Strongly considering selling - seeking feedback

Depending on my next steps concerning the frame (see post titled "Buyers Remorse" under General 4Runner Talk Forum) I am considering listing the 4Runner around ~$6k obo as shown below. Does anyone have experience selling or see anything else I can add? I want to provide full disclosure to potential buyers to prevent any feelings I am currently experiencing and ensure for ethical and safety reasons they understand what is needed ahead of scheduling any viewings

MECHANIC SPECIAL – Please read everything for full details.

2004 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 – V8 (~132k Miles) CLEAN CARFAX // TITLE IN HAND

The Good:
• Low miles
• Current VA State Inspection (through April 2026)
• Very clean interior – no tears, stains, smoke, or odors
• WeatherTech floor mats
• JVC touchscreen stereo w/ JBL Synthesis sound system
• MagnaFlow exhaust & Volant cold air intake
• Timing belt replaced at 100k miles (see CARFAX)
• TRD upgrades – wheels, grill, roof rack basket
• BFG All-Terrain tires in good shape
• Fresh rear brakes
• Full-size spare + original bottle jack
• Heat, A/C, windows, electronics all work perfectly
• Factory tow hitch

The Bad:
• 4th-gen frame rust – two areas on passenger side needs patching/repair (see photos)
• Engine developed a ticking noise while driving by previous owner – diagnosed as valve issue on Cylinder #6. Not recommended to drive as-is to prevent damage to a stuck valve (#6), will need to be towed.
• OBD code shows misfire on all cylinders

I can provide a video of the engine running for a better understanding of current status. It cranks up no issue and shifts fine when driving, I just don't want to cause any unnecessary damage before repairs are made.

***Will be out of the area and unable to show the vehicle until week of 7/7***

 

I was reading about the frame in a previous post... didn't know anything about the engine. Take the engine out, do a rebuild on it, make it better! Rebuild it so you can tow your boat more reliably. Your getting into that 'expensive fix' area, but this truck has a bunch of pluses to with a few minuses.

 

Exhaust leaks where the head and exhaust manifold meet can sound really similar to valve train ticking. These V8s are known for flimsy exhaust manifolds so you're 100 percent sure it's mechanical?

 

Since this isn't a For Sale thread, I'll offer feedback. Other areas of the frame will be found rotted once you start chipping away the rust. This is unroadworthy, either a parts car or frame replacement project. As such it's worth maybe $2k. If you got the garage space and tools, parting it out yourself may bring in more than $2k.

 

Totally agree and that's exactly what I found. Let it go to an auction type pick up service over the weekend and will cut my losses. Bummed but feel good about the decision considering what reality was.