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'02 4runner with salvage title value...

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by 4Runner fun, Jun 11, 2021.

  1. Jun 11, 2021 at 7:32 PM
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    4Runner fun

    4Runner fun [OP] Just the beginning...

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    Not sure if this is a deal or not. It has some quality parts but a salvaged title.
    https://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/d/omaha-02-toyota-4runner/7335321382.html
    1. This front bumper looks odd for some reason. Maybe it is me...
    2. Does a rear salvage title kill this?

    I am not interested in buying; only learning more about the value of older 4runners. I know diesel trucks but this is our first 4runner and I am interested in learning.
    Thanks for helping the ignorant.
    Ryan
     
  2. Jun 12, 2021 at 2:46 AM
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    Mohoman

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    Absolutely not a deal, from my experience and hopefully others will chime in or correct me but your most desired 3rd gens are the 99/00 limited with locker. I live in Texas with probably near equally crazy ness to CA on the resale of Toyota’s. This is 2x4 and most enthusiast will look the other way!

    Not to be a total Debby downer but there are some good parts on that 4runner and it’s clean but wouldn’t pay more than 2k with a salvage title. Make sure you can get your money in parts, certainly don’t think that 4runner would do it.

    for reference, I purchased a 99 limit 4wd/locked with 270k and leaking coolant out the exhaust (obvious heads/gasket) I purchased to learn myself how to work on the 5vzfe and familiarize myself with an engine (lawnmower is propbanly cheaper) for 3k. I’ll admit more than I should have paid for the work but again, it’s for learning.

    if you’re looking to do the same, I’d wait a bit. 7k is steep for any older vehicle with a salvage!

    Cheers
     
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  3. Jun 12, 2021 at 9:20 AM
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    trlhiker

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    I agree, not a deal with the salvaged title, rwd, and mileage. Maybe $4k at the most.
     
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  4. Jun 12, 2021 at 12:40 PM
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    4Runner fun

    4Runner fun [OP] Just the beginning...

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    I appreciate your input but again, I am not interested in buying it. Just want to learn more about previous gen 4runners.
    Thanks,
    Ryan
     
  5. Jun 13, 2021 at 8:34 PM
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    negusm

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    Not a deal and beware the "easy fix engine light". Sellers try to be such BS artists.

    If it was an easy fix, they would have FIXED IT!
     
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  6. Jul 2, 2021 at 6:12 AM
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    mousemeat

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    on certain vehicles....a fool and his money, is soon parted.....lol
     
  7. Jul 2, 2021 at 10:37 AM
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    PorkRunner99

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    Agree with all the above posts. Salvage title can run you into a rabbits hole, not a good idea unless it was a theft recovery salvage. You can do a carfax or get a vehicle report of what was fixed and why it became a salvage title. I wouldn’t pay more than 2k for that. Plus being a Nebraska rig, frame is probably rusted.
     

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