4th gen buying advise please
Hey guys, I'm going to look at a 4th gen 4runner, 2004 sr5. Listed at 8900, 149k miles, ad states no engine signs, runs like a beast, reliable, and ac/heat works. i asked about frame, and they said there is some rest as the car is 15+ years old, so idk if that means its just surface or if its rotted, so I will be on the lookout. My question is, what should I look for and is 8900 a decent price? I attached phots
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I just took the car for a test drive. Few concerns if you guys can give me some advice id appreciate it!
Under radiator support, cross member, whatever it is that's metal was rusted gone essentially. Rest of frame looked REALLY GOOD. AAlso while driving vsc off and trac off was also illuminated in the dash, but no other lights. They want 8900, other than those issues everything else was good and it drove and shifted well. Do I even bother putting in an offer or should I stay away? Please help! This would be my first 4runner! |
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Get under it and look at the frame. Surface rust is ok, but look for large flaking rust spots.
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As others may have noted, surface rust on the frame is going to happen, its bulging, flaking rust you want to be concerned of.
I would also be asking the selletr for any maint records, and when the Serpentine belt was changed and the ATF and Diff oils. |
i just bought a low mileage 61 k 2005 4runner.
from what i can see from carfax and dealer, they have just changed the oil regularly. Do I need to change the engine coolant, transmission fluid and spark plugs as the truck is 15 years old now? Do I need to change all these now for preventive maintainence? Any advice for a newbie? Thanks in advance. |
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Hi there, I have a similar question and thought that it might help others as well compare the rust severity. Can you guys share your thoughts on the severity of the following pictures? I'm driving 4 hours to check it out and wanted input from people who have more experience with this rust thing.
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Sooooo I've moved on to another one. However this one doesn't have much rust but it did have some sludge out something on the cross member. I attached a photo. What do you guys think? Is this normal to catch road oils here? I attached a photo below https://pasteboard.co/K61Wacf.jpg
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