Thoughts on the clean '01 Limited? Quick advice appreciated

ginger jay

ginger jay

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Going to check this out in a few hours. Seller is firm on price but it still seems like a good deal considering the maintenance that has been performed. KBB puts private value right around asking price. One of the cleanest 4Runnner's in DFW considering the mileage.

Thoughts?

2001 Toyota 4Runner Limited
 
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Go for it!

In general I'd go inspect it, does look pretty good from pics. As usual, I like to check under the skirt first (for rust, dents, scrapes, fluid leaks, bushing condition, ect.) then I like to grab a quick look at the air filter (though this seller does appear to have his/her crxp together on general maintenance) and now for the really fun part, drive it!

Only thing better would be 4WD. Luck! :cowboy:
 
JayRolla said:
No 4wd, means no purchase for me.
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Failed to mention this will be for the wife and she does not care about 4WD.

More just asking if the price is good considering the specs and maintenance performed. We have 2 young kids and I need something that is going to hold up and hold its value.
 
ginger jay said:
Failed to mention this will be for the wife and she does not care about 4WD.

More just asking if the price is good considering the specs and maintenance performed. We have 2 young kids and I need something that is going to hold up and hold its value.
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Seems like its pretty good deal if thats the case. Not like you live in CO like me where I almost require the wife to have AWD/4wd at all times.
 
$5950 is high for a non-4wd 4Runner. Yes, it's clean but are you willing to pay a $1000+ premium for a clean vehicle? That's up to you I guess.

If it were me, I'd pass and keep looking. There are many fish in the sea.
 
gamefreakgc said:
$5950 is high for a non-4wd 4Runner. Yes, it's clean but are you willing to pay a $1000+ premium for a clean vehicle? That's up to you I guess.

If it were me, I'd pass and keep looking. There are many fish in the sea.
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I know it is higher that other 2001 Limited's I am looking at but by the time I put the maintenance into them they would equal out.

My brother works for a Toyota dealership and said they would offer at least $5500 for trade in... so that makes me feel a little better about paying $5900 private.
 
ginger jay said:
I know it is higher that other 2001 Limited's I am looking at but by the time I put the maintenance into them they would equal out.

My brother works for a Toyota dealership and said they would offer at least $5500 for trade in... so that makes me feel a little better about paying $5900 private.
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Ok, that helps a bit. It needs to be in top-notch shape at that price, here's a few things to look for that are expensive to repair:

1. Check all fluids, especially transmission fluid. None of them should be dark or cloudy. Engine oil isn't critical here unless it has leaks, you can't really hurt the engine on these 4Runners. Be sure to check the coolant though.

2. Take it up to freeway speeds and maintain. There should be no wobbles or vibration. If there is, it's an issue with the drivetrain or steering. You'll spend a bit to get it fixed depending on what's warped/worn out.

3. Check for rust, but probably not an issue in Texas.

4. Shocks and coils might be shot, watch for excessive body roll or bounciness. Not necessarily a deal breaker though since most people want to change out the suspension anyway but can cost upwards of $400-$500 even if you do it yourself.
 
The whole "GOTTA HAVE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE!" doesn't make sense to me.

Not everybody buys these vehicles to go wheeling or off-roading or your adjective of choice.

In fact, in my experience with 4runners, most don't.

75 - 80 percent of the 4runners I see rolling around down here in FL are general family use vehicles like any typical sedan would be, generation be damned.

Not saying there aren't those that are used offroad on a regular basis but the gf and I own a base runner and we have two neighbors that own them too.

We know the guy next door pretty well, he primarily uses his runner to tow a boat with his family for a day on the ocean.

If you don't think the truck will ever lose site of the asphalt stick with 2wd. There are way more cons than pros to owning a 4wd if you will never use it.

Now that I am done with my little tangent, back to the original question.

If that truck looks to be as good mechanically as it does cosmetically, I would offer $5500 at the absolute most. Almost 6K is 4wd range.

Just my opinion.
 
4orRunner said:
The whole "GOTTA HAVE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE!" doesn't make sense to me.

Not everybody buys these vehicles to go wheeling or off-roading or your adjective of choice.

In fact, in my experience with 4runners, most don't.

75 - 80 percent of the 4runners I see rolling around down here in FL are general family use vehicles like any typical sedan would be, generation be damned.

Not saying there aren't those that are used offroad on a regular basis but the gf and I own a base runner and we have two neighbors that own them too.

We know the guy next door pretty well, he primarily uses his runner to tow a boat with his family for a day on the ocean.

If you don't think the truck will ever lose site of the asphalt stick with 2wd. There are way more cons than pros to owning a 4wd if you will never use it.
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I get it, but personally for me..if I was looking for a 2WD family vehicle, I wouldn't consider a 2WD T4R. Mostly because of our Canadian Winters. Any 2WD pick-up truck doesn't do very well here. Wheel Chains and Studded Tires are illegal here.

Most people with 2WD trucks (or any RWD only vehicle really) typically have to weigh down the back end with sand bags or steel plates to ensure traction during our icey winter months.

So yeah... for me... the 4WD button does get used a lot during at least one half of the year even if I'm only going to the local grocery store. My street isn't always the first to get plowed after a dumping of snow, lol.

Naturally, I commented on the fact that the T4R in question was 2WD because the OP hadn't specified the specifics of his situation and intended usage at that point.
 
SpidermanGeek said:
I get it, but personally for me..if I was looking for a 2WD family vehicle, I wouldn't consider a 2WD T4R. Mostly because of our Canadian Winters. Any 2WD pick-up truck doesn't do very well here. Wheel Chains and Studded Tires are illegal here.

Most people with 2WD trucks (or any RWD only vehicle really) typically have to weigh down the back end with sand bags or steel plates to ensure traction during our icey winter months.

So yeah... for me... the 4WD button does get used a lot during at least one half of the year even if I'm only going to the local grocery store. My street isn't always the first to get plowed after a dumping of snow, lol.

Naturally, I commented on the fact that the T4R in question was 2WD because the OP hadn't specified the specifics of his situation and intended usage at that point.
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I agree, and if I lived up north 4wd would be mandatory for me as well.

2wd trucks can't get crap for traction unless conditions are optimum.

Hell sometimes I'll accidentally break one of the rear tires loose just trying to accelerate from a stop light when it is pouring rain. I remember the Tacoma I had was the same way.

I can see how weighing the rear for icy roads would be vital in order to get any grip whatsoever.
 
I appreciate all the assistance. I ended up buying the 4Runner. I know there are cheaper ones out there but this guy had every single receipt all the way back to 2005. The peace of mind was worth it... plus I needed a vehicle ASAP.
 
I picked this 4WD Limited up 3 days ago. 181,000 miles, great shape, 100% rust free (frame & body). All it needs is a new set of shocks/struts and the climate controls rebuilt. STOLE it for $2900!
 

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