Thinking of getting a 4Runner..

Aerials · 01-19-2008, 05:31 PM

Anywhere between 96-98. Are they any good? They seem pretty expensive still, so I would assume they were built pretty well.

What do you guys think? How long do these things last if they were well maintained? 200k? 300k?

Thanks in advance.

Couple of listings...

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/543655206.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/car/541630716.html

dan · 01-19-2008, 06:01 PM

ff · 01-19-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by makaveli

why?

Dude, you're such a troll.

LTS, I've never heard anything that would keep me from considering an older 4Runner. They seem like they're built well (body on frame, solid rear axle, etc), and last a long time. To get a good idea of what they should be selling for, I'd check www.kbb.com, though.

Aerials · 01-19-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by makaveli

why?

We need a reliable SUV.

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Originally Posted by ff

Dude, you're such a troll.

LTS, I've never heard anything that would keep me from considering an older 4Runner. They seem like they're built well (body on frame, solid rear axle, etc), and last a long time. To get a good idea of what they should be selling for, I'd check www.kbb.com, though.

That's what I was trying to find out. My brother has one, and they seem to have no problems with it whatsoever. It's a 97 I believe, and has around 120k miles. I was just wondering if it was his luck to get a good one.

I'll keep searching around and reading reviews on it. That I guess would be my best bet.

Thanks

dan · 01-19-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ff

Dude, you're such a troll.

how can we be expected to give our opinion if we don't know what the uses/desires are/will be?

dan · 01-19-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LTS

We need a reliable SUV.

For what purposes?

Aerials · 01-19-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by makaveli

For what purposes?

Basically hauling around the family. The e46 is good, but we drive almost 90 miles a day, so we need something that has just as much space, reliable and decent on gas. That pretty much covers the basics I would say...

SARAFIL · 01-19-2008, 09:56 PM

Not sure if I'd call this good on gas, but they are quite reliable and will certainly last a long time.

If gas mileage is a concern, perhaps you might want to consider a Highlander which is also a well-built vehicle, but has a bit less mass to carry, a smaller engine, and would probably be a bit more nimble as well. You'd have to go a bit newer/more expensive, though.

Aerials · 01-19-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SARAFIL

Not sure if I'd call this good on gas, but they are quite reliable and will certainly last a long time.

If gas mileage is a concern, perhaps you might want to consider a Highlander which is also a well-built vehicle, but has a bit less mass to carry, a smaller engine, and would probably be a bit more nimble as well. You'd have to go a bit newer/more expensive, though.

I wouldn't mind a Highlander, but the thing is that I am on a very limited budget. Highlanders are pretty new still, so I doubt I would be able to find one as cheap as a 4Runner..

Aerials · 01-20-2008, 03:50 AM

Hmm...

Seems that these things are known for Head Gasket problems.

That's the reason I am getting rid of my e30. I also see that they do horrible gas mileage (the 4x4's). But I don't plan on getting a 4x4, so I guess my only concern is the Head Gasket.

Anybody here have any problems with their 4Runner if they had one?

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Aerials Jaded Join Date: Sep 2007 Carmudgeonly Ride: 3.5 SE Posts: 522	Thinking of getting a 4Runner.. Anywhere between 96-98. Are they any good? They seem pretty expensive still, so I would assume they were built pretty well. What do you guys think? How long do these things last if they were well maintained? 200k? 300k? Thanks in advance. Couple of listings... http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/543655206.html http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/car/541630716.html

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SARAFIL I like BMWs Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: X5 M50 / M550 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,789	Not sure if I'd call this good on gas, but they are quite reliable and will certainly last a long time. If gas mileage is a concern, perhaps you might want to consider a Highlander which is also a well-built vehicle, but has a bit less mass to carry, a smaller engine, and would probably be a bit more nimble as well. You'd have to go a bit newer/more expensive, though. __________________ 2020 X5 M50i -- Alpine White / Coffee Leather 2020 M550i -- Carbon Black / Beige Leather

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01-20-2008, 03:50 AM	#10
Aerials Jaded Join Date: Sep 2007 Carmudgeonly Ride: 3.5 SE Posts: 522	Hmm... Seems that these things are known for Head Gasket problems. That's the reason I am getting rid of my e30. I also see that they do horrible gas mileage (the 4x4's). But I don't plan on getting a 4x4, so I guess my only concern is the Head Gasket. Anybody here have any problems with their 4Runner if they had one?