To many miles??

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Too many miles????

My volvo recently took a turn for the worse and getting it fixed is going to take more than it's worth...So, my wife and I have decided that I should look for a 3rd Generation runner, that's the body style that we like best. I realize that toyotas are known for being able to handle high mileage....but, how many miles is too many? I would like to find one with mileage between 90k and 120k are those even considered high mileage to toyota fans?? I look forward to the feedback!

cheers,
Joshua
 
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My volvo
recently took a turn for the worse and getting it fixed is going to take more than it's worth...So, my wife and I have decided that I should look for a 3rd Generation runner, that's the body style that we like best. I realize that toyotas are known for being able to handle high mileage....but, how many miles is too many? I would like to find one with mileage between 90k and 120k are those even considered high mileage to toyota fans?? I look forward to the feedback!

cheers,
Joshua
 
I usually don't consider upgrading/selling/trading ANY of my Toyotas before 200,000 miles. My new '08 is my 6th Toyota. Of the previous 5:

'00 4Runner SR5 - still own with 152,000 miles. Very good condition and I'm only selling her because I bought the '08 at a really good price. My DD and tow vehicle. No issues.

'97 Camry - still being driven by my youngest son at college. Has over 160,000 miles. No issues.

'90 4Runner - sold to a friend with 205,000 miles. Last we spoke he had over 320,000 miles and hadn't done any engine work. Nor had I. Other than the dealership performing a head gasket replacement based on a recall for free at 96,000 miles, no issues.


'88 Camry - sold with 215,000 miles, still in good condition and running fine. No issues.

'81 Celica - sold at 178,000 miles in showroom condition when I bought the '90 4Runner. No issues.

IMO, the typical Toyota, with normal maintenance, will easily go 300,000 to 400,000 miles without any major service required. Whatever you look at, be sure you can get your hands on the maintenance records.

FYI: Owning both a 3rd gen and a 4th gen, the 4th gen is much refined compared to the 3rd gen, although the 3rd gen is still a fabulous vehicle.
 
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not at all, they will go forever with proper regular maintnance. when your buying see if you can get a record of the when the timing belt was done and i'd have it inspected and do a carfax.
 
Re: Too many miles????

gratefulsmoker said:
My volvo recently took a turn for the worse and getting it fixed is going to take more than it's worth...So, my wife and I have decided that I should look for a 3rd Generation runner, that's the body style that we like best. I realize that toyotas are known for being able to handle high mileage....but, how many miles is too many? I would like to find one with mileage between 90k and 120k are those even considered high mileage to toyota fans?? I look forward to the feedback!

cheers,
Joshua
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If well cared for 90-120k should be fine on a 3rd gen. Some '96's had some headgasket issues. Most that had trouble were fixed by Toyota. Other than the occasional MAF or O2 sensor they seem to run well beyond 120k with minimal trouble.

As you shop consider where it is in it's timing belt life cycle. When you get it change the fluids front to back unless you have reciepts to prove it's been done and enjoy it! I have a buddy with a hard-driven, poorly maintained 98 Limited. It has 187k. It drives great!

:cheers:
 
You know how 1 human year is equal to 7 dog years? 1 of Toyota miles is equal to about 7 of any domestic vehicle. :D
 
Peter, sorry about that...

Thanks for all the info guys. I always knew that they could handle the miles....just didn't exactly what to check for.

What are a couple questions that you would be sure to ask the seller?
 
The timing belt is a recommended 90,000 mile replacement activity. When that's done, it's worth having the water pump replaced at the same time.

Other than that, the standard stuff: fluid changes, tune-up, brakes. The rear axle seals that clemsonfan15 is referring to seems to be one of the few chronic sore spots on the 3rd gens; my rear passenger side failed at about 148,000 miles and it seems one of the more common issues.

Good luck and have fun with the one you find!
 
ive replaced the passenger side rear axle seal 3 times already. i finally took my differential vent off, and cleaned it, and no more leakage. :biggrin2:

Also, i didnt replace my timing belt until around 155k, and it still looked like it could go atleast another 50k. The water pump had signs of leakage though, so i replaced it. For 160k, mine does not leak a drop, nor does it burn any oil.
 
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