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Advice on buying a 99 2wd Limited?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by 994Runner4me, Aug 23, 2020.

  1. Aug 23, 2020 at 1:08 AM
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    994Runner4me

    994Runner4me [OP] New Member

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    99 4Runner Limited 2wd
    Here's a link to my introduction post, if I buy this I'll create a new profile with a new name:

    https://www.4runners.com/threads/planning-to-buy-this-99-4runner-this-week.15294/

    Any comments or tips on things to look out for? The rear driver side bumper and rear hatch looking like a replacement makes me wonder if it was hit from behind, owner said it has a clean title, no wrecks or rebuilt title. More info in the link

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  2. Aug 24, 2020 at 7:41 AM
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    negusm

    negusm New Member

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    Run a carfax.

    Also...many cars this old have been banged up a bit. I have a replaced hatch...but the kid who rear-ended me managed to not touch my quarter panels and looking underneath, the pinch welds and seams are all still perfect on my car. New hatch/rear bumper/tail light and I was good to go.

    You need to learn where to look under the car and in the engine bay to see evidence of a collision. Take it to a body shop and ask what they would look for. You want to look at the body panels. Doors/hood/hatch should shut easily and all spaces all the way around should be uniform. Under the car, look at the frame, look at where the car would crumple in an accident. The body panels should join in a straight line.

    He said "no wrecks". Ask him is if there were any accidents/fender benders.
     
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