'98 4Runner needs to go...

ccm241 · 07-12-2007, 07:16 AM

'98 Toyota 4Runner Limited - Dark Brown over Tan Leather. Vehicle has 148,000 miles. Runs strong - no problems. Car includes a Con-Ferr safari roof-rack, upgraded suspension (Old Man Emu/ Rancho springs and shocks for 2.75" of lift), brand new BFG All-Terrain Tires (285/75/R16), Pioneer head unit with IPOD hookup, cb installed in dash and pre-wired for antenna, and TDS alarm with remote starter. Leather on driver/ passenger bolster cracked, as well as driver seat and top of steering wheel, small shallow ding on rear bumper (like that when I bought it), and small shallow ding on front bumper (woops). Car went into dealer yesterday to get it looked over - they told me I would need a steering rack replacement soon. They said they could do it for $800, but you can get the part for $325 and probably cheaper labor elsewhere. I also had the battery replaced. I spoke with the mechanic that looked at it and he said that aside from the steering he couldnt believe how good of shape the car was in (considering mileage, year, and price). I will be happy to factor in a discount because of the steering issue - I just dont want to spend more money on a car I'm selling. Selling cause it got replaced with an '02 BMW M5 - time for on-road fun. Truck is in Savannah, GA. Asking $6500 OBO.

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Red3.slow · 07-12-2007, 08:50 AM

awsome deal good lookin runner

pruney81 · 07-12-2007, 10:28 AM

Man I wish I had 6500 bucks I'd be all over that, Good Luck!

ccm241 · 07-12-2007, 08:29 PM

Its the 3.4L auto... I've had a couple questions on that. It also has the deckplate mod. Also has color matched Michelin rubber mats - very heavy duty. Think thats everything. I am in the deal making mood... time is more important than price - selling a car yourself is a headache. make me an offer!

@ftermath · 07-13-2007, 02:21 AM

You got PM.

WarEagleSR5 · 07-13-2007, 08:20 AM

Nice 4Runner looks just like mine only with the mods i dont have yet but want. if only this was for sale 2 months ago i would be all over it.

Does it have e-locker? thought someone would like to know. Great deal, i paid a lot more than that for the same truck stock. Someone should jump on it

ccm241 · 07-13-2007, 08:29 AM

Bump... new pics added

dijlop · 07-13-2007, 12:01 PM

sure is purty. if only u were lookin to trade... lol.

Amocat00 · 07-13-2007, 01:06 PM

I'm interested, have cash and will be in Savannah NEXT Sunday.

~Shawn

ccm241 · 07-13-2007, 03:23 PM

thanks for interest guys... I have someone that says they want to work out a deal this weekend, so we'll see. No e-locker by the way... would have been nice to have though. Glad I posted on here... should have done this first.

ccm241 · 07-13-2007, 08:45 PM

sale pending... she may be gone 48 hrs after posting. not bad.

ccm241 · 07-14-2007, 02:17 PM

Still available... 48 hour turn around would have been too good to be true. potential buyer thought something may potentially be wrong with the steering, although I don't have (or ever had) any problems with it. I dropped it off at the Yota stealership to let them take a look. If there is a problem, I will get it fixed. Will update Monday. PM me with questions.

ccm241 · 07-16-2007, 08:31 AM

bump it up...

505taco · 07-17-2007, 03:50 PM

What was the deal with the steering? Play in the wheel? did the shop check it out. I am interested but curious about the steering...

ccm241 · 07-18-2007, 09:03 AM

Dealer says I will need a steering rack replacement soon, as the current unit leaks. They quoted me $800 to fix, and my indy around $600. I had that go over everything else and they said all is well. I bought a new remote from them as well cause the remote starter hasnt been working, but now its all sorted. I dont know if I can justify spending the money to fix a car im trying to sell, or discounting the price. What do ya'll think? Thanks.

ccm241 · 07-18-2007, 10:46 PM

bump plz

pruney81 · 07-18-2007, 10:55 PM

You could fix it then sell it for more. Or sell it for like 5000 or so because if the steering rack is going people are going to wonder what else might be wrong with it. At least if you fixed it then you could sell it and show the potential buyer the receipt and maybe get like 7500 for it if you hold out.

ccm241 · 07-19-2007, 09:27 AM

I dont want to hold out... its not worth the headache. I'll let her go for $6000. Blue Book value for fair condition is $7700 and NADA is $8200 for low retail. Subtract $700-800 for power steering rack (again the steering is still fine, I drive it all the time still) and your still making out well for a vehicle in good shape. As for wondering what else is wrong with it - thats what pre-purchase inspections are for. That is part of the buyer's due diligence, not the sellers. I wouldnt buy a car without doing one, dont know why anyone else would.

ccm241 · 07-19-2007, 05:54 PM

Sale pending (again)...

ccm241 · 07-24-2007, 01:51 PM

sold last Friday

07-12-2007, 08:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Red3.slow Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Little Rock, Ar Posts: 1,181	awsome deal good lookin runner __________________ -Miles -Firefighter/EMT T.E.A Taxed Enough Already

07-12-2007, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
ccm241 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	Its the 3.4L auto... I've had a couple questions on that. It also has the deckplate mod. Also has color matched Michelin rubber mats - very heavy duty. Think thats everything. I am in the deal making mood... time is more important than price - selling a car yourself is a headache. make me an offer! Last edited by ccm241; 07-12-2007 at 08:31 PM.

07-13-2007, 08:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
WarEagleSR5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 19	Nice 4Runner looks just like mine only with the mods i dont have yet but want. if only this was for sale 2 months ago i would be all over it. Does it have e-locker? thought someone would like to know. Great deal, i paid a lot more than that for the same truck stock. Someone should jump on it __________________ 1997 Limited 4wd E-locker Deck plate and ISR Mods 265 75 16 BFG AT's

07-13-2007, 12:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
dijlop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: fl Posts: 1,169	sure is purty. if only u were lookin to trade... lol. __________________ Dead '94 2.4L 22re 2wd pu, k&n air filter, thrush glasspack, 4in over stock rear shackles, 1.5in ball joint spacers, 4in infinity reference dash speakers, pioneer head unit, 10in p2 sub, alpine amp. bed cap topper thingy. great for campin. Current-2004 toyota tacoma, 2wd, 3.4L, prerunner, e-locker, tow package, trd package, ext cab, alpine head unit, polk speakers all around, punch p2 10" run off a alpine mono amp, silver paint. ohhhh its purty...

07-13-2007, 01:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Amocat00 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kill Devil Hills (Colington Harbour), NC Posts: 154	I'm interested, have cash and will be in Savannah NEXT Sunday. ~Shawn __________________ 2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5

07-12-2007, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
pruney81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 798	Man I wish I had 6500 bucks I'd be all over that, Good Luck!

07-13-2007, 02:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
@ftermath Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas/ Rome Posts: 18	You got PM.

07-13-2007, 08:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
ccm241 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	Bump... new pics added

07-13-2007, 03:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
ccm241 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	thanks for interest guys... I have someone that says they want to work out a deal this weekend, so we'll see. No e-locker by the way... would have been nice to have though. Glad I posted on here... should have done this first.

07-13-2007, 08:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
ccm241 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	sale pending... she may be gone 48 hrs after posting. not bad.

07-14-2007, 02:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
ccm241 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	Still available... 48 hour turn around would have been too good to be true. potential buyer thought something may potentially be wrong with the steering, although I don't have (or ever had) any problems with it. I dropped it off at the Yota stealership to let them take a look. If there is a problem, I will get it fixed. Will update Monday. PM me with questions.

07-16-2007, 08:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
ccm241 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	bump it up...

07-17-2007, 03:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
505taco Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 53	What was the deal with the steering? Play in the wheel? did the shop check it out. I am interested but curious about the steering...

07-18-2007, 09:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
ccm241 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	Dealer says I will need a steering rack replacement soon, as the current unit leaks. They quoted me $800 to fix, and my indy around $600. I had that go over everything else and they said all is well. I bought a new remote from them as well cause the remote starter hasnt been working, but now its all sorted. I dont know if I can justify spending the money to fix a car im trying to sell, or discounting the price. What do ya'll think? Thanks.

07-18-2007, 10:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
ccm241 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	bump plz

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07-18-2007, 10:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
pruney81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 798	You could fix it then sell it for more. Or sell it for like 5000 or so because if the steering rack is going people are going to wonder what else might be wrong with it. At least if you fixed it then you could sell it and show the potential buyer the receipt and maybe get like 7500 for it if you hold out.

07-19-2007, 09:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
ccm241 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	I dont want to hold out... its not worth the headache. I'll let her go for $6000. Blue Book value for fair condition is $7700 and NADA is $8200 for low retail. Subtract $700-800 for power steering rack (again the steering is still fine, I drive it all the time still) and your still making out well for a vehicle in good shape. As for wondering what else is wrong with it - thats what pre-purchase inspections are for. That is part of the buyer's due diligence, not the sellers. I wouldnt buy a car without doing one, dont know why anyone else would. Last edited by ccm241; 07-19-2007 at 09:42 AM.

07-19-2007, 05:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
ccm241 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	Sale pending (again)...

07-24-2007, 01:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
ccm241 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	sold last Friday