93 4Runner

Vtec_Killer · 12-30-2004, 08:08 PM

I'm about to pull the trigger on a 93 4Runner w/ 150K miles on her.

The body and interior look great, however, the corners of the rear bumper are bondo/sanded over. I looked under the vehicle and I see no rewelds or bondo(bodywork). KBB says it's worth 4.8K and I got this guy to agree to 3.2K for her. He says it's never been in a major accident...should I walk away?
Or, is this a good buy?

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leebee · 12-30-2004, 08:14 PM

hey vtec!

i picked up my 93 back in the spring, it had 120k on it. i talked with the po but he didnt give up much info on the rig. it runs great, nice and clean in and out but needs some work on the usual spots that rust shows up in the salt belt. if you can, take it to a mech you trust and have him do a compression test and check it over. if he thinks its in pretty good shape, you got a pretty good deal there!

lee

Vtec_Killer · 12-30-2004, 08:26 PM

Thanks leebee...I'll have my mechanic check her out tomorrow.

abalagtas · 12-30-2004, 09:07 PM

As with any 2nd gen, check to see if the headgasket recall was done. Also, take a magnet to the body to check for bondo.

Are you still in the Marines?

leebee · 12-31-2004, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abalagtas

As with any 2nd gen, check to see if the headgasket recall was done. Also, take a magnet to the body to check for bondo.

Are you still in the Marines?

good thought, you can call toyotas 800 #, give them your vin and they should be able to tell you if that has been done. sorry, i cant find that # to save my life right now, someone will post it up for you.

lee

12-30-2004, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
leebee Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: marlbank, canada Posts: 2,844	hey vtec! i picked up my 93 back in the spring, it had 120k on it. i talked with the po but he didnt give up much info on the rig. it runs great, nice and clean in and out but needs some work on the usual spots that rust shows up in the salt belt. if you can, take it to a mech you trust and have him do a compression test and check it over. if he thinks its in pretty good shape, you got a pretty good deal there! lee __________________ 93 sr5 v6 auto, 4x4 there are quite some attractive ladies on here with Toys. (compliments of ironmike) ifsc 3(.0) http://tlca.org www.of4wd.com www.sontt.com

12-30-2004, 08:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vtec_Killer Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 168	Thanks leebee...I'll have my mechanic check her out tomorrow. __________________ 2001 Audi Imola S4 95 Toyota 4Runner Limited SR5 1986 740 GLE Volvo "Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They're aggressive on the attack and tenacious on defense. They've got really short hair and they always go for the throat." - Adm. "Jay" R. Stark, USN

12-30-2004, 09:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
abalagtas Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chula Vista,CA Posts: 194	As with any 2nd gen, check to see if the headgasket recall was done. Also, take a magnet to the body to check for bondo. Are you still in the Marines? __________________ Semper Fi, Alfred '91 4Runner SR5 4wd 3.0 V6 '10 Scion Xb

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