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Hoping to buy 3rd gen 4runner.

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by winter7, Mar 28, 2023.

  1. Mar 28, 2023 at 2:35 PM
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    winter7

    winter7 [OP] New Member

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    Ted
    Ketchum Idaho
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    1998 4runner sr5 v6 w/ Old man EMU and Bilstein 2” lift and 265/75r16 Falken Wildpeak AT3W Tires
    Hey all, I'm looking at buying a 3rd gen 1996 4runner. It has got 220K miles, a manual transmission, 4wd, and the 3.4 engine. It just got new stock brakes, a new timing belt, water pump, a new clutch plate, and valve cover gaskets. It also just got new wheels and tires (for $1K.). According to the owner it is well maintained and taken care of. There is no rust on the body or frame other than a small amount of surface rust and a small rusted spot on the driver side rear bumper. Also, when it was just up on the stand the LBJ's were secure, (still will probably replace soon as they are the factory ones and from what I have read its better safe than sorry.) Now when it comes to buying it is a 5hr drive from where I live so it would likely be, I get there, test drive it, and if everything is good purchase it. The thing I would like to know is that it is in the 9-10k price range (listed at 10 but open to negotiation.) and I'm not sure if what I'm getting is worth the price? The reason why I think it is (from what I've read) there is no rust, recently worked on so will get to put many miles on it until I need to spend money on regular
    maintenance (clutch, timing belt, new fluids), and it is a manual. Is this worth the purchase?

    I live in Idaho and the car is in Montana so in the winter their is salt and snow on the roads all the time.

    Any help appreciated thanks.

    Hoping to drive over this Friday to take a look - March 31st
     
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  2. Mar 28, 2023 at 2:44 PM
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    Dabigono

    Dabigono Just Joined

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    Welcome!

    Hard to say if it’s a good price or worth it without seeing it for ourselves. But, you’ll know when you see it and after the test drive.

    It’s not uncommon to see a 3rd Gen 4Runner for $10k+

    Post some pics of you end up buying it!
     
  3. Mar 28, 2023 at 2:53 PM
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    winter7

    winter7 [OP] New Member

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    1998 4runner sr5 v6 w/ Old man EMU and Bilstein 2” lift and 265/75r16 Falken Wildpeak AT3W Tires
    Pics of the 4runner in question
     
  4. Mar 28, 2023 at 6:26 PM
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    Ironguy

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    Welcome and good luck with your purchase. The pictures look favorable except for the obvious driver's seat wear. How does it drive? Any maintenance records?
     
  5. Mar 29, 2023 at 2:24 AM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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