1997 4runner with 260k miles for $5500

[Twisted Sid]

Maybe I missed it, how much do you plan on budgeting to repairs?

Its pretty simple. Go look at it and drive it. If its in good shape, has enough power, the options you want, and most everything works, buy it. If it doesn't, walk away and find something else.

 

[alan.absalon]

Maybe I missed it, how much do you plan on budgeting to repairs?

Its pretty simple. Go look at it and drive it. If its in good shape, has enough power, the options you want, and most everything works, buy it. If it doesn't, walk away and find something else.

I will take it to a family mechanic if I decide to buy it. Budget around $5500 max, assuming worst case scenario.

 

[alan.absalon]

Maybe I missed it, how much do you plan on budgeting to repairs?

Its pretty simple. Go look at it and drive it. If its in good shape, has enough power, the options you want, and most everything works, buy it. If it doesn't, walk away and find something else.

Do you have a 3rz 4 cylinder 4runner yourself?

 

[Twisted Sid]

Do you have a 3rz 4 cylinder 4runner yourself?

Yep. A '97 2wd 3RZ 5speed that will never see the road again. The engine and trans is going to be swapped into my '94 pickup to replace the tired POS 22RE. The rest I'm using as a parts donor for my '99 V6 when stuff is needed and compatible

 

[Romeo1]

Do you have a 3rz 4 four cylinder 4runner yourself?

I don’t. I’ve only rode in one.

 

[T4R2014]

Is this the owner selling? Very realistic price IMO, considering the owner managed to preserve it this well for 25 years. It looks like the interior and exterior have been looked after very well. 3RZ might need top end work at this mileage, but so will a 5VZ. It's all based on maintenance history.

At the end of the day it has been 25 years. I've put some serious work into preserving a 4Runner for that long as well, and the alternator still managed to fail just from sitting a few months too long. Time will take a toll and these are by no means just simple daily drivers anymore.

Now let's consider the spec of this truck. It's a 3RZ, which has a very fair cult following. The downside is that it is an automatic, so it has been a total dog since the day it drove off the lot. The engine and transmission might be good, but 260k is the point where your rear differential is plain worn out. Listen for whines and rumbles. Look for axle seal leaks.

 

[alan.absalon]

Is this the owner selling? Very realistic price IMO, considering the owner managed to preserve it this well for 25 years. It looks like the interior and exterior have been looked after very well. 3RZ might need top end work at this mileage, but so will a 5VZ. It's all based on maintenance history.

At the end of the day it has been 25 years. I've put some serious work into preserving a 4Runner for that long as well, and the alternator still managed to fail just from sitting a few months too long. Time will take a toll and these are by no means just simple daily drivers anymore.

Now let's consider the spec of this truck. It's a 3RZ, which has a very fair cult following. The downside is that it is an automatic, so it has been a total dog since the day it drove off the lot. The engine and transmission might be good, but 260k is the point where your rear differential is plain worn out. Listen for whines and rumbles. Look for axle seal leaks.

I am not selling it. I saw it on facebook marketplace.

 

[T4R2014]

I am not selling it. I saw it on facebook marketplace.

We know. But is it the owner selling it on FB, or some random car flipper? Just something to take note of with used cars. Car flipper might indicate the vehicle had some issue and the flipper got it for junk value. Whether or not it was fixed properly is where you need to investigate.

 

[alan.absalon]

We know. But is it the owner selling it on FB, or some random car flipper? Just something to take note of with used cars. Car flipper might indicate the vehicle had some issue and the flipper got it for junk value. Whether or not it was fixed properly is where you need to investigate.

Here is the carfax. Owned by one family

 

[Romeo1]

Told ya. One family owned, that’s awesome. The rear cargo cover tells all.

I paid 2100 in 2020, and it was the opposite of loved. If it’s what you want at 5k I’d say do et. It’s clearly a clean, practically one owner. That’s the hardest part is to find any used car that’s been taken care of.

 

[jgue467]

Limiteds are much nicer

Yes that is a well taken care of vehicle yet you should expand your search. here's a limited 2001, has lots of nifty features you may appreciate if being kept for a long time. I am biased yet I know what I have and enjoy the crxp out of it. For just a little more you're getting a lot more vehicle. Luck deciding.

Oh and don't believe the hype about 01/02 being 'bad', mine is all original at 340,000 miles, engine/trans/A-C, rear seals, master cylinder, all brakes have never failed or needed to be opened up.

2001 Toyota 4Runner 4dr Limited 3.4L Auto 62 SERVICE RECORDS - cars...

 

[JZiggy]

Time to quit messing around and go get it

 

[Unner]

Time to quit messing around and go get it

My thoughts too...

 

[T4R2014]

I agree, quit the foreplay and go work out a deal.

 

[alan.absalon]

I agree, quit the foreplay and go work out a deal.

Will do!

 

[alan.absalon]

Will do!

bump

 

[jsnppp]

Confused as to why you would bump your own action item. Did you buy the truck?

 

[octanejunkie]

Confused as to why you would bump your own action item. Did you buy the truck?

He started another thread asking all the same questions, posting all the same pics and info, so I assume not

I would be surprised if the truck actually exists, why would it still be for sale in this market/economy?

Feels trollish

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[JoeT4R]

He started another thread asking all the same questions, posting all the same pics and info, so I assume not

I would be surprised if the truck actually exists, why would it still be for sale in this market/economy?

Feels trollish

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I feel trolled then... lol.

 

[brillo_76]

Bogus..

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