Look what I found!

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  1. Jun 30, 2013 at 3:13 PM
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    Swimmerboy2112

    Swimmerboy2112 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So let me just start this out by saying the following;

    I had no intention of buying this 4Runner. I happened to be browsing Craigslist and the ad caught my eye and seemed to be one of those too-good-to-be-true deals, so I had to take a look.

    The 4Runner is a 1997 Limited edition with sunroof and leather. It has a first gen TRD supercharger on it (V6). Yes it is automatic :(

    Here's the best part, the 4Runner has 86,000 miles on it and I got it for $3500........ :bounce:

    Now on to the pics!

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    The wheels are hideous, but luckily I have a set of 5 spoke TRD wheels from my Tacoma with tires that I will put on. The running boards are gonna go and I will not be driving it until my new radiator comes in (avoiding the dreaded milkshake!) There is less rust on this 4Runner than there is on my Tacoma! Plans are simple, just another toy, gonna keep things simple. Once my supercharger comes back from a rebuild for the Tacoma, I will have 2 supercharged 3.4's :D
     
  2. Jun 30, 2013 at 3:17 PM
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    somethinboutayota

    somethinboutayota Dorthy left Kansas for a reason

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    Debadged and painted, plasti-dip bumper , Sock monkey decals, tool box, K&N cold air intake, flag holder/fishing pole holder, Satoshi, magnaflow 40 series, spidertrax wheel spacers, map lights, led reverse lights, led dash assembly lights, roof top LED bar
    Wow! Great find
     
  3. Jun 30, 2013 at 3:17 PM
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    Boerseun

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    That looks like a great find! (Except for those wheels :rolleyes:)
     
  4. Jun 30, 2013 at 3:20 PM
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    Swimmerboy2112

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    Yeah the guy had loans to pay, bummer.

    And yeah they're something special... :puke:
     
  5. Jun 30, 2013 at 3:25 PM
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    somethinboutayota

    somethinboutayota Dorthy left Kansas for a reason

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    So when is the lift and sas goIng to happen :D
     
  6. Jun 30, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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    Swimmerboy2112

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    When I win the lotto :rofl:
     
  7. Jun 30, 2013 at 3:46 PM
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    somethinboutayota

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    Hell you practically just won the lotto :D
     
  8. Jun 30, 2013 at 4:12 PM
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    Swimmerboy2112

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    hahah thats true!
     
  9. Jun 30, 2013 at 4:18 PM
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    ColtsTRD

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    DAYUM!!!

    Nice find man :jelly:
     
  10. Jun 30, 2013 at 4:23 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    I'm not sure but wasn't that like a 46 thousand dollar ride, new? You BASTARD! I love it.
     
  11. Jun 30, 2013 at 6:53 PM
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    Thanks! I couldn't believe it!

    I thought about it but i've always really wanted a 3rd gen 4Runner.

    I have no idea how much they were new, but i know I basically stole it! lol
     
  12. Jul 17, 2013 at 12:27 PM
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    GRIZrunner

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    Damn thats a sweet deal. Although i threw up a little bit when i looked at the wheels haha :eek:
     
  13. Jul 17, 2013 at 8:08 PM
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    Rdy2offrd88

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    If only I could find a deal like this... Congrats man!
     
  14. Jul 17, 2013 at 8:38 PM
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    Hoyal Whiskey bent and hell bound.

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    HOLY FAWK!! I thought I got my 2000 limited for a steal with 80k I paid $9600!!
     

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