whats wrong with this picture?

DravisAR · 01-13-2004, 08:26 PM

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...Y&cardist=2309

Other than the intake manifold looking stripped of paint, I dont get it. Carfax shows a clean title with proper mileage.

Anyone have an idea? Hell id pay 8k for the thing shipped to my door, I just dont get why its so cheap. Its the only 3.4L Anthracite manual ive been able to dig up, and the price...well if it were right down the street id own it already. Seems too good to be true!

Im stumped....ive always heard the east coast does weird things (rust etc) to cars...but 6.5k for this thing??

Anyone in VA wanna do me a favor? heh

odd...

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cubuff4runner · 01-13-2004, 08:30 PM

That does seem like a good deal. It even has a locker.

My99 · 01-13-2004, 08:31 PM

That's a deal. I say if it has a decent interior, get it.

Glenn · 01-13-2004, 08:32 PM

That price does sound really low. I would be very leery.

kaiberg · 01-13-2004, 08:39 PM

if theres nothing wrong with it that is a really good price....only drawback visable in the add is 134,000 miles...but then again its a yota so i wouldnt worry too much....but just by way of comparison... i paid $7000 for my '95 with 30,000 less miles...i was actually looking for a 3rd gen but all the ones i found either had low miles and thus were outta my price range or had high miles...so ended up going a year older so i could get a well maintained truck with under 100,000 on it...

amusement · 01-13-2004, 08:44 PM

Mike06 · 01-13-2004, 08:52 PM

I would have a certified mechanic fully check it out if you were really interested. Price seems to be ok, average for my area.

DravisAR · 01-13-2004, 09:22 PM

Anyone in or around VA wanna find out if this thing got dunked in saltwater or something?

I figure the frames rusted through and theres dead tuna in the engine compartment somewhere....seems way too good to be true!

Alex

rwmorrisonjr · 01-13-2004, 09:32 PM

Heck, for that money I'd dump my 2001, buy that and pay off my bills! Would be leery of it unless the dealer has had it on his lot for too long and is paying floor plan interest on it. Needs a definite visual check out.

Also, the 5spd in DC is a killer due to the traffic and that it's not popular out there. Here in CO you'd get 8-10k for it. Guarantee it's never been off-road and the locker has never been used.

MTL_4runner · 01-14-2004, 04:05 AM

With a locker that thing is definately worth the price!!!
Even if it had 200,000 it would still be a deal.
I say go for it!

......you will at least get your money back if you dont want it.

Lurch · 01-14-2004, 05:22 AM

You know, it might be the "6-dics changer" that's scaring people off. Sounds like something Lorena Bobbitt would have in her car ...

JohnM · 01-14-2004, 06:54 AM

Call the salesman, explain your calling long distance and are prepared to fly out to look at the truck but want him to get the keys and varify everything in the ad. Get him to go out to the truck and visual check everything.

I'd wager a fair amount that the truck is not what the ad says it is. It'll be 2WD or something.

bamachem · 01-14-2004, 07:10 AM

The pics clearly show that it's 4wd.

I bet the reason it's so cheap is

1. It's a 5 speed manual in the DC area.

2. Anthracite isn't the most popular of colors.

3. It's an 8 year old manual 4wd SUV with over a 130k miles that doesn't have leather or sunroof and isn't the most popular of colors in an area where appearances (color) and conveniences (manual vs auto) matter most.

The oxidation under the hood is most likely from using some engine cleaner while the engine was still hot. The salt on the roads doesn't help any.

It's a reputable dealer selling it. Explain your situation and get a full and accurate description over the phone with the dealer standing at the car while he talks. Also, get some pics of areas that you may want to see more of, like the RR Diff switch to verify that it has one. Make them provide you with a title check to verify it's history. Other than that, book your plane ticket and go get it...

INsr5runner · 01-14-2004, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by VF84Tomcat
You know, it might be the "6-dics changer" that's scaring people off. Sounds like something Lorena Bobbitt would have in her car ...

hahahha

VF8, make it out this sat. for the badlands run!

rwmorrisonjr · 01-14-2004, 08:21 AM

As for the discolored manifold, get a S/C from TOR and replace it! No more ugly intake, and more fun with a 5spd!

Good Times · 01-14-2004, 09:10 AM

Can anyone in the area do a visual inspection? Dang this is a pretty good deal, I'm even tempted to do it .... but I'm sooooo far away

Good Times · 01-14-2004, 01:05 PM

The truck has already been sold

1Runner · 01-14-2004, 01:16 PM

What are the resale laws like there? Could that be a flood recovery vehicle? Some states they can hide the flood recovery. I'd have it checked out w/ a good mech., and search for water damage. That'd be a 10 to 12K rig here.............. MAN!!! Thats cheap!

DravisAR · 01-14-2004, 05:17 PM

Yeah i called them soon after finding it (it was posted a whole whopping 2 days)

The salesman I talked to sounded a little iffy about the rust in the engine bay, but yeah, they had sold it the previous day...could have been more a bait-and-sell than anything.

Once again, my search continues!

Trailtoy · 01-14-2004, 05:29 PM

Damn, that's only 20 miles from me!:pat:

01-13-2004, 08:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
cubuff4runner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,023	That does seem like a good deal. It even has a locker. __________________ 96' 4Runner SAS - 87 Waggy 44 Aussie Locker & Alloy Shafts, 63" Chevy Rear Leaf Conversion, Inchworm Dual Crawler, PSC Hydro Assist, FROR Full Floater Rockfrogs Pics

01-13-2004, 08:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
My99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 1,111	That's a deal. I say if it has a decent interior, get it. __________________ Kyle H Current Yota: 86 4Runner - Daily Beater

01-13-2004, 08:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Glenn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ELN Posts: 1,651	That price does sound really low. I would be very leery. __________________ -Glenn-

01-13-2004, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
kaiberg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 102	if theres nothing wrong with it that is a really good price....only drawback visable in the add is 134,000 miles...but then again its a yota so i wouldnt worry too much....but just by way of comparison... i paid $7000 for my '95 with 30,000 less miles...i was actually looking for a 3rd gen but all the ones i found either had low miles and thus were outta my price range or had high miles...so ended up going a year older so i could get a well maintained truck with under 100,000 on it... __________________ '95 Runner, Downey HD Coils, Bilsteins, K&N air filter, airbox mod, Yakima roof rack, Sony Mobile ES and MTX system: head unit/10 disc changer/eq/speakers/subs/amps

01-13-2004, 09:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
DravisAR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 110	Anyone in or around VA wanna find out if this thing got dunked in saltwater or something? I figure the frames rusted through and theres dead tuna in the engine compartment somewhere....seems way too good to be true! Alex __________________ '85 yota pickup, 6" lift, 35s, 5.29s, bobbed bed, badlands bumpers, SOLD '99 323is BMW, done in

01-13-2004, 08:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
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01-13-2004, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mike06 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,079	I would have a certified mechanic fully check it out if you were really interested. Price seems to be ok, average for my area.

01-13-2004, 09:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
rwmorrisonjr Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Home: Aurora, CO; Work: The People's Republic of Denver Posts: 1,992	Heck, for that money I'd dump my 2001, buy that and pay off my bills! Would be leery of it unless the dealer has had it on his lot for too long and is paying floor plan interest on it. Needs a definite visual check out. Also, the 5spd in DC is a killer due to the traffic and that it's not popular out there. Here in CO you'd get 8-10k for it. Guarantee it's never been off-road and the locker has never been used. __________________ DD: 2006 Jeep Commander Sport 4.7l Trail rig: 1984 BII, 2.8, MSD 6A & Blaster 2 coil, Holley 2300, C5, OEM 1350, 7.5 & D28 with 4.56s, 33x12.50 BFG AT KOs on 15x8 black steelies, new "jeep" seats. Ugly but it runs and its paid for! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life."- Robert A. Heinlein Last edited by rwmorrisonjr; 01-13-2004 at 09:34 PM.

01-14-2004, 04:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
MTL_4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 8,807	With a locker that thing is definately worth the price!!! Even if it had 200,000 it would still be a deal. I say go for it! ......you will at least get your money back if you dont want it. __________________ - Jamie 1996 4Runner SR5 4X4 Auto Deckplate Mod, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Amsoil Air Filter, OME 881/906 N86C/N91SC Lift Best OBD II scan tool I have used!. .....and I am AMERICAN!

01-14-2004, 05:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lurch Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 190	You know, it might be the "6-dics changer" that's scaring people off. Sounds like something Lorena Bobbitt would have in her car ...

01-14-2004, 06:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
JohnM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 77	Call the salesman, explain your calling long distance and are prepared to fly out to look at the truck but want him to get the keys and varify everything in the ad. Get him to go out to the truck and visual check everything. I'd wager a fair amount that the truck is not what the ad says it is. It'll be 2WD or something.

01-14-2004, 07:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	The pics clearly show that it's 4wd. I bet the reason it's so cheap is 1. It's a 5 speed manual in the DC area. 2. Anthracite isn't the most popular of colors. 3. It's an 8 year old manual 4wd SUV with over a 130k miles that doesn't have leather or sunroof and isn't the most popular of colors in an area where appearances (color) and conveniences (manual vs auto) matter most. The oxidation under the hood is most likely from using some engine cleaner while the engine was still hot. The salt on the roads doesn't help any. It's a reputable dealer selling it. Explain your situation and get a full and accurate description over the phone with the dealer standing at the car while he talks. Also, get some pics of areas that you may want to see more of, like the RR Diff switch to verify that it has one. Make them provide you with a title check to verify it's history. Other than that, book your plane ticket and go get it...

01-14-2004, 08:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
rwmorrisonjr Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Home: Aurora, CO; Work: The People's Republic of Denver Posts: 1,992	As for the discolored manifold, get a S/C from TOR and replace it! No more ugly intake, and more fun with a 5spd! __________________ DD: 2006 Jeep Commander Sport 4.7l Trail rig: 1984 BII, 2.8, MSD 6A & Blaster 2 coil, Holley 2300, C5, OEM 1350, 7.5 & D28 with 4.56s, 33x12.50 BFG AT KOs on 15x8 black steelies, new "jeep" seats. Ugly but it runs and its paid for! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life."- Robert A. Heinlein

01-14-2004, 09:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
Good Times Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,693	Can anyone in the area do a visual inspection? Dang this is a pretty good deal, I'm even tempted to do it .... but I'm sooooo far away __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

01-14-2004, 01:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
Good Times Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,693	The truck has already been sold __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

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