Florida B.S. Thread

I just talked to him. It has a spacer lift. The rear axle seal is leaking. The seller wont budge on price so ill pro keep looking.

 

Actually, I think that's a pretty fair price for all the upgrades. The winch alone is at least $1500 worth. If the suspension isn't a spacer lift, then that's another $1k at least (if it is, that might give me pause). Plus, it's only 168K on the clock which is pretty low mileage for a '97. It's not the deal of the century but I don't think he's unreasonable asking $6k for it. Also, a '97 is one of the more desirable years for a trail rig because it still has the J shift manual T-case. If it has the E-locker, then that's just icing on the cake.

I know you can't expect to get out of it what you put into it, but for what John wants it for, a lot of that stuff is desirable and I'd have to factor in how much it would cost to buy all of it and install it on a stock Runner I only paid $4k for.

 

Okay, spacer lift...haha, I said that would give me pause, and while a rear axle seal ain't that big a deal, if he wants top dollar, it better not have any oil leaks.

 

just do what I did, buy a rusty 1980 pickup, and then replace the whole truck

 

Suspension and tires/wheels don't increase the value of a vehicle. And given the YOM, that bumper would be a hard sell around these parts and the wheels and tires I could see maybe selling for $800 max. Never ever pay more than what the value of the vehicle is listed for and never pay a premium for what someone else did to it prior to you owning it.

 

That's a great deal if the frame is in good shape.

 

frame and floor pans, any holes, Id say no

 

9 times out of 10, I'd buy something completely stock and start my build from scratch. Will it cost more in the long run... probably, but having to un-fuck someone else's previous work (emphasis on "custom" work that would involve welding) is one of the most aggravating things I have ever put myself through.

 

Speaking from experience prob on to many ocasions. Ill keep looking price range is about 5k give or take.

 

I agree with that mostly. Like I wouldn't pay a premium for a truck that was SAS'd unless I knew who did it. On the other hand, given my financial situation, I would pay a little more for the presence of the Warn winch, because that's not something I could afford to shell out for without saving for a long ass time. Also, if it had Kings and such, that would probably warrant some consideration. Spacer lift? No, just no.

Exactly why I said I wouldn't pay more for an SAS'd truck unless I knew who did it. I probably wouldn't even buy it unless it was the deal of the century.

 

https://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-tacoma-standard-cab-4wd/6709767631.html

https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/1996-tacoma-4x4-27-5spd/6719463444.html

 

nah more interested in a runner or a Solid axle old toyota pickup like this https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-toyota-pickup/6717299413.html

 

I built mine the driveway with basic hand tools a welder and plasma cutter. Love the Gen1, just needs more power, life just keeps getting in the way of a motor swap.
A 3rd Gen would be cool, I may get one someday. Link to my build https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-beginning-4runner-sas.268555/

 

I heard some on the beach have power but otherwise, nothing. I talked to a lineman today and he said wed be lucky to have it by Christmas.

 

Oh my god that's the fucking mall...literally two miles from my house

 

Well did a lil more research and narrowed it down to a 99 or 00 limited with a rear e-locker. This will give me the option of 4hi 4lo 4lo locked or AWD. I found one on ebay in Maryland Im hoping to find one closer.https://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-Toyot...bc6636fa:g:pX4AAOSw-MRbv6As:rk:2:pf:0&vxp=mtr

 

Are u prepared for a few weeks? Of no power.

 

You may want to check on Facebook markt place. Also has a classified section with some 3rd gens for sale.