MtBuck
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The first-gen Toyota 4Runner Turbo is rare, bulletproof, and in high demand | Hagerty Media
Just sold on BAT for $22,888!
Just sold on BAT for $22,888!
4Runner Turbo is rare, bulletproof, and in high demand
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RAD4Runner
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Meh. More things to break and it only comes in auto transmission - again more things to break and negates the advantages the turbo brings.
Besides, with the manual transmission, you don't need a starter - LOL
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Besides, with the manual transmission, you don't need a starter - LOL
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RichinRidgewood
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Very cool thanks for posting the link
Wow, that's a crazy number for such a high mileage vehicle though it is in impressive condition!
It's interesting that Toyotas seem to be the only collector vehicles that don't have to be low mileage to bring decent money. Same with Supras and MR2s etc, which keep climbing in value.
T4R2014
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People don't look at these further than the sum of its parts. Similar to the NAS Defender there is a whole experience to it. An original 4Runner that was part of the 80s Turbo craze. Digital gauges and funky seat logos tie this together into a look back to 80s car trends. Plus, a TON of first gens got turned into twisted hunks of scrap metal from being modified beyond recognition and wheeled into the ground. Glad they are finally appreciating consistently.
Thebeastlives
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Yea but the majority of people don't want a manual in a 4wd SUV. I know that my 3rd gen has 320k miles on its automatic transmission so in a Toyota auto vs manual isn't a reliable argument.
vipergrhd
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Money pit
I'm no expert when it comes to Toyota but i have owned several, whoever bought it must be a collector or just someone that has more money than sense. There is a reason why they only made it for 2 years too many issues that was not addressed during the build in my opinion the block was not reinforced enough to handle the heat were the turbo sits, the turbo housing is prone to cracks and parts are hard to come by. It is a beautiful rig no question but having that engine it will be problematic down the road. Just my 2 pennies.
I'm no expert when it comes to Toyota but i have owned several, whoever bought it must be a collector or just someone that has more money than sense. There is a reason why they only made it for 2 years too many issues that was not addressed during the build in my opinion the block was not reinforced enough to handle the heat were the turbo sits, the turbo housing is prone to cracks and parts are hard to come by. It is a beautiful rig no question but having that engine it will be problematic down the road. Just my 2 pennies.
RichinRidgewood
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Here is one for sale... Bidding at $7300 when I posted this.
1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Turbo 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - ending May 19 (Lot #31,571) | Bring a Trailer
1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Turbo 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - ending May 19 (Lot #31,571) | Bring a Trailer
RichinRidgewood
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I watched the auction. It is a real on-line auction. There is a big difference. They take a long time to finish up but it is the legal and correct way to do it.
$15,500 for this "gem" with 200k miles on it...
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RichinRidgewood
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Here is a new one and it is really nice. I bet this is a $20k vehicle.
Ive put the last 30 minutes of the auction on my calendar. (Which will probably turn into an hour)
I have no affiliation with the vehicle or website. I like watching the auctions online just like I like to watch them on TV.
1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Turbo 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - ending June 2 (Lot #32,210) | Bring a Trailer
Ive put the last 30 minutes of the auction on my calendar. (Which will probably turn into an hour)
I have no affiliation with the vehicle or website. I like watching the auctions online just like I like to watch them on TV.
1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Turbo 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - ending June 2 (Lot #32,210) | Bring a Trailer
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Melrose 4r
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I think this one absolutely could be a record setter if the mileage was lower. I’ll be watching too.
RichinRidgewood
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"Twenty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety Nine Dollars. Sold to the gentleman with the big wallet"
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"Twenty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety Nine Dollars. Sold to the gentleman with the big wallet"
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Melrose 4r
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And let’s keep in mind that was not a low-mileage, show room condition truck. It was a well-presented, high-mileage but very clean truck in original condition.
I think we have a new “holy grail” first gen, the 86 turbo.
I think we have a new “holy grail” first gen, the 86 turbo.
jbtvt
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Seems like valuing scarcity over practicality. The turbos make less power and torque than a 3.slow, but with even lower reliability. And those early auto transmissions weren't too reliable either, certainly less so than the 3rd gen trans, and sucked up a good chunk of what little oomph the engine turned out. I don't understand the hype at all, but whatever floats their boat. Nice looking truck though.
