Thinking about purchasing 2003 - good deal?

[jnutting]

Hello all! First post here, and possibly first of many. I am a Toyota guy and current Tacoma owner, and lately getting the itch to pick up an older 4th Gen 4Runner. It won't be my daily, more of a toy/second vehicle. I will probably have the chance to purchase a 2003 SR5 V6 4x2 (don't need 4x4) with only 89xxx miles on it. It is a one owner, has leather and sunroof, and supposedly is very clean and well kept. I have not seen pictures yet, but it is a friend of a friend's. Looks like I'll be able to buy it for about $7,500. PLEASE give me some feedback on the year, price, etc. or any other insight any of you 4Runner veterans may have!

Thanks in advance!! I'll post pics once I get them!!

 

[jnutting]

Also, I have already done the KBB/Cars.com/NADA/etc. research. But those sources aren't as reliable as the people who drive these vehicle every day like you all...lol

 

[Dawg4Runner]

Welcome! $7,500 sounds like a great price for a "very clean and well kept" 4runner. 89K is pretty low mileage for a 2003.

Some common issues discussed here: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/96971-4th-gen-common-problems-question.html

 

[jnutting]

Thanks for the info Dawg!

 

[Cali4Runnea]

Welcome to the forum and hopefully 4Runner family soon. Rig sounds like a great deal, I'd go for it!