In some ways I agree with your decision. You have the chance to get the better v6, a more car-like ride, and if I'm not mistaken your rig is 2wd so you can get 4wd.

Tradeoffs are probably going to be the expensive upgrade to manual hubs (if you want them), and the higher cost since the vehicle is newer.

 

I nabbed my 99 5spd for 13,000. A 96 auto for around 10,000 shouldnt be impossible.



I agree with as well. I went to a dealer when i was trying to sell my old truck and they told me they would give me 2,500. I turned around and sold it a month later for 8,800.

 

Great find! What was the mileage if you dont mind me asking?

I bought mine with 66K on it.

 

how does this look? it's from a dealer.... so price is a little high
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/v...lor=&cardist=3


or how about this one? i contacted the owner and he said it's his wifes car. i dont know if that's a plus or minus
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/v...or=&cardist=45

 

That 97 looks good - talk em down and get a good deal.

 

I like this one best. We are all going to tell you the same thing: You need to know the history and past maintenance on the vehicles. If they cant provide records, go elsewhere. Its too big of a risk to spend that kind of money and have it be a lemon.

The water pump likes to go out on the 3.4's also. So that's another thing to check on.

The last thing you want to get stuck with is a huge maintenance bill after your purchase.

 

I got it with 84k on the dial. Still not a bad price.



L33T35T: My advice to you is to look around for atleast a month. Dont get too anxious or you might end up regretting what you got. If you wait long enough a great deal will come your way.

I feel like a fortune teller!

 

i forgot to mention. the first one, blue 96, is a mile away from my house. the other one, white 97, is probably... 45 miles away.

I wonder if they'll meet half way?

I'm gonna go look at the 96 today after school, maybe. I'll take my camera

oh, and ssbogger, i am in no hurry to buy a new car, i was just considering and starting to look in to it. i'll take as long as i need until i get the perfect deal

 

Just a small correction, its all 1996 to early model 1997. Mine was built in July 1997 and isn't part of the recall.


L33T35T: I personally like the white 4Runner!

 

Go for the white one!

 

That "blue" one looks purple! Ack. I changed my mind - go for the white one. Also - see if he still has his stock rims in case you don't like the ones on there. The WAAG grillguard looks nice but offers no protection.

 

turns out the blue one is gone. he said he sold it the first day

I didnt like the place anyway. he took me to the garage to show me another 4runner he had, and he had some little mechanic tearing the engine appart. I just didnt like the place. guy was too "buddy buddy" callin me bro... cussing when he tripped over some long electrical cord that was laying around. just not a good place. not professional

 

Buy It Now $7900

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2415840760

 

POWELL, OHIO

hah, funny

 

ewww 2WD and 4cyl w/auto