95 4runner 4x4 SR5 3.0 auto in Griffin GA

buckz6319 · 10-23-2009, 03:34 PM

This may not be the right place to sale this 4runner because of all the issues i have had with it and posted them... but it will make a good runner if some one wants it.
I'm asking $2,200.00 ..(that is less than what i paid for it and put about 2 grand into it).all stock with 4.88 gears and almost new 31.50 tires..I think it has almost 187,000 miles. It is a daily driver despite the vibration, each week 250 miles total...lots of new parts with receipts .I may consider parting it out after I try to sell the whole 4runner first.I also have it up for sale locally here....clear title no issue with that.....if no one wants it I understand but its worth a shot

.....drop hitch doesn't go with it...located in Griffin Ga 30224

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pruney81 · 10-24-2009, 07:24 PM

this seems like a pretty good deal, what work have you done to it?
I seem to remember reading about a timing belt, water pump, fuel filter and some other stuff a while back.

buckz6319 · 10-24-2009, 07:43 PM

1.new tires & balance,new Cv shafts,new front inner & outer wheel bearings with cones,new shocks all 4,front rotors & pads and caliper on drivers side,new center link,inner outer tie rod ends,pitman arm,idler arm,rear brake shoes and 1 drum, new u-joints on rear drive shaft (replaced twice for good measure) and they are in phase, rear 3rd member(thought my original was bad but not the case)so I just replaced for nothing,TPS ,New VAFM, plug wires.new plugs.dis cap & rotor,new valve cover gaskets,plenum gasket, motor mounts,transmission mount,new air filter,fuel filter,changed all fluids in tranny,rear 3rd and front chunk,timing belt,water pump,idler pulleys #1 & 2 with hydraulic tensioner,inner and outer tie rod ends,idler arm,new steering stabilizer shock...I may have forgot something, if so I will post it later......oh new air intake hose,new coolant temp sensor, used bvsv for the charcoal filter

This 4runner has a misfire at idle not bad, but noticeable....it has a vibration throughout when driving and at idle, every thing works including the ac,it always starts without a hitch, I drive it 250 miles a week to and from work.....

thedude42 · 10-29-2009, 06:55 PM

hmmm does it ever blow black smoke when you first start it?
the reason i ask is our 95 use to have an extremely rough idle and would vibrate alot... however we got a damper in the manifold (the little half metal half plastic damper) fixed and it works perfectly

pruney81 · 10-30-2009, 03:05 AM

I would think with all that work done to it you could get alot more off of craigslist. There is some guy who just posted on here from Georgia asking if 3K was a good deal for a 2nd Gen 4Runner with 245K miles.

buckz6319 · 10-30-2009, 03:33 AM

4runner does not smoke at all...thanks for the replys...I have this 4runner on craigslist, ebay localy, yotatech and in my front yard on the weekend....I have been honest with my add and listed the problems, but I think no one wants this 4runner because of the problems. I think most folks are looking for something that needs no work, however I have seen junk on here for sale for more than I'm asking for this 4runner

I thought this 4runner would be sold by now at the price I have listed. I have had few folks stop and look at it however no offers as of yet............

turboboost · 10-30-2009, 04:06 AM

Wow, that thing is minty.

buckz6319 · 10-30-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turboboost

Wow, that thing is minty.

Well maybe someone will appreciate it as is and purchase it....keep in mind that I still drive it 250 miles a week to and from work so that should say something about it not being junk

pruney81 · 10-31-2009, 10:58 AM

The 95 3.0 4Runner I had a real terrible driveline vibration I could never figure out either.
I eventually sold it for 2k, the guy didn't seem too concerned about the vibration when he test drove it though. other than that it was a good truck

buckz6319 · 10-31-2009, 12:43 PM

I really don't know where the problem is either nether do 10 repair shops.....but your right maybe someone would not mind the vibration

buckz6319 · 10-31-2009, 06:01 PM

here is a link to the ebay add I reposted today.....is anyone is interested in bidding on it...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-...#ht_500wt_1182

pruney81 · 11-01-2009, 08:07 AM

I wouldn't really dwell on the vibration, just let people drive it and let them deduce their own opinion about the truck. I would play up the positive things like all the work you have done to it. I wouldn't take any less than 2k for it either

buckz6319 · 11-01-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pruney81

I wouldn't really dwell on the vibration, just let people drive it and let them deduce their own opinion about the truck. I would play up the positive things like all the work you have done to it. I wouldn't take any less than 2k for it either

thanks for the input

.....today I have had some activity with the ad I posted on ebay and a email form craigslist so things look promising

FirecatYota · 11-03-2009, 12:27 PM

Bump for a nice looking truck and an honest guy!

Not many of them left, the honest guys that is.

buckz6319 · 11-03-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirecatYota

Bump for a nice looking truck and an honest guy!

Not many of them left, the honest guys that is.

thanks for the compliment I appreciate it!!......

pruney81 · 11-03-2009, 05:34 PM

It's good to be honest but I just think that it's still a really good truck even if the engine has a slight miss. I was just saying that he should focus on the positive aspects of the truck. It's still worth 2K in my eyes given all the work he has put into it.

buckz6319 · 11-12-2009, 05:04 PM

update....
sorry, but I'm going to keep the 4runner for now because I had to repair the #1 Water bypass tube under the intake manifold, it busted out on me in two elbows last week while I was on my way to work(I have a thread on that).I also had to replace the radiator today.....sooooooo.....I can't let it go for $2200 now....to much time invested and more money thrown in it, dam parts aren't cheap

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buckz6319 · 11-13-2009, 11:44 AM

Well the 4runner bites the big one today while out driving around....I blew a head gasket!!!!!!!!!!! lucky for me I made it home again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!but tired of this 4runner so....I may part it out or re-list on ebay as a auction with no reserve.....don't know what I'm going to do yet.........so depressing this experience has been.....

Matt90V6SR5 · 11-14-2009, 07:40 AM

Sorry dude,sounds like that cursed lemon needs to be parted out.Are you ruined on 4Runners now?

buckz6319 · 11-15-2009, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt90V6SR5

Sorry dude,sounds like that cursed lemon needs to be parted out.Are you ruined on 4Runners now?

the answer is yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!......I just have to decide which way to go so I can get the most money out of it.....

If I part it out then I have the pain of pricing, removing parts and shipping them out

If I sell the whole thing on ebay I wonder how much I will get out of it(this may be the best way for me).....but haven't decided yet

pruney81 · 11-15-2009, 11:54 AM

at this point you may want to look into fixing it if you want to recoup anywhere near the amount of time and money you've put into it. With a blown head gasket you'd be lucky to get $1000 out of it I think. Most likely you'll get less as I hear about people getting these with blown head gaskets all the time for around $500.

buckz6319 · 11-15-2009, 03:00 PM

pruney81....you may be correct in your assessment, I'll update this thread when I decide on what I'm going to do

10-24-2009, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
pruney81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 826	this seems like a pretty good deal, what work have you done to it? I seem to remember reading about a timing belt, water pump, fuel filter and some other stuff a while back. __________________ 90 22RE 4WD stick 97K miles stock, except for Bilsteins

10-24-2009, 07:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
buckz6319 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Griffin GA Posts: 730	1.new tires & balance,new Cv shafts,new front inner & outer wheel bearings with cones,new shocks all 4,front rotors & pads and caliper on drivers side,new center link,inner outer tie rod ends,pitman arm,idler arm,rear brake shoes and 1 drum, new u-joints on rear drive shaft (replaced twice for good measure) and they are in phase, rear 3rd member(thought my original was bad but not the case)so I just replaced for nothing,TPS ,New VAFM, plug wires.new plugs.dis cap & rotor,new valve cover gaskets,plenum gasket, motor mounts,transmission mount,new air filter,fuel filter,changed all fluids in tranny,rear 3rd and front chunk,timing belt,water pump,idler pulleys #1 & 2 with hydraulic tensioner,inner and outer tie rod ends,idler arm,new steering stabilizer shock...I may have forgot something, if so I will post it later......oh new air intake hose,new coolant temp sensor, used bvsv for the charcoal filter This 4runner has a misfire at idle not bad, but noticeable....it has a vibration throughout when driving and at idle, every thing works including the ac,it always starts without a hitch, I drive it 250 miles a week to and from work..... __________________ 95 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 V-6 Auto,.... Last edited by buckz6319; 10-25-2009 at 07:54 AM.

10-30-2009, 03:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
pruney81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 826	I would think with all that work done to it you could get alot more off of craigslist. There is some guy who just posted on here from Georgia asking if 3K was a good deal for a 2nd Gen 4Runner with 245K miles. __________________ 90 22RE 4WD stick 97K miles stock, except for Bilsteins Last edited by pruney81; 10-30-2009 at 03:06 AM.

10-30-2009, 03:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
buckz6319 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Griffin GA Posts: 730	4runner does not smoke at all...thanks for the replys...I have this 4runner on craigslist, ebay localy, yotatech and in my front yard on the weekend....I have been honest with my add and listed the problems, but I think no one wants this 4runner because of the problems. I think most folks are looking for something that needs no work, however I have seen junk on here for sale for more than I'm asking for this 4runner I thought this 4runner would be sold by now at the price I have listed. I have had few folks stop and look at it however no offers as of yet............ __________________ 95 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 V-6 Auto,....

10-30-2009, 04:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
turboboost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 386	Wow, that thing is minty. __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, 35" Mud King XT, a bunch of mods. 1986 Mazda B2000 - 5 speed, carb'd 2.0, the winter beater. 1979 Datsun 280zx - 2 seater, 5 speed, stripped interior, etc. 1998 Nissan Altima - 5 speed, 1981 280zx turbo snowflake rims. 1985 Toyota Pickup - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, Xtra cab, lifted 2", 35" boggers, etc - Sold 1983 Datsun 280zx - Turbo Intercooled L28ET - Crushed. 1985 Nissan 300zx - 5 speed, race prepped, etc - Crushed. IFS Club #7

10-31-2009, 10:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
pruney81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 826	The 95 3.0 4Runner I had a real terrible driveline vibration I could never figure out either. I eventually sold it for 2k, the guy didn't seem too concerned about the vibration when he test drove it though. other than that it was a good truck __________________ 90 22RE 4WD stick 97K miles stock, except for Bilsteins

10-31-2009, 12:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
buckz6319 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Griffin GA Posts: 730	I really don't know where the problem is either nether do 10 repair shops.....but your right maybe someone would not mind the vibration __________________ 95 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 V-6 Auto,....

10-31-2009, 06:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
buckz6319 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Griffin GA Posts: 730	here is a link to the ebay add I reposted today.....is anyone is interested in bidding on it... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-...#ht_500wt_1182 __________________ 95 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 V-6 Auto,....

11-01-2009, 08:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
pruney81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 826	I wouldn't really dwell on the vibration, just let people drive it and let them deduce their own opinion about the truck. I would play up the positive things like all the work you have done to it. I wouldn't take any less than 2k for it either __________________ 90 22RE 4WD stick 97K miles stock, except for Bilsteins

11-03-2009, 12:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
FirecatYota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glencoe, MN. Posts: 11	Bump for a nice looking truck and an honest guy! Not many of them left, the honest guys that is.

11-03-2009, 05:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
pruney81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 826	It's good to be honest but I just think that it's still a really good truck even if the engine has a slight miss. I was just saying that he should focus on the positive aspects of the truck. It's still worth 2K in my eyes given all the work he has put into it. __________________ 90 22RE 4WD stick 97K miles stock, except for Bilsteins

11-12-2009, 05:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
buckz6319 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Griffin GA Posts: 730	update.... sorry, but I'm going to keep the 4runner for now because I had to repair the #1 Water bypass tube under the intake manifold, it busted out on me in two elbows last week while I was on my way to work(I have a thread on that).I also had to replace the radiator today.....sooooooo.....I can't let it go for $2200 now....to much time invested and more money thrown in it, dam parts aren't cheap ' __________________ 95 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 V-6 Auto,....

11-13-2009, 11:44 AM	#18 (permalink)
buckz6319 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Griffin GA Posts: 730	Well the 4runner bites the big one today while out driving around....I blew a head gasket!!!!!!!!!!! lucky for me I made it home again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!but tired of this 4runner so....I may part it out or re-list on ebay as a auction with no reserve.....don't know what I'm going to do yet.........so depressing this experience has been..... __________________ 95 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 V-6 Auto,....

11-14-2009, 07:40 AM	#19 (permalink)
Matt90V6SR5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Firestone,Co. Posts: 305	Sorry dude,sounds like that cursed lemon needs to be parted out.Are you ruined on 4Runners now?

11-15-2009, 11:54 AM	#21 (permalink)
pruney81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 826	at this point you may want to look into fixing it if you want to recoup anywhere near the amount of time and money you've put into it. With a blown head gasket you'd be lucky to get $1000 out of it I think. Most likely you'll get less as I hear about people getting these with blown head gaskets all the time for around $500. __________________ 90 22RE 4WD stick 97K miles stock, except for Bilsteins

11-15-2009, 03:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
buckz6319 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Griffin GA Posts: 730	pruney81....you may be correct in your assessment, I'll update this thread when I decide on what I'm going to do __________________ 95 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 V-6 Auto,....

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