99 buying advice!!

[dctacoma]

Ok ive found a 1999 4runner limited 4wd with 178,000 miles, which im kinda scared of that amount of miles. The guy wants $4300 which is his lowest. pictures look good. Heres the list of maint.
- All oil changes done between 3k-4k logged in Jiffy Lubes system
- @155k had new Timing Chain, Water Pump & New front belts, plugs n wires
- Transmission serviced (flushed/ new fluid) around 150k
- Brand New Michelins in Rear, 1/2 Tread Michelins in front
- Toyota 4 Runner All Weather Floor Mats
- Replaced wiring transistion box & plug for trailer hook up

Any thoughts?

 

[4R99JB]

:worthless

 

[dctacoma]

 

[4R99JB]

SOLD! :jk:

Take for a test drive to the bank! Looks good, from two pictures?

I paid 4k for a 2WD with no sun roof. This could be a steal if it's not already stolen. lol

Michelins at pricey. Just make sure its a thorough test drive. Good luck.

 

[PhdNPrerunners]

That is a great price! Around me that 4runner would go for 6,000+ with that mileage.

 

[dctacoma]

It seems like alot of miles to me..i need this to be a daily driver for my wife.

 

[dctacoma]

 

[4R99JB]

Seriously; Now I think your just trying to make me cry! :cry2:

Where are you located? Better yet, where is the vehicle located?

Edit...Damn, I guess dc as in Washington D. C. Too far; coulda turned a nice profit.

 

[rideexileex]

Where is this rig at / where has it been? I can't quite read the license plates. As long as there isn't rust underneath, I almost want to buy it...

 

[dctacoma]

its in virginia

 

[4R99JB]

I wouldn't place a price on your wife's comfort or safety. Reliability is a concept based on historical data. It is a Toyota though.

My girlfriends safety means more to me than any car at any price too. Remember this a full truck frame. Not a plastic Hyundai w/unibody construction.

We used to call those "Hi-n-dry". In Europe before they were even available in the US because that's where they'd leave you.

I can't check under the hood of a photo either but you should seriously consider this over amost ANYTHING built today! Good luck.

 

[shadow247]

I paid 3200 for a 99 SR5 Highlander with 341k miles. The only reason I didn't worry about the mileage is that it was owned by the same person since 1999, and he said that whatever services were recommended to him he just did. That truck is REALLY clean you are looking at there, I would JUMP on it, unless there is some mechanical problem we can't know about from photos.

 

[Millerad1651]

I just paid $3500 for a 98 with 280k. It is my wife's DD, and I have no worries about it. These are as dependable as they come.

 

[Royisme]

The way my '00 feels now compared to they way it did in '00, I'd say she has another 184k left in her so long as I keep up with the factory called for maintenance and pay attention to her I go.

 

[Hacker]

It seems like alot of miles to me..i need this to be a daily driver for my wife.

Naah, just getting broken in for a well-maintained 3rd gen.

 

[jkoni426]

Not too crazy about the color but that thing looks mint! If the carfax is clean I say hop on that shiite. And it's a '99, so you get the taller springs.

 

[3rdPedal97]

Fresh timing belt and maintenance, newer tires. That's a great deal and don't let the mileage bother you, I bought mine with 200k from the original owner, only thing Ive done is change the oil, no issues

 

[Brilliant]

why do we always see these posts...

Yes its worth it, not it wont explode at 200k. I bought mine at 180k, doesnt burn oil, went through it, cant find anything wrong with it.