Im looking at this 1st gen Runner
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...QQcmdZViewItem

Its gonna be a beater rig.
But im not sure what to think, the info isnt too clear or forward, so im a bit suspicious. What does everyone think?

Thanks for the imput
-Andrew

 

I think you need to figure out what you want?
Determine a budget and stick to it.

Can you store a trail rig? if not, then will it have insurance, then it has to be street legal.

Are you wheeling that much? Is it beyond what a well equipped DD can do??

 

I bought my 87 over 200k miles off of Craigslist for $500. It needed all fenders and a lift in rear. But it ran so well and didn't burn any oil. Better yet, passed NJ. state inspection so it was well worth it. Oh yea, the interior looked great. I say go look at it before bidding and see how it runs. Alot of the trucks I looked at, in that age range, looked great but...didn't run as good.

 

Hello I am selling my 1989 Toyota 4runner This truck is in great shape run good body Needs some paint no roost or major damage to body? The truck is running on a rebuilt engine an body Has about 100K+ this is a nice truck for snow season It will take you anywhere you like to go for more information or more pictures please email me at Lokorider_l@yahoo.com

(I'M GLAD IT HAS NO CHICKENS ROOSTING IN IT...)

 

Id rather be wheeling this then my Runner. The whole reason that Im looking at this is because I want a BEATER.

Ill be storing it in my driveway (which is very long and far away from my street, or in my garage.

 

Yeah thats one of the things im thinking of
"great shape run good body " so many possibilities there.
I think I am going to try to look at it, I mean the body isnt quite AS important to me, the frame and how it runs are more importnt.

But even still, im gonna try to go see it

 

Finally, got the Vehicle History report, here are a couple of things

01/28/2004 220,124 miles
88 not 89

but everything else checked out

 

there is an 87 22re Turbo single cab for sale in VA as well as an 89 p/u with 33s...they are out there. Get your $$$ together and start shopping. Used Toys are a dime a dozen

 

Yea, look around some more. There are too many questions unanswered
about that one.

 

Anyone else have any ideas?

 

agreed. figure out what you want before you make any big decisions. there will be more 1st gens to come along, and unless you've got extra money you just want to spend, be patient.

 

My 2 pennies: why go w/ a 1st gen runner??? when you could go for a 1st gen hilux? You'll get a solid front axle which will equate to a whole lot more options when building it for a beating.
(i know 1st gen pickups are hard to find, and their frames are all rusted out, but if you have the patience and the time, you can find one)

 

Ive always wanted a 1st gen runner, and by the time that I get hardcore enough to NEED a SA, i could do a swap.

Ok, heres my new question, I understand what you all think that I should do, but what do you think about THAT runner, not what I should do. Thanks

 

That runner looks like it would make a super fun beater truck! It matches your criteria in every way. Go test drive it, if it runs well buy!

 

it is going to be problems. Especially if you have limited mechanical abilites.

A beater doesn't neccesarily mean cheap. You want it to be reliable and strong. That takes a little time, pateince and money.

check the classifieds for the 87 turbo single cab.....
..https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71819

you want something that is reliable platform. An old beater with 200+k on the clock is nothing I would want to wheel.

 

Which classified?

 

Beware of flash photos in the dark, they make turds look like Tootsie Rolls!

 

Yeah, im having a friend from school who lives in the same town look at it (as soon as I hear back from the seller), this guy is like my best friend so he will definatly give me and honest opinion, anything i should especially look at?

And keep givin the imput

 

Why not email the seller and ask him to post more pics especially in the daytime?
Ask him some more specifics.

 

did that too