4Runner values
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4Runner values
I'm kind of looking at getting a 4Runner and I'm wondering what y'all think is a good price for:
a 90s (2nd Gen) 4Runner 4x4, MT, 6 cyl (there seem to be more 6 cyls available than 4s)
in good shape body and chassis wise,
running, but I'll assume it would need a little work
with less than 200k miles.
Thank you
a 90s (2nd Gen) 4Runner 4x4, MT, 6 cyl (there seem to be more 6 cyls available than 4s)
in good shape body and chassis wise,
running, but I'll assume it would need a little work
with less than 200k miles.
Thank you
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Every truck is an individual, just as owners are, and will have its positive and negative attributes.
It would help to take a friend with some truck savvy along when you are looking. A critical eye and second opinion can help.
Look at dozens of examples and try not to get 'the fever' about one particular truck while overlooking its shortcomings.
Az is a good place to buy one because there are many completely rustfree candidates.
I looked at 50 or more over a years time before I bought my '95 with 108,000 for $3800 several years ago.
I ultimately limited my potential choices to MT '94 and '95 models because I wanted an AC that had been R-134 from the start.
I really wanted a 22re 2nd gen, but it just was'nt in the cards; I'd probably still be looking for one today. 4 cyl 2nd gens are hard to come by. Well kept ones even more so.
I saw many junky and thrashed 'Runners that people were asking Big money for; and barely running project trucks for $1200 to $1500.
Take your time and you should be able to find a decent one in the $3000 range that you can build up a little.
Good luck!!
It would help to take a friend with some truck savvy along when you are looking. A critical eye and second opinion can help.
Look at dozens of examples and try not to get 'the fever' about one particular truck while overlooking its shortcomings.
Az is a good place to buy one because there are many completely rustfree candidates.
I looked at 50 or more over a years time before I bought my '95 with 108,000 for $3800 several years ago.
I ultimately limited my potential choices to MT '94 and '95 models because I wanted an AC that had been R-134 from the start.
I really wanted a 22re 2nd gen, but it just was'nt in the cards; I'd probably still be looking for one today. 4 cyl 2nd gens are hard to come by. Well kept ones even more so.
I saw many junky and thrashed 'Runners that people were asking Big money for; and barely running project trucks for $1200 to $1500.
Take your time and you should be able to find a decent one in the $3000 range that you can build up a little.
Good luck!!
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^^^ What Millball said ^^^
And, IMO, it all really depends on your budget and/or how badly you want one. I just went through the ordeal of considering an A/T overhaul for my wife's '92 4rnr with the 3vze. It was going to be $24-2500. Then, we discovered we could just as easily find another 2nd or 3rd gen 4rnr for a little less in some cases, and as much or a little more in others. Considering what we'd have to pay for the tranny, those prices were looking really good for just getting another entire vehicle. And, this is on a budget limited more than most people's. As well, all the vehicles we looked at were running and in good to really good shape. But, for what you're looking for, I'd say around $2,500 would be the most I'd pay. It would really have to need very little work, though. Personally, I'd even broaden the mileage range to 250k at most IF the engine and other major components were really well managed.
And, IMO, it all really depends on your budget and/or how badly you want one. I just went through the ordeal of considering an A/T overhaul for my wife's '92 4rnr with the 3vze. It was going to be $24-2500. Then, we discovered we could just as easily find another 2nd or 3rd gen 4rnr for a little less in some cases, and as much or a little more in others. Considering what we'd have to pay for the tranny, those prices were looking really good for just getting another entire vehicle. And, this is on a budget limited more than most people's. As well, all the vehicles we looked at were running and in good to really good shape. But, for what you're looking for, I'd say around $2,500 would be the most I'd pay. It would really have to need very little work, though. Personally, I'd even broaden the mileage range to 250k at most IF the engine and other major components were really well managed.
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Every truck is an individual, just as owners are, and will have its positive and negative attributes.
It would help to take a friend with some truck savvy along when you are looking. A critical eye and second opinion can help.
Look at dozens of examples and try not to get 'the fever' about one particular truck while overlooking its shortcomings.
Az is a good place to buy one because there are many completely rustfree candidates.
I looked at 50 or more over a years time before I bought my '95 with 108,000 for $3800 several years ago.
I ultimately limited my potential choices to MT '94 and '95 models because I wanted an AC that had been R-134 from the start.
I really wanted a 22re 2nd gen, but it just was'nt in the cards; I'd probably still be looking for one today. 4 cyl 2nd gens are hard to come by. Well kept ones even more so.
I saw many junky and thrashed 'Runners that people were asking Big money for; and barely running project trucks for $1200 to $1500.
Take your time and you should be able to find a decent one in the $3000 range that you can build up a little.
Good luck!!
It would help to take a friend with some truck savvy along when you are looking. A critical eye and second opinion can help.
Look at dozens of examples and try not to get 'the fever' about one particular truck while overlooking its shortcomings.
Az is a good place to buy one because there are many completely rustfree candidates.
I looked at 50 or more over a years time before I bought my '95 with 108,000 for $3800 several years ago.
I ultimately limited my potential choices to MT '94 and '95 models because I wanted an AC that had been R-134 from the start.
I really wanted a 22re 2nd gen, but it just was'nt in the cards; I'd probably still be looking for one today. 4 cyl 2nd gens are hard to come by. Well kept ones even more so.
I saw many junky and thrashed 'Runners that people were asking Big money for; and barely running project trucks for $1200 to $1500.
Take your time and you should be able to find a decent one in the $3000 range that you can build up a little.
Good luck!!
Thanks mill
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^^^ What Millball said ^^^
And, IMO, it all really depends on your budget and/or how badly you want one. I just went through the ordeal of considering an A/T overhaul for my wife's '92 4rnr with the 3vze. It was going to be $24-2500. Then, we discovered we could just as easily find another 2nd or 3rd gen 4rnr for a little less in some cases, and as much or a little more in others. Considering what we'd have to pay for the tranny, those prices were looking really good for just getting another entire vehicle. And, this is on a budget limited more than most people's. As well, all the vehicles we looked at were running and in good to really good shape. But, for what you're looking for, I'd say around $2,500 would be the most I'd pay. It would really have to need very little work, though. Personally, I'd even broaden the mileage range to 250k at most IF the engine and other major components were really well managed.
And, IMO, it all really depends on your budget and/or how badly you want one. I just went through the ordeal of considering an A/T overhaul for my wife's '92 4rnr with the 3vze. It was going to be $24-2500. Then, we discovered we could just as easily find another 2nd or 3rd gen 4rnr for a little less in some cases, and as much or a little more in others. Considering what we'd have to pay for the tranny, those prices were looking really good for just getting another entire vehicle. And, this is on a budget limited more than most people's. As well, all the vehicles we looked at were running and in good to really good shape. But, for what you're looking for, I'd say around $2,500 would be the most I'd pay. It would really have to need very little work, though. Personally, I'd even broaden the mileage range to 250k at most IF the engine and other major components were really well managed.
Thanks thook
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Well, I like Toyotas in general and having a 4Runner would be good for a number of reasons. I avoid A/Ts if I can and for this I will - unless a really sweet deal shows up. Yeah, as I typed out 200k miles I hesitated a bit since I’ll be looking at 30 year old trucks – so the miles will be a bit open and considering how the vehicle was up kept and records (if any).
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Right. It's getting harder and harder to find these vehicles with less than 200k on them, but it's not impossible. I've been surprised at what some of these YT cats have managed to turn up.
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why avoid the A/T's? Biggest is the cost of repair (I haven't done a rebuild on any A/T), I can choose gears if I want to make a change, and I prefer to clutch/shift (racing habit I guess),
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With the age of these vehicles I don`t care how well maintained they might have been.
Every one of the 10 plus Toyota 4x4`s I bought even the best maintained took a $1000 in parts
There is always areas that get neglected .
My 2 87 4Runners I bought for less then $800.00 each and drove them both for years after bringing them up to my standards .
3.0 Timing belt 2.4 timing chain and guides both something to think about
Every one of the 10 plus Toyota 4x4`s I bought even the best maintained took a $1000 in parts
There is always areas that get neglected .
My 2 87 4Runners I bought for less then $800.00 each and drove them both for years after bringing them up to my standards .
3.0 Timing belt 2.4 timing chain and guides both something to think about
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I do not like an automatic transmission in the 22 or the 3.0, the transmission robs to much power from the motor in my opinion. Chances of finding a 22re in a 2nd gen runner is hard to find, I have only seen one and I have seen numerous Toyotas. Test drive a manual and automatic Runner to see if the power is going to be an issue for you. There is a difference. You see the 3.0 called the 3 slow, I feel it is the transmission that gives it the name and not the motor.
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With the age of these vehicles I don`t care how well maintained they might have been.
Every one of the 10 plus Toyota 4x4`s I bought even the best maintained took a $1000 in parts
There is always areas that get neglected .
My 2 87 4Runners I bought for less then $800.00 each and drove them both for years after bringing them up to my standards .
3.0 Timing belt 2.4 timing chain and guides both something to think about
Every one of the 10 plus Toyota 4x4`s I bought even the best maintained took a $1000 in parts
There is always areas that get neglected .
My 2 87 4Runners I bought for less then $800.00 each and drove them both for years after bringing them up to my standards .
3.0 Timing belt 2.4 timing chain and guides both something to think about
I experienced the 22R timing chain and guides thing a couple times now.
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I do not like an automatic transmission in the 22 or the 3.0, the transmission robs to much power from the motor in my opinion. Chances of finding a 22re in a 2nd gen runner is hard to find, I have only seen one and I have seen numerous Toyotas. Test drive a manual and automatic Runner to see if the power is going to be an issue for you. There is a difference. You see the 3.0 called the 3 slow, I feel it is the transmission that gives it the name and not the motor.
From reading here about the 3.0 it does seem like the trans is a significant factor.
Thanks Terry
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Anyhow, good luck on your vehicle hunt!