HELP 1998 4Runner, 400,000K, BUT new engine, etc. Should I buy?

eggsbeer · 10-07-2009, 08:47 PM

Should I buy?

1998 Toyota 4Runner SUV, 400,000 K, BUT new engine (installed with 110,000 K on it when old engine blew up at 400,000 K. New engine hardly used since install, 10 K on it tops he says), new brakes, new tires, new clutch, Receipts to back it u. Ball joints, bearings, have been done, owner believes, not sure - he bought it off his dad. All highway Ks. I can get it for $4,500 K (Canadian).

Should I buy this vehicle? What kind of problems am I going to face in the next few years? I want something reliable and a little burly. This vehicle has a lot of wear . . . but Toyota's seem to last forever too. So . . .

What do you think? It's A LOT of mileage, but new engine . . . I'm just curious about how everything else is going to hold up around it.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

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4rx · 10-07-2009, 08:52 PM

there are some 200,000+ miles on here. 400,000kms = 248,548 miles. how is the transmission?

eggsbeer · 10-07-2009, 09:09 PM

Seemed OK. Shifted fine, no weird noises, smooth. Transmission oil has been done recently.

4rx · 10-07-2009, 09:34 PM

take a look under of the 4runner to make sure there is not much of rust. $4,500 and new engine is pretty good deal i'd say.

eggsbeer · 10-07-2009, 09:37 PM

Nope, not much rust at all. A little surface stuff, but the frame, wheelwheels, underneath, etc. it's clean.

4rx · 10-07-2009, 10:16 PM

well you should buy it then..it's your call

eggsbeer · 10-07-2009, 10:42 PM

Ok, Thanks.

Anybody else care to weigh in? I'm concerned about the kind of maintenance I'm going to have to do.

stormin94 · 10-07-2009, 11:18 PM

Well, you're probably going to have to do suspension bushings, and other stuff like that. That's quite a few miles, but nothing too unusual. Take it over some bumpy roads, and listen for vibrations, and drive it before to see if it pulls/wanders. Steering components could wear out in that time, and so could suspension parts, and drive train parts. Just check it out really good.

eggsbeer · 10-08-2009, 12:13 AM

Steering seemed fine. No pulling.
I guess the best thing to do is to take it to a mechanic for a full inspection before I commit to buy. If he doesn't find anything dire or requiring over $1,000 on the spot, then I buy it and just expect to have to pony up some cash for repairs at regular intervals. I just wonder how regular.

yotawheelin95 · 10-08-2009, 12:19 AM

Do it!

eggsbeer · 10-08-2009, 06:36 PM

I probably will. Thanks. Anybody else gone through a rebuild like this?

10-07-2009, 08:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
4rx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada, EH! Posts: 201	there are some 200,000+ miles on here. 400,000kms = 248,548 miles. how is the transmission? __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 5-spd 35x10.50x16 Super Swamper Radial 3" 4Crawler BL 5.29's front/rear Bushwacker fender flares Interior: Eclipse CD5000 head unit Orion 2500d amp Two Orion 15H2 subs in 6 cubes tuned to 40hz Infinity References front/rear speakers

10-07-2009, 09:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
4rx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada, EH! Posts: 201	take a look under of the 4runner to make sure there is not much of rust. $4,500 and new engine is pretty good deal i'd say. __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 5-spd 35x10.50x16 Super Swamper Radial 3" 4Crawler BL 5.29's front/rear Bushwacker fender flares Interior: Eclipse CD5000 head unit Orion 2500d amp Two Orion 15H2 subs in 6 cubes tuned to 40hz Infinity References front/rear speakers

10-07-2009, 10:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
4rx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada, EH! Posts: 201	well you should buy it then..it's your call __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 5-spd 35x10.50x16 Super Swamper Radial 3" 4Crawler BL 5.29's front/rear Bushwacker fender flares Interior: Eclipse CD5000 head unit Orion 2500d amp Two Orion 15H2 subs in 6 cubes tuned to 40hz Infinity References front/rear speakers

10-07-2009, 11:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 3,539	Well, you're probably going to have to do suspension bushings, and other stuff like that. That's quite a few miles, but nothing too unusual. Take it over some bumpy roads, and listen for vibrations, and drive it before to see if it pulls/wanders. Steering components could wear out in that time, and so could suspension parts, and drive train parts. Just check it out really good. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 213,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 10/15 MPG city/hwy(with 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator

10-08-2009, 12:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
yotawheelin95 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Menomonie, WI Posts: 195	Do it! __________________ The Truck 1995 Toyota Pickup Bauer Color Matched Topper, Westin Push Bar, Westin Brush Gaurds, Baja Off Road Lights Gator Tailgate Net(Blue), 15x8 American Racing Rims, 31x10.5R15 Lemans A/T, Uniden CB, 102" CB whip, Craftsman Tool Box Betsy 1986 Toyota 4runner 31x10.5 R15 Baja Widetrack Chrome Rims Stock, For now....

10-07-2009, 09:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
eggsbeer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Seemed OK. Shifted fine, no weird noises, smooth. Transmission oil has been done recently.

10-07-2009, 09:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
eggsbeer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Nope, not much rust at all. A little surface stuff, but the frame, wheelwheels, underneath, etc. it's clean.

10-07-2009, 10:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
eggsbeer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Ok, Thanks. Anybody else care to weigh in? I'm concerned about the kind of maintenance I'm going to have to do.

10-08-2009, 12:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
eggsbeer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Steering seemed fine. No pulling. I guess the best thing to do is to take it to a mechanic for a full inspection before I commit to buy. If he doesn't find anything dire or requiring over $1,000 on the spot, then I buy it and just expect to have to pony up some cash for repairs at regular intervals. I just wonder how regular.

10-08-2009, 06:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
eggsbeer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	I probably will. Thanks. Anybody else gone through a rebuild like this?

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