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I'll soon need to replace my 99 F250 v10. Looking to get into something with better MPG, suv 4x4 probably. Can only spend 3k, don't want a payment. Any advice on what yr/model and where to look would be great.
3rd generation(96-02) 4runner
Find one with all the service records. it will have high miles so make sure the timing belt was done. You should be good for many miles.
This is your best bet. It will probably be beat to s*** on the inside as well lol.
That's fine, interior condition is of little to no importance to me. 21 YO just need to make it to the trailhead
3rd generation(96-02) 4runner
Find one with all the service records. it will have high miles so make sure the timing belt was done. You should be good for many miles.
And if it's an auto, check the trans fluid....if it looks like a strawberry milkshake beware.
That's fine, interior condition is of little to no importance to me. 21 YO just need to make it to the trailhead
I'm looking for a about the same thing. It needs to be reliable enough to drive 25 miles to work in the winter, get over some 6,000-8,000 ft passes if need be, and be nimble on rocky trails. Its gonna be a sub $5000 ride so I want to start out with $2-3,000 so I can add tires, light bars, possibly bumpers, etc. Plan to DIY it.I'll soon need to replace my 99 F250 v10. Looking to get into something with better MPG, suv 4x4 probably. Can only spend 3k, don't want a payment. Any advice on what yr/model and where to look would be great.
+1 on a 3rd gen 4runner. I paid $4000 for mine 5 years ago with about 150kmiles on it (I think), and it was more or less mint. You need to have cash, take your time looking, and jump fast when the right one comes along. Go for no rust over high miles.
3rd generation(96-02) 4runner
Wow, they're selling those for $3k and under? In the last few years I've had at least 1/2 dozen strangers offer me $5k for my '89 4x4 pickup. After telling one guy "not a chance", he offered $10k. I still told him "NO". I can't believe those later model 4runners are going that cheap......unless there's something wrong with them.
High miles and you have to move quick.