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FS: 1988 4runner, Cheyenne, WY $4000 obo

1985taylor1925

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FS: 1988 4runner, Cheyenne, WY $3600 obo

Hey all. The time has come for me to sell my 88 4runner. I'll try to include as many details as possible here. Ask any questions you may have.

I am the third owner. I bought the truck a few years ago in Wisconsin. Truck was originally from CA, and then spent 13 years in WI, before I brought it back here. I had planned on fully restoring it, but a year ago I became chronically ill, and now I no longer have the energy or money to restore it. I need the money for med bills. The truck is very mechanically sound and can be driven anywhere no problem, though it could use some new suspension components. The interior is in great condition for its age. There is a crack in the dash. Here are some of the details:

- 4x4, 5 speed manual, 3.0L 6 cylinder
- Almost all stock
- Currently has 213450 miles
- Red exterior, blue/gray interior
- The top is removable to make the truck a convertible
- Heat/AC work
- Cruise control works
- Aftermarket CD/tape player works
- Aisin locking front hubs
- Automatic front windows and rear hatch window, locking doors
- Sunroof
- Toyo tires have plenty of life left

Some of the notable maintenance includes:

- Just installed a remanufactured starter last week, along with battery wire terminal
- New battery
- Engine rebuilt at 121000 with the updated head gasket via Toyota recall
- New muffler installed 5 years ago
- Timing belt, water pump and idler pulley done at 206800
- Rear brakes rebuilt at 142000
- Valve cover gasket done at 205700
- Clutch rebuilt at 183600
- Front brake pads and rotors at 189000
- Aisin locking hubs installed at 202000
- I have a folder full of other maintenance records from the previous owner

The bad:

- As you can see in the pictures, the truck does have several rust spots, and undercarriage rust. Had a mechanic that specializes in toyotas look at the rust and he said there are no structural issues
- Passenger side automatic window does not currently work. I plan on taking the door panel off and will probably fix it in the next week
- The gas gauge sensor is broken, so I've just gone off trip odometer for filling up
- The front windshield has a crack

I included pictures of the body rust on the four fenders. I'm located in Cheyenne, WY. Thanks for looking.

Asking $3600 obo. Thanks for looking

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Due to the high miles and rust are you willing to go as low as $2300? I'm located in Laramie wy.


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Still for sale - $3300

Hey all, I still have this truck for sale. I'm really surprised not more people have shown interest in this classic 1st gen. I would have thought someone in Colorado would have snatched it by now.

Again, it's an 88 manual 4x4, 3.0L, with rebuilt engine and clutch and right at 215k original miles, aisin locking hubs, great interior. Has the updated head gasket via recall. Truck is quick, much quicker than my 98. It does have rust as you can see from pictures, but nothing structural. Had a local mechanic who has a ton of experience with classic toyotas confirm this. Truck is very solid.

You guys have any input as to why this classic hasn't sold now in 5 months? I am going back to school in January and really need to get this sold. No time or money to do a restore as I had originally planned
 
Free bump. I'm surprised that this hasn't sold as well. Maybe get some frame shots to show the extent of the rust. Looks like a good driver or restoration project. Good luck with the sale.
 
Hey all, I still have this truck for sale. I'm really surprised not more people have shown interest in this classic 1st gen. I would have thought someone in Colorado would have snatched it by now.

Again, it's an 88 manual 4x4, 3.0L, with rebuilt engine and clutch and right at 215k original miles, aisin locking hubs, great interior. Has the updated head gasket via recall. Truck is quick, much quicker than my 98. It does have rust as you can see from pictures, but nothing structural. Had a local mechanic who has a ton of experience with classic toyotas confirm this. Truck is very solid.

You guys have any input as to why this classic hasn't sold now in 5 months? I am going back to school in January and really need to get this sold. No time or money to do a restore as I had originally planned

I'd love to buy this off you Phil if I wasn't buying the property next door to me. Could I drive it from Wy to Ny?

Edit: I'd put it in your sig so more people will see it as you post around the forums. How are you feeling?
 
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I'd love to buy this off you Phil if I wasn't buying the property next door to me. Could I drive it from Wy to Ny?

Edit: I'd put it in your sig so more people will see it as you post around the forums. How are you feeling?

Yeah you could drive it across country. It has a starting issue right now that Im trying to figure out though. I have to press the relay together to start it. When I do it starts and runs perfectly. Seems like theres an issue between the ignition and relay, but Im not sure.
 
Buy my truck. Buy my truck. Buy my truck. Buy my . . .

I just fixed the starting issue with the truck. So now it starts perfectly every time. The truck is ready to be driven anywhere. Restore it. Turn it into a dedicated rock crawler. Daily drive it. Use it as a work truck. Whatever. I've had it sitting for a long time. I start it once or twice a week to keep it fresh. I am still amazed that only ONE person has come to look at the truck in nearly 6 months! Where are are the Coloradan Toyota junkie off roaders?? Im only 45 minutes from Ft. Collins.

Just to refresh some of the details.

- 1988, 3.0L, 4x4, manual
- Rebuilt top end with updated head gasket via Toyota recall
- Rebuilt clutch
- Water pump and timing belt done recently
- Aisin hubs
- AC/heat work
- I have two full cans of un-opened frion to keep the ac going for years to come
- Auto windows


The one guy who looked at it had his mechanic look at the undercarriage. He said there was NO structural damage from the rust. Just surface rust. He was about to buy it, and then changed his mind at the last minute. Because he was a pansie. Dont be "that guy". Dont be a pansie. Buy my truck!

Asking $3300
 

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