5150 Runner
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My 99 4cylinder 2WD got totaled and I got 9600 for it. It had 190k..Im sure I could have gotten 12 for it before the accident. I bought it for 9900 14 years ago with 70K on it...so I did ok I guess. Now I have a 2021.
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My 99 4cylinder 2WD got totaled and I got 9600 for it. It had 190k..Im sure I could have gotten 12 for it before the accident. I bought it for 9900 14 years ago with 70K on it...so I did ok I guess. Now I have a 2021.
Devbot
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Basically what jubsz said, he briefly hit every point I would say. It's not just 4runners by any means, look at practically any 4x4 and they're all following a similar trend, some worse than us - like XJs. The Doug DeMuro Tax hit them hard
Hell most cars are going for way more than they should. JDM market is f*cked beyond belief and has been for a while. I think the pandemic contributed greatly to it through a lot of different ways, but even ignoring the elephant in the room it seems like many people are realizing that it's much more cost efficient to upkeep a car than buy a new one at 150k. But the problem is many cars have largely been crap for the past 10-15 years, at least in one way shape or form, and cars before that get more and more scarce every year. Similarly many find they look better and are much more versatile - lots of people don't like things often forced upon us; like unibody designs, ultra low ground clearance, super tight fenders that don't allow for bigger tires, those dumb giant grilles, etc. While some of these are regulation induced and some are purely driven by style, many younger people regardless find it inferior to options we had previously (and rightfully so I dare say.) Not many people 20-30 years old wants some crossover CVT bullshit.
Also with the UN twisting everybody's arm to go ditch gasoline powered cars I think that has a good portion of individuals worried about future options and would rather stick with what they have - but like you said that's a different topic for a different board
Hell most cars are going for way more than they should. JDM market is f*cked beyond belief and has been for a while. I think the pandemic contributed greatly to it through a lot of different ways, but even ignoring the elephant in the room it seems like many people are realizing that it's much more cost efficient to upkeep a car than buy a new one at 150k. But the problem is many cars have largely been crap for the past 10-15 years, at least in one way shape or form, and cars before that get more and more scarce every year. Similarly many find they look better and are much more versatile - lots of people don't like things often forced upon us; like unibody designs, ultra low ground clearance, super tight fenders that don't allow for bigger tires, those dumb giant grilles, etc. While some of these are regulation induced and some are purely driven by style, many younger people regardless find it inferior to options we had previously (and rightfully so I dare say.) Not many people 20-30 years old wants some crossover CVT bullshit.
Also with the UN twisting everybody's arm to go ditch gasoline powered cars I think that has a good portion of individuals worried about future options and would rather stick with what they have - but like you said that's a different topic for a different board
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Thepedigree13
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My opinion is that new cars seem to be disposable like everything else nowadays. I think its weird to see younger people have cars they arent passionate about, like it's just another thing they will toss out some day soon.
Bit for me it was either a new rugged 4x4 that meet my needs and paid $600+ a month, or gone with a proven model and pay a few hundred every year for maintenance and repairs.
I fell in love with the 3rd gen when they came out, high school days for me. So when I found my 3rd gen while looking for a 4x4 it was an easy decision.
Initially it was supposed to be for hunting, fishing, and work. But I daily it now and look forward to keeping it maintained.
Bit for me it was either a new rugged 4x4 that meet my needs and paid $600+ a month, or gone with a proven model and pay a few hundred every year for maintenance and repairs.
I fell in love with the 3rd gen when they came out, high school days for me. So when I found my 3rd gen while looking for a 4x4 it was an easy decision.
Initially it was supposed to be for hunting, fishing, and work. But I daily it now and look forward to keeping it maintained.
In fact, now I think it would be very profitable to open your own gas station, because while gasoline is now expensive, then you do not risk anything. The only problem is how to open and where you can find suppliers. But I know one site where they help with advice on organizational issues, and I think that the suppliers would also help. So if you have a desire to open a gas station, or any other business, then visit the site and ask for help.
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