I am looking at this 4runner, 1985 283k on body, recent rebuild of engine and trans, 35s. What would be a good price to offer on a vehicle like this? Im in New England, so a truck with this minimal of rust is extrememly rare.
Also, does the rear axle look extremely small to anyone? Maybe the tires dwarf it, but it looks kind of wimpy.

Pics:
http://s1240.photobucket.com/albums/...oyota_4Runner/

 

its a factory rear axle. it's fine.

Its missing a lot of interior parts. unless he can prove the engine rebuild/tranny... I'd go 3 grand tops. ( but im in california, rust is a myth here )

 

Without hearing/seeing it run, 2K tops! Not a penny more!

 

Im going to see it run and drive, hes asking right under $2k

 

No one would be dumb enough to let that truck go for 2k... it has more than that in tires & suspension alone. 3k if he cant prove the engine/tranny rebuild. 3.5k if he can. thats being generous.

 

I retract my previous statement. the owner is an idiot. Buy it

 

haha, hes moving so i guess he wants a fast sale

 

go get it. no questions asked. its clean, minimal rust. the only thing that looks bad is the rust and the moldy interior. but both can easily be cleaned up.

 

everything works but the rear power window. ive searched around and found some write ups of things to check and how to fix it, so it shouldnt be a problem.

 

Id get it. I just paid 1700 for an 85 thats not sr5 and all stock. It needed a clutch and exhaust but i knew about the clutch goin in. Mine has 290,000 on it. I found out about my back window that unless the windshield wiper is sucked all the way up on the top itself it will not work. If its on the glass its a no go. Might be an easy fix

 

I'm with these guys. You'd be a fool to not jump on that. If you don't, i just might.

 

Buy it. Now. Before i drive there and buy it before you. Around here you cant find one stock with a blown motor for 2k thats an 84 or 85. let alone running with a lift and tires.

But rust is also myth here as well

STOP READING! GO GO GO!

 

I guess it all comes down to how bad someone wants something.

since I really don`t need another Toyota I myself would not pay over $1000.00

I looked at a 4Runner once that was advertised with a new engine it did indeed have a new engine but it was installed 90,000 miles ago.

Not my idea of a new engine.

 

Im mad i didnt buy a 4runner years ago. I been drivin mine for two weeks now and i like it better than any pickup i ever had

 

The sr5 seats are intense!!! But ya man buy it!!!!!

 

I love the people on craigslist that put in the ad that something like the clutch was replaced 2 years ago and try to use that as a reason to bump the price.

Really though, if it runs and drives fine, offer like $1200 and go up from there, if he wants a quick sale, maybe he is willing to go real low also.

 

I think it is a scam. I saw it on Iowa CL also. Maybe someone just really ambitious but no phone #.

 

no, standard 8" rear toyota axle, as strong or stronger than a D44