Hi there everyone,

This is my first post here. I have read the forums before but never joined. I have been interested in this model truck and 4runner for sometime and now I am ready to buy!

I found a 1991 Pickup 4cy 5sp with 135k miles. Looks like minimal rust. Ad says no body rust. asking price is 2,600 or best offer.

Is this a good price? KBB says 1900 for good condition I believe. Also what can I look for to be positive its a decent rig and no major mecahnical or drivetrain problems?

Ad also says "never had any major problems...fresh tune up... newer inspection"

Any thoughts or advice!

Thanks!

 

that sounds like a great deal! kbb can suck it.* (see if you can talk him down, though. mention what kbb value is, and see if you can get a couple hundred taken off)

welcome to yotatech.. you've come to the right place!
by the way, where ya from?

*(insurance companies will try to use kbb value, which is way lower than what these trucks are worth)

 

Thanks for the quick reply. Im from Southwest PA about an hour from PIttsburgh.

I felt like 1900 was way to low. I look from time to time and this the first decent truck Ive came across under 3k.
Insurance should be afforadable if they are going off that price.

 

im also located in SW PA in mount pleasant pa
look at the frame check u joints,check the oil, anti freeze, and make sure when you test drive it you hit every gear to make sure they all work also check the 4high and 4low works
tell him you have 2000 cash and see if he takes it if not just try to talk him down to about 2500

 

Make sure to ask about the timing chain mine went from the previous owner at 140k which should have been done sooner but oh well he didn't maintain like the book recommends.

Ask questions about what has been done. Although the timing chain isn't that big of deal it is if you have someone do it(Price I mean). Good luck post pics and results if you buy it

 

I always ask for reciepts of parts/labor,oil changes, and what not usually don't get any, but its nice having confirmation instead of having to believe someone you don't know. Ask about head gasket and timing chain, and if it's original motor. Also if they have a plastic bed liner i'd ask to look under it, rust loves to happen there:/

 

Thanks everyone! So far not looking good two calls and a sent text with no response. Maybe tomorrow he will get back to me. But I have done all I can for now I think.

Got an insurance quote, 37 dollars a month not to bad haha. : )

Wow small world Dipasqualet. I just moved from Mount Pleasant to get closer to the city. (not by choice, more jobs in my field there.)

what part of mp did you live you probly seen my truck ripping around town lol

 

Near Crivelli Chevrolet.

The truck is sold. He said if for some reason the deal doesn't go through he will let me know. I will just have to keep looking.

 

i always see them on craigslist in the area keep looking they are everywhere around here

 

Well the deal didnt go through.
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2910041166.html
Here is the link. I apologize if were not allowed links.

Do you feel this is worth $2,600. I see so many possibilities when I see a toyota pickup haha.

 

the bad:
-no tailgate
-mismatched bed
-slight body rust
-timing chain probably not replaced

the good:
-no dents
-fresh tune up and inspection
-low(er) miles
-no sagging butt
-solid frame

in my opinion, it's worth ~$2k obo. methinks he is trying to get as much as he can out of it, but is willing to go lower.

(links are fine, as long as that's not the only thing you post. you're good)

 

Thank Irab88. Good eye I didn't catch the missing tailgate. Found a replacement tailgate it runs 250 bucks though. I doubt that comes with hinges either.

 

if you search craigslist (try using searchtempest.com), you should be able to find one under $100

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-...item2a1c908798
New possible candidate? Firm at $3,500
What are your thoughts good buy?
Also when replaced the fuel pump he said he sprayed the frame with por15.

 

it looks nice doesnt look like it was molested

 

Few pics any signs to stay away?

 

 

by the looks of the mud stains running down the mud flap you can tell the truck has seen mud but that rust is fixable

 

How would that be repaired? Im so hesitant I don't want to get a bad deal. I feel like others with higher mileage are selling for much more though.

 

the truck looks like a good buy but try to reason him down alil.
and the rust im not a expert with it but it isnt that bad.