Should i buy this 4Runner???

[ethaniel111]

My friend is selling his 2000 4runner for $5800 its 4 cylinder, 2wd, 116k. I was stoked to get it but then a buddy of mine said to make sure he has gotten the timing belt, and water pump replaced, i guess you're suppose to do it at around 90k and i guess they're really expensive to do. If he hasnt gotten these items fixed recently is it still a good deal?
I'm assuming if he hasnt done it i will have to do it soon which will cost a decent amount. Any advice is much appreciated.

[arabianobsession]

If he hasn't done it yet then tell him to knock the price down. KBB puts it about $4800, being 4 cyl and 2wd hurts the value. And esp. if he hasn't done the timing belt or water pump yet....

[humanoid]

Exactly, make sure those things are done. If not, knock the price down another $500 or so at least.

[dandeman]

but then a buddy of mine said to make sure he has gotten the timing belt, and water pump replaced, i guess you're suppose to do it at around 90k

The above advice would be good if the 4Runner had the 5VZ-FE V6 engine... Its going to be a bit hard to change the timing belt on the 4Runner 4 cylinder 3RZ-FE engine, because it doesn't have one... The overhead cams on that engine is driven by two timing chains running in an oil bath inside the front of the engine and are generally only inspected and replaced as part of a major engine overhaul. Even then it is usually only the chain vibration damper/tensioner rails that need to be replaced.

reference: page EM-15 in the Factory Service Manual..

I don't know if the 4 cylinder engine water pump begins to seep a bit like the V6 does, but that water pump is much easier to replace since it is more exposed and accessible than on the V6.. So unless it's seeping, (it would be easy to check the weep hole on the bottom of the pump with an inspection mirror) you don't have much of a case to make him replace it or knock the price down..

[arabianobsession]

Even still, the value isn't there, not what he's asking

[FACTORY]

Originally Posted by arabianobsession

If he hasn't done it yet then tell him to knock the price down. KBB puts it about $4800, being 4 cyl and 2wd hurts the value. And esp. if he hasn't done the timing belt or water pump yet....

Originally Posted by arabianobsession

Even still, the value isn't there, not what he's asking

I love when experts chime in with "advice"....

At least you still stand behind your belief of this vehicle's value even when presented with the correct information.