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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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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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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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call the toyo dealer myu doesnt fall under it sucks
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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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yeah thats what i thought also the tags are paid of till aug 2006 !!!
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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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What about the frame? $200 to me means a rotten frame.
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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pics pics?

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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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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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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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lets see if these load right
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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Guess they didn't LOL
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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photobucket.com
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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??? :pat:
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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 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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