In the market for a 4runner

AN_93

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Hey guys,

I'm currently in the market for a 06-09 4Runner. Here are the specs:

06-09 4Runner
Preferably in BLACK, but silver and gray will do
4X4
V6 Engine
Under 100K miles
Looking to spend between 17K-22K
Preferably the Sport Edition but they'll all do.

I'm located in Orange County and have been searching for quite sometime now. If any of you know anyone or anywhere selling, please post or message me.
 
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Hey guys,

I'm currently in the market for a 06-09 4Runner. Here are the specs:

06-09 4Runner
Preferably in BLACK, but silver and gray will do
4X4
V6 Engine
Under 100K miles
Looking to spend between 17K-22K
Preferably the Sport Edition but they'll all do.

I'm located in Orange County and have been searching for quite sometime now. If any of you know anyone or anywhere selling, please post or message me.

all I can say is shop shop shop, craigslist is your friend!!! I purchased my 4runner this year, I had been looking at them for a year or so and was dead set on getting one. It was just waiting for the right one. I wanted all options, to buy from the original owner, mint condition clean title, no dents scratches had to be flawless, in black, sliver or white v8 with the 5speed auto and the tow package with tranny cooler and under 75k miles in mint condition and I was willing to spend 20k. It took me almost 4 months to find my 4runner with the money burning a hole in my pocket everyday. I almost bought a 2006 in silver bone stock that met all my critera but it was barely under low blue book with 55k miles in silver. I test drove it loved it but in this market didn't want to get TAXED when I knew I could get a DEAL. I kept looking and found my current truck which was a 2003 4runner in show room condition with 76k miles, and had about 10k in upgrades on the build, and the cold part about it was I spent 6,500 less then the 21k I almost spent a few days prior. I paid off the original owners loan on this truck which was 14,500. with all these mods I'd say its one of the nicer 4th gen builds I've seen. The original owner put so much money and time into the truck it was unreal

LIFT/SUSPENSION

FRONT OME WITH 886 COILS
LR UCAS
REAR OME SHOCKS WITH AP 3.5" LIFT SPRINGS
1.5" 4CRAWLER BODY LIFT

ARMOR

RELENTLESS FAB FRONT BUMPER
RELENTLESS FAB ROCK SLIDERS w/ KICKOUT
RELENTLESS FAB ONE OFF HIGH CLEARANCE REAR w/ SWING TIRE CARRIER
2 ROTOPAX

WHEELS AND TIRES

ATX ARTILLERY WHEELS in BLACK TEFLON
4 X MICKEY THOMPSON BAJA CLAW 305/65/17
1 X BFG MK2 SPARE 305/65/17

RECOVERY GEAR

WARN M8000 w/ nylon winch line
ARB 20# CO2 TANK
HI-LIFT EXTREME 60"

STERO

SONY XAV-601BT
FACTORY SPEAKERS

STORAGE

BAJA RACK FULL ROOF RACK

APPEARANCE

WEATH TECH FLOOR LINERS
BLACK ARMORED BODY CLADDING ON DOORS AND FENDERS
SPORT HOOD






MORAL OF MY RANT: CASH IS KING....LOW BALL LOW BALL LOW BALL, Just wait and be patient the right deal on the rig you want will come along. I mean in this economy people are hurting so I say it's a buyers market take advantage of it find someone who wants thier loan paid off or is hurting to sell there truck which is most likely a 2nd vehicle anyway. I recommend looking on the forum's here and craigslist in your area. if your willing to travel to the bay area or sacramento or Arizona even better deals then the orange area.


my buddy just recently drove to Arizona to purchase his 4runner it was an 03 v8 limited with 92k miles 2 inch lift on brand new 31.5 inch tires in Silver with every factory option and the truck was mint, leather the whole 9, and we picked it up for 8,500 clean title the guy was asking 10,500 he couldn't afford the gas and had to down grade to a older honda sedan.
 
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Hey guys,

I'm currently in the market for a 06-09 4Runner. Here are the specs:

06-09 4Runner
Preferably in BLACK, but silver and gray will do
4X4
V6 Engine
Under 100K miles
Looking to spend between 17K-22K
Preferably the Sport Edition but they'll all do.

I'm located in Orange County and have been searching for quite sometime now. If any of you know anyone or anywhere selling, please post or message me.

I have one that meets all your criteria except mileage. Currently at 103k.

2007 Sport 4x4
Silver w/ black interior.

If your flexible on the mileage you can PM me.
 
MORAL OF MY RANT: CASH IS KING....

Unlimited had a lot of great insight. However if you do negotiate with a dealer like I did, cash is not king. I paid in cash, yet led them to believe I would finance since they make more money off financing versus someone paying outright. This definitely played into the price we finally settled on, albeit $3500 less than the dealer originally wanted. The look on the dude's face once we settled on a deal and I told him, "nah, I'll just pay you cash right now" was priceless.

Again, x2 on everything else Unlimited said. Shop around. When I bought my 4th gen in November, I needed to get a new car quick since I was borrowing my father's work van after my car wreck. Don't be afraid to walk away, which can be difficult if you're in dire need of transportation. After two weeks (felt like eternity) or searching I landed on my 4Runner. You are ultimately the one who will be able to say if you got a good deal: if it feels good to you, then great. Bottom line you don't want to make a hasty decision, but there is plenty of info on here from threads and members to steer you straight...the forum hasn't failed me yet!
 
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Unlimited had a lot of great insight. However if you do negotiate with a dealer like I did, cash is not king. I paid in cash, yet led them to believe I would finance since they make more money off financing versus someone paying outright. This definitely played into the price we finally settled on, albeit $3500 less than the dealer originally wanted. The look on the dude's face once we settled on a deal and I told him, "nah, I'll just pay you cash right now" was priceless.

Again, x2 on everything else Unlimited said. Shop around. When I bought my 4th gen in November, I needed to get a new car quick since I was borrowing my father's work van after my car wreck. Don't be afraid to walk away, which can be difficult if you're in dire need of transportation. Bottom line you dont want to make a hasty decision, but there is plenty of info on here from threads and members to steer you straight...the forum hasn't failed me yet!


Im surprised they still sold you the car, when I bought my evo10 cash the dealer was pissed because they could rape me on the financing they make a bulk of their income of the high interest rates. They told me the last person to buy a car cash was Dusty Baker when he coached for the giants.

I wouldn't buy from a dealer cause they will Jew ya every single time and I'm Jewish....plus buying private party they can write you a bill of sale for 500 bucks no taxes less registration every year it was 36 bucks to register my 4runner....craigslist is where it's at no joke, just gotta know what you looking for and the difference between a lemon and mint condition.:juggle::lock1::usa2::amen:
 
Im surprised they still sold you the car, when I bought my evo10 cash the dealer was pissed because they could rape me on the financing they make a bulk of their income of the high interest rates. They told me the last person to buy a car cash was Dusty Baker when he coached for the giants.

I wouldn't buy from a dealer cause they will Jew ya every single time and I'm Jewish....plus buying private party they can write you a bill of sale for 500 bucks no taxes less registration every year it was 36 bucks to register my 4runner....craigslist is where it's at no joke, just gotta know what you looking for and the difference between a lemon and mint condition.:juggle::lock1::usa2::amen:

I bought from a Ford dealer...so there's a leg up, the used salesman had no idea what he was selling. Secondly, it was his second month selling cars. Thirdly, we settled on the price, not contingent on financing, just a dollar figure. Sure, dealers can Jew you. But if you know what you're going into and you're prepared, more than likely you can walk out with the better deal, as many have.

The ford dealership (Olathe Ford) has a good rep locally (they do Olathe Toyota too). There's pros and cons for doing private party versus dealer. Each situation is unique. With a dealer (case by case) they don't want to have to deal with someone bringing back a car that was a lemon. They have to do their due diligence to make sure the car isn't going to be brought back because it creates more of a headache in the long run. Not to say you cant get screwed or get a bad deal, but realistically that's the case...word of mouth is a bigger deal for a dealership than a random person selling one car. I'm sure there's plenty of opinion one way or the other, I'm just trying to lay out details for you (OP) to consider and be aware of.
 
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Im surprised they still sold you the car, when I bought my evo10 cash the dealer was pissed because they could rape me on the financing they make a bulk of their income of the high interest rates. They told me the last person to buy a car cash was Dusty Baker when he coached for the giants.

I wouldn't buy from a dealer cause they will Jew ya every single time and I'm Jewish....plus buying private party they can write you a bill of sale for 500 bucks no taxes less registration every year it was 36 bucks to register my 4runner....craigslist is where it's at no joke, just gotta know what you looking for and the difference between a lemon and mint condition.:juggle::lock1::usa2::amen:

I did the same thing. Settled on a price, did a credit app so that they thought I was going to finance with them, then paid cash. They were a little upset but hey, we had a signed deal. I decided to purchase used from a dealer (they were the only ones that had what I wanted) that way if there were any problems I could go back to them.
 
I did the same thing. Settled on a price, did a credit app so that they thought I was going to finance with them, then paid cash. They were a little upset but hey, we had a signed deal. I decided to purchase used from a dealer (they were the only ones that had what I wanted) that way if there were any problems I could go back to them.

Nice work. They really didnt bother pursuing financing. Honestly it was mentioned, but we were focused on a price to settle on. He was a bit miffed about me paying cash, but again they didn't prepare financing paperwork or anything for me ahead of time.
 
[MENTION=103375]unlimitedFJ4[/MENTION]- SO I guess with you pretty much buying a fully modded ride, you won't be doing a BUILD THREAD ay.

Nice ride though.
 

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