Love my 4-Runner, but...

[azynprswazyn]

Hi -

Just wanted to see if people had some thoughts on what I should expect to get for my 3rd Gen '96 5-Speed Manual 4-Runner.

I really need a truck, so I'm looking at Tundras, but need to decide if I should sell the 4-Runner or not (we already have two cars in addition to it).

The Good:
It's a white SR5 with rear diff lock. A couple of months ago, I changed the UCA's, did a Toytec 3" lift and the lower ball joints.

It also has leather seats, the cup holder conversion and a Tacoma whip antenna to replace the broken electric one.

I put the 17" Tundra Split Spoke wheels to go over the Tundra brake upgrade and also have fairly new Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires (<5000 mi).

I also have the diff drop and a 1" body lift that I haven't had the chance to put on yet, in addition to new crystal headlight housings and corners, and TRD headers.

The Bad:
I'm pretty sure it needs a new head gasket -- as you can see above, I haven't had the time I need to devote to her.

There's also a dent in the lower part of the driver's side door and the running board from the previous owner and she does have some rust around the front windshield and a couple of other small areas.

Lots of good and lots of bad, so I'm not quite sure what a fair price would be.

I have a couple of pictures that show the drivers side and before/after the lift.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Bigshankhank]

$1500-2000
Nothing in the "Good" column amounts to much added value.
Everything in the "Bad" column is going to kill the price.

Rust + leaking head gasket = Project or parts truck.

Best of luck to you.

 

[PWD4R]

$1500-2000

Nothing in the "Good" column amounts to much added value.

Everything in the "Bad" column is going to kill the price.



Rust + leaking head gasket = Project or parts truck.



Best of luck to you.

You're kidding right? Do you know how rare manual 4runners are with an e-locker? I bet even with needing a new head gasket (if that's your only issue) you can get $4k. Maybe more idk but I say $4k is a safe bet. It doesn't look like it has a 3" lift in those photos though.


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[Nervo19]

That's a nice looking 4Runner. I really like the tire/rim combination. Take off the running boards. They are dragging down the appearance. You did not say what your mileage is. That's really what determines the value. I think $4000 too if it's about 200k.

 

[azynprswazyn]

Thanks for the input, guys. I'll probably hang on to it. I'll just have to find some time to change the head gaskets. [MENTION=53465]Nervo19[/MENTION] I want to take them off but need to find a solution for getting the wife in the truck. She hates it as it is. It's got about 180k on it.


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[GGeezer]

Well, now that you've brought "the wife" into the situation, you have your answer. Just do whatever she says!