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Buying '97 and have questions

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Bluewater, Apr 15, 2016.

  1. Apr 15, 2016 at 10:14 AM
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    Bluewater

    Bluewater [OP] New Member

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    Rob
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    97 SR5 with limited options
    First time buyer of a 4runner, it's for my son.

    It's a 97 that guy bought new, never crashed and oil changed every 3K miles, current mileage 230K. New tranny at 230, timing belt, water pump and cam seal at 191. AC has been replaced in last 2 years and brakes in 8/15. New radiator and hoses, shocks $ struts, valve cover gaskets and tie rods. Paint was damaged and insurance company repainted it, it's not a cheapie job.

    My question: it's says SR5 on tailgate but it has leather, wood grain, rack, trailer pkg and power everything. The guy says it's an SR5 with limited package, is there such a thing? It's 2WD and I'm paying $3750.00, does that price seem fair?

    I look forward to helping my son customize it some, it's his first car.
    Thanks,

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  2. Apr 15, 2016 at 2:23 PM
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    irishfury

    irishfury New Member

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    Birmingham, Alabama
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    1999 Black 4Runner Limited 4wd
  3. Apr 17, 2016 at 9:14 AM
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    Bluewater

    Bluewater [OP] New Member

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    Thanks. I had my mechanic check it out yesterday and he found the PCV valve was not connected to engine and there was oil residue in the air filter box, oil was blowing back from the motor. Has anyone seen this and know it's cause? Probably a deal breaker as it could mean big motor issues.
     
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