HELP!!! need advise

[ladj2013]

currently i have a 1998 4runner 219,000 miles i just bough 4 cylinder 2WD totally restored and also have a 2004 Lancer Ralliart that im selling to buy another 4runner i got like 3 options 1st one is a 1999 4runner Limited with 194,000 miles on it recently replaced water pump and timing belt one owner for 4,500, 2nd one is a 2001 4runner SR5 4WD 185,000 miles for 4,500 and 3rd one is another 1999 4runner limited with 227,000 miles 2 owner for 4,200 all of them look nice inside and out im inclined to the first one but want an opinion



this are my current cars

 

[ladj2013]

these are my options

 

[shootmymime]

these are my options

i would go with the 1st one. maintenance just done, its a limited,

i would like the 01 because its a bet newer but its an sr5. a few less fancy functions.

 

[nissanh]

Does the 4x4 4runner (2nd in your list) equipped with a rear locking differential? (you can see a RR DIFF LOCK switch on the dash by the steering tilt lever)?

 

[ladj2013]

i don't know on the second one RR Diff Lock have to check tomorrow bu i think so, and yes im inclined to the first one

 

[MyHigh]

1 and 2 are both the same price, and 10,000 miles difference, not a big deal however the maintenance has been done on 1. If it was done correctly with toyota parts I'd buy 1 but if you could get some money knocked off of 2 because of in need maintenance I'd go 2. 3 is just out of question for me at least.

 

[poleclimber63]

agree with shootmymime... looks nice and has some maintenance done. What about other maintenance? Brakes? tires? Rust?

 

[ladj2013]

#1 as far as i know got new tires, brakes replace 5 month ago rust i don't see none at least on the body some under in the rear axle as common on this 4runner other than that is pretty clean.

 

[poleclimber63]

#1 as far as i know got new tires, brakes replace 5 month ago rust i don't see none at least on the body some under in the rear axle as common on this 4runner other than that is pretty clean.

looks like you found the one...

 

[T4Ryota4life]

I like option #1. Go with what feels best. Do your own work and make it your own. You will make the right choice.

 

[ladj2013]

finally got the 4runner the winner is #1 got for $3,900