Roadrunner

This is the first time I'm buying a used vehicle and could you the Board's input.

I'm going to look at a used 1999 4Runner Limited, 47,587 miles, 4x4, 3.4L V6, Auto 4 Spd w/OD, Cd, Sunroof, and etc. A Carfax report shows this was a leased vehicle. The listed price is $24,000. Do you think the dealer is asking too much? With the few details I have listed above, what would you think is a reasonable offer (assuming the test drive and visual inspection goes well)? It looks nice in the color photo. Thanks.

TDiddy

Check out Kelley Blue Book and/or the NADA Guide to get a ball park figure.

Based on the options you listed, I came up between $22,000 and $24,000 depending on the site. No matter what I would still try to come in a bit lower than that though!

Roadrunner

Thanks. I appreciate the help and directions on where to look.

TDiddy

Good luck with the negotiations! Let us know how you make out. Were you looking at any others?

Darren

Also, check the classifieds to see what other individuals are selling them for.

I just ran a search for the same mileage. Read through some of these to get an idea as well.

For a '99 Limited in good condition, ~$22,000 would be a pretty good deal I would think.

You sure you don't want a hood scoop, huh?! You'll regret it later!

Rick F.

You should be able to work the dealer. I'll bet he got it in trade for a song compared to what he's asking. I bought my 2000 this past summer and paid nearly $4k less than the dealers' original asking price. Hang tough and best of luck!

prolax13

Yah man. Bad deal all the way.

I purchased a 2000 4Runner Ltd., the exact same version of that 4Runner with all the same options but a year newer for 20,500. 3,500 less than that. I suggest looking on eBay or in your newspaper unless the dealer is willing to come off 4 grand or so.

Roadrunner

I'll do my best to get the lowest price. It's amazing how fast used 4Runners are sold. I found six recently listed by the dealer and three have already been sold.

I told my wife the more money I save paying for the 4Runner means more $ for "toys" to add to it.

rimpainter.com

Dealing with dealers can be lots of fun (as I am sure we all know)

Here is a link that will help you on your quest.

www.carbuyingtips.com

This guy tells it like it is. Check out ebay too, I saw a couple 5 speeds on there that looked like a pretty good deal. Or if you want an autotragic, then they have plenty of those too!

shoveler

I just (Dec 2002) bought my 1999 4runner 4WD SR5 with 51,000 miles, 5 spd, all power, CD, rear locker and in great shape for $19,000. It too was a lease return and I am very happy with it so far. It takes a while to work the deal but keep at it, at first I was told that it was a "fixed price" and non-negotiable but I made an offer and the discussions began .....