Heres the link 1997 limited high miles but worked it out so i can get it for $7250. Do you think i should hold out for a lower miles like around 130K and maybe spend $9000 or should i just save the money and get the high miles yota.


http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/273088873.html

 

There's plenty out there, you should hold out for something with less miles. Mine was a 97 with 174,000 and it was perfect, but now the next one will definitely have under 100,000. Might as well spend a little more that has around 40k less miles.

 

Maintenance records speak a thousand words...

 

I paid $5700 for my SR5 with 180K Perfect shape but I waited 6 months So around 7K is a fair deal.

1.How long you want to keep this over 3 yrs.?
2.Will this be your daily driver?

when I got mine both of these were No for me. So I got a truck with higher miles and lower price.


now I am saying "yes" to these thanks yotatech

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^ What he said. The owner gives a glowing report about doing 3k mile oil changes....but how long has he owned it ?
Take your time buying.

 

i've been seeing a bunch of 03-04 taco's and 00-02 runners pop up around here for some reason, more now than in may when i bought mine.

i'd hold out till one with fewer miles pops up.


you might luck out and find a 00 with a locker.

 

How about this one for $9200 with 135k on it?

 

i paid $5800 for my 96 limited....it had 173,000. this was back in october..i have put 10,000 miles on on since and it is still like the day i got it....granted the new suspension and tires but oh well...mine i know had a major tuneup around 100k so its about time for me to tune it up again.. my one complaint with the truck is that the interoir rattles

 

I'd offer him $6000 max for mileage that high......but no, I wouldn't be scared of the mileage. He'll have a tough time selling that to the average joe since most people run when they see mileage like that. You can definately use that to your advantage when buying/negotiating.

 

Well its not a 4Runner, but my T100 had 183k and the PO had all service records from 100k and up and before that it belonged to his pal. Needles to say flawless..

Records speak a thousand words, wouldnt have even dared bother with it until he said he had them and showed me..i got the fraking window sticker. Turned 188k today..

 

Well, personally I would pass, the mileage is the most significant "red flag', I would wait and keep looking.

 

It's good that you're looking don't buy the first one you see. I'd hold out for one with lower miles and a rear E-locker. it might take a little searching but you can save up a little more cash in the meantime. take your time it'll be worth the wait.

 

At age 64, I've been badly burned on used car purchases twice, and both times I was looking for a low-priced bargain. In both cases, I got what I'd paid for - a worn-out piece of trouble.

Face it, Toyota or not, 175K is a huge number of miles. If I were you, I'd wait and save. Surely something better will come along if you're patient.