Seeking advice

Hello, 4runner section of TW. I'm wondering if you guys might be able to offer a little friendly advice regarding a '94 4runner I am considering purchasing for my wife. Now obviously without seeing the truck in person I don't expect you to offer me mechanically sound advice, I'm just hoping to obtain a little extra knowledge about the mighty 4runner to avoid any buyer's remorse. Thanks in advance. http://showlow.craigslist.org/cto/3787349638.html

 

I'd hold out for a 3rd gen. You can find a decent 3rd gen for around the same price, the engine is wayyyy better.

 

The only problem is there is a serious lack of 4runner's on the market in my area. Can you go into a bit of detail or provide a link regarding the 2nd gen vs 3rd gen engine?

 

I may be wrong, but that looks to me like a V6.

The 2nd gen 4Runners had a 3.0 V6, which had headgasket issues. I know there was some kinda recall but I see a lot of them with blown head gaskets. If you're looking for one that old, you should try to find a 4-cyl.

The 3rd gen 4Runners have the 3.4L V6 (same one my truck has) which will basically run forever. I'm at 195K and I daily drive mine, it runs great.

 

I'm biased though lol, but they are both great trucks. 2nd gens will run into head gasket issues, and they are slow and underpowered. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/47108-common-2nd-gen-4runner-problems

 

This was beyond helpful thank you. Looks like I'll be on the hunt for a 3rd gen.

 

No problem man. I just said to myself "he could get a 3rd gen for that price" lol very worth it. Good luck in your search!