How much would you ask?

[c00per152]

hey i just looked at a 95 4runner for sale and i was wondering what a good price is for it.

it has 197000 miles on it. needs a new windshield and he said the breaks were bad and wouldnt let me test drive until he fixed them. its a 3.0 liter V6 (wish it was the 3.4 ) the outside is in good shape. no rust and only one or two small dents. the inside a ok it has a little wear and tear like a torn spot on the drivers side set from getting in and out. they are asking $4500

what do you think?

 

[mikes4runner]

hey i just looked at a 95 4runner for sale and i was wondering what a good price is for it.

it has 197000 miles on it. needs a new windshield and he said the breaks were bad and wouldnt let me test drive until he fixed them. its a 3.0 liter V6 (wish it was the 3.4 ) the outside is in good shape. no rust and only one or two small dents. the inside a ok it has a little wear and tear like a torn spot on the drivers side set from getting in and out. they are asking $4500

what do you think?

Seems a little high If you have to pay for brakes and a windshield I would offer him 4K or less.

BTW the 3.4L was not factory offered in the 2nd Gen 4runner.
Not untill 3rd Gen 96+ unless you swap one in.
Mike

 

[Sac State]

Maybe $2500. With 197K miles, you will be perpetually plugging your finger into a leaking dike.

 

[ToolmanJohn]

Have to agree with the analogy

Maybe $2500. With 197K miles, you will be perpetually plugging your finger into a leaking dike.

I like that analogy! Even with a vehicle as reliable as a 4runner, something with that mnay miles will need many repairs. If you intend to use it off-road however, it might make a worthy starting point. But if you want a reliable daily drive, look for a newer lower mileage vehicle.

 

[c00per152]

thanks

just so you know i dont have to pay to fix the brakes he said he would do that for free before he sold it to anyone. i drove by the dealer ship today and saw that the had it on the lift and looked like they were working on it so maybe once he fixes the brakes i will go test drive it ( the dealer would not let me test drive it becuase of the brake problem when i went by the first time). unfortanitly i think i will eat the cost of the windsheild though.

i do plan on this being a offroad vehicle so yes it is a starting of point for me. like i dont mind the fact that the interior carpet is a little stained because i am just going to tear it out and have the inside ryno-lined for easy cleaning after a long day of muddin!

of course i know that the 3.4 L did not com in the 2nd generation runners if you look at what i typed i said that i wish it did though because i think the 3.4 L is a better engine than the 3.0L engine. i do plan on an engine swap but havent decided on what i want to put in. i have a complete rebuilt engine out of my dads Scout the he never put back in that has also been bored and polished. but it is a carberated engine and i prefer fuel injection. i could also put in a v-6 that my girlfriend took out of one of her cars and rebuilt. (i'm a lucky guy because my girlfriend is a car franatic and loves working on them....and is actually pretty good at it too!)
but i haven't decided on one of those or to sell both and go with a chevy 350 ?????

any suggestions???