Dare44

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/507401267.html

the guys said it is outrageously clean and has not been in any accidents or had any problems and it is a good price for where i am what do u think?

Tacoclimber

Looks good to me. If I had an extra $7500 lying around, I'd buy it!

crolison

Looks good, i paid the same for my 97. but its a 4banger and only had 95k on it.

Dare44

what are the main things to look for on the 3rd gens? comonn problems? im a 2nd gen guy at the moment so is there any suggestions

Dare44

need to know what to look at!

ltbulldog23

Pull the radiator cap and take a look at the coolant -- it shouldn't be milky at all. If it is, suspect a head gasket problem. Get underneath and look for obvious signs of corrosion...shouldn't be too bad in North Cali, but it's always good to be safe. I'd check for oil leaks around the front and rear main seals and around the valve cover gaskets as well.

If all of these things check out and it runs without any knocks or pings you're probably getting a pretty good deal!

Tacoclimber

Look at the hoses, make sure they're not cracked or old. Look at the wiring in the engine bay, make sure it looks stock or close to it. When you drive it, pay attention to how it drives (no drifting, slop in the steering, excessive wobbles, etc.).

You might want to get the VIN and get a CarFax for it, just to be sure.

I would imagine if it is in as good condition as claimed, it should be a good deal.

KevinInSac

Grass Valley. He shouldn't be in the business of shafting. I'd at least go look at it.

Dare44

well its now mine, i will actually get it monday night and will probably have pics on tues

toy_tek

Cool. Mine looked identical when I bought it in 2002.

Dare44

yeah i am taking the running boards off and putting sliders on but besides that it will stay stock for a while cuz im poor high school kid, im going to miss my ARB

Ron Helmuth

you are gonna love that one.

Looks very nice. Rear axle seals are a common third gen problem but they likely would have shown up by that mileage. Mine is that same white paint scheme-I went with All Pro OffRoad sliders and they were affordable, had them powdercoated and then welded on. All for less than many places charge for just the sliders.

A bunch of us 3rd gen owners hang out also on T4R.org and a fairly recent mod I am turning folks onto is the hood lift at Redline Tuning or Burtman Industries.

Good buy.

Man4God

That is a great buy. Offer him $7k and run with it. I paid $8K for my 97 Limited and it had 127K on the odo. That is a great buy though. Run the car fax.

Dare44

i paid 7300, he has the kbb and history from when he bought it, was in an accident before he had it but all that was replaced was the bumper due to scatches, but this thing is CLEAN, i mean it looks brand new no chips or scratches anywhere, and interior is the same way, all the fluids check out, no leaks were found, no rust it was so so so very clean, im very happy with it now i just have to sell my truck to pay for it lol

Fo_SheeZy

Clean lookin 4Runner, I would buy it!

Spence1016

why did u want to get rid of your old truck?

Dare44

it was to small for all my stuff when it rains and i wanted somthing newer, i am going to miss my truck but i think this will be alot better for me

infiltrator

i agree, you will be happier. now paint those rims!

ps. white runners ftw!!!!

take care of her.

Dare44

yeah idk if i will paint the rims but the running boards are definalty coming off