Need Some Advice in Buying 4Runner!
08-02-2005, 07:51 PM
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Need Some Advice in Buying 4Runner!
Hey everyone. You guys pretty much know whats going on when it comes to Yotas so could you help me out. I Am interested in buying my first 4Runner i have found ond that is a 97 Limited 4x4 all options including rear diff lock 
. It has 130k miles on it and he is wanting $9888 obo. What do you guys think i can realistically get it for? thanks
. It has 130k miles on it and he is wanting $9888 obo. What do you guys think i can realistically get it for? thanks
08-03-2005, 05:44 AM
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Go to www.edmunds.com and look up it up on their TMV (True Market Value) calculator. It will be even lower than KBB. Use that price as leverage when dealing.
08-03-2005, 06:26 AM
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That's a good price compared to what I've seen in my neck of the woods - 4Rs here have a high resale value for some reason. I'd plunk down $9.5k in a heartbeat if that baby were here.
08-03-2005, 07:23 AM
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Values do vary in different regions of the US. I looked up NADA for your area and it shows average retail of $12,050 and average trade-in of 9775 (Edmonds showed around $10,545 & 6669). Most lenders use NADA and will generally loan up to average retail (more if you are highly qualified). $9880 OBO does not sound too far off. If your mechanic gives it a clean bill o health I would show them the Edmonds info and shoot them an offer.
08-03-2005, 08:41 AM
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ok i ran it on edmunds and it came up to $8500 private party also here is the link to it http://www.pcars.com/autos/carview.php?view=69 its a california car.
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Probably is a great truck. Definitely go see it. Since it is a CA truck, probably little/no rust..check it out. At 132K, I would want to make sure that the rear locker still works properly. If the truck has never been offroad in CA, I doubt the locker has ever been engaged. Also, at that mileage, I would double check axle seals (any weeping at the rear brakes? Does it pull to one side when braking hard?). Double check the front transaxle boots - any tears or leaking?
Good luck!
Good luck!
08-03-2005, 07:28 PM
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If you want it for a long-term vehicle don't even consider it unless they have proof of maintenance and the repair history. Even with a Toyota, you are playing roulette without maintenance records.
Trust me, I have owned 5 of these things.
Trust me, I have owned 5 of these things.
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