Advice on this 4 Runner please

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4dr-...3171325?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2eb01cc5fd
interested in buying this 4 runner for my girlfriend. i offered the guy 9k (is that good?) and he's gonna call be back, he sounded like he might bite. but anyway, my real concern was the steering wheel and column. can anyone confirm that it looks normal? it just seems a little off to me but i dont know much about the 4runners but always hear good things about them. its just ive always seen with tacomas and other 4 runners when the interior is smoke gray, well the steering wheel and everything else matches. any input is greatly appreciated guys, thanks in advance.

 

there is nothing wrong with that by looking at it. get the car fax.

 

Thats a normal 4Runner steering wheel. I think that 9 sounds a bit high especially for a 4x2. I had a 98 4Runner and it was great, just lacked power. GL

 

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Ran it through KBB but was not sure what package was on this 4 Runner.....was 2 to choose from............I also agree Car Fax as well

 

It looks good in the pics. Its worth whatever you think its worth. I am sure it will last a long time. But in my opinion being its a 2wd non limited with over 100k I wouldnt pay over 7500.00 for it. I sold my 99 limited in excellent condition with 170k for 6500.00 But they are getting scarce in good condition so if you like it buy it.

 

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...0&cardist=11&standard=false&showphototab=true

59,000 miles with leather near you listing for under 9k. And its at a toyota dealer. 8k would proly buy it.

 

thanks for input guys. im going to show them that link for the 4runner here in miami to compare. half the mileage and a grand cheaper. maybe they'll drop down a bit

 

Lucky girlfriend! What's gonna happen if you two break up...girl keeps SUV?

 

well she is paying for it,, im just getting the loan.. yea it will be under my name but if we were to ever break up, as long as she makes the payments i would never take it away. plus is a plus on my credit.
Edit: plus its*a plus on my credit

 

From experience, be careful w/ that. I made the mistake of financing my ex's car. We broke up, she didn't make the payments and was still driving it. Was a pain trying to get the car back. GL

 

My boss just sold his 98 3.4 auto 4x2. I think he got 6k for it private party. It was pretty clean, but not perfect, 175K on it. He bought it with 70K, I believe he said he had a fuel injector go out, and he had the starter rebuilt just before he sold it. Ran great still.

A friend has one also, not sure how many miles are on it, but she's had it for like, six or seven years now after buying it used. I know she does not put up with car drama, so it must be reliable for her.

I wouldn't be too concerned with buying it if the maintenance has been documented. May be a bit high on price though.

 

offer $8500