1999 Limited 4 Runner

:nicethread: 252k on mine, all of a sudden seems like it's just getting broken in. Subscrubed!! Keep us updated!!
 
Holy cow!! 600+ miles, that's AMAZING! I knew I loved Toyotas for a reason, I hope mine keeps rolling for a least half as long!
 
This is possibly the best 3rd generation thread ever. I'm speechless and more in love with these trucks than ever.
 
:dammit:
650k - Wow!

How's the oil consumption. Adding any between changes?

-RC

RC57,
My 4-Runner uses about 1/2-quart between oil changes (5,000 miles).

To up date all I just replaced the lower ball joints and control arm bushings dealer cost $350.00.

Front end alignment $100.00.

Stupid power antenna plastic gear stripped again, dealer wants to charge $65.00 to replace antenna. :dammit:

I intend to take it to a detail shop and let them do a complete detail inside and out on May 26, 12, the dealer wants to do a promo on the 4-Runner we'll see if I get some perks from him.

Other than that no problems. :peace:
 
Congratulations!!!!

Conrats on making 650,000 miles. That's simply amazing and wonderful. I hope you get some free perks out of the deal as well. I say FREE 4RUNNER to you sir. Subscribed.
 
That is absolutely crazy. I thought hitting a 100,000 miles on my 08 prius in 4yrs, almost 2 wks to the date I purchased it, was crazy. Good for you. I hope u hit 1 million w/ that thing.
 
Congratulations on the mileage. I've always believed that a vehicle will last longer if it is used for what it was built for - to be driven! I've seen a Corolla or two with upwards of 400,00 on them and a Volvo with the same, but you're heading for 700k - awesome.

The million dollar question for me is:

Have you ever replaced the 'lifetime' fuel filter?

Blanco,
In reply to the million dollar question, yes I have replaced the lifetime filter "twice" at 277,565 miles and 532,000 miles. :peace:
 
Congratulations on the mileage. I've always believed that a vehicle will last longer if it is used for what it was built for - to be driven!

Can't say this is true with all makes and models.., our Crowne Vics average 35-40K a year, and believe me, even the cab companies don't want them after our four year rotation. Then again, like many, I paid a little extra for the same vehicle as Bob, back in 2001, knowing you get what you pay for.., where are all those S-10 Blazers now.., lol.
 
Congrats. Thst is amazing amd inspiring to guy like me who just bought a 98 with 317k....no dealer records according to Toyota though. I do have maintenance records from the original owner however.

I really went out on a limb and went for it. If I get another 30k out of it will be amazed and absolutely completely satisfied.
 
That is absolutely amazing! I just did all the routine maintenance/preventative work and hope to keep mine running just as long!
 
Total cost?

The truck is amazing.
I question the maintenance costs unless you are getting dealer service at a reduced rate.
650, 000 miles with oil changes every 5000 miles is 130 oil changes. At just $35 each including taxes and waste disposal fees etc, that is $4550 alone.
If coolant was flushed every 60K like you said that would be 10-11 of those, that is another ? $700. what was the frequency of the transmission service? assuming you serviced the transmission every 100K, you are looking at 6 transmission services, so at least another $400.
You have done at least two timing belts, and I assume you use the brakes, probably been through a couple sets of rotors, you stated alternator done twice, and I assume you are not on original battery, hoses and belts/plugs etc:biggrin2::biggrin2:

Granted your costs were provided a year ago, and mileage factors are based on 2013 odometer. That said, the cost to run your truck would only have increased by about $7.32 or so, something like that:tape2:

----Are you sure the total cost you provided are accurate? :flame:
 
Wow, this is impressive.

I just bought a 2010 LTD with less then 25k miles on it.

If I get half of the mileage you get I'll be super happy and probably dead by then...:party:
 
3rd gen

wow...this is amazing...I just signed up for the forum today...this is a great forum , also for me , not a great DIY guy, but looking for advise and directions ..i have a 1996 4runner with barely 95K miles....
 

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