Is a 99 4Runner SR5, 3.4, 5 speed 50K mi for $15700 a fair price?
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Is a 99 4Runner SR5, 3.4, 5 speed 50K mi for $15700 a fair price?
SR5 w/moonroof, hitch, factory stereo with CD changer, new 265/75 16s, no e-locker and it is dark maroon.
The price is based upon full-retail Kelly Blue Book from a dealer. It looks like a good starting point to build from but add $5-6K and wow, it's up to $20K+.
I can afford it as it would be a daily driver (short commute to work).
The question, is full retail what I should expect to pay?
The price is based upon full-retail Kelly Blue Book from a dealer. It looks like a good starting point to build from but add $5-6K and wow, it's up to $20K+.
I can afford it as it would be a daily driver (short commute to work).
The question, is full retail what I should expect to pay?
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Kelly Blue Book (www.kbb.com) lists it at about $14,000 retail. But I'd bet you can get it for less if you know how to haggle. NEVER, EVER accept dealer price!!!!
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no it isn't a fair price, sounds quite high, that is barely less than what I paid 3 years ago.
Is this a 4wd?
Check edmunds for TMV price and start negotiating the price down:
http://www.edmunds.com/used/1999/toy...54/prices.html
Is this a 4wd?
Check edmunds for TMV price and start negotiating the price down:
http://www.edmunds.com/used/1999/toy...54/prices.html
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It is a 4wd. It has 50K miles and the previous owner traded it at a dealer who did a one-way oil change. They took oil out but did not put oil in. So, it has a new motor and clutch. It is in very good shape but I would not say excellent, it is not unblemished. The sales guy just called to follow-up with me. I don't think they'll move on their price too much. They have a lot of money in this one.
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I actually went to Edmunds and went into Used Car Appraiser. They priced it at $15262 with the options. The low mileage must be what's driving the price. The question still remains, is a '99 4Runner worth Dealer Retail? I guess that's for me to decide.
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Don't get too hung-up on mileage. I've sold 10+ year old Yota's with over 200,000 miles on them for near-retail what a Yota with 1/2 the mileage retails for. If the dealer won't budge, go elsewhere and be patient (unless you have money to burn).
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You are going to want an e-locker if you do any wheeling. Don't compromise for something you don't want. Look at me, I bought my 96 without a locker, then had to swap one in because I couldn't stand being without it. I should have just been patient.
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they "wont budge"?? my a$$.
if you say "ok, i guess ill look elsewhere for someone who can negotiate with me" and they dont followup with a new offer or dont want to talk more about it, then you got off lucky.
if you say "ok, i guess ill look elsewhere for someone who can negotiate with me" and they dont followup with a new offer or dont want to talk more about it, then you got off lucky.
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Thats a lot of $$ for a 7 year old 4runner that had the engine replaced. Most likely whoever did the repairs did a good job, but I would rather pay for one that has the originals in it, no repairs. You just never know. Now, if they were asking $8-$10k, that might be a great deal, but $15k is a big chunk.
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Check to see if the fuel gauge is any good by reading TSB EL-010 and confirming with the dealer it has been done.
If not, or they cannot confirm, deduct $1000.
If not, or they cannot confirm, deduct $1000.
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Originally Posted by <96 Runner>
You are going to want an e-locker if you do any wheeling. Don't compromise for something you don't want. Look at me, I bought my 96 without a locker, then had to swap one in because I couldn't stand being without it. I should have just been patient.
Far as the original post/question, heres a good comparison...
1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER V6 3.4 5sp 57K E-Locker- $14999
http://denver.craigslist.org/car/130350236.html
Too bad it's been sold. If i would of had the money it would of been mine.
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Price seems reasonable to me. I paid $17K for my 2000 5-speed with e-locker just six months ago. I did my research and that was the going rate at the time. KBB now shows the vehicle is worth some $3K less than I bought it assuming the same mileage; so perhaps fuel prices have negatively affected SUV resale value. Who cares. I got an immaculate 55,000 mile vehicle for half it's original price. Keep in mind 5-speeds are highly-sought after, so given that, I think the price is fair.
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bought my 99 4x4 4runner no e-locker 86k miles,Sunroof, SR5 aftermarket radio, and a WAAG bush gaurd, not the limited for $14,600 before the gas inflation, the blue book was $15,800 and most were selling for $17,000+, Now i can pick one up under $10,000 Damn gas prices...
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NEVER....
Originally Posted by Rick F.
Kelly Blue Book (www.kbb.com) lists it at about $14,000 retail. But I'd bet you can get it for less if you know how to haggle. NEVER, EVER accept dealer price!!!!
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I bought my '00 with around 52k miles on it for around $15k. The condition was superb. Though it isn't 4wd and no locker. Hence why I am sort of in the market right now.
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