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Old 02-03-2005, 06:31 PM
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I just bought this 1997 4runner

I just bought this 97 4runner for $6600, what do u guys think?
Im picking it up Sunday

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4524511955

149,000 miles is alot but it looks like its in good shape. I just didnt want to deal with my 3.slow anymore. Even if I had to rebuild this one, it would be easier than puting the 3.4 in my 94.

Anyone interested in a 94 4runner in Southern CAl! It does have some issues. I will be putting it in the classified section.
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Sounds like an awesome price for a great looking 4Runner. Best of luck with it.

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I think it sucks, but it might just be the fact I don't want to come to grips with the idea that such a nice 4Runner as that only costs $6600.... Mine must not be worth as much as I'd like!

It looks good! Congrats.

-Sherpa
Old 02-04-2005, 12:22 AM
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Another '97 4Runner owner here, and I have to say this doesn't make me happy at all.

It's great for you, but I would like to think my 4Runner is worth more than that.
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nice truck. whats even better is that you should be able to get most of that back when you sell the 94'.
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Looks nice.
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Nice
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Originally Posted by Sherpa
I think it sucks, but it might just be the fact I don't want to come to grips with the idea that such a nice 4Runner as that only costs $6600.... Mine must not be worth as much as I'd like!

It looks good! Congrats.

-Sherpa
And I got grief for selling my '96 last year for "only" $12k.
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the front bumper is a bit banged up (hope you caught that) and you gotta get rid of that tape player, but besides that great ride!
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at that price you can get a new bumper and a system. Good find
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nice find. I have 190k on my runner. so this will last for ATLEAST that much more. good luck

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crapstains, that's CHEAP!! great find. looks good. and that tape player is HOT!
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Hehe,I was gonna comment on that "old school" Alpine too.

I think since the 4th gens have been out a while it's hurt the value of 3rd gens unless you got below average miles and 150k is a bit above average but that truck looks in better condition than my '97 was and I sold mine for just over $11k but then again almost anything AWD or 4wd sells well here in Colorado.
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Appears to be a nice find. I don't think any of us can say it was a good deal until its mechanical condition is verified. Hopefully everything is kosher.
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Looks like you got an awesome deal. Too bad it does not have the E-locker. Still a great find, though.
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Looks decent. 149K miles...the motor's barely broken in. Maintain it and it'll last way past 300K. Good find.
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Good buy!
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Very good buy....no worries on the high miles at all (hope the headgasket was done under TSB, if not oh well....that deal is over).
You couldn't touch a truck like that around here for less than 10-12k (USD) still (maybe CA doesn't care about 4WD).
You could certainly make a few bucks on flipping it too.
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Time to get broke and transform that nice runner to an off-road machine!!
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