2003 4runner V8 w/ 160K miles DEAL?

M threezy · 10-02-2007, 04:18 PM

Thinking about buying a 03 4runner with 160k supposed freeway miles.

What kind of major service should this have gone through? I am not familiar with this V8, should it be bullet proof like most toyota engines? Or do you think it might be a POS like the old 3VZE?

He is asking $12.9k

Input please!

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4JOGGER · 10-02-2007, 04:23 PM

12.9....Sweet. Maybe try to chew him down. Looks like highway miles to me. It's pretty hard to put that much milage if it were not.

It's a steal!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You probably could do most of the regular maintenance yourself and save money.

Can't wait to have the chance to buy one maself. 3.OLD is POS indeed. I simply don't know what's all the hype about 3.SLOW

M threezy · 10-02-2007, 04:28 PM

Yeah I have a 1st gen 3.slow as well but it hasnt be driven ever since i bought it. slowly putting it together, you know how that is. haha

only thing i am worried about is the major stuff that needs to be done at that kind of mileage (timing belt, valves, water pump, etc) and the resale potential of the truck when it hits 200K.

4JOGGER · 10-02-2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M threezy

Yeah I have a 1st gen 3.slow as well but it hasnt be driven ever since i bought it. slowly putting it together, you know how that is. haha

only thing i am worried about is the major stuff that needs to be done at that kind of mileage (timing belt, valves, water pump, etc) and the resale potential of the truck when it hits 200K.

Well, I figure if one have worked on 3.OLD, one could work on anything.

That's why you should try to chew him down for so you can put some money aside for future maintenance (timing belt, valves, water pump, etc).

BT17R · 10-02-2007, 04:52 PM

Timing belt, plugs and tranny fluid was due ~90K I think. Call your Toy dealer with the VIN and they may have the service history if it was done at any dealership nationwide.

M threezy · 10-03-2007, 02:28 AM

if this checks out okay. im just wondering if this is a good deal. i would probably be selling it right when it hits 200k just because i get bored of cars easily.

i wonder how it would do resale wise....hmmmm....

Wildwood4runner · 10-03-2007, 04:02 AM

M threezy,
I sent you PM on my 4 runner w/ 166k. One thing I forgot to mention is the Cat. Converters went out about 15,000 mi ago. pretty expensive to get replaced. I could not find anyone but Toyota that makes them, and they are very proud of them.
I am still not convinced it was not a O2 sensor, but I went 3 places and they all told me it had to be the cats..
Other than that, no problems.
Jeff

JGage · 10-03-2007, 08:48 AM

Wild, how much? Just curious, what were the symptoms of the cats going bad?

ETA: Its 120k for the plugs on the V8.

Ringmaster · 10-03-2007, 09:21 AM

Not to get off topic,

When I had an 04 Tundra with the same 4.7 V8, both cats were replaced under warranty.
I asked the partsman how much they were, he said right around $1400.00 for the pair.

Something like $650.00 for one side, and $700.00 for the other side.

Tundra went bye bye after I saw that bill.

M threezy · 10-03-2007, 10:22 AM

Ouch. It seems like the Cats is the money pit when hitting these high miles. There has to be an alternative to Toyota OEM cats....

X-AWDriver · 10-03-2007, 11:33 AM

There's plenty of aftermarket cats that can be welded in place and you'll probably spend less than $100 for each.

Ringmaster · 10-03-2007, 11:47 AM

The Tundra was still under warranty, if I remember correctly around 9500 miles. Didn't cost me squat.

10-02-2007, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
4JOGGER Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: RED DEER, AB, CANADA Posts: 297	12.9....Sweet. Maybe try to chew him down. Looks like highway miles to me. It's pretty hard to put that much milage if it were not. It's a steal!!!!!!!!!!!!! You probably could do most of the regular maintenance yourself and save money. Can't wait to have the chance to buy one maself. 3.OLD is POS indeed. I simply don't know what's all the hype about 3.SLOW Last edited by 4JOGGER; 10-02-2007 at 04:24 PM.

10-02-2007, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,674	Timing belt, plugs and tranny fluid was due ~90K I think. Call your Toy dealer with the VIN and they may have the service history if it was done at any dealership nationwide. __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser TRD SE 6M/T

10-03-2007, 04:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wildwood4runner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 43	M threezy, I sent you PM on my 4 runner w/ 166k. One thing I forgot to mention is the Cat. Converters went out about 15,000 mi ago. pretty expensive to get replaced. I could not find anyone but Toyota that makes them, and they are very proud of them. I am still not convinced it was not a O2 sensor, but I went 3 places and they all told me it had to be the cats.. Other than that, no problems. Jeff __________________ 03 SR5 V6, 202,000 mi & counting..

10-03-2007, 08:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
JGage Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NW Florida Posts: 585	Wild, how much? Just curious, what were the symptoms of the cats going bad? ETA: Its 120k for the plugs on the V8. __________________ 2003 Galactic Gray Limited 4WD V8 w/ X-reas. Passenger and Driver window tint mod. <G> Royal Purple ! Amsoil in the Diffs and TC. "…..there’s always a way of balancing things. Someday it’ll come. Don’t hunt for it, don’t pledge revenge – revenge is for children. It’s a lot more satisfying to f#ck with their mind. Just keep your eyes open and wait for the chance. The take it for everything its worth. "

10-03-2007, 09:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ringmaster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spokane Valley Washington Posts: 814	Not to get off topic, When I had an 04 Tundra with the same 4.7 V8, both cats were replaced under warranty. I asked the partsman how much they were, he said right around $1400.00 for the pair. Something like $650.00 for one side, and $700.00 for the other side. Tundra went bye bye after I saw that bill. __________________ 99 4Runner, 3.4, 5 spd., Manually shifted E-Locker, 4:30 gears, 285/75/16 MTR's, Airbox mod through the bottom of the inner fender.

10-02-2007, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
M threezy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 231	Yeah I have a 1st gen 3.slow as well but it hasnt be driven ever since i bought it. slowly putting it together, you know how that is. haha only thing i am worried about is the major stuff that needs to be done at that kind of mileage (timing belt, valves, water pump, etc) and the resale potential of the truck when it hits 200K.

10-03-2007, 02:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
M threezy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 231	if this checks out okay. im just wondering if this is a good deal. i would probably be selling it right when it hits 200k just because i get bored of cars easily. i wonder how it would do resale wise....hmmmm....

10-03-2007, 10:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
M threezy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 231	Ouch. It seems like the Cats is the money pit when hitting these high miles. There has to be an alternative to Toyota OEM cats....

10-03-2007, 11:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,177	There's plenty of aftermarket cats that can be welded in place and you'll probably spend less than $100 for each. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

10-03-2007, 11:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ringmaster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spokane Valley Washington Posts: 814	The Tundra was still under warranty, if I remember correctly around 9500 miles. Didn't cost me squat. __________________ 99 4Runner, 3.4, 5 spd., Manually shifted E-Locker, 4:30 gears, 285/75/16 MTR's, Airbox mod through the bottom of the inner fender.

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