About to buy an 04 Limited V8 with 130k miles

Hi guys, new to the forum. Just wanted to see what everyone had to say. My father in law is building a house and looking for some extra cash. He has an 04 Limited V8 with 130k miles, I offered him 5k thinking that it would be a pretty decent deal at that price and would give me the option to head out a little deeper in the national forrests here in Arkansas when I go on camping trips (currently taking the family out in a Kia Sedona when we camp, which makes a lot of places inaccessable).

The only issue is the cracked veneer on the dash, and I will inspect it thoroughly for rust before we make the final deal (we don't have to use salt on the road here most of the time in winter, so I think rust problems are unlikely also). I know that it has been well kept and maintained, but wanted to know if anyone had any advice on potential pitfalls here. Based on what I've seen 5K is not a bad price here, but what do you guys think?

 

Without even seeing it, I think you getting a crazy good deal. It is 4x4 right?

 

Yes, it is a 4x4. As soon as I go up there next week, I'll grab some pictures and post them. The thing is in great condition.

 

You offered. Did he accept your offer?

 

It's getting harder and harder to find anything with a V8 anymore, much less a decent Toyota truck with that mileage. I say grab it before he changes his mind, or someone offers him $10k...

 

He accepted, but made it clear he wouldn't sell at that price to any one else.

 

Careful, this transaction may be grounds for a felony theft conviction.

Seriously, nice score.

 

I offered free use of it for him if he ever needs it and labor on his new house also (I'm not a professional, but I'm a pretty competant carpenter and plumber). I didn't realize how good of a deal it was until I got on here and saw people talking about dealers asking between 12k and 17k for similar vehicles. I don't want to rip him off, for sure. He's a good guy and we've been friends for years, longer than I've actually known my wife. I also think he doesn't like that it never gets driven at the moment. He starts it once a week and drives it to town about once a month just to keep it in good working order, but he prefers his pickup

 

Welcome and your father in law is a good dude!

 

That’s a smoking deal, you can’t hardly buy any Toyota 4x4 for $5k.

 

Picked her up today!

 

Nice!

 

Congrats! Pls keep us updated on how things go/stuff you do with it!

 

"The only issue is the cracked veneer on the dash"

There was a recall from Toyota for the cracked dash

They replaced mine for free. I have 2005.

Try contacting a Toyota dealer. Maybe they can replace your dash too?

To find out if your vehicle is eligible for the dashboard warranty extension, contact Toyota at 800-331-4331 or Lexus at 800-255-3987.

 

"Try contacting a Toyota dealer. Maybe they can replace your dash too?"

The cracked dash recall has been over for many years, no dealer will replace a 4th gen 4runners cracked dash under recall.

 

"To find out if your vehicle is eligible for the dashboard warranty extension, contact Toyota at 800-331-4331 or Lexus at 800-255-3987."

The cracked dash recall has been over for many years, no dealer will replace a 4th gen 4runners cracked dash under recall....

 

Good buy. I sold my dad's similar aged, similar mileage V8 2wd for a similar price to a good friend for what we all considered a really good deal. Like a friends and relatives kind of deal.

 

Nice deal. It is so smooth and capable, youll forget about that dash in no time lol

 

Congratulations on your first 4Runner

 

I have the v8 mines close to 240k miles and still taking me anywhere i need to go. I live in wv. Check for rust... Rust rust rust. My frame has been plated... But other than rust i love. Def recommend