Value of 06 4Runner V8 4WD with 180k miles

[M@Runner]

7K sounds reasonable

I think 7K sounds good for a clean one with that mileage.

I was looking for over a year. I wanted a V6 4WD 4th gen. I was on Autotrader constantly, an 08' limited V8 4WD came up and I just jumped on it. Had only 85K miles and all service records from the dealer. Don't think anyone ever sat in the back seat. Anyways, paid 19K for it. May have been too much but it was super clean. Even had the timing belt changed already.

I would say be patient. If you can get one that was driven less than 12K miles per year. They are hard to find but they are out there.

 

[fulltimervexplorer]

at 180k, it's just "due" for its second timing belt change... hopefully.

If it were me, and a 180k mile '06 v8 4x4 was at a dealership, I'd be asking for the timing belt and water pump to be replaced pre-delivery included in the asking price. I wouldn't drive off the lot under my ownership without those being done. I drove for 3 years half-doubting that the previous owner actually did the timing belt change and it's no way of living, lol.

Exhaust manifolds are a PITA and expensive. I'm finally pulling the trigger on that, and I'm just hoping it doesn't spiral into a $3000 and 3 week install adventure. Already at $1000 just getting headers and studs. Then I'm sure I'll be chasing CELs and headaches for a while.

Brake calipers wasn't bad at all for me though. I bought NAPA ones that are lifetime warranty and already painted black so they won't rust as easily. If they seize, I literally just exchange them as long as I own my vehicle. I double checked with the store owner and even explained that these tend to seize regularly. "No problem. Bring them back and get new ones. If those seize, bring those back too." Got speed bleeders and bled the brakes in my garage by myself.

Why do you think you will be chasing CELs for and why would the headers take 3 weeks to install?

 

[4Running4Adventure]

I just bought an '05 V8 SE 4x4 with 107k in immaculate condition inside and out other than a few chips in the paint around the edges...no rust and no leaks. Had to drive 4 hours to a Toyota dealer outside of Atlanta, GA a few days ago to get it though. I ended up paying $13,900 out the door after all the taxes and fees, the vehicle had an amazing service history...two previous owners, both owners maintained it at a Toyota dealership on a regular basis, the timing belt and water pump were changed at 91k and the brake calipers/pads/rotors were also replaced recently. As a first time T4R owner, I'm pretty pleased with the purchase. But from what I've seen, finding one in clean condition that has been well maintained will more than likely require some travel, either a long drive or even a flight.