Hi I just bought a 4runner today, and just was wondering how I did. I probably should have researched my purchase a little better before I bought it, but I've owned Toyotas before and knew it was hard to go wrong..

Ok - It's a '98 SR5 with a V6, 5 speed manual, some kind of transfer case lock thing?, cloth seats, moonroof, 31" tires and 85,000 miles. Condition is pretty good - just normal wear - though it needs to be cleaned pretty good.

7800 Paid maybe just a little higher than a private party sale should go for?

Anyways, I can't wait to get it out on the beach and 4 wheeling..and I look forward to learning more about our trucks! This looks like a really nice site!

Scott

 

Very good find! Seems like you got a locking rear diff. good stuff right there
Low miles for a '98

 

for that price and the miles, i would say if it is mechanical good you got a good deal. I paid about that for my 97 with 90k on the clock, but it was pristine, until i took it offroad.

welcome to the party

oh and find out when the timing belt was last changed, if it hasnt been yet you might want to look into doing that.

 

Nice find. FYI all your petty cash and saving are gonna go to that... but you are going to have soo much fun!

 

Define transfer case lock thing? Is it an Orange button next to the dimmer switch that says "RR DIFF LOCK" ?

 

Yeah, that's it. I couldn't remember the name. Thanks!

 

 

That's as good as it gets for a 98!

 

Here ya go. I snapped a picture after washing it and before it got dark..

 

Looks really clean! Nice truck!

 

Sweet deal! The diff. locker is a very nice option that most didn't have.

 

nice buy, where are you located??

 

OO OO that might be the ultra-rare 40th Anniversary edition!

Not really sure tho.

But a 5sp with a locker?! RARE! Be sure you look under there and make sure its actually there before getting too excited.

 

Thanks, I'm in North Carolina.

 

Really? I just double checked and there is definately a button next to the dimmer control that says "RR DIFF LOCK". That's great! I knew the manual transmission was rare. I guess the locker is too.

 

those manual trannys in 3rd gens are also pretty rare. You just got uber lucky and scored one with the e-locker too.

 

if it had leather and was black i'd have to steal it from you! excellent find!

 

The manual transmissions are semi-hard to find, but manual trans WITH E-locker are almost Non-existant!

 

i got a manual with the factory e locker too. lol

 

Very nice looking 4Runner, clean too!