Should I buy it? 86 4runner

dave1119 · 10-30-2009, 01:36 PM

1st time poster, long time looker. I am looking at a 1986 4runner, all stock, no rust, new paint. Sorry no pics.

22re, 5speed, 168k, runs and drives great.

Know seller personally and he is having rig gone through completely for any and all issues. Only thing to have been done on engine was timing chain.

Interior is great (porno red?) vinyl seats , no carpet, just wash and go. Also no a/c ever installed.

Picture if you will (in your mind) this all stock, no rust rig with orig. engine and tell me if you would pay $3k.

color is burgandy with black top

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paynemw · 10-30-2009, 01:37 PM

does the pope poop in the woods?

dave1119 · 10-30-2009, 01:39 PM

I don't know, I'm not Catholic

Lumpy · 10-30-2009, 01:40 PM

Will this be your DD? If you want a reliable go just about anywhere vehicle that will melt you legs with the heater???

paynemw · 10-30-2009, 01:45 PM

ha yea he does... buy it bro, sounds like a good purchase

dave1119 · 10-30-2009, 01:47 PM

yes, DD 10-15 miles a day plus some hunting and fishing

Lumpy · 10-30-2009, 01:49 PM

I would only pay that as long as I know it was taken care of. You say you know the chap and that it has been so have at it and give us pic's when you get it.

dave1119 · 10-30-2009, 01:55 PM

Option #2 is a 1999 PreRunner xcab FSBO asking $5500 that I know nothing about.

179k on the clock with timing and wp recently done. Dad is selling for son who is overseas.

Lumpy · 10-30-2009, 01:57 PM

Option 1 I think...

Duckie · 10-30-2009, 02:00 PM

Option 1! I'm not biased or anything... (Except I have a low milage 86 with no AC.)

Van Cour · 10-30-2009, 02:41 PM

id go option 2

brian2sun · 10-30-2009, 03:12 PM

I would get the 4x4. When the owner told you that the timing chain was the only thing done to the engine, just make sure that it's had all it's scheduled maintenace performed. It better be tip top for $3K.

I worked as a service writer for years and I can't tell you how many times people would say, "What do mean it's gonna be $2000, I've had this car for 12 years and never had to do anything to it." Then I always said, well if you went 12 years w/o maintaining it, that explains why your bill is so expensive now!

Shawn6string · 10-30-2009, 08:48 PM

Three options
#1
#1
#1

muddpigg · 10-30-2009, 10:06 PM

I'm biased. Has less miles than my '86 did at purchase. Look at what you want to do though. a ton of people are selling built rigs right now and if you want a wheeler you can get a turn key for a fraction of the price you can build one for.

kiyobrown · 10-30-2009, 10:55 PM

There must be some sort of reason that every person with a 1st gen says get the 86. The only minus to the whole thing for me would be the "porno red" interior. Pretty funny. But all it takes is one donor rig with a gray interior and that thing is sweet and you will never want to get rid of it. The only reason I am on my 3rd-1st gen 4Runner......

88 3.0 5 speed- stolen
87 22re auto- gutless, same mpg's as the 3.0
87 22re 5 speed- awesome, 23 mpg, never getting rid of it.

So I guess my vote would be GET THE 86!!!!!!!

wyoming9 · 10-31-2009, 02:12 PM

i think it is a tad expensive .

For that much money I would have to know the brakes are all most new front and rear with all the brake hoses looking just as well .

Tires no less than 80% tread left .

I also could not live without the AC maybe you live where you have no use for it.

I also have bought vehicles from people that claimed to take good care of them

Other than the price I love this generation of Toyota

Duckie · 10-31-2009, 04:26 PM

I keep think the price is fine, because I paid 3300 for mine. But then I remember that mine already had a 4" lift, BFG mts on some aftermarket 15s, arb bumper w/ warn winch, and aisin man. hubs...

I would still get the 1st gen. lol

88toyotajeepeater · 10-31-2009, 08:33 PM

In my opinion, the 22re is a bulletproof engine, and a second gen toyota is a bulletproof vehicle, for $3,000 you cant go wrong, and if something does go wrong, you know where your friend sleeps at night...

JL8Jeff · 11-06-2009, 05:29 AM

Where are you located, that makes a difference? But for a stripped down 4Runner it's a little high. If it were an SR5 then it's easier to pay that number. How are the tires and what size are they? The first thing you'll want to do is upgrade the tires and maybe wheels if they are the stock 235's and that will cost a quick $500-1000 depending on what size you want.

dave1119 · 11-06-2009, 02:05 PM

well, not completely stock. he put new tires 31's and american racing outlaws on it.

10-30-2009, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
paynemw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: all over Posts: 105	does the pope poop in the woods? __________________ Matty P 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4 5 spd standard, Magnaflow Catback Exhaust, URD Sensor Simulator, ISR, Deckplate Mod, Black Rock 929 16x7's, custom sliders, KMA Multicarrier, URD stage II clutch kit Will be ordered: ShrockWorks front bumper, OME 3" lift My Build

10-30-2009, 01:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
paynemw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: all over Posts: 105	ha yea he does... buy it bro, sounds like a good purchase __________________ Matty P 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4 5 spd standard, Magnaflow Catback Exhaust, URD Sensor Simulator, ISR, Deckplate Mod, Black Rock 929 16x7's, custom sliders, KMA Multicarrier, URD stage II clutch kit Will be ordered: ShrockWorks front bumper, OME 3" lift My Build

10-30-2009, 02:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Duckie Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 78	Option 1! I'm not biased or anything... (Except I have a low milage 86 with no AC.) __________________ 1986 4runner SR5 5speed 22re 155k original miles 4" Pro-comp lift\|BFG M/T KM 33x12.50x15\|ARB Front w/ Warn Winch\|Aisin manual hubs Need: Avid Offroad sliders/Budbuilt skid and crossmember/rear bumper/4.88s/rear aussie/Zuk coil mod Ask me why they call me Duckie.

10-30-2009, 03:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
brian2sun Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Mtns, CA Posts: 502	I would get the 4x4. When the owner told you that the timing chain was the only thing done to the engine, just make sure that it's had all it's scheduled maintenace performed. It better be tip top for $3K. I worked as a service writer for years and I can't tell you how many times people would say, "What do mean it's gonna be $2000, I've had this car for 12 years and never had to do anything to it." Then I always said, well if you went 12 years w/o maintaining it, that explains why your bill is so expensive now! __________________ 97 4Runner SR5 3.4L 4x4 305/70R16 Mastercraft M/Ts on black stock 6 spokes 2.5" suspension lift ARB Bullbar ARB rear locker 4.88s Factory wood grain dash My 4th Toyota truck "If guns kill people, then pens write novels."

10-30-2009, 08:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Shawn6string Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 203	Three options #1 #1 #1 __________________ 88 4runner 3. don't know--- project 88 4runner 4 cyl auto - Bone stock Plus BFG 31/10/50 JACK'EM HIGH CAUSE FAT CHICKS CAN'T CLIMB Shawn

10-30-2009, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
dave1119 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	I don't know, I'm not Catholic

10-30-2009, 01:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
dave1119 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	yes, DD 10-15 miles a day plus some hunting and fishing

10-30-2009, 01:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
dave1119 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	Option #2 is a 1999 PreRunner xcab FSBO asking $5500 that I know nothing about. 179k on the clock with timing and wp recently done. Dad is selling for son who is overseas.

10-30-2009, 02:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Van Cour Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27	id go option 2

10-30-2009, 10:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,393	I'm biased. Has less miles than my '86 did at purchase. Look at what you want to do though. a ton of people are selling built rigs right now and if you want a wheeler you can get a turn key for a fraction of the price you can build one for. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

10-30-2009, 10:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
kiyobrown Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 271	There must be some sort of reason that every person with a 1st gen says get the 86. The only minus to the whole thing for me would be the "porno red" interior. Pretty funny. But all it takes is one donor rig with a gray interior and that thing is sweet and you will never want to get rid of it. The only reason I am on my 3rd-1st gen 4Runner...... 88 3.0 5 speed- stolen 87 22re auto- gutless, same mpg's as the 3.0 87 22re 5 speed- awesome, 23 mpg, never getting rid of it. So I guess my vote would be GET THE 86!!!!!!! __________________ Jason. 87 4runner 22re SR5 5 speed 189k, supra MAF mod, battery/intake swap, Black Magic 165, Zuk mod, BJ spacers. 3rd gen rims with 265/70/16s. Pioneer/Boston Acoustics/Kenwood/Fosgate sound system, softopper. Craigslist and rattle cans have done wonders.

10-31-2009, 02:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
wyoming9 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: I live in New Tripoli Pa out in the woods Posts: 265	i think it is a tad expensive . For that much money I would have to know the brakes are all most new front and rear with all the brake hoses looking just as well . Tires no less than 80% tread left . I also could not live without the AC maybe you live where you have no use for it. I also have bought vehicles from people that claimed to take good care of them Other than the price I love this generation of Toyota

10-31-2009, 04:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
Duckie Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 78	I keep think the price is fine, because I paid 3300 for mine. But then I remember that mine already had a 4" lift, BFG mts on some aftermarket 15s, arb bumper w/ warn winch, and aisin man. hubs... I would still get the 1st gen. lol __________________ 1986 4runner SR5 5speed 22re 155k original miles 4" Pro-comp lift\|BFG M/T KM 33x12.50x15\|ARB Front w/ Warn Winch\|Aisin manual hubs Need: Avid Offroad sliders/Budbuilt skid and crossmember/rear bumper/4.88s/rear aussie/Zuk coil mod Ask me why they call me Duckie.

10-31-2009, 08:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
88toyotajeepeater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8	In my opinion, the 22re is a bulletproof engine, and a second gen toyota is a bulletproof vehicle, for $3,000 you cant go wrong, and if something does go wrong, you know where your friend sleeps at night... Last edited by 88toyotajeepeater; 10-31-2009 at 08:41 PM.

11-06-2009, 05:29 AM	#19 (permalink)
JL8Jeff Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ewing, NJ Posts: 118	Where are you located, that makes a difference? But for a stripped down 4Runner it's a little high. If it were an SR5 then it's easier to pay that number. How are the tires and what size are they? The first thing you'll want to do is upgrade the tires and maybe wheels if they are the stock 235's and that will cost a quick $500-1000 depending on what size you want. __________________ 1988 4Runner SR5, V6, AT, 32's 1969 Camaro Z28, JL8 4 wheel disc brakes, crossram - being restored 2000 Camaro SS daily beater with 320 rwhp

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11-06-2009, 02:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
dave1119 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	well, not completely stock. he put new tires 31's and american racing outlaws on it.