Looking about at a '96 4runner and have a few ?s
07-08-2005, 08:38 PM
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Looking about at a '96 4runner and have a few ?s
Ok I'm looking to replace the 3.0. Enough is enough and I've had enough.
Anyways, I stumbled across a 96 4runner with 102K miles. It's an SR5 w/ a 5-speed and 4wd. It seems to be in pretty good shape and is sitting on a used lot. They are asking $7K for it which seems decent.
Anyways, my question is are there any real problems that were worked out in the 97 model? Maybe something that I should wait and find a newer one for. I do know about the HG recall for the external leak that they could develop. Is there anything else?
I'm half tempted to jump on it but we'll see.
Here's a quick pic.
Thanks
Anyways, I stumbled across a 96 4runner with 102K miles. It's an SR5 w/ a 5-speed and 4wd. It seems to be in pretty good shape and is sitting on a used lot. They are asking $7K for it which seems decent.
Anyways, my question is are there any real problems that were worked out in the 97 model? Maybe something that I should wait and find a newer one for. I do know about the HG recall for the external leak that they could develop. Is there anything else?
I'm half tempted to jump on it but we'll see.
Here's a quick pic.
Thanks
07-08-2005, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jimabena74
you could probably get it for a lot less... offer 6k and see what they say.... used car dealerships are the worst stealerships of them all
07-08-2005, 11:06 PM
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carl, the only other tsb related to 96 - 97 is the rear suspension bumpstop (i think). otherwise, a solid vehicle
some members are selling 3rd gens---chekc the classified
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some members are selling 3rd gens---chekc the classified
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07-09-2005, 07:14 AM
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I work at a stealership...we mark our cars up a lot. Beat the crap out of them...you could get that rig for 6k easy.
Find out if the truck has been there longer than 90 days. At least here with our dealership there is more incentive to get the vehicle off the lot after 90 days. We could care less if we have an off-brand car on our lot. As long as it isn't a POS. Oh and I work for a high-line dealership.
Find out if the truck has been there longer than 90 days. At least here with our dealership there is more incentive to get the vehicle off the lot after 90 days. We could care less if we have an off-brand car on our lot. As long as it isn't a POS. Oh and I work for a high-line dealership.
07-09-2005, 08:24 AM
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I'm selling my 96 limited for $7500. Just recently added over $2000 in mods in the past year. All of those go with it along with the most of the original parts. Let me know if you're interested.
07-09-2005, 09:18 AM
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Thanks for the input guys.
Sorry ASU I'd love to have the e-locker but I think I'd rather go with the 5-speed. Plus modding is half the fun. But, how many miles do you have anyways?
I called the guy but he was busy. I'll give him a call after lunch and see what he says.
Sorry ASU I'd love to have the e-locker but I think I'd rather go with the 5-speed. Plus modding is half the fun. But, how many miles do you have anyways?
I called the guy but he was busy. I'll give him a call after lunch and see what he says.
07-09-2005, 01:15 PM
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3rd gen values have dropped a bit now that 4th gens are into their 4th year and it shows cause I got $11k for my '97 last fall and it had 99k on it but it did come with $2500 in mods that were less than a year old but there's no way I could get that this year so I'm glad I sold it when I did.
07-10-2005, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by AgRunner06
Thanks for the input guys.
Sorry ASU I'd love to have the e-locker but I think I'd rather go with the 5-speed. Plus modding is half the fun. But, how many miles do you have anyways?
I called the guy but he was busy. I'll give him a call after lunch and see what he says.
Sorry ASU I'd love to have the e-locker but I think I'd rather go with the 5-speed. Plus modding is half the fun. But, how many miles do you have anyways?
I called the guy but he was busy. I'll give him a call after lunch and see what he says.
07-10-2005, 02:51 PM
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On 96-97 3rd gens...look out for leaky water pump seals, external HG flaws (will leak down the side of the block from #6 if I am not mistaken) - (check the recall campaign via the VIN, leaky rear axle seals (have to pull the drums), and a worn clutch pedal assembly bushing (it will click, squeak or groan if it's bad).
For the most part they are very stout vehicles, but like anything else a lot depends on the maintenance history.
That was a great price. I would have bought it if everything checked out.
For the most part they are very stout vehicles, but like anything else a lot depends on the maintenance history.
That was a great price. I would have bought it if everything checked out.
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