Roark

Excuse me if this is in the wrong forum, I didn't think it necessarily applied to the TECH section.

I've decided that Imma have me a Toyota 4x4 and I've found one on the local Craigslist:

http://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/2512901143.html

Yeah, the ad is kind of bare, but I emailed him and asked a few questions about the truck. And turns out the guy isn't the original owner(bought it off the original, he says, a few months ago). It's also missing the right side mirror, with no A/C, and it has an automatic. I know that last one isn't much of a problem, but I would still prefer a manual. But it does have a rollbar(bonus), a clean and crackfree dash, judging from the pictures, and low miles. So basically, is this truck worth it, at ~5500? Tomorrow I will test drive it and my father and I will inspect it inside and out. Assuming it is rust free, runs well with no leaks or anything, is ~5500 reasonable?

Other similar Toyota's on eBay are noticeably cheaper so is this guy trying to sucker someone or is it truly a rare find? I know you guys can't make assumptions off my limited resources, but maybe a guesstimate? The current owner emailed me these pictures, and until I see the truck tomorrow in person, your guys' guess is as good as mine.

Thanks for any input ahead of time, and again, excuse me if I violated any forum rules or anything that I might have overlooked.







I apologize for double posting this, disregard the first one.

joecan

In my opinion, NO WAY, i see many newer toyotas on craigslist for that price or cheaper. Any toyota will last you a long time with little problems but if you wanna save a little money search some more and dont be afraid to travel a little bit for that "right" truck

87 Deathtrap

Well, the c-list posting was deleted by the author, so.... did you buy it.
Not to discourage you if you did, but although it appears to be a very clean truck, $5500 seems pretty high. That truck would probably go for about half that in my area.

Roark

I eventually went and drove the truck and talked to the guy and all.. offered him $4500 as a max and he said he had another offer of $5200, which I thought he only said to drive up my price. I didn't budge from the price and walked away with my head up..

But turns out he didn't have another offer.. KNEW IT!

http://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/2575449879.html

Only difference in this ad is the $200 price drop.

"I garuntee u will not find a cleaner better running 85 4x4 Toyota"... I garuntee there are many cleaner, better running 85 4x4 Toyotas for a better price.

85gijunk4x4

sounds like he just wants the money. Kinda overpriced, but on the east coast i could see someone buying it at that price. Just not me.

Keep looking though, i got my 88xtra cab for $300, its a buetiful truck, just didnt have the title, and i'm quoted $700 for a title, so that comes out to 1k.

Just keep looking, that "right truck" will pop up one day

Moonfish

I've seen a couple really nice ones go in the 4k range. You can tell that guy is totally fishing for a price. "Testing the market" = wasting your time. And for 5k, i'm driving around the 3rd gen with A/C. Literally, I had 5k to spend and bought a 2wd 4runner to drive to work that is cherry and an old beat up t100 to take fishing.

Resto-noob

iTrader: (3)

Pretty hilarious that he has four new mud tires on a truck that's "never seen mud." For that kind of money, I'd look for a cheap one way ticket to the southwest and buy a rust free Yota and drive it home-after renewing my AAA membership.

vasinvictor

iTrader: (3)

I'll agree. You dun good. 85s are one of the most desireable, but nicers ones can be had for the same money. Or similarly equipped for less money.

trd123

i wouldnt buy one unless its a stick it'll be a slug otherwise also 5500 is way high its worth like 3 grand in perfect shape which that one isnt not terrible but not perfect.