WTB- 3rd gen 4 runner,west suburbs of Chicago IL and surrounding area

[RevvTrev91]

Hi all I'm new here and looking to buy a 3rd gen 4 runner. I want to get one in good or decent condition with preferably around 150k miles or less. Color doesn't matter. I need one with 4 wheel drive to have better traction when it snows out. I would be willing to travel a couple hours away to buy one if someone is selling one a bit farther away then my general area. I am located in Downers Grove Illinois, or the western suburbs of Chicago. I need to get one asap as I got a new job that requires more driving and I don't want to put any more money into my current vehicle. Let me know about any 4runners for sale in or around Illinois.
Thanks!

 

[rdruss]

There's one posted on this site right in Chicago, do some digging and take a look.

 

[RevvTrev91]

I have been digging and looking extensively for weeks. I've looked at probably about 6 4runners already. All have major issues or serious frame rust that I poked holes through easily. I saw one listed for sale on here in Chicago, by poster YodaSr5, 1997 SR5 4x4 ORIGINAL OWNER! 110k Chicago. I messaged him and he never replied, still waiting.
I saw this one 2000 4runner from Facebook market place. It looked like it was in excellent condition, had 150k miles and drove perfect. But then I looked under the hood and in the coolant reservoir tank was greenish grey sludge, oil was mixing with the coolant and the guy wanted $7,000 for it.
It is frustrating but I am still looking.