pushing 300k, keep it or sell it...

[cbr900boy]

in the next day or two the odometer on my '98 will hit 296k miles. after the sparkplug blew out last week i am starting to pay a lot more attention (yeah i know) to things and have noticed the following:

1) passenger side inner cv boot is torn completely in half, no idea how long it's been like that, these need to be replaced
2) after poking around find a thread on the pink milkshake, i have owned the vehicle since 45k miles and have never touched the radiator, now i think it should be replaced
3) after more poking around see some threads on lower ball joint failure, now with 296k miles and having never been replaced (that i recall) think this should be done.
4) what else? i have done very little to this with the exception of fuel injectors and brakes and regular oil changes)
5) fluid changes? ie differential, coolant, tranny, etc..

i really want to keep this on the road for another couple years (i average 20k per year, almost no offroading) and want to see it reach 350k but i also do not want to end up with a blown motor and no value. if i decide to sell will anyone really want a vehicle with close to 300k on it? am starting to think i should drive it until the motor goes and then part it out.

does anyone have any thoughts on this?

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/new-members/96662-1999-limited-4-runner.html

 

[slides]

simple answer, no car loan = free car

 

[96 ToyRunner]

I got over 305000 on my 4runner most is original I did change the lower ball joints and control arm because stupid pin came out then the radiator because it got a hairline crack at it after I got the water pump and timing belt done and right now the power steering pump is being replaced and it keeps on going like its brand new next change all the fluids.after I am done with a church mission I plan on going wheeling like my dad and his dad used to...

 

[andyv760]

I would keep it. You could have it professionally detailed inside and out. I usually have a change of heart when I see my car extremely clean and shiny.