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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Seattle
Posts: 87
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Seattle
Posts: 87
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First Time 4Runner Owner - 99 LTD in Seattle/Redmond
Greetings All!
I ditched my 2011 Ford Explorer Limited after being fed up with the Sync system and thinking I could do a better job myself in a more affordable rig.
I did my research and found a 3rd Gen 4Runner was the one for me. Specifically a 99 Limited. So after a fair amount of searching I found a 99 4Runner with 84k miles, 4WD with rear diff locker, one owner, and no accidents according to CarFax. The radiator and timing belt was replaced at 64k according to a sticker inside but otherwise not much verifiable maintenance info. There is a small amount of rusting in spots underneith which I plan to address asap. I paid 12k for it.
The first thing I did was tear off the running boards (one of which was almost rusted off), install an iPad mount, 4 sets of speakers, an amp, and a single DIN deck that interfaces with my iPhone. I also tossed a can of SeaFoam in the tank and threw in some all weather mats.
Ive been through 6 tanks of gas so far and am bummed Im only seeing 14mpg on average. I will replace the plugs and wires as soon as I get moved into my new place.
Anyway, I hope to drive this thing for years. Quiet it down a bit (already bought some rubber undercoating to put on after the rust is addressed), get a bigger battery, and make it nice and comfy. I have been lurking on the 4Runner forums for a couple weeks now and already know they'll be tons of help!
Thanks for being here!
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