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4 runner for my son?

Discussion in '1st Gen 4Runners (1984-1989)' started by Max.Kir, Apr 8, 2023.

  1. Apr 8, 2023 at 1:55 PM
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    Max.Kir

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    about a decade ago i bought a 88 1st gen from a yard for 2 grand, only 110 thousand miles. 3vze and a auto, after a few years the bearings went out, but its still only at 135k miles. is a engine rebuild worth it as a first car for my kid? no rust and the body and paint is perfect; the fiberglass top could use a refinish and it probably needs some tires. Good first car? worth the rebuild? if i were to sell it how much is it worth?
     
    Max.Kir, Apr 8, 2023
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  2. Apr 8, 2023 at 2:04 PM
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    tblt44

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    Great first car.
    Engine Rebuild cost ?
     
    tblt44, Apr 8, 2023
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  3. Apr 8, 2023 at 2:04 PM
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    hossler1788

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    Do it!
     
    hossler1788, Apr 8, 2023
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  4. Apr 8, 2023 at 2:06 PM
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    I wouldn’t know; im curious though. I considered ordering a new one but considering the miles on the one sitting there i dont think i will.
     
    Max.Kir, Apr 8, 2023
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    anything under 150,000 miles for a Toyota is considered baby miles lol
     
    toyotahenry, Apr 8, 2023
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    for sure, needs a rebuild and can prolly reach 300k with maintenance
     
    Max.Kir, Apr 8, 2023
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    you beat me to it! :thumbsup:
     
    toyotahenry, Apr 8, 2023
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    It depends. Can you do the work or do you have to farm out the work? And if you can do the work, get yourself the 3.4 to replace it.
     
    trlhiker, Apr 8, 2023
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  9. Apr 8, 2023 at 5:56 PM
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    Max.Kir

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    I think I could, but id rather farm it out. Pay someone to do it.
     
    Max.Kir, Apr 8, 2023
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  10. Apr 8, 2023 at 7:35 PM
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    We're going to need some pictures to give you a good opinion.
     
    Well69, Apr 8, 2023
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  11. Apr 10, 2023 at 8:00 AM
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    Bought my '88 (3VZE manual!) with 180K; it went to 300k. Took the hard top off & then i rebuilt it. I'm over 500k now!

    trkhh.jpg
     
    4x4dive72, Apr 10, 2023
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