OSU4Runner

I came across this 4Runner on craigslist today, I've been looking into buying another. How is the 22RE on reliability? I'm thinking about going to take a look at it this weekend. He's asking $4500 for it, considering all the work that has been done to it, does that seem about right? Or a bit too much?

Here's the pics and info:

Engine:
Newly Rebuilt 22RE 2.4L I4, (new head, valves, springs, cam, bearings, rocker arm assembly, pistons, rings, gaskets, seals, alternator, waterpump, timing chain, metal guide rail upgrade, upgraded cam/crank sprockets, timing chain cover, alternator, battery, belts, oil pump, fuses, all fluids)no leaks!

only 200 miles since rebuild, runs awesome!

Drivetrain:
Automatic Trans
new trans filter and fluid
new speedo cable
replaced fluid in front and rear diffs

Tires/Wheels:
Mickey Thompson Baja Claw 33x12.50x15
Custom Aluminums Wheels
New front brakes and rotors

Interior:
new vinyl floor
minor tares on front seats easy fix with seat covers
all interior lights work

Exterior:
Removable Top
New Head Lights
New Wipers
4yr old paint job
After market step bars on sides
Spare tire w/tools
All lights work

Suspension:
3inch body lift

Audio:
Sony Xplode Headunit
Pioneer speakers in the doors
added 6x9s in the rear
JBL subwoofer

OSU4Runner

Oh ya...it has 220,000 miles on it.

76ANTHONY

im gonna say a bit high in price. but looks like a nice runner

OSU4Runner

Ya...thats what I was thinking too. I looked it up on KBB, and the excellent condition price was $2,500. Given that the engine has been rebuilt and body repainted, what do you guys thing would be a fair asking price? I'm going to go look at it tommorow, and I don't wanna low ball this guy....but $4500 is pretty high, you can get a 3rd gen for a few thousand more.

dropzone

iTrader: (6)

yeah but it takes a sawzall to get the top off. Take a good look at it, has he done any work to the wheel bearings, brakes, TC, Transmission? Rebuilding and the price of what he has replaced can up quite a bit...

As far as the 22RE for Reliability...Duh ..on of the best engines out there

This type of vehicle can't really be priced by KBB IMO, goes to what the Market will bear..

OSU4Runner

Just regular maintenance as for as the TC and transmission, says new brakes up front.

KevinInSac

Very clean runner. I'd try to talk him down a K, but often times you get what you pay for. I just wish it didn't have the body lift. That can lead to some problems, but often times it works out too.

Go with your gut.

OSU4Runner

Ya 3 inches is a bit much, I was thinking about trying to get him down to $3500 or so, if I like the truck. Does that sound fair?

4runnerx3

Have you driven it? I bet with 33" tires and an auto, it will shift gears too soon. Better make sure it holds lockup in OD.

OSU4Runner

No I'm going to go drive it tomorrow. Are there any other problem prone areas I should look at on the 1st gens?

GenXr

Even if the current owner has done those things, they are considered sunk costs since those costs are maintenance and expected repairs a vehicle owner must do to reliably operate the vehicle. To then say doing what is already expected of a vehicle owner enhances the resale value of the truck doesn't jive accounting wise,.......

However, you said it right, the price is whatever the market will bear. Sunk costs or no.

OSU4Runner

That makes sense.....

KevinInSac

Yeah, you're probably not gonna spend much time in OD. Play with it at freeway speed and see what happens.

OSU4Runner

Ya he never re-geared the diffs and is running 33x12.5's on a 22RE, but we'll see

phildelfino

My 88 v 6 automatic won't hold OD with 33" tires. It wouldn't hold with 29" tires. Moot point. If your gonna try to talk him down, take cash and see if he takes it. I'd start at what you want to pay for it and take enough cash to go up some. Cash is a powerful motorvator.

But as said before, it's what the market can bear.

4runnerx3

When you drive it, try the normal and power on settings for the tranny, I'm sure you'll prefer the power. With cars or houses, maintenace maintains value, not increases value.

KevinInSac

Good point. I have seen my friends do some powerful things when buying cars just by taking pure cash. It's semi-dangerous to carry that much with you, but people are persuaded easily by it.

OSU4Runner

Thanks for your help guys!

rusche

An automatic 22RE with stock gears and 33s. Worth half that.

InternetRoadkill

I'm curious why he's selling it immediately after having it rebuilt.