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First Time Buyer! Wisdom would be greatly appreciated! 2000 SR5 210,000 miles $6k

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by IsaacM23, Nov 18, 2023.

  1. Nov 18, 2023 at 10:58 PM
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    IsaacM23

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  2. Nov 19, 2023 at 1:59 PM
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    PhantomTweak

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    None. Bone Stock. EXCEPT: Brushguard, tow hitch, both welded to the frame. It's good to have friends and a fully equipped garage!
    I'd jump on it, if it were me!
    These days, that's an outstanding price. How does it run? What's that clump of stuff on the fan?
    When was the last oil change, timing belt change, when was last time the drive line was lubed, the last oil in the differentials, or tranny change? When was last time the coolant was changed? When was last time the brake fluid was flushed/bled? When was the last time the plugs and coils were changed? Even the last time the hot water control valve was replaced? How thick are the front brake pads? How does the LBJ's look? How does thee frame look? Is it rusted?
    Are there any warning lamps on on the dash? If so, what codes are showing?

    All this stuff matters. You might even be able to get some cash knocked off the price if the regular maintenance has been neglected. If not, that's a great price.

    Just my opinion. I am NOT a professional mechanic by any stretch!
    Pat☺
     
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  3. Nov 19, 2023 at 2:35 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    The rear bumper and hitch usually rusts out first, that one is fine.
     
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  4. Nov 19, 2023 at 2:40 PM
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    BearBio

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    What he said!! How does it drive, given no apparent issues? Been in an accident?
     
  5. Nov 19, 2023 at 3:29 PM
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Those pics look pretty good for that price.
     
  6. Dec 6, 2023 at 6:07 PM
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    mousemeat

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    looks in good shape...check underneath...for rust.....6k isn't a bad price...unless it's a rust bucket, etc
     
  7. Dec 6, 2023 at 8:13 PM
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    ChessGuy

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    Too many..... Performance: • Magnusum Supercharger • Gibson exhaust with dual black tip • Pedal Commander * PowerBrakes • Suspension – Old Man Emu BP-51 front and back with Medium load coils • Tires: AT3 Faulken Wildpeak – 285/70/17 • Wheels: Relations Race Wheels, RR7-H with -12 offset • Full roof rack and ladder by Westcott Design (removed the stock Yakima basket) • Molle storage panels by Rago fabrication • Front light brackets by Rago • Illuminator light bracket by Rago (roof rack location) Lights • Morimoto front and back with sequential signals • Morimoto fog lights and side mirrors with sequential signals • 40” Baja design light bar for roof rack • 20” S8 Baja design driving combo (winch location) • Squadron sport baja design ditch lights • S2 Chase lights by baja designs (mounted on roof) In the bay: • Odyssey 34-PC Battery • SDQH Aluminum billet battery terminals and bracket • Switch Pro 9100 with aluminum tray • Anytime front and back camera • ARB twin compressor Recovery & Protection: • Smittybilt X20 synthetic rope winch • Factor 55 fairlead and flatlink • Southern Style Off-road (SSO) low profile bumper • SSO stage 2 high clearance wings • Weekend warrior recovery kit by treaty oak • RCI – skid plates – entire vehicle + catalytic converter protection wings Interior: • Nano Ceramic IR – Avery Dennison Window tint – all windows • Several phone mounts • Upgraded Rear Hatch lift gate struts (ladder is heavy) • Boom blaster horn switch (featuring La cucaracha)
    It barely qualifies as being broken-in yet. It needs another 200k, so get it.
     
  8. Dec 7, 2023 at 6:23 AM
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    Technologic80

    Technologic80 Sexy Member

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    Great engine. Truck looks clean as heck. Please tell me you bought it!
     
  9. Dec 7, 2023 at 7:11 AM
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    Daddykool

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    And if you did buy it, congratulations! If the radiator is original, replace it right away to avoid a transmission failure.
     
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