Highest Mileage 4th Gen?
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SurferUK
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2007 with 102000km (63300 miles approx) :biggrin1:
No mods at all but I would like to replace the suspension at some point
SurferUK
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My 2008 V8 sport only made it to 148000 when a piston rod broke this yearMy 10 year old daughter was hoping that would be her car when she turned 16. I thought we could make that happen because we put so few miles on it!
That's not a great mileage to have a failure like that, what are you going to do?
Right now it's sitting at the dealership. We bought a new-to-us 2017 4wd Premium in a pretty color. But it's no V8 sport!
Our options were to have them rebuild ($17-20K), find a remanufactured engine or a used engine. Those prices were more palatable, but there are no engines available that the dealer service, or another Toyota specialist in town can find.
I'm here to post it for sale to someone who loves 4Runners and has an extra engine they want to put in it, space to store it until an engine becomes available, or has the know-how to rebuild it. I certainly don't want to sell it for scrap!
Our options were to have them rebuild ($17-20K), find a remanufactured engine or a used engine. Those prices were more palatable, but there are no engines available that the dealer service, or another Toyota specialist in town can find.
I'm here to post it for sale to someone who loves 4Runners and has an extra engine they want to put in it, space to store it until an engine becomes available, or has the know-how to rebuild it. I certainly don't want to sell it for scrap!
SurferUK
Member
Given what I have read about availability of vehicles at the moment, I'm sure you won't struggle to find someone with the parts and knowledge who will be interested!
260k 2007
I have an 07 with 260k miles, have driven it across the country and back multiple times with a enduro motorcycle on the back. What a beast! unfortunatly
Its calling for some repairs..
Still runs pretty good but will need the following based on inspection
General Maintenance Concern
Todays Concern
*Taxes not included
Timing Chain & Gears
$2,967.67*
Cooling System Fluid Exchange
$119.95*
Fuel Injection Flush Cleaning Service
$129.99*
Spark Plug(s)
$250.98*
PCV Valve / Hose
Remove and replace pcv valve and hose if needed.
$250.21*
Stabilizer Link / Kit
$571.64*[/I][/I]
Love the rig but...not sure if its worth it...Any thoughts?
I have an 07 with 260k miles, have driven it across the country and back multiple times with a enduro motorcycle on the back. What a beast! unfortunatly
Its calling for some repairs..
Still runs pretty good but will need the following based on inspection
General Maintenance Concern
Todays Concern
*Taxes not included
Timing Chain & Gears
$2,967.67*
Cooling System Fluid Exchange
$119.95*
Fuel Injection Flush Cleaning Service
$129.99*
Spark Plug(s)
$250.98*
PCV Valve / Hose
Remove and replace pcv valve and hose if needed.
$250.21*
Stabilizer Link / Kit
$571.64*[/I][/I]
Love the rig but...not sure if its worth it...Any thoughts?
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Depends on what your financial situation is. You've listed just north of $4k in repairs, could you buy something you'd be equally happy with vs. putting the same $4k into your truck?
Also, if you're capable with a wrench, you could knock most of the stuff on the list and save a bucket of money in labor. And once the timing chain is serviced, you're good for another 300k.
Sidenote, why are they suggesting changing it now? Are you have issues? Seems a bit premature but that's just my opinion.
SurferUK
Member
Pretty much as eleven14 says, can you do basic mechanics? That's about my level and I have done the coolant/spark plugs in this, and the PCV valve on another vehicle. It was a bolt-in part at the top of the engine, easy. You could do it at the same time as the spark plugs. As long as you are methodical and patient it really does look like a worse job than than it is, I promise!
That fuel injection thing sounds redundant to me, besides the occasional bottle of Redex at £5 I've never put any treatment in and never had a single fuel injector problem in any vehicle I've owned...
Start with the easy stuff, the guys on this forum are so helpful I'm sure they'll advise if you have any problems.
ads2539
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My 4R just hit 181k the other day. Nowhere near the highest mileage, I know.
I bought my 2004 in the fall of 2007 with 65k already on it, mostly highway (?) miles. I used to drive it a lot on long trips but, thanks to covid and my own health issues, it’s finally down to ~10k/yr miles. In the past six years, I’ve only put ~15k on it. It was built in 4/04, so it’s almost 18 years old now.
I bought my 2004 in the fall of 2007 with 65k already on it, mostly highway (?) miles. I used to drive it a lot on long trips but, thanks to covid and my own health issues, it’s finally down to ~10k/yr miles. In the past six years, I’ve only put ~15k on it. It was built in 4/04, so it’s almost 18 years old now.
Bluesky 07
Senior Member
Bought my ‘07 SE in late 2014 with 96K miles. Coincidentally hit 222,222 miles on 1/2/2022.
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Is your truck showing a check engine light at all? How often do you change your oil? How is the engine running? any rough idle or hard starting?
I've read on this forum that the timing chain and gears are good for the lifetime of the engine with regular maintenance of changing the oil when it is due.
My 06 v6 has had oil changes every 5,000 miles with valvoline maxlife 5w-30 and toyota filter for the past 130k miles and mine runs like a top.
I think they are trying to scare you into buying a timing chain and gears that are not needed.
The stabilizer end links are bolt on and easy to change. Moog makes a set made in Japan that I installed 4 years ago and they are just fine.
Amazon.com: MOOG K90677 Stabilizer Bar Link : Automotive
Coolant is cheap. $30 a jug from Toyota. Get the pink coolant. Drain and fill radiator and burp out the air bubbles. again, easy to do. I've done this 4 times now on mine.
Spark plugs are easy as well. $60 for Iridium that I installed and took about 30 minutes with a long extension, 3/8 driver and spark plug socket and gapper.
Good luck!
Kapwinnnng
New member
I don't have it yet, but I'm about to buy a 2004 V8 Limited with about 270k miles. Seems to start and run and drive great. Appears to be garage kept, with all 3 keys and 2 remotes as well. Hopefully can get it to my mechanic tomorrow to get it in the air to check everything on the underside really well.
I know the timing belt is due, but my fingers are crossed on everything else.
I know the timing belt is due, but my fingers are crossed on everything else.
iowabadger
New member
Bought ONE of our 4runners last March with 250000 on it 2003 V8 limited. Now has 268000.
Our work has had couple v8 Tundras over 300000. One at 368000 before donating it.
Our work has had couple v8 Tundras over 300000. One at 368000 before donating it.
Bigdog1807
Junior Member
On way to 300k
281600 today on my 08 V8 and all’s well.
281600 today on my 08 V8 and all’s well.
321k on an 04 sr5 v6
Did head gaskets at 250k and everything I touched looked pristine enough that I figured it’ll go another 250. Only other work I’ve done is rear main, brakes and coolant hoses. And I installed a rx8 seat on a fabbed up seat mount since my 6’5” ass doesn’t fit with a sunroof.
Did head gaskets at 250k and everything I touched looked pristine enough that I figured it’ll go another 250. Only other work I’ve done is rear main, brakes and coolant hoses. And I installed a rx8 seat on a fabbed up seat mount since my 6’5” ass doesn’t fit with a sunroof.
