unitygrsrts
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Hey Guys,
I've been looking to get something for off roading as a hobby and after looking at various trucks and SUVs, I found 4runners is what I prefer most. They seem to be best for parts and reliability and just overall fun. I came across this listing the other day and went to see it myself.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/2864879154.html
He also texted me the other day to tell me another buyer backed out, and hes willing to sell for $1500.
The head gasket leak is very minor, maybe dime size amount of oil lost, no leaks/smoke into the manifold. Power steering was non existence because the lines are bad according the seller so he just stopped putting fluid in. Typically a cheap fix in my experience with other vehicles. The car is mechanically sound from what I can tell and what I felt when I drove it.
The only problem I have is the body. Significant rust on the drivers and passenger door panels, one is rusted through near the bottom. Previous owner did some (****ty)bondo work around wheel wells, and the bumpers have rust as well. The bumpers I am not concerned with just because I know they can be replaced rather cheaply. Its the door panels and wheel wells I am worried about. Frame is solid though. I am willing to put some work into this but want to know what I am getting into when dealing with body issues.
Anything else I should be concerned with?
Any suggestions would be much appreciated, if all goes well I'd like to make a decision by the weekend
I've been looking to get something for off roading as a hobby and after looking at various trucks and SUVs, I found 4runners is what I prefer most. They seem to be best for parts and reliability and just overall fun. I came across this listing the other day and went to see it myself.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/2864879154.html
He also texted me the other day to tell me another buyer backed out, and hes willing to sell for $1500.
The head gasket leak is very minor, maybe dime size amount of oil lost, no leaks/smoke into the manifold. Power steering was non existence because the lines are bad according the seller so he just stopped putting fluid in. Typically a cheap fix in my experience with other vehicles. The car is mechanically sound from what I can tell and what I felt when I drove it.
The only problem I have is the body. Significant rust on the drivers and passenger door panels, one is rusted through near the bottom. Previous owner did some (****ty)bondo work around wheel wells, and the bumpers have rust as well. The bumpers I am not concerned with just because I know they can be replaced rather cheaply. Its the door panels and wheel wells I am worried about. Frame is solid though. I am willing to put some work into this but want to know what I am getting into when dealing with body issues.
Anything else I should be concerned with?
Any suggestions would be much appreciated, if all goes well I'd like to make a decision by the weekend
