I am trying to decide whether or not to trade in my 4Runner... Unfortunately, the 2003 was refinanced (stupid!) and I still owe 5K on it. I am at 174k miles and am wondering what major issues I might have over the next 3 years... I am putting on 12k a year now. Not sure if it warrants getting a new commuter car... I will say that there is a rattling coming from under the engine block, that was presumed to be a loose heat shield. And also a squealing in damp weather for 10 minutes on start up. The body and interior look new.... just worried about things like - wheel bearings, transmission issues....etc... I know no one has a crystal ball, but thought I would get some input from other 03 owners that have gone past the 175k mark...
I thought the squealing was the belts, but a mechanic said it was something in the engine...and told me to just turn the radio up for the initial ten minutes since it would require a lot of $$$ to correct.
Thanks for any advice...
I thought the squealing was the belts, but a mechanic said it was something in the engine...and told me to just turn the radio up for the initial ten minutes since it would require a lot of $$$ to correct.
Thanks for any advice...
