Pre-Purchase Info, Modifications, Write-Ups, Quick Links, and FAQ's

[matt32]

Hey guys, not sure exactly where to post this but seems about right. I am in the market for a 4runner. Went and looked at a 2006 V6 4wd SR5 w/ 165,000 yesterday. It looked pretty good overall with one exception. Rust is starting to show just underneath the chrome trim piece on the lift gate. Can this be fixed easily? Impossible to fix? Or somewhere in the middle. I will attach a picture for reference. Also, is around $11,000 a fair price for this truck? Or is it too high/low? Thanks!

 

[vonguido]

Hey guys, not sure exactly where to post this but seems about right. I am in the market for a 4runner. Went and looked at a 2006 V6 4wd SR5 w/ 165,000 yesterday. It looked pretty good overall with one exception. Rust is starting to show just underneath the chrome trim piece on the lift gate. Can this be fixed easily? Impossible to fix? Or somewhere in the middle. I will attach a picture for reference. Also, is around $11,000 a fair price for this truck? Or is it too high/low? Thanks!

I paid $12500 for an 05' Limited V8 with 73,000miles. It depends where you live though - I'm in Ohio plus talked the dealer down 2K. I'd try and get them under $10,000 - what's the blue book value on it?


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[ZebRuaj]

Rust is starting to show just underneath the chrome trim piece on the lift gate. Can this be fixed easily? Impossible to fix? Or somewhere in the middle. I will attach a picture for reference. Also, is around $11,000 a fair price for this truck? Or is it too high/low? Thanks!

Saw quite a few 4Runners with rust on the back hatch when I was shopping last year. Common spot was right under the rear wiper motor and the 2 bottom corners of the rear glass where rain drips.

You'll have to pull the chrome trim piece off and see where else the rust is. Don't trust that the rust is only where you see it. If its on the surface, you can treat it and re-paint it but its hard to do on a body panel without it looking like its touched up. Curious to see what the inside of the hatch looks like also. Rain can get into the hatch if any of the seals are gone.

IMO, I'd stay away from rust on body panels (or rust in general). Just too much of a pain to correct and an eye sore, unless you can score a heck of a deal bargaining against that.

 

[SilverSixty]

wow so much good information in one place!! Thanks!!

 

[08whitet4r]

I am going to be looking at an 08 SR5 4runner with very Low miles 37k on Sunday listed for $21,900. 1 Original Owner according to Carfax. Clean car according to Carfax. It looks like the car lived all it's previous life Morrisville, PA , and was recently sold at Auction and now being listed in Washington State. Any tips of what I should look for?

From what I can tell Pennsylvania is considered to be located in the "Rust Belt" so first thing I will do is look underneath and see how bad the frame, and underbody components look.

 

[YetiX]

I am going to be looking at an 08 SR5 4runner with very Low miles 37k on Sunday listed for $21,900. 1 Original Owner according to Carfax. Clean car according to Carfax. It looks like the car lived all it's previous life Morrisville, PA , and was recently sold at Auction and now being listed in Washington State. Any tips of what I should look for?

From what I can tell Pennsylvania is considered to be located in the "Rust Belt" so first thing I will do is look underneath and see how bad the frame, and underbody components look.

$22k for a 4th Gen???!! Wow. That's a really high price.

Aside from the price, those are very low miles for an '08 so it probably sat. A LOT. I would definitely make sure all the 4WD components work since those need to be exercised regularly or they seize.

 

[08whitet4r]

$22k for a 4th Gen???!! Wow. That's a really high price.

Aside from the price, those are very low miles for an '08 so it probably sat. A LOT. I would definitely make sure all the 4WD components work since those need to be exercised regularly or they seize.

According to Carfax, Cargurus etc.. Estimated Retail price with that low of mileage and year is considered to be abou $20.5K . It's being sold at a small used car lot. I will see what can be worked on price wise, if all checks out good.

Thanks for the advice on checking the 4wd system. I have seen a lot of posts on this forum in regards to actuator problems if not used. I also looked up the toyota service records and see the actuator was sticking at one point but was fixed by the dealer.

 

[sockeyesalmon]

Definitely check for rust !!!

 

[orange1]

Pre-Buy tips - 2007 4Runner


4 Runner Engine - Album on Imgur2007 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5/SPORT EDITION
4.0L V6 FI DOHC 24V
2WD

122,000 miles.
1 owner.
I am concerned about overheating and a head-gasket busting.
the current owner relayed incident about over-heating, and replaced the water pump, some hoses, and the radiator. I'm having a mechanic check for a head gasket, but other than that - what should I be concerned about?
See the image below of the engine - looks like coolant was spraying all over the hoses.
Is the corner of the engine a sign of an oil leak?

 

[Renol]

Keys and remote start

I've got a 2007 4 Runner SR5 and it came with a remote start and sadly only one key. I've read through the program sequence and have keys on order. My question is if 5 copies are in existence and I need to "forget" those to make new spares, will that mean I need to program a new key for the remote start? Thoughts?

 

[tchikebran]

Hi all. I'm looking to buy a 2007 V8 sport edition. Owner as towed a tent trailer. Anything I should be worried of with mecanical components?


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[YetiX]

Hi all. I'm looking to buy a 2007 V8 sport edition. Owner as towed a tent trailer. Anything I should be worried of with mecanical components?


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The only major thing is that if it has over 100k miles, make sure the timing belt has been changed. Otherwise, rust, routine maintenance, etc. Oh, and if it's a 4WD, make sure it will shift into 4Lo and that the center diff. lock works.

 

[tchikebran]

The only major thing is that if it has over 100k miles, make sure the timing belt has been changed. Otherwise, rust, routine maintenance, etc. Oh, and if it's a 4WD, make sure it will shift into 4Lo and that the center diff. lock works.

Decided to go for an inspection at a Toyota dealer.


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[03V84R]

gen 5 to gen 4 sliders compatible?

looking to put a set of 2010 gen 5 take-off sliders on my 03 gen 4,thought I read somewhere its was a direct bolt up?
can anyone confirm this,before I waste my $$
thanks

jerry

 

[Toyot@]

Can someone help me out with some pre purchase info? I asked this same question in the thread for head gasket action but I'd like some more feedback. I'm looking into buying a clean 2005 4Runner just an sr5 but it's for 10,000 with 136k miles. im curious first if anyone else thinks it sounds like a good deal but then second, he has a bottle of antifreeze in the car which worries me that maybe he has the head gasket issue and isn't disclosing it. Thoughts?

 

[ZebRuaj]

Can someone help me out with some pre purchase info? I asked this same question in the thread for head gasket action but I'd like some more feedback. I'm looking into buying a clean 2005 4Runner just an sr5 but it's for 10,000 with 136k miles. im curious first if anyone else thinks it sounds like a good deal but then second, he has a bottle of antifreeze in the car which worries me that maybe he has the head gasket issue and isn't disclosing it. Thoughts?

Value on these rigs are very location specific. See what others in similar shape/year/mileage go for in your area, then start justifying the price.

Check for milkshake under the oil cap and radiator cap.

And just be upfront with the seller. Tell them you know its a potential problem. Gauge how they react.

If nothing more, pay the ~$100 for a PPI if you really want it, but are unsure of potential problems.

 

[Jramosent]

Any specific price you would pay on a 2007-2008 4runner 4x4 in California? I'm in the market for one.

Value on these rigs are very location specific. See what others in similar shape/year/mileage go for in your area, then start justifying the price.

Check for milkshake under the oil cap and radiator cap.

And just be upfront with the seller. Tell them you know its a potential problem. Gauge how they react.

If nothing more, pay the ~$100 for a PPI if you really want it, but are unsure of potential problems.

 

[iBison]

Any specific price you would pay on a 2007-2008 4runner 4x4 in California? I'm in the market for one.

I paid 12 for my 07 in April. 105k v6.

 

[YetiX]

Any specific price you would pay on a 2007-2008 4runner 4x4 in California? I'm in the market for one.

Mine's an 06, and it had 155k miles, and I paid $12k for it. Other than the miles, it was very, very clean and had four brand new tires on it.

 

[Supersonic]

I'm looking into buying a clean 2005 4Runner just an sr5 but it's for 10,000 with 136k miles.... he has a bottle of antifreeze in the car which worries me that maybe he has the head gasket issue...

If offering a price on a 4Runner over the 100k mark, negotiate the repair of the head gasket into your offer if the repair hasn't been done. I don't recall the book price, but 10k is a lot of money. I'd also want a solid service schedule at that price, which is still no guarantee, but at least something to negotiate the price over. If they don't take it, leave them with your number and the offer, more likely they would call you back. Then go look at other options, there's likely others worth considering.

I like to qualify that service schedule on at least 2 things,
1. transmission filter -seems the flush is deemed a service, I don't agree if not changing the filter
2. PCV valve -previous owner had been getting regular service at a dealer, but when I changed the PCV valve I thought it should have been changed sooner.

Other than that, yeah! Mine seems to be a great build, and even if it needed a head gasket the rest seems so solid I would deal with that too.