Any market value?

[mezmoria]

Hello, I have a 1993 Toyota 4x4 and it has had a tough year . Last November I wrecked it during a snow storm and although the damage was not that major the insurance company totalled the vehicle. I repaired it to a drivable status and was planning on keeping it for quite a while longer until recently when the timing chain started making noise. I had it diagnosed by an auto shop and they determined that the timing chain needed to be replaced(The truck has 145,000 miles). This is a very costly replacement and has me thinking about getting a newer Toyota 4x4. I was wondering if a truck in this condition has any market value? For example I have found the parts to replace the timing chain on ebay for around $65. However I am not mechanically enough inclined to perform the work.

Other than the timing belt needing to be replaced there are no other mechanical problems at this time.

I am also posting pictures of the truck for you to have a look.


http://europa.5u.com/photo.html

Thank you in advance.

Bart

[tcr22]

i would go ahead and get the timing chain fix. it should be good for another 100,00 miles

[sonofmayhem]

ill take it off of your hands fo' 300. JK

[390FE]

Well if this tells you anything I practly stole my truck. The guy showing it to me was not the one who was selling it and the guy showing it told me he would have sold it as is for around $1000.

As is was: Blown radiator and blown head gasket. The frame is solid and the cab mounts are solid. Not to much visible rust on the outside but the bed floor is close to swiss cheese. And the 4wd works.

I have also seen some 89-93's with over 200K go for close to if not over $1500-$2500 in my area. I am in New England.