How long do you keep your rig before re-selling???
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im planning to get a 96- 4 runner.. I was looking at isuzu troopers just because they are cheap 4x4s and I hear there good off road but I really dont like the look of them and it looks like there not built to last. Anyways i found a 96 4 runner 4x4 in great condition with 150,000 miles.. its at a dealer and hes asking 4900.. If I can get it for 4000 do you think it would be worth it? Please dont respond if your an idiot.. thanks.. I plan on putting a 3" lift then putting 33s... mudders.. then possibly a snorkel.. what do you think of this idea??
If the motor is the 3.4L 5vzfe, then it's a pretty good deal.
nated05
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Mine is almost paid off as well, hopefully in the next few months. This is the first car I have had that I love today as much as the day I bought it. This will be the first time in 7 years that I have been without a car payment so I am looking forward to that. Besides, 80,000 miles on a toyota is just breaking in.
Ilovesnow
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I would strongly recommend staying away from any vehicle made by Isuzu. There is a reason why they don't sell passenger vehicles in the U.S. anymore (correct me if I'm wrong!).
I traded in a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo for my 4runner and it has been one of the best decisions I have made. I have a car payment again but the Isuzu was nothing but a headache for the last couple of years that I owned it.
And to answer the question of the forum.... I plan on keeping this vehicle until the wheels fall off!
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My experience is to sell them either right before 200K miles or 100K miles since you seem to take a big hit at that point on resale. I owned 4 4-runners and driven all of them in excess of 175,000 miles and some over 200k. Repairs on them can be very costly. It also depends on how you use them. If you are in remote locations, you want to minimize your risk for failure. If you are in town, and don't have critical trips to make, I am sure the most cost effective solution is just keep them.
come close a couple of times in Moab already.
jspagna1
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Have a 1997 T4R that I bought new and I just hit 150,000 miles. Truck still runs like a champ and will be keeping it for a looong time. They just don't make them like they used to. These car companies need to cut back in order to make money on these vehicles.
What is also funny is that you can buy a new 4Runner for less than what I paid for mine back in 97. What does that tell you about the quality!
What is also funny is that you can buy a new 4Runner for less than what I paid for mine back in 97. What does that tell you about the quality!
Maritimer
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I bought my used Runner with cash and got it up to par with cash. I hope to see 5-10 years out of it without spending too much for repairs. It's gonna hit 120,000 miles sometime in November. Then, depending on my wallet, it's either searching for a used 5th Gen or dropping the big bucks for whatever is new on the market.
4-Ripcord
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My parents usually keep one for 6-7 years, or 100k miles. whichever is first. My mom is looking at replacing her accord with a nissan 370. that would be cool.
But as for me, this will stay in my possession until it dies. After college, I will get a DD and use the 4runner as a weekend warrior. Then the real mods will begin!
But as for me, this will stay in my possession until it dies. After college, I will get a DD and use the 4runner as a weekend warrior. Then the real mods will begin!
I also have a '97 I bought new. Over thirteen years, and it still runs and looks like the day I bought it. I've had a few other vehicles in the meantime, but I have yet to want to sell the 'Runner.
2DoorRunner
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I am seeing a trend on here. Anyone with an older 4runner, (meaning 1st and 2nd gen, not a 2000, thats not old) wants to keep their rig as long as possible.
All you guys with your new 4runners plan on selling them.
There is a reason that they/we want to keep the older 4runners, because they have been proven to work, work well, and keep on working well.
Chances are that the new 4runners will be great too, so why not just keep them?
Whats better, like 300 a month to always have a "new" 4runner that smells good?
Or like 300 once or twice a year for repairs and maintenance?
AND you can drop all that extra money into you 4runner to make it look less like a grocery getter
Because as we all know, even though we may not admit it, they are starting to look like something a soccer mom would drive.
So what will it be?
Drive the bad ass wheeler/expedition/hunting/etc rig?
Or drop your kids off at soccer practice?
EDIT: Forgot to add, the only way i will get rid of this 4runner is if i find a sased pickup or 1st gen 4runner, and then i would trade for it. I plan to never make a payment on any sort of vehicle.
All you guys with your new 4runners plan on selling them.
There is a reason that they/we want to keep the older 4runners, because they have been proven to work, work well, and keep on working well.
Chances are that the new 4runners will be great too, so why not just keep them?
Whats better, like 300 a month to always have a "new" 4runner that smells good?
Or like 300 once or twice a year for repairs and maintenance?
AND you can drop all that extra money into you 4runner to make it look less like a grocery getter
Because as we all know, even though we may not admit it, they are starting to look like something a soccer mom would drive.So what will it be?
Drive the bad ass wheeler/expedition/hunting/etc rig?
Or drop your kids off at soccer practice?
EDIT: Forgot to add, the only way i will get rid of this 4runner is if i find a sased pickup or 1st gen 4runner, and then i would trade for it. I plan to never make a payment on any sort of vehicle.
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atomicbob
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My equation has always been when the cost of any single set of repairs is greater than the value of the vehicle at the time of repair.
1984 Honda Accord Hatchback. Sold in 1996 w/305K miles (original owner).
1996 GMC Jimmy. Sold in 2000 w/115K miles (can you say piece-o-cr@p). (original owner)
2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5. Sold 2 weeks ago w/247K miles (original owner)
2011 Toyota 4Runner will be mine until cost of any single set of repairs is greater than the value of the vehicle.
1984 Honda Accord Hatchback. Sold in 1996 w/305K miles (original owner).
1996 GMC Jimmy. Sold in 2000 w/115K miles (can you say piece-o-cr@p). (original owner)
2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5. Sold 2 weeks ago w/247K miles (original owner)
2011 Toyota 4Runner will be mine until cost of any single set of repairs is greater than the value of the vehicle.
034RUNNER
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I'm one to get bored with my cars fast and always am wanting someone else. I think the 4runner is here to stay. I can't really see selling it anytime soon. The value isn't really being lost even with it at 83k now. It's running strong and suits my needs. This is totally out of character for me to say! I'm content with the truck since Dec '06. I think I'll be driving it into the ground. Plus it hasn't given me any problem whatsoever.
I was planning to give it to my mom, which would be a sort-of upgrade for her, but I went ahead and lifted it, put on wheels and plan to take a little further with some things. So I don't think that plan will be happening anymore.... I would like a new car/truck but honestly there isn't even anything out there I would want to replace the 4runner with. I don't like anything really. If anything I'll be replacing/upgrading from the Cobra.
If I had bought an Explorer like I was expecting to, that thing would be gone by now, both for loss of interest and value.
I was planning to give it to my mom, which would be a sort-of upgrade for her, but I went ahead and lifted it, put on wheels and plan to take a little further with some things. So I don't think that plan will be happening anymore.... I would like a new car/truck but honestly there isn't even anything out there I would want to replace the 4runner with. I don't like anything really. If anything I'll be replacing/upgrading from the Cobra.
If I had bought an Explorer like I was expecting to, that thing would be gone by now, both for loss of interest and value.
Maritimer
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:cheers:
What needed done on the '00 Runner? Mine just hit 120,000 miles, and I hope it goes to 240,000 or makes it 5-6 more years at least.
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atomicbob
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I live near the coast in New England. Between salt air and salted roads, it became a rust bucket.
Rusty bumpers I could live with. Widshield was rotting out (leaked during rain storms and shorted out my dash twice). Rear drums required replacement due to rust. Front pads, rotors and calipers all required replacement (salt corroded the caliper housings). needed muffler replaced (rust). Needed 4 new tires. All of this just to pass inspection. Even with remanufactured parts and used from the junk yards, I was looking at more work than I wanted to do (time is money). I am far from rich and far from poor and decided it was time for a new one. Still adjustng to my first car payment in 7 years.
Maritimer
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OK. I think I managed to buy the least rusty 2001 in the Maritimes--but it still has quite a bit. The rear bumper is going to last until next summer, even though the front is pristine.
Do you bother with Rust Check or undercoating? It seems to have worked on this rig--they had it treated every year except one.
Anyway, it was sad when I went to look at a 2010 Trail and the screws inside the gas door and some metal in around the suspension had some rust already just from sitting outside. Rust sucks. I can't wait to have enough money to buy a new vehicle and to rust treat the living daylights out of it.
