How many miles at too many??

[wmflyfisher]

How many miles are too many??

I've been looking for a 4th gen for a few weeks and there are a ton with over 150k. This vehicle will pull a boat (2200k lbs) and that's pretty much it. I don't drive to work as I have a company vehicle so it will basically sit at the house, be a weekend vehicle, and long trip vehicle a few times a year.

I originally didn't want anything over 135k or so but now I'm considering it given I can get one a good bit cheaper. I really want the V8 if possible too. I see many rigs in here with high miles. Should I be worried or should I just spring for one over 150k??

 

[FortCollinsT4R]

I work on Toyota cars and trucks daily. I see plenty of them with well over 150k on the odometer and are going strong. At the same time, it all depends on how well it was maintained up to that point. I personally wouldn't shy away from a higher mileage Toyota, but low mileage 4Runners are out there!

 

[lucky7]

I bought my '04 V6 a month and a half ago with 140k on the clock. Has nearly 145k on it now. I too was hesitant at first. My uncle recently got rid of his 2nd gen that popped a HG. It had 338k on it. As I understand it the 2nd gen is the least reliable 4runner, too.

 

[Jj51702]

I'd say owner and maintenance history is important when buying any high mileage vehicle.

 

[Morphyne]

I have 185k on my 07 and it is still running great. unless the vehicle has been abused or neglected, it will likely be running for a long time. 400k+ mileage 4runners are not uncommon.

 

[brianhuntRVA]

I just clicked past 250k over the weekend. Reliability doesn't even cross my mind. Proper maintenance and understanding that some parts may need replacing here and there. You shouldn't have to worry about rust in GA so that is a big plus.

 

[B33R_Runner]

My '03 had 247K on it when I bought it almost two years ago. I hesitated at the time, but I needed a vehicle. Now I realize how good of a deal I got. It's the best vehicle I've ever owned.

If I had to do it again, I'd buy a well-maintained, relatively rust-free, 200K 4Runner in a heartbeat.

 

[ZebRuaj]

My wife wasn't exactly too fond of me trading in my 09 TSX 6spd at 62k for the 07 4Runner with 140k. She's still in the mindset that anything near or over 100k is on it's last legs. While that may be true for some vehicles, maintenance history can prolong those legs. I changed all the fluids out upon getting the truck home, and changed a CV axle a week later.

The 4Runners are overbuilt, and many/most never leave the concrete so normal wear and tear are kept at a minimum. Do your due diligence and inspect each thoroughly. Gems can be found.

 

[RonJR]

100K miles as a wear-out criteria is 1980's thinking. Even American-made vehicles go well past that these days. Improvements in precision machining and in lubricants have really extended drive-train life. As far as 4runners are concerned, it's not at all unreasonable to expect a properly maintained one to reach 300K miles with very few problems.

 

[TrueBlue]

Treat em right and they'll return the favor. Maintenance records are key for those higher mileage vehicles. Make sure you check it too to bottom as well.


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[Trumpet]

Perhaps more of a mileage versus cost issue. When a 100kmile vehicle is $15000, you have to question how it was used and maintained. Even though 100k may be its 'mid life' point, what will it cost to run the next 100k? Then plan accordingly.

For someone who does not do their own work, a 4runner can break the bank quickly. Even for a diy owner some parts are rather unexpectedly expensive.

I always budget $1500 over purchase for maintenance on a 'new' to me vehicle, as I will do fluids and a full tune up shortly after getting it home. That way I have a service base line to start from.

 

[delucat2]

Many good miles left

I bought 2003 v8 4x4 in 2013 with 165,000. Now have 215,000. Zero issues. Tons of power.

If you find a v8 that runs with no / minimal leaks, noises, runs and shifts smoothly and all the stuff works AND you have about $3,000 available to bulletproof it, you will have a really good truck. Just understand that all cars of this age without great documented proof and receipts will need:
radiator (plastic tank will eventually give it up)
hoses
timing belt
rotors
calipers
shocks
half-shafts
maybe some seals in the transfer case
If you have time and the $, you can get any decent one and make it good for another 100,000 miles.

 

[TheFauxFox]

Bought my 07 @ 188k miles and currently almost 190k. No issues, saving up money in case something goes but otherwise it runs fine, sounds fine, and looks fine. At 200k gonna do a "big" maintenance but otherwise these things are known to go 200k + as long as it's well maintained!

 

[aa.allen]

As long as it is properly maintained you shouldn't have many major issues my 4Runner is 18 years old and has 215 K miles on it and I am planning on driving it from Oklahoma to South Dakota this summer.

I recently read about a '07 Tundra that Had a million miles on it that Toyota traded the owner a new Tundra for so they could study the million mile Tundra.

Heck my first car I got when I was 16 was was a '89 Chevrolet truck it had 111K on it when I got it and put almost another 200K miles on it. I changed the oil regularly as well as plugs, wires and all the normal up keep. The body wore out on it before the drivetrain did.

It's all about proper maintenance


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