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Purchase Advice - 95 SR5 T4R in Arizona
Hey Gang,
New to the forums. Posting this to get some input and advice. Found a '95 4runner 5-spd 3.0 V6 about 10 miles away from me. Appears to have only been owned in Arizona. Don't need a daily driver but want a clean slate that is good for weekend camping adventures and long trips. Will make mods soon to go play in the mud and dirt.
Private seller is asking $8000 obo. Here are the stats:
Second owner
Originally purchased in Tucson
180k 'highway' miles
New exhaust and cat
Wheels balanced
New battery
New Alt
New fan belts
Said check engine light has been coming on so his mechanic is doing complete "tune up" before he'll let me test drive it. This would be my 4th Toyota Truck or 4runner. I feel confident inspecting / test driving the car. I'll ask about the water pump, timing belt, inspect the fluids, CV boots, transfer cases, cat, etc. when I test drive it. Looks very clean in photos. (See attached from online ad. There are a few more I can post, if it helps in your response.)
If I offer $6000, is that too high in your opinion? '95 isn't the year I would prefer, but if it's as clean as it looks online and he's had it tuned up, I think it might be worth it.
Any input is appreciated. Looking forward to many more posts here!
Cheers!
Ben
Hey Gang,
New to the forums. Posting this to get some input and advice. Found a '95 4runner 5-spd 3.0 V6 about 10 miles away from me. Appears to have only been owned in Arizona. Don't need a daily driver but want a clean slate that is good for weekend camping adventures and long trips. Will make mods soon to go play in the mud and dirt.
Private seller is asking $8000 obo. Here are the stats:
Second owner
Originally purchased in Tucson
180k 'highway' miles
New exhaust and cat
Wheels balanced
New battery
New Alt
New fan belts
Said check engine light has been coming on so his mechanic is doing complete "tune up" before he'll let me test drive it. This would be my 4th Toyota Truck or 4runner. I feel confident inspecting / test driving the car. I'll ask about the water pump, timing belt, inspect the fluids, CV boots, transfer cases, cat, etc. when I test drive it. Looks very clean in photos. (See attached from online ad. There are a few more I can post, if it helps in your response.)
If I offer $6000, is that too high in your opinion? '95 isn't the year I would prefer, but if it's as clean as it looks online and he's had it tuned up, I think it might be worth it.
Any input is appreciated. Looking forward to many more posts here!
Cheers!
Ben
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Muzzle of Bees
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Muzzle of Bees
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That one looks really straight and only put about 7500 miles a year on it.
Ask yourself - What other vehicle could I get for that price that would be as fun?
AuSeeker
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The seller is asking way too much, OMG it's a 24 year old vehicle, and as 5thToy pointed out it's book value at best is $3500, I sure hope you didn't offer him $6000 and pay that for it!!
I know it's a 4runner and they last...but you can find a much better deal IMHO, you could most likely find a 4th Gen for what he's asking or the very least a much newer 3th Gen!!
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Muzzle of Bees
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This one should be looked at for an auction value. You cannot look at the blue book value of a vehicle that one is near classic status.
Muzzle of Bees
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Thanks for the help captain obvious.
Daddycreswell
New member
I've got the same question. 2001 with 219k miles, new timing chain at 200k miles, lifted new tires. I haven't laid eyes on it yet, going tomorrow. He works at a local dealership and they traded for it, he has 2 4runners and couldn't pass up on this one. Told me he paid $5,500 for it and wants 6k. Average of 13k miles a year, he said the previous owner keep great records.
What's you all's opinion? Like I said I have not seen in person. He sent me this picture. This would be for my 18 year old son.
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What's you all's opinion? Like I said I have not seen in person. He sent me this picture. This would be for my 18 year old son.
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Back to the OP.
I would be sure to get it on a lift and check for frame rust. I love my V8 full time 4x4. The V8 has a timing belt (not chain) so be sure it has been replaced if it has over 100K miles.
Good luck and welcome.
mr.walleye
New member
no way I'd pay 8 grand for that.
LandCruiser
New member
You're in Denver.
Go to a no-rust state to buy.
These things rust to shit in Colorado and a lot of people don't bother to wash the mag chloride off in winter.
Go to a no-rust state to buy.
These things rust to shit in Colorado and a lot of people don't bother to wash the mag chloride off in winter.
