99 3.4L V6 4runner sr5 4x4 w/154k? too many miles?

[jblazy18]

im going to look at a 4runner with a 3.4L V6 with 154k on it. the dealer is asking $5,999 and im gunna check it out.. my question is should i bother with this?.. how long do these suv's last until i have to start dumping money into it?... how many miles r u guys gettin out of these?.. im gunna check it out tomarrow and check everything under the sun, let it run for atleast 15min.. any advice would be GREATLY appreciated.

thanks
jason

[skipp76]

Sounds like a deal to me, ask if the timing belt was changed, might be able to haggle the price if it wasn't. I recently picked up a 96 limited 4x4 with 176k on it, put 7k on it so far, runs like a champ, as long as the previous owner did all the regular maintenance I'd say go for it. Good luck, hope it checks out and you drive it home.

[jblazy18]

well i called the dealer and they said it was a 1 owner car.. but ill keep you guys updated..

[jetwhine]

jblazy18,

You need to know when that T belt was done. That will be your biggest job for now. As long as you do the proper maintenance and oil changes there is no reason why you should not get over 300,000 miles on it. And hopefully more.

[jblazy18]

ill keep you guys updated then and submit some pics if i do end up picking it up. Ive done tons of research on this year 4runner but just wanted to know from people who have had them before. ill ask them if they have any records of it being done and if not then ill definitely use that in the bargaining.

[HATEnFATE]

Any word?

[POJO_Risin]

I've got a '98 Limited...3.4l, six-banger 4x4, and it's the best vehicle I've own. Last month...I proudly went over the 200,000 marker...and she's still going strong. So far...I've had no major issues other than having to put in a new starter at 180,000.

It's been maintained flawlessly, and it still hums...almost like the day we got her...

Yours hasn't even reached it's mid-life crisis yet!

Yes...had the timing belt replaced...

[jblazy18]

sorry for the long wait.. i just went tonight and the guy said $5,800 out the door, tax, fees, plate transfer..everything.. bad deal?... i carfaxed it and its always been serviced at toyota, rear shocks and springs were replaced february of 2010, it has little rust bubbles on the rear bumper and front.. heres a link to the ad: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/ctd/2208812521.html

[jblazy18]

Heres the Carfax:

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 03/30/1999 NICB Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer 04/17/1999 Arlington Toyota, Inc
Buffalo Grove, IL
847-394-5100
www.arlington-toyota.com
ww.arlington-toyota
.com Vehicle sold 04/17/1999 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Des Plaines, IL First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle 06/14/2001 39,338 Arlington Toyota, Inc
Buffalo Grove, IL
847-394-5100
www.arlington-toyota.com
ww.arlington-toyota
.com A/C performance checked
A/C and heating system checked 11/14/2001 40,302 Arlington Toyota, Inc
Buffalo Grove, IL
847-394-5100
www.arlington-toyota.com
ww.arlington-toyota
.com Maintenance inspection completed 03/07/2002 49,406 Arlington Toyota, Inc
Buffalo Grove, IL
847-394-5100
www.arlington-toyota.com
ww.arlington-toyota
.com Tire condition and pressure checked 06/03/2002 55,638 Arlington Toyota, Inc
Buffalo Grove, IL
847-394-5100
www.arlington-toyota.com
ww.arlington-toyota
.com Steering/suspension checked 12/17/2002 61,330 Arlington Toyota, Inc
Buffalo Grove, IL
847-394-5100
www.arlington-toyota.com
ww.arlington-toyota
.com Recommended maintenance performed 05/01/2003 63,000 Illinois
Inspection Station
Elk Grove Village, IL Passed emissions inspection 12/30/2003 70,286 Arlington Toyota Scion
Palatine, IL
847-394-5100
www.toyotaarlington.com
ww.toyotaarlington.
com Engine checked
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Inside door handle replaced 07/08/2004 74,320 Arlington Toyota, Inc
Buffalo Grove, IL
847-394-5100
www.arlington-toyota.com
ww.arlington-toyota
.com Vehicle serviced 01/06/2005 81,613 Arlington Toyota, Inc
Buffalo Grove, IL
847-394-5100
www.arlington-toyota.com
ww.arlington-toyota
.com Recommended maintenance performed 08/01/2005 86,000 Illinois
Inspection Station
Elk Grove Village, IL Passed emissions inspection 12/14/2006 97,406 Arlington Toyota, Inc
Buffalo Grove, IL
847-394-5100
www.arlington-toyota.com
ww.arlington-toyota
.com Brakes checked 05/30/2007 Wisconsin
Damage Report Accident reported
It hit a motor vehicle
Very minor damage reported

Click here to get this accident report
08/03/2007 107,307 Griffin's Hub Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Milwaukee, WI
414-325-3333
www.griffindodge.com Vehicle serviced 09/18/2007 109,592 Jack Safro Toyota
Brookfield, WI
262-781-2626
www.safro.com Body electrical system checked
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Timing belt replaced
Water pump replaced 12/10/2007 114,704 Jack Safro Toyota
Brookfield, WI
262-781-2626
www.safro.com Front wiper blades/refills replaced
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 12/11/2007 Wisconsin
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Menomonee Falls, WI Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location 02/08/2008 117,000 Wisconsin
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection 03/10/2008 Jack Safro Toyota
Brookfield, WI
262-781-2626
www.safro.com Body electrical system checked
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 09/10/2008 129,608 Jack Safro Toyota
Brookfield, WI
262-781-2626
www.safro.com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 09/23/2008 130,000 Wisconsin
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection 09/27/2008 Wisconsin
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Menomonee Falls, WI Registration issued or renewed
Vehicle color noted as Black 10/22/2008 131,649 Jack Safro Toyota
Brookfield, WI
262-781-2626
www.safro.com Engine/powertrain computer/module checked 09/22/2009 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Hoffman Estates, IL Registration issued or renewed
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location 02/04/2010 147,996 Arlington Toyota, Inc
Buffalo Grove, IL
847-394-5100
www.arlington-toyota.com
ww.arlington-toyota
.com Rear shock absorbers replaced
Steering/suspension checked 08/02/2010 154,000 Illinois
Inspection Station
Schaumburg, IL Passed emissions inspection 10/05/2010 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Hoffman Estates, IL Registration issued or renewed
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location

[jblazy18]

KBB Trade In value:

Condition Value
Excellent
$5,600 Good
$5,150 Fair
$4,425
Suggested Retail Value:

Condition Value
Excellent
$8,730

[POJO_Risin]

There's nothing about that deal that I don't like. $5800 is a rock-solid deal, and I just ran through the carfax...and there's nothing there that even remotely concerns me. That's a well-maintained vehicle.

You got him to give you out the door at 5800...which is saving a good bit of cash...5-600 at least. There may have been more wiggle room there...but regardless...

You got a good deal...

A friend of mine just bought a 2000 limited with 140,000 to the tune of 7,500. I mean...this thing looks like it just came off the line...but...

that should give you a good idea on your deal...

Welcome to the club...and like I said...your car isn't even to it's mid-life crisis yet...

[jblazy18]

im sorry.. i havnt committed to the deal yet.. i wanted to make sure i wasnt going to just settle with the first price. Im gunna go tomarrow and see if i can make it happen. thanks for the second opinion on this POJO

[POJO_Risin]

Now I wouldn't low-ball him...but I might walk in there and say...5,000 or 5200 out the door.

If he immediately went to an out the door price lower than his initial price + doc, title and tags...

...then he'll likely go down more. You'll have to read him though.

I'd probably go lower...don't offend him though...

He's not going to want to keep the vehicle on the lot...

[jetwhine]

jblazy18,

He is basically given you a price between fair and good condition with the 5800 out the door. I would offer him 5600 out the door and see what he says. You can always pay the 5800 it is still a good deal.

[jblazy18]

here's how it broke down... he has it on the lot for $5.9k i went in there and he said he'll knock off $800 so he'll go to $5,100 which is fair i think. Then State tax on that is 7% which comes to $357. Then transferring plates is $125. Then his fees brought it to $5800. I can go the extra $800, my reasoning in my mind is.. no matter who i buy from, state tax is inevitable, transferring the plates is the same price, its just the dealer fees that differ, but no matter what dealer i go to... theres their fees.... only if i dont buy from a dealer i wont pay those fees, but this thing has been meticulously maintained that i cant pass it up.. water pump, belt, and rear shocks all replaced fairly recently... is my reasoning far off?...