Purchasing a 5th Gen 4runner for collection

This only made sense with one Toyota model.

FJ cruiser. They are slowly coming back in value, lots of guys wish they bought the trail version in 2014 and locked it away.

Don't buy a car to have it rot away. 4runners arent that special and there will be 2020's for sale in 2030.

 

I know technology has advanced 100 fold, but did we think the same thing 20 years ago? 40? Definitely 60?

I think having your cake and eating it too is buying it and driving it.

Want something that'll appreciate? Hope history repeats itself and buy a Supra (it won't, unless Paul Walker returns).

 

Predicting the car price market is rough. You could get lucky (cheap 911, BaT 90s cars) or you could be lucky to get anything out of it in terms of what you paid.

Average market returns per year versus the potential upside is a tough sell.

 

wait for the 6th gen to come out then decide if it's hot garbage or not. in 5 years, you should still be able to find 5th gens in good condition and 10 years while it may be harder, it won't be impossible.

 

Few complex things in life store well, in my experience. Gaskets dry up. Seals corrode. Leather cracks. I’d probably ask folks on vintage car forums for advice on what to expect a 20-year drydock experience to look like. Gasoline might be a lot more expensive in twenty years too; a lot of hybrids and EVs are coming down the pipeline. But if you want it more for a nostalgia hit or a weekend toy, it may not matter what pump gas costs.

 

I’m planning exactly this. If the 6th Gen exceeds the 5th. Never mind this thread exist. But it’s a disappointment, I can still find a new 5th in the lot except it’ll be jacked up and I will pick the remaining choices. I think between gens would be a sweet spot.

Another option is wait for a coupke years more for a lease returns and not having to deal with depreciation.

 

ICE vehicles as we know it might not even be a thing 20 years from now. not a good idea, there is a real chance that you will not be able to easily find the gas you need to drive it.

put the money into an index fund and you can probably use that money to buy something a lot nicer in 20 years

 

My recommendation would be to take some financial education and then find a trustworthy financial advisor. While the idea of storing a factory fresh 4runner sounds fun; it is not financially prudent. It sounds like you have enough funds to play the game and provide some real freedom to your life. Don’t waste this resource.

 

I remember people saying that in 2000.

OP would need to pickle the engine if he wanted to leave it sitting that long.

 

Al gore did his best ok?

 

Too busy inventing the Interwebs so people could watch pron.

 

Save your money or re-invest. You might need it in case you don't die now. One vehicle currently being mass produced is not a "collection" nor is it worth preserving for later.

 

I bought my Tacoma in cash at age 16 after inheriting a bit from my dad. Probably not the greatest financial decision but it sure is a fun truck.

A 400 mile fj cruiser was just sold on Cars&Bids a few days ago for 50k so I think it would be a cool idea if you can do the same lol

 

Have you considered a 3rd gen 4Runner? You say you prefer old style and simple and to me, the 3rd gen is just that, without being a dinosaur. I have one, a 1998, that my folks bought brand new and was passed down to me as my first ride. These days I don’t drive it much because I work too damn much. But, I keep it for the sentimental value and because I love staring at it at the end of a busy day lol. Plus, it’s a solid vehicle and its hard finding low mileage examples. So, I get where you’re coming from.

If I were in your situation, I’d find a nice 3rd gen 4Runner and invest the rest of the $ to have the best of both worlds. Manage your money wisely and retire early. Live life on your terms. That’s my plan.