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11-12-2005, 05:31 PM

hi-desRunner

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just spent 200 dollars for 4runner

hey was up my name is henry and i just purchased a 1990 4runner 4x4 3.0 v6 for the whopping price of 200 bucks

yup 200 bucks the truck is super clean has power evrything, came with brand new bf good 31" inch tires

it bad part is it needs head gasket so i am in the process of tear down as we speak, found out it has a new water pump and timing belt new plugs wires so i think this was a hell of a deal but just wondering what you guys think? i ve been on this forum for about a month but you guys seem real cool guys and have alot of use ful info here hopefully i can contibute my 2 cents when i can

i will post pics as soon AS i can figure out how to

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11-12-2005, 05:41 PM

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$200 ! wow! even if it didnt have an engine thats a good deal! welcome, maybe you can help save me money too

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11-12-2005, 05:43 PM

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thanks for the first reply bro, im almost done with the head removel all i need now is the passenger side heasder and the heads are ready for the machine shop

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11-12-2005, 06:13 PM

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$200?!? Holy crap! Now get that head gasket squared away and commence to modding that bad boy.

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11-12-2005, 06:22 PM

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There was a recall on 2nd gen V-6's. Call your Toyota dealer with the VIN and get them to do it!

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11-12-2005, 06:44 PM

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call the toyo dealer myu doesnt fall under it sucks

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11-12-2005, 06:54 PM

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Welcome to the 2nd gen 4runner club. What a steal, $200. The tires cost more than that.

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11-12-2005, 07:03 PM

hi-desRunner

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yeah thats what i thought also the tags are paid of till aug 2006 !!!

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11-12-2005, 08:07 PM

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I got mine for $1 from my dad. GOOD BUY THOUGH!!! There is no bad side when you got your Runner for that price. Welcome to the club!!!

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11-13-2005, 10:03 AM

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What about the frame? $200 to me means a rotten frame.

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11-13-2005, 10:06 AM

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pics pics?

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11-13-2005, 10:26 AM

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Pics would be nice, I want to see what 200 buys these days

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11-13-2005, 03:43 PM

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Quote:

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What about the frame? $200 to me means a rotten frame.

Very doubtful since he's located in California.

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11-13-2005, 06:23 PM

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damn...we spent $200 at the cheesecake factory tonigth for my birthday...oh well...good buy....

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11-14-2005, 05:22 PM

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lets see if these load right

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11-14-2005, 05:46 PM

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Guess they didn't LOL

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11-14-2005, 06:14 PM

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photobucket.com

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11-14-2005, 06:45 PM

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??? :pat:

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11-14-2005, 08:36 PM

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ok thanks for the photobucket heads up

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...4runner012.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...4runner011.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...4runner010.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...4runner008.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...4runner007.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...4runner003.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...4runner005.jpg

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11-14-2005, 08:39 PM

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lol no wonder you paid $200 for it. 476000 miles. (pic 3)

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