Hello Everyone!
I've been a LONG time lurker here (about 1.5 years) and I'm finally able to say that I'm a T4R owner. I picked up a '96 Limited 4x4 in Anthracite Metallic with 132,XXX miles from a friend for a measly $2,500! I'm a former military man who decided on a career change to medicine.
History: The 4Runner was bought at an auction 3 years ago with 89,XXX miles by my friend. He drove it until the current day with no problems doing only regular maintenance. He's not a car guy so fine maintenance and care was not performed.
Condition: Engine and tranny are good. Starting takes a couple seconds...tried changing the starter contacts today but too much of a PITA. Lots of vibration at speed, so I'll take it in to get the u-joints or driveshaft repaired/replaced. Interior is great but dirty. Leather on rear seats are near perfect, but the fronts are nearly destroyed. The driver seat looks like a dog took a bite out of it. Paint is a bit faded with lots of fade on the roof...no big deal.
Here's a quick pic of it. The roof rack and rear spoiler are off because I'm repainting them. Roof rack was also broken so I expoxy'd it together.
![a>](http://<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22443523@N08/8322620537/" title="4Runner by Kanger328, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8322620537_1d531f8a86.jpg" width="500" height="373" alt="4Runner"></a>)
I'm no stranger to off roading. Used to have a Nissan Titan that I had set up for off road adventures. Sold it and family friend gave me his high mileage '98 Ford Explorer with 225,000+ miles, which I drove for the last 1.5 years. Spent all this time look for a good T4R (thanks to everyone who gave me advice during that time!). Here are a few pics of my former rig.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22443523@N08/8322620353/" title="Titan 3 by Kanger328, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8216/8322620353_dddc0161eb.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Titan 3"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22443523@N08/8322619765/" title="Titan 2 by Kanger328, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8322619765_77f919f3de.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Titan 2"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22443523@N08/8322619659/" title="Titan 1 by Kanger328, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8322619659_9d764fb44e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Titan 1"></a>
My plan for the T4R is to use it as a daily driver and light off road vehicle. I'm hoping to drive it for at least the next 5 years...hopefully more. For now I'll be doing maintenance procedures and needed repairs (i.e. all fluids, clean/detail, driveshaft, starter, Ripcord's buyer guide thread items, etc.). I plan to do some upgrades like a small lift, skids/sliders, Tundra brakes, trans cooler (which I just received today!), and who knows what else. Really...much, much thanks to all those who have chimed in to answer my many questions over the past year!
I've been a LONG time lurker here (about 1.5 years) and I'm finally able to say that I'm a T4R owner. I picked up a '96 Limited 4x4 in Anthracite Metallic with 132,XXX miles from a friend for a measly $2,500! I'm a former military man who decided on a career change to medicine.
History: The 4Runner was bought at an auction 3 years ago with 89,XXX miles by my friend. He drove it until the current day with no problems doing only regular maintenance. He's not a car guy so fine maintenance and care was not performed.
Condition: Engine and tranny are good. Starting takes a couple seconds...tried changing the starter contacts today but too much of a PITA. Lots of vibration at speed, so I'll take it in to get the u-joints or driveshaft repaired/replaced. Interior is great but dirty. Leather on rear seats are near perfect, but the fronts are nearly destroyed. The driver seat looks like a dog took a bite out of it. Paint is a bit faded with lots of fade on the roof...no big deal.
Here's a quick pic of it. The roof rack and rear spoiler are off because I'm repainting them. Roof rack was also broken so I expoxy'd it together.
I'm no stranger to off roading. Used to have a Nissan Titan that I had set up for off road adventures. Sold it and family friend gave me his high mileage '98 Ford Explorer with 225,000+ miles, which I drove for the last 1.5 years. Spent all this time look for a good T4R (thanks to everyone who gave me advice during that time!). Here are a few pics of my former rig.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22443523@N08/8322620353/" title="Titan 3 by Kanger328, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8216/8322620353_dddc0161eb.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Titan 3"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22443523@N08/8322619765/" title="Titan 2 by Kanger328, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8322619765_77f919f3de.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Titan 2"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22443523@N08/8322619659/" title="Titan 1 by Kanger328, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8322619659_9d764fb44e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Titan 1"></a>
My plan for the T4R is to use it as a daily driver and light off road vehicle. I'm hoping to drive it for at least the next 5 years...hopefully more. For now I'll be doing maintenance procedures and needed repairs (i.e. all fluids, clean/detail, driveshaft, starter, Ripcord's buyer guide thread items, etc.). I plan to do some upgrades like a small lift, skids/sliders, Tundra brakes, trans cooler (which I just received today!), and who knows what else. Really...much, much thanks to all those who have chimed in to answer my many questions over the past year!
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