Help, I Need Buying Advice

[lem14]

Hey, So I am ready to buy a 3rd gen, I have got everything all set to go financially and I have found and driven two so far that I would consider buying. Here is my dilemma:

'99 limited, 89k miles, drives excellent, silver, clean interior, very clean exterior (minor under body rust), needs timing belt (no history of being done) and engine has that timing belt squeak (water pump, pulleys, etc?). Good Carfax. Priced at kbb excellent, but willing to negotiate.

'02 Sport, 111k miles, drives excellent, red, exceptionally clean interior, clean exterior, (more underbody rust, but not terrible), again no history of timing belt (no belt squeak though), needs brakes (front pads, rear shoes and drums). Good Carfax. $3000 less, but they are firm

Or wait and see what comes along...

Thanks for helping, and any advice would be great.

Also, not up to tackling the timing belt myself, but I can do brakes.

 

[4RunninRoman]

Daily driver? Or are you goin to offroad her? Both?

Welcome to the family! Personally I like the sport! I'd go for it, but ultimately it is your decision.

Also make sure you check the gauge clusters to make sure they haven't been swapped. ( it happens a lot here in kansas city)

Just a small warning. Timing belt has to be done either way. Brakes are easy. Three grand less? Great deal. Because even if they are firm on the price, the other one will not go done 3k. I'm pretty positive.

Sorry if my post kinda jumps around. Just got done working a 14 hour shift.

Good luck on you're purchase.

 

[eplanajr]

Always offer lower... Worst they can say is "No" right....
Money talks.. especially when its being waved in their face.

Personally, I'd hold out for another rig...

 

[lem14]

I think I will wait and see what comes on the market in the near future. If anyone has a really clean 4runner or knows of one for sale in AZ, MN, or WI. Leave a post.

Thanks guys