What's it worth?.......

[77'911]

Go easy on me here. With the recent passing of my father, the decision has been made to look into reducing the fleet down. Thought I would check the thoughts of others on the board what our old 1990 4runner(98k original, no accidents/rust) is worth. It's been in the family since new and has a boat load of records. It has been maintained with an open check book mentality. Head gasket recall has been done and the engine is dry as a bone. It has a new cooling system(updated factory rad, w-pump, rollers, etc.) and fuel system(pump, regulator, relay, filter, etc..). The suspension was rebuilt with urethane bushings throughout,ball joints, shocks, and sway-a-way torsion bars. The truck has never been off road. I just put new factory Toyota mudflaps on the rear for my Dad. The truck has been on synthetic Mobil 1 10w-40 for the majority of it's life(we have all the maintenance records and original purchase receipt).

Sorry, its somewhat dirty in the pic. Thanks for any comments, or insights anybody has on price points.
regards

 

[mikekfr]

Yes it's filthy !! Any pics of the inside? Your price point is gonna have some to do with your location, where in North America are you?

 

[77'911]

We're in the PNW(Washington). Here's a pic of the interior. The seats are pretty mint, except for driver's bolster that has some patina. I put sheepskins on due to the chilly weather here and my Mum is pretty small(helped raise her up for better vision). I'll try and take some better interior pics later.

Thanks for the comment. It still has it's factory Panasonic radio/stereo.

 

[crash813]

Pricing is tough. Depends on how fast you want to move it and the location. It definitely looks clean, but its also 25 years old and not a model/generation that has any notable appeal. I would put it around $3500 in the category of really clean old car that most things work for now.

 

[85straight]

3500 would be an insulting offer here in Ca. Down here that could probably fetch 5000 to the right buyer,at least. Look around your local market, find a truck similar, and add 20% because it will be very hard to find one that mint

 

[mikekfr]

As the posts differ here, there will be fly by'rs that value it at xx dollars, and Yota peeps that would value it at xxx dollars. If making a $$ is your goal, i'd price it high and let the bargaining begin there. People are gonna preach to you why it's not worth what you're asking ( comparing it to another truck in another ad, probably in another state ) Great looking truck btw. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

 

[77'911]

Thanks everyone for the comments everyone, it's appreciated. It will be hard letting it go, as it was part of the family. I planned on repacking the front wheel bearings and replacing the front rotors/pads while in there this spring(parts in garage). Wished my Dad had more time to enjoy it, as he used it to go a couple blocks down to the gym.
I've enjoyed posting some of the more colorful repair/maintenance history over the years:
1) updated speedo cable which facilitated the need for an updated speedo head
2) fuel pump replacement, pulling petrol tank
3) passenger rear window regulator and motor replacement
4) factory rad replacement
5) resealing intake and injectors, replace regulator
6) urethane suspension bushing, torsion bar, ball joint install
Loved working on the truck. Thanks again, all.
regards

 

[85straight]

Why dont you keep it? Your dad loved the truck( my condolences btw), you love the truck. It is near mint condition,extremely well taken care of,low miles. And has some(if not alot) sentimental value to you and your family. I dont know you personally but i can almost guarantee you will have sellers remorse. If you dont have room at your place put in a storage lot, keep it covered and take it out on the weekends. Just suggestions good luck

 

[fo' runnin']

Wow, that's a time capsule on wheels! Very clean truck, one of VERY few still in that condition today. I would say somewhere in the 5k range as well, but my vote is to keep it and continue maintaining it like you have been! Incredible!

 

[mikekfr]

I agree with you keeping it, if at all possible. :lookout: