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New member looking for another manual 3rd gen 4runner like I once had, how hard to find?

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by nuts4sticks, Sep 21, 2024.

  1. Sep 21, 2024 at 10:25 AM
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    nuts4sticks

    nuts4sticks [OP] New Member

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    Had a stick3rd gen 4runner from 2014-2018, sold it when I needed the cash for my business and have regretted it nearly every day since!

    Sold a few of my cars and am looking for "the one" a low mileage original 3rd gen manual 4runner. No mods No rust original paint, I want close to new as possible. Have an open checkbook and will spend top top dollar for the right truck. Anyone have an idea HOW HARD it is to find? or if anyone here has some new ones stashed away :)

    Thanks
     
  2. Sep 21, 2024 at 11:35 AM
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    nuts4sticks

    nuts4sticks [OP] New Member

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    Any insight or help is much appreciated thank you
     
  3. Sep 21, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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    Trekker

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    To find a manual is difficult, to find one with low milage that hasn't been messed with is extremely hard.

    If you just want one now no matter the cost Bringatrailer seems to usually have an auction for one going on, but be prepared to pay because they often go between $9000-22000, with lower milage bringing that higher range. And they're usually cleaner too.

    On FBM and Craigslist it's more often to see them 7-15k, but it's unusual to see them with no mods or in perfect shape. If you can wait you can find one that ticks most of the boxes for a better price. On the East Coast the prices for good ones will start higher because all 3rd gens are uncommon because of rust.
     

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