lunch hour, and am awaiting his call on what he found out. Sounds like he is going to charge me for parts, but take care of the labor "if it's nothing too big" in his words....cool, but...

Error is P0402...seller claims not a big deal? says something with a valve

Thanks for the tip - think I jumped the gun on the Cat replacement - it looks like the one I saw online for $550 isn't even legal in California...but now I'm wondering if there are 2 Cats on this thing I have to worry about?

thanks for the replies everyone...i'll post the codes as soon as I get them. the guy i bought the car from claims he'll scan it and fix what the problem is - "if it's a quick fix" (great) i see a catalytic converter replacement for this thing is like $600 just for the part....I know you should...

I checked it this morning, and it was on there tight. Pulled it off and put back on to be sure, started back up, and the CEL is still on.

So, after a long search, I found my 4runner and bought it from a private party just this last Sunday morning. The chassis has 171,000, and cylinder work and a ton of new parts (radiator, timing, water pump, fuel pump, comprehensive tune-up, etc.) Had a mechanic from work spot check it, and he...

I forgot how much fun buying a used car is, sheesh! Thanks for the responses, I'm holding off on that 94, and postponing my 4 runner search, as I've been looking daily for 3 months to no avail, and just sick of the dishonesty and scams out there (or at least here in my area). All 5 4runners I...

I checked this out a few hours ago. The ad and person I spoke with on the phone said they had previous records for servicing and the Toyota long block replacement, but when I got there they said they didn't have it, and were waiting on it from the consignee. The body, paint and interior were...

Non-operational. He claims that if I am serious about buying it, he'll get it smogged... I'm kind of leery about a 1994, as a lot of folks here recommend a 3rd gen, so just wanted some opinions

Thanks - too funny, as that's the figure I was thinking (or maybe even start at 2500 and see what happens) An intro-level set of tires is about $450, and the Windshield is about $175 around my kneck of the woods.