96RedRunner
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Would you pay $10k for a vehicle you could put 150k miles on that looks this good? Taking care of these 3rd gens they last if you do your part. I would pay more for this one because how it's setup and who built it.
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Would you pay $10k for a vehicle you could put 150k miles on that looks this good? Taking care of these 3rd gens they last if you do your part. I would pay more for this one because how it's setup and who built it.
Tyler James Inc
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Tyler James Inc
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And here's a pic to prove it's not always perfectly clean, I just only take pics when it is.
Interior on a random weekday(literally right now)-
Engine bay on same given weekday-
wrench.n.wheel
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Where in the PNW are you?
I'm asking cause I need help with projector retrofit and plan to be in Portland, Oregon in July.
also, your rig is absolutely stunning and its condition makes me question if its ever been wheeled. I trust that it has.
I'm asking cause I need help with projector retrofit and plan to be in Portland, Oregon in July.
also, your rig is absolutely stunning and its condition makes me question if its ever been wheeled. I trust that it has.
96RedRunner
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[MENTION=48999]Tyler[/MENTION]JamesInc, ya had to show dirty pictures, LOL
BigFishAllDay
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You'll use that emoji five times in your next ten posts, and you know it.
In all seriousness, I think you could/would get $10K for the rig if you seriously pursued a sale. What you've done is create a unique drivetrain option that wasn't offered by Toyota, but probably should have been, and could have been being that it is all OE components.
Some people love the simplicity of their j-shift cases, others like the flexibility of the AWD case. Some like their 5 speeds, and some their autos. I'll bet some wish they could have a 5 speed with an AWD case, and here's their opportunity. It's a "right buyer" situation.
The mileage is a little steep, but maintenance/care > mileage, and I see 200K rigs half as well cared for as yours going every day for $7-8K.
Tyler James Inc
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I've always had a super huge boner for 1st gen double cabs, and the time is now if I plan on making a switch. I haven't cut into the body at all yet, and once I did, value would definitely go down. At least, my potential buyer pool would drastically decrease. I want bigger tires, and I want no rubbing, and I want to stay low-ish. That means cutting; that means point-of-no-returning. I've matured/learned enough to know when I need to slow my roll, and that's where I'm at.
I really love this thing so much, and it's at its best right now. I love how my front end came together, and everything just works perfectly. I love coming out to it every morning and afternoon. It really never gets old.
But I think the Double Cab is the better platform for me, moving forward.
So many guys here like using their rigs for sleeping in and what not. I'm not into that at all. I like sleeping in my bed. I would love to go to Moab, and I'm fine sleeping under the stars. But setting my rig up for sleeping in is something I would never do. I think the Tacoma would be perfect for me.
Thanks for the kind words [MENTION=44220]BigFishAllDay[/MENTION]
If I get a Double Cab, I'm staying here. You guys are my family, and I'm not interested in trying the whole mixed family thing on TW.
Mark_BC
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Couldn't you take off the existing fenders and put them aside, buy new ones and cut those instead? That's what I plan to do for putting my shnorkel on my T4R. Finding exactly matching paint might be the challenge. Looks like the front and rear fenders on that taco could be removed unlike the T4R which has the whole body attached to the rear well.
Yoter
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What transfer case did you use with the manual swap? Do you have multi mode? Did you have to mod the drive shaft? ECU, etc...
Sweet rig and I am sure you could get around 10K
But trust me you will regret it and end up selling whatever you get after a year or two in order to find another 3rd gen.
Sweet rig and I am sure you could get around 10K
But trust me you will regret it and end up selling whatever you get after a year or two in order to find another 3rd gen.
Tyler James Inc
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Its all in the beginning of my build thread [emoji1360]
When I got my first 3rd gen, I told myself I wouldn't ever be without one. These things are my favorite. I am only considering selling it to replace it with the same thing- with a bed(see above post).
The front fenders are the same on both- as far as removability. The fenders aren't the biggest issue. The bigger issue is the quarter panels. In the rear, you really can't cut much at all without having to cut into the cab itself. With the Tacoma, you can cut the bedsides to fit 37's- at stock height- and still only be cutting the bedside. You wouldn't be having to cut into the cabin at all, and therefore having to make filler panels. I'm just using that as an example; I'm not planning on cutting for 37's at stock height. The double cab above sits perfect on those 37's in my opinion.
JayRolla
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BrianSD_42
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Overall great truck. I'm sure you'll miss it.
BTW if I buy it for $10,000.01 will you fix this as part of the sale?
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How old are you? I feel like it is relevant. If you are 22 and have lots of parents money then get rid of it sure and buy another toy.
But if you are in your late 20s early 30s then I would think it is crazy to get rid of a beautiful 3rd gen, a truck that is very nice to ride around in, quite affordable to maintain and you can use with a family to go wheeling, trips camping etc. These trucks are not good daily drivers. Buy another car for that and keep the truck. Some of the guys around here, including a few that posted in this thread use their trucks to go on family outings that are the envy of most people. These trucks are perfect for that and a built 3rd gen is just an amazing find. Sitting in the back of 4 door pickup will never be comparable to the rear seats and room of a 4Runner.
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BTW if I buy it for $10,000.01 will you fix this as part of the sale?
:noidea:
How old are you? I feel like it is relevant. If you are 22 and have lots of parents money then get rid of it sure and buy another toy.
But if you are in your late 20s early 30s then I would think it is crazy to get rid of a beautiful 3rd gen, a truck that is very nice to ride around in, quite affordable to maintain and you can use with a family to go wheeling, trips camping etc. These trucks are not good daily drivers. Buy another car for that and keep the truck. Some of the guys around here, including a few that posted in this thread use their trucks to go on family outings that are the envy of most people. These trucks are perfect for that and a built 3rd gen is just an amazing find. Sitting in the back of 4 door pickup will never be comparable to the rear seats and room of a 4Runner.
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blackened_offroad
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not to muck up the "sort of for sale, not really for sale" thread, but this is a real thing. When I bought mine, everyone and his brother told me "BUY IT, 180k on a 4runner is nothing." but in the last 4 months since buying it, I've had to put $1200 into it just in parts, not even paying for labor, and it needs another $1500-2k in parts right this moment. If I were paying labor, that would be another $2k in labor, AT LEAST. I've already nearly doubled the purchase price in just parts. After watching this forum and the subreddit for a while, it's clear that this is common. Yes, the engine and trans will last 400k, but no one seems to mention that everything around it, particularly steering and suspension components, will need to be replaced, probably a couple times over that 400k.
Tyler James Inc
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[MENTION=65101]BrianSD_42[/MENTION]
Lol
No, no daddy money here. I didn't get a dollar from my parents for gas/insurance/cell phone/etc- they matched whatever money I had saved whenever I was ready to buy my first car/truck. Aside from that, I've worked for every dollar I've ever had. I was mowing lawns and detailing cars at 12, and delivering newspapers at 3am before school at 14. Bought my first truck- '87 Mazda B2200- at 14. Straight axled my dad's '91 pickup at 15.
I just turned 31 May 20th.
You don't have to try to sell me on how great 4Runners are man. I've had a '90 22RE base model with leather, a '92 Limited that I 3.4 swapped, manual swapped, dual cased and flat bellied, the most beautiful '86 I've ever seen- ARB locked fr/rr, 'axled on 35" OG MTRs, new built 22RE, etc. Then my '97 and '01. All work always done myself on all the rigs.
My family consists of my wife and two dogs. The boys love the back seat, and love hanging their heads out the windows. They never go in the cargo area. They also love riding in pickup beds.
I know I'll miss the 4Runner, but I can't keep em all. I wanna build a more capable off-road rig, and don't see the 4Runner as being a better platform than a double cab for me and my family.
Lol
No, no daddy money here. I didn't get a dollar from my parents for gas/insurance/cell phone/etc- they matched whatever money I had saved whenever I was ready to buy my first car/truck. Aside from that, I've worked for every dollar I've ever had. I was mowing lawns and detailing cars at 12, and delivering newspapers at 3am before school at 14. Bought my first truck- '87 Mazda B2200- at 14. Straight axled my dad's '91 pickup at 15.
I just turned 31 May 20th.
You don't have to try to sell me on how great 4Runners are man. I've had a '90 22RE base model with leather, a '92 Limited that I 3.4 swapped, manual swapped, dual cased and flat bellied, the most beautiful '86 I've ever seen- ARB locked fr/rr, 'axled on 35" OG MTRs, new built 22RE, etc. Then my '97 and '01. All work always done myself on all the rigs.
My family consists of my wife and two dogs. The boys love the back seat, and love hanging their heads out the windows. They never go in the cargo area. They also love riding in pickup beds.
I know I'll miss the 4Runner, but I can't keep em all. I wanna build a more capable off-road rig, and don't see the 4Runner as being a better platform than a double cab for me and my family.
Tyler James Inc
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Huh?
What's "a real thing"?
No one seems to mention that? Have you read any of the threads on this forum?!
It comes with experience, but if someone is buying a 200k mile rig- with no maintenance records- expecting to not have to put $2k into it, they're definitely uneducated/nieve.
I'm confused as to why that's relevant here, as I have a long list of new parts and maintenance on my rig.
Sorry to hear you've been caught off guard/disappointed by the maintenance your newly acquired rig has needed, and I hope it lasts a long time for you and treats you well!
Like most things in life, the better you take care of something, the better it will take care of you. If you don't know how it was taken care of for the last 180k miles, just expect most wear items will need to be replaced.
Mark_BC
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I think the take-away from this forum is, these trucks are a great buy if you get one that was decently cared for and maintained, and they can last along time. But they will require a refresh of a lot of their parts which isn't too much of a big deal if you like wrenching yourself and can get the parts for a good price somewhere. If not, then of course it is going to cost you.
blackened_offroad
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It has nothing to do with your "listing, but not a listing" that's in the main forum and not the classifieds. I was responding to a comment someone else made earlier. and I'm referring to the very common comment, here and elsewhere when people are looking to buy, that 200k or 250k isn't something to worry about when buying a 4runner. Not saying that I personally had some idea that I wasn't going to have to work on it. I'm a little irritated at how much I've had to work on it, but it is what it is.
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