Recent content by paulbruno

thank you Thanks for the replies, everyone. Yeah, I think I'll just have a friend, who's a local mechanic, do the work, and get specifics on the parts and coolant he uses. I'd love to do it myself, but don't have the know-how, and don't even own a wrench set (though I live with tons of guys who...

Hey, just wanted to get a sampling of y'all's thoughts about where the timing belt/water pump replacement should be done. Just bought a great 2001 SR5 at (what I think was) a good price, and the milage is at 187,000. I've got a good friend who's a quality mechanic who quoted me $700 including...

thanks Well, thanks guys, for the input. I'm probably going to make a move on it, though at a lower price, probably $800 less than what they're asking. Really, it's condition was what attracted me to it. The only thing that I'd want on it that it doesn't have is the 4x4. But for 2000-2002...

Okay, this is my second posting to the 3rd gen. forums, asking for advice. Found a really, really, really nice condition 2001 green 2WD 3.4L V6, with sunroof that works. Read the 3rd gen. buyers guide here, and the frame rust is nonexistent. 186K miles, which for its age is pretty good. They're...

What area are you in, if you don't mind me asking?

Okay, good to know... I'll still try my darndest to get him down a little bit, regardless. He's had it listed for a little bit, and the prior accident hurts resell value, which helps in the negotiations. You say there shouldn't be any large repair bills... but I don't really know much about...

Okay, thanks for the advice... how would I validate the transmission? Just be very attentive when switching from P to D or R, and hear how it sounds? What should I listen for when driving, transmission-wise? And how do I check for track lube on the sunroof? (Sorry, I'm all questions.) :) Yeah...

thanks... and what do you think about this? Thank you, everyone for your replies! I'm still doing a search, to see if I can beat this deal, though it seems it's a good one, from what you've said. Having said all of that... what do you think about this option? 2005 4x4 V8 4runner Pluses: -...

New to 4Runners, and even the idea of buying one. Modest budget, looking to (maybe, possibly) pay cash for a 4Runner 2004-2006 that is... 4X4 V8 Tow hitch Sunroof So, here's one I've found... 2005 4Runner SR5 V8 4WD w/ Navigation Gonna test drive it tomorrow. FSBO. It's got all of what I've...

thank you! Wow, thank you, all, for your responses. Actually, after reading the lack of consensus on here as to whether the rust (and additionally the lack of vehicle history) are big enough issues, I'm going to pass. Not simply for that, but also for the fact that... well, the experience of...

First time poster. New to the wonderful world of 4Runners, but I think I'm going to like my stay, so to speak. Interest in the 3rd Gen Sports editions, which are harder to come by, I'm now finding out. Live in Kansas City, MO, but willing to travel for a better option (including Dallas...