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720skiguy
Posts: 4553 - Karma: 21
2001 4runner
zero rust
110k miles
trans shifts smooth
needs tires
$3000, the blue book is about $7500


i have an escort, i'm just looking for a bigger second car for the winter. it's my manager's car, that's why the price is so low.

are these things reliable? obviously stuff starts to go at this mileage, but it seems like these cars run pretty long without needing service? anyone owned one?
Dec 11 2009 10:18AM
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ace_
Posts: 3189 - Karma: 39
well its a yota, they'll do better than the escort thats for sure. it will last longer and run longer but if you dont check up on it fairly frequently the shop visits will be a good amount more
Dec 11 2009 10:22AM
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njwa88
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sounds like a good deal man. it's for sure better than an escort as a winter car and 3000 is very reasonable.
Dec 11 2009 10:29AM
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catherineeeeeee
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yes 4runnners are siiiiick!
Dec 11 2009 11:01AM
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pmills
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add another $500 or more for tires
Dec 11 2009 11:56AM
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Travapple.
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id say go for it dude.

Dec 11 2009 12:21PM
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snowaddict91
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can you get any info on maintenance history? If the timing belt hasn't been done yet, budget another 400ish or so for that. Sounds like a solid deal to me for sure though
Dec 11 2009 12:44PM
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1337
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i drive a 4runner and love it, they are a fucking sick car, but mine has so much rust :( is it manual or automatic?
Dec 11 2009 12:48PM
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Gstrong
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looks like a good deal
Dec 11 2009 1:01PM
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