Looking for another t4r

[kevinpn]

So I had an 06 sport v6 and loved it and miss it, but it was sold for a 2014 Ram Diesel 3500 dually. The wife and I decided to get that and a 40 foot 5th wheel and travel the country for 2 years. Well thats over and was a blast. Truck is now sold and looking ease my 4runner itch. Im looking at a 06 Limited v8 thats got 181k on it. Now I know a lot about the v6 but not much on the v8. What do I need to look for engine wise as a warning or any symptoms to stay away from other than the obvious leaks etc..?

Any info would be helpful Thanks!

 

[Morphyne]

The timing belt needs to be done every 90k but no one has ever had one break when they went over. the V8 has a secondary air injection pump that can fail. slyfox on here makes a $40 bypass kit that is supposed to do the trick.

the limited should have rear air suspension (RAS). check to see if it holds air. the RAS air springs can crack and leak.

I have an 05 GX470 (read limited 4runner). i love the RAS on mine.