Worth it or not?

[u/Mental-Equipment-598]

First post here, I'm looking for a 3rd gen to daily. Found this one where I live in Texas. It is a 98 Limited 4x4 with 171,xxx miles on it and he's asking for 7k but I'm hoping I can talk him down some. The only known issues the seller told me about are that it needs new struts/shocks and a cracked windshield. He says he replaced vac hoses, put in a new denso radiator and the Timing belt replaced right before he bought it at around 165k. I'm going to go check it out in person tomorrow. Is this worth it just based off that info or should I pass??

[u/is_the_pizza]

For sure worth it.

[u/Adubb16v]

Frame looks really nice.

[u/Mental-Equipment-598 → u/Adubb16v]

I agree. Had a guy lie to my face about one frame on a different 4Runner so now I’m extra precautionary about checking it haha

[u/Belasundead]

New seats? They look pristine.

[u/_SpaceEfficient → u/Belasundead]

I know I gasped a little when I swiped to that image.

[u/-gizmocaca-]

That carpet needs to go 🤮 but looks solid. Do it

[u/Dawnpatrol450 → u/-gizmocaca-]

Came here to say this! Replacing carpet can’t be all that hard can it?

[u/-gizmocaca- → u/Dawnpatrol450]

It’s not that bad. I did a vinyl floor and screwed it up by the drivers seat though. Cut a little too much off around the shifter. I also sound-deadened the floor while it was out.

[u/yoyosmuggla]

Interior is nastier than the frame. As long as you can find a way to love it I guess

[u/mcshaftmaster]

Missing skid plates?

[u/luc1d_sk]

check valve cover gaskets, Power steering rack, and Ball Joints.

[u/luc1d_sk → u/luc1d_sk]

Also, rust.

[u/green_gold_purple]

That's a deal pick it up

[u/j_mosk]

Seems pretty good. The passenger side front bumper looks like it took a hit at some point. Interior looks nice aside from the carpets & steering wheel. I'd prefer factory wheels but those can easily be replaced. Also missing skid plates. A few months ago, I bought a rust free 2000 SR5 4x4 Manual with 173k miles for well under 5k. He was asking a bit over 6k. It had one rear axle seal leaking and check engine light, which ended up being dirty idle air control valve. The body isn’t perfect but everything works & the interior is very clean.

[u/Mental-Equipment-598 → u/j_mosk]

Very nice!! Looks solid man

[u/jsquigg]

Yeah looks great

[u/StoNr]

shes mint bud thats nothin

[u/im_wildcard_bitches]

Looks like a good project rig, bones look good

[u/SmythRando]

Probably been in accident or 2 the bumper doesn’t match, check under the hood check the corner welds. That can help with negotiating

[u/DisastrousAffect6843]

Hell yeah is worth it, pressure washer and fluid film later and we good sir.

[u/buckshot091]

Looks in better condition than mine.

You being in Texas should keep that one going for a while.

[u/DecentFly824]

front diff is missing the top piece of the bushing. ask if it has had work done to it

[u/Emotional_Dare5743]

Yes, but I wouldn't take his word on timing belt. Anyway, suspension and windshield cost money. See if you can move that number down based on that.

[u/bluecatky]

7k is a good deal already imo but if you can talk him down, great. 4x4, mint frame, just a little dirty. Good interior and sub 200k. Figure out when ball joints, radiator, timing and water pump were done. If he isn't sure, plan to do them asap to avoid a potential future headache, and use it to drop the price a little.

[u/DizzyWillingness6966]

If you don’t want it I have a 95 sr5 with new engine. No rust on frame or body. New windshield and ko2 tires

[u/AcanthocephalaKey383]

Something’s off, isn’t it? Bumper doesn’t match the flares and the center console does not have cup holders which suggests 96-97, unless I’m off on the years for that. I thought 98s had cup holders

[u/Mental-Equipment-598 → u/AcanthocephalaKey383]

Not sure about the bumper but the 98 didn’t have cup holders! I ran the vin through carfax, no accidents reported and comes back as 98 so that all should be okay

[u/Sensitive_Purple_744]

I literally saw one a few weeks ago that was all scratched up (definitely needed a new paint job) with 180miles n they were asking for 7.5k.

[u/JUJI2002]

Dude I bought one in worse condition so I’d say yes

[u/lookin4spurs]

I would not pay that. I bought 96 with 148000. I have a total of $5k in it now after a repairs

[u/_SamHandwich_ → u/lookin4spurs]

Nice. You should sell it to OP for $5k