I have an opportunity to buy a 90 or 91 4Runner with 200+k miles, fully loaded, V6, auto. The lady says that her mechanic told her it needed a new engine, so she bought a new car. She bought the 4Runner when new. She's only asking $500 for it and I was wondering what you guys think. I used to have a 93 4Runenr, and I really liked it. How much do you think it would cost to swap the 3VZE for a 3.4 or something else?

If I did get it then it would be a dedicated wheeling rig, so out comes the and away we would go on an all out build.

I need to figure out if it would be worth getting. Then I have to convince my wife to go for it. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

 

Id buy it, park it on the side of the house, and do the swap when you have the cash.

EDIT: or you could that $500 into your rig now and wheel it like crazy. but if you need another vehicle go for it.

 

5 hundred bucks for everything but the body... sounds like a prime candidate for a 3.4L swap. do it...

 

That's what I'm thinking.

 

I'd do it in a heartbeat
GO FOR IT.

 

I spent 900 on a 92, 500 on a 3.0, and now have a decent daily driver.

 

HAHA
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I'd buy it. That's one hell of a deal.

 

go for it

 

Absolutely no doubt. If you don't tell the lady I am coming.

 

Have you checked out the vehicle yet cause the ladies mech. may have been just trying to rob her. Engine may actually be good.

 

is it in your driveway yet ? wheres the pics,

 

You should have gone straight to the bank to get $$$, do not pass go, do not stop to chat with yotatechers!

 

Nope it's not worth it! Have her call me so I can give her an ear full of what I think for trying to rob a fellow yotatecher. I will tell her what her piece of junk is really worth!

 

I might have to go take a look ......just so you don't get taken for a ride!!! (maybe she'll take canadian loonies)

 

do you have a link to the build-up thread yet? yes, i searched

 

500 and it still drives!!!! absolutaly buy it

 

Take her up on the deal, you can't go wrong. Replace the engine when cash and time are on hand.

 

I paid 500 for my 92, 5 years ago, guy told me it needs a new motor. I drove it , bought it.... it had a blowed head .. I ordered a head online for about 350 and ive been running her everyday since.....

 

Jump on it dude! I was looking locally for a year for a deal like that. If you don't take it, I will. I still have a good tranny for a 3.0 auto. Don't hesitate, don't meditate, call now!