buying a t4r 2002 with 200,000

[COLORADOMOM]

Looking for advice on a purchase of a t4r- its a 2002 with 197,000 1st time buying t4r & need a reliable t4r for around $10,000- please tell me what you think- this is for practical purposes- I live in Colorado and need a real 4wd for mountain and serious winter conditions- I thought of t4r would be a good purchase but 200,000 is still 200,000? your opinions and recommendations would be helpful- thanks

 

[awdjunkies]

Welcome, I suggest you start reading all the stickies which will help you get more familiarized with the product. This one is at the top of the list to start reading which will cover all your questions on what to expect before and during the buying process of a used 3rd gen 4runner: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/82033-3rd-gen-4runner-buyers-guide.html.

Good Luck and again welcome to the wonderful world of 3rd gen 4runners!!!!

 

[jonwilly2]

Looking for advice on a purchase of a t4r- its a 2002 with 197,000 1st time buying t4r & need a reliable t4r for around $10,000- please tell me what you think- this is for practical purposes- I live in Colorado and need a real 4wd for mountain and serious winter conditions- I thought of t4r would be a good purchase but 200,000 is still 200,000? your opinions and recommendations would be helpful- thanks

Information about it. What kind of maintenance has it had. How much rust, what parts have been replaced, how was it driven, any obvious jimmy rigging? Its not uncommon for a 4Runner any toyota really to have that kind of miles.

 

[Hepar]

Agree that a lot more information is needed although if you're planning on buying a 2002 w/ 200k miles for $10,000, I'd say pass.

 

[z28forlife]

^definantly pass on that, I just got a 4x4 with 140k for only 6k. There's alot of good runners out there with less than 150k for around 8k.

 

[kelsosv17]

I'd have to agree with the other guys, price is a little high for the mileage. I just picked up an 00' for 6k and only 180k with full maintenance history. There are a lot of runners out there and if you can buy a little time you can find some steals. good luck with the search!

Cheers,
-Mike

 

[1985taylor1925]

I got my runner in Ft collins last summer for $6K with 160k miles on it. For $10K I wouldnt get anything with over 100k miles on it

 

[bak3rme]

you'd have to check everythign from carfax to the condition its in and all...but just from hearing 200k miles and 10k in price...i'd pass
better deals around here..and thats not even a deal. maybe 6-7k for something like that

 

[97T4RL]

Dude dont buy from a dealer, i paid a mechanic i trusted to come look at runners with me on craigslist and i got a 99 with 130k for 5800 nothing has ever gone wrong with it and it had brand new tires on it, street tires though :/