Looking at a 2003 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4X4 with 4.7 Liter V-8, 126,000 miles, Power windows and locks, keyless entry...... only known issues is the dash above the glove box is slightly cracked and front drivers seat seems to have a slight wobble to it.... im unaware of the timing belt being changed at 90k....... what do you think its worth assuming the belt needs to be changed????
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Whitebeauty
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I'd go 06 n up just for the aftermarket aspect of it. Plus they look better...
Ha. Looks are totally opinion. As for the aftermarket; there are tons of products available for all years. If you mean the supercharger; I thought it was available for '03 and if not, you are talking an extreme minority .01 of 1% would even consider it.
What you get with a older model year is cheaper. The mileage is pretty good for that age and assuming it is in good condition, may be a nice deal.
So to your issues:
1. Seat wobble. Yea, this is a notorious issue. Mine has it as well. It changes based on where you set your back rest at. I adjusted my back rest till it went away. It is probably a design issue.
2. Timing belt. Look up the truck at the toyota website. Input the VIN and it will pull the records. Second, look for a white sticker on the radiator. If the belt has been replaced, you would see a sticker on the radiator with the date and mileage.
If you can't find evidence it was done, then assume it hasn't and have it done once you buy it. Figure 1k for negotiation purposes. Whatever price they ask, expect at least that much off.
So. A '03 with 126. I think 8 or 9 is a valid price.
Toyota website. For owners. When you "sign up" you will have the option of inputting your VIN. It will give you access to any maintenance that was done at a Toyota dealership and was reported to Toyota HQ.
If they took the car for any work at a non-toyota dealer, then those are not in the system. Don't be surprised if you see sparse records.
If they took the car for any work at a non-toyota dealer, then those are not in the system. Don't be surprised if you see sparse records.
snowbrdr033
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^^^ 100% accurate, you will only see Toyota performed maintenance, but it is still helpful nonetheless for anything that you can find!
Don't you have to take it to a dealership for the first couple of years or whatever it is for warranty purposes..... like oil changes and routine maintance?
You don't HAVE to do anything. Many people take it to the dealer, many don't.
Your warranty is not voided if you go to jiffy lube, if you keep records. Most do though.
Also. I have noticed that not every toyota dealership submitted info the past decade. I think it is a slow process to get more dealers to submit info. Newer cars probably have better records. A 2003; well that was almost a decade ago in terms of records.
Your warranty is not voided if you go to jiffy lube, if you keep records. Most do though.
Also. I have noticed that not every toyota dealership submitted info the past decade. I think it is a slow process to get more dealers to submit info. Newer cars probably have better records. A 2003; well that was almost a decade ago in terms of records.
20034RunnerV84x2
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Where is it located?
its funny you asked.... the owner bought it from atlanta georgia and has it for sale here in ohio...... service records are like 20k miles apart..... as far as oil changes go..... The motor sounds good though no noise what so ever...