look at my 4runner now - Page 2

wrenchmonster · 05-15-2006, 10:53 PM

Elton, I'm sorry to hear about your rig man. Especially considering it was so new to you, and such a clean ride. However, I'm more glad that you are okay.

My father was hit head on by a drunk driver trying to pass a snow plow in the middle of a snow storm. Spent some time in the hospital and nearly lost his life. I have absolutely no sympathy for drunk drivers. It should be an automatic, permanent loss of license in my opinion.

Keep your chin up. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a good deal since we are within a days drive.

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91ToyTrck · 05-16-2006, 01:29 AM

I can't believe that could happen to someone. I had something like that happen to me when I purchased my 99 Tacoma. I was coming home from my 2 hour trip and and elderly man pulled out in front of me with his grandchild in the backseat. I managed to miss the Explorer, but nailed a highway sign that came threw my window. I was lucky the airbag didn't go off - that would have only caused more damage and probably hurt me.

Best of luck with everything ... keep us informed.

roundhouse · 05-16-2006, 06:15 AM

Do NOT accept their first offer on the car.
it will be a lowball.

also find a lawyer for your neck and back injuries, about 3 months of twice weekly treatments, will make you feel better.

the lawyer will prolly not help you with the property damage.

And make his ins co rent you a 4WD SUV, not a Ford Escort or some crappy econobox.

curly_c · 05-16-2006, 09:13 AM

i agree with roundhouse.we have to fight for what seemed like a year but in the end everything worked out. search on the internet and find 4runners in the price range of yours. and even higher ones if you can. print thoses out and take those to court with you. or give those to a lawyer or something. make sure a judge sees them. when my dad and i went through the same thing we did that and it helped. the girl who ran into my dad went to court and we were there. we watched it to make sure everything would go right. they will try to screw you over for a long time. DONT LET THEM. never give in. in the end you will get what you want.

btw while the girl was going to court for this she got another DUI. she probably wont be driving for a while.

F0RSAKEN · 05-16-2006, 09:25 AM

Most important thing is no one was hurt, yeah the truck is a loss, but look at it this way, you bit a relatively mild bullet for someone else that could have died in the same situation, and got a drunk off of the road.

gonzo · 05-16-2006, 09:56 AM

If I was you I'd ask the ins. co. how much for you to keep the truck if they total it. It doesn't cost anything to ask and you might be surpirsed how cheap you can buy it back for.
I got rea-ended on my motorcycle back in 95. They paid me off and I got the bike for $50.00.
Good luck and glad your ok.

Gonzo

getitdone · 05-16-2006, 12:20 PM

Drunk people suck.

LOCKnGO · 05-16-2006, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla

that was impact at 58mph?? holy crap that held up right good considering everything. sure does make driving these suckers comforting. but ya that sucks, they should let you kick him in the balls.

I'm with Godzilla with this one, The damage realy doesn't look to bad for a 50+ mgh impact. I say take the money buy it back AND get another one. One for work and one for play

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EWAYota · 05-16-2006, 02:38 PM

Lockngo, new paint job or photoshop in your avitar? looks pretty sweet!

LOCKnGO · 05-16-2006, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EWAYota

Lockngo, new paint job or photoshop in your avitar? looks pretty sweet!

Elton · 05-16-2006, 06:41 PM

has anyone seen this intake for the 3.0 its alot cheaper than a K&N http://www.sbfilters.com/product_display.php?id=134

ChickenLover · 05-16-2006, 07:05 PM

Still an extremely high price. The ISR mod with a drop in K&N or amsoil and a drilled airbox will yield the same results at a fraction of the cost.

Elton · 05-16-2006, 07:11 PM

i guess it would be but i dont think i would pay $80 for the isr tube

91_4x4runner · 05-16-2006, 07:14 PM

You can make your own for like 25 bucks.

Elton · 05-22-2006, 12:36 AM

im calling the insurance comapany today and seeing how much there giveing me

86toyotakid · 05-22-2006, 07:34 PM

i got $9,300 for inshurence for my 97 taco 4 banger and i got it on trade in for $6,000. i beat it for 5 months on the trails like no tomarrow and made money HAHAHA O YEA i raped!!!

curly_c · 05-27-2006, 07:25 PM

so i see you got a new ride....put some pics up here

Elton · 05-27-2006, 11:04 PM

lol its not mine its my moms its pretty much stock its a 98 with 3.4L 5speed and a factory locker and it has about 126k on it and runs great http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...Picture007.jpg

Elton · 05-27-2006, 11:33 PM

sweet 1,000 post

BuujinBejiita · 05-29-2006, 08:47 PM

Damn that sucks ass man. Maybe youll get a new 2006 though :-D. be happy that guy had insurance, my friend totaled his car and barely got anything out of it just cause the lady wasnt insured.

Elton · 05-30-2006, 10:35 AM

i think im just going to buy the 4runner that im driveing ......after driving my 91 with the 3.0 i dont think i can get used to how slow it was

Elton · 06-03-2006, 08:10 PM

i decided to buy the 98 i will post up more pics later

Tdubbs05 · 07-17-2006, 05:13 PM

I'm so sick of all these drunk drivers. always hit em up for everything. who cares about morals when it comes to dui's. i'm so sick of hearing all these stories about dui's...the drunk never gets killed it's always everyone else involved.

Jeebs · 08-18-2006, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla

that was impact at 58mph?? holy crap that held up right good considering everything. sure does make driving these suckers comforting. but ya that sucks, they should let you kick him in the balls.

LOL

CyMoN · 08-18-2006, 01:22 PM

that sucks try to get the runner back for parts if it is a option i am not going to steal your thread i will make one of a buddys of mine who had a 98 mile per hour crash with a power line pole no damage to the cab the newer trucks are built very well glad to hear you are ok

05-16-2006, 01:29 AM	#27 (permalink)
91ToyTrck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 574	I can't believe that could happen to someone. I had something like that happen to me when I purchased my 99 Tacoma. I was coming home from my 2 hour trip and and elderly man pulled out in front of me with his grandchild in the backseat. I managed to miss the Explorer, but nailed a highway sign that came threw my window. I was lucky the airbag didn't go off - that would have only caused more damage and probably hurt me. Best of luck with everything ... keep us informed. __________________ '97 Jeep Grand Cherokee DD till I can afford my '05+ Tacoma

05-16-2006, 09:13 AM	#29 (permalink)
curly_c Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rocklin Cali Posts: 457	i agree with roundhouse.we have to fight for what seemed like a year but in the end everything worked out. search on the internet and find 4runners in the price range of yours. and even higher ones if you can. print thoses out and take those to court with you. or give those to a lawyer or something. make sure a judge sees them. when my dad and i went through the same thing we did that and it helped. the girl who ran into my dad went to court and we were there. we watched it to make sure everything would go right. they will try to screw you over for a long time. DONT LET THEM. never give in. in the end you will get what you want. btw while the girl was going to court for this she got another DUI. she probably wont be driving for a while. __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner, 154,000. 5 speed v6 Downey HD coils \| 32x11.50s BFG all terrains \| 15x8 Eagle Rims \| Aisin Manual Hubs \| BJ Spacers \| Coil Spring Spacers \| Rancho 5000s Front \| Pro Comp ES3000 Rear \| MagnaFlow Cat Back One cool sticker that reads "Toyota 4Runner 3.Slow" 12" Coustic Sub\|MTX AMP

05-16-2006, 12:20 PM	#32 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	Drunk people suck. __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

05-16-2006, 02:38 PM	#34 (permalink)
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05-16-2006, 06:41 PM	#36 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,658	has anyone seen this intake for the 3.0 its alot cheaper than a K&N http://www.sbfilters.com/product_display.php?id=134 __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

05-16-2006, 06:15 AM	#28 (permalink)
roundhouse Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 134	Do NOT accept their first offer on the car. it will be a lowball. also find a lawyer for your neck and back injuries, about 3 months of twice weekly treatments, will make you feel better. the lawyer will prolly not help you with the property damage. And make his ins co rent you a 4WD SUV, not a Ford Escort or some crappy econobox.

05-16-2006, 09:25 AM	#30 (permalink)
F0RSAKEN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 112	Most important thing is no one was hurt, yeah the truck is a loss, but look at it this way, you bit a relatively mild bullet for someone else that could have died in the same situation, and got a drunk off of the road.

05-16-2006, 09:56 AM	#31 (permalink)
gonzo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 264	If I was you I'd ask the ins. co. how much for you to keep the truck if they total it. It doesn't cost anything to ask and you might be surpirsed how cheap you can buy it back for. I got rea-ended on my motorcycle back in 95. They paid me off and I got the bike for $50.00. Good luck and glad your ok. Gonzo

05-16-2006, 07:05 PM	#37 (permalink)
ChickenLover Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NV Posts: 2,583	Still an extremely high price. The ISR mod with a drop in K&N or amsoil and a drilled airbox will yield the same results at a fraction of the cost. __________________ 95 4Runner, 3VZE , 141k, 4WD, Auto. (Head gaskets replaced at 106k)

05-16-2006, 07:11 PM	#38 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,658	i guess it would be but i dont think i would pay $80 for the isr tube __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

05-16-2006, 07:14 PM	#39 (permalink)
91_4x4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,078	You can make your own for like 25 bucks. __________________ ~Eric 1991 4Runner 3.0L 4x4 Black, 31" Michelin M/S tires, OME-901's 1992 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8, Green with Tan interior (donor) (PM me for parts) Near Future: FI 1UZ swap. (June) Far Future mods: F/R Lockers, SAS, 35's. UZswap.com - A discussion forum dedicated specifically to swapping UZ engines into Toyota trucks and 4Runners

05-22-2006, 12:36 AM	#40 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,658	im calling the insurance comapany today and seeing how much there giveing me __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

05-22-2006, 07:34 PM	#41 (permalink)
86toyotakid Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: stratham, NH Posts: 124	i got $9,300 for inshurence for my 97 taco 4 banger and i got it on trade in for $6,000. i beat it for 5 months on the trails like no tomarrow and made money HAHAHA O YEA i raped!!! Last edited by 86toyotakid; 05-22-2006 at 07:37 PM.

05-27-2006, 07:25 PM	#42 (permalink)
curly_c Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rocklin Cali Posts: 457	so i see you got a new ride....put some pics up here __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner, 154,000. 5 speed v6 Downey HD coils \| 32x11.50s BFG all terrains \| 15x8 Eagle Rims \| Aisin Manual Hubs \| BJ Spacers \| Coil Spring Spacers \| Rancho 5000s Front \| Pro Comp ES3000 Rear \| MagnaFlow Cat Back One cool sticker that reads "Toyota 4Runner 3.Slow" 12" Coustic Sub\|MTX AMP

05-27-2006, 11:04 PM	#43 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,658	lol its not mine its my moms its pretty much stock its a 98 with 3.4L 5speed and a factory locker and it has about 126k on it and runs great http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...Picture007.jpg __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck Last edited by Elton; 05-27-2006 at 11:11 PM.

05-27-2006, 11:33 PM	#44 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,658	sweet 1,000 post __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

05-29-2006, 08:47 PM	#45 (permalink)
BuujinBejiita Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Evansville, WY Posts: 45	Damn that sucks ass man. Maybe youll get a new 2006 though :-D. be happy that guy had insurance, my friend totaled his car and barely got anything out of it just cause the lady wasnt insured. __________________ 1995 3.0 SR5 Aprox 3'' lift. 33x12.50 BFG MT Exhaust Intake Gears Roof Rack

05-30-2006, 10:35 AM	#46 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,658	i think im just going to buy the 4runner that im driveing ......after driving my 91 with the 3.0 i dont think i can get used to how slow it was __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

06-03-2006, 08:10 PM	#47 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,658	i decided to buy the 98 i will post up more pics later __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck Last edited by Elton; 06-03-2006 at 08:33 PM.

07-17-2006, 05:13 PM	#48 (permalink)
Tdubbs05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Altos, CA (Flagstaff, AZ for college) Posts: 338	I'm so sick of all these drunk drivers. always hit em up for everything. who cares about morals when it comes to dui's. i'm so sick of hearing all these stories about dui's...the drunk never gets killed it's always everyone else involved.

08-18-2006, 01:22 PM	#50 (permalink)
CyMoN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 2,164	that sucks try to get the runner back for parts if it is a option i am not going to steal your thread i will make one of a buddys of mine who had a 98 mile per hour crash with a power line pole no damage to the cab the newer trucks are built very well glad to hear you are ok __________________ my rigs 89 4runner 1989 4runner v6 5 speed everything factory +4susplift running bfg 31s and a aux gas tank and more aux lights than needed 86 pickup 1986 stock pickup 22r 31.10 BFG ATs flatbed a sad day for the 4runner "One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life."

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