Austin Area TW Chapter (all gens welcome, even T4Rs; heck, just make it a Toyota and we're good)

Way bigger job than anticipated had to take bumper off to feed it thru. Got bumper back on just finishing up.

 

Looks great!

 

Poor Kid just paid $20 for a picture.... Of course he'd be mad.

 

Looks awesome

 

Thanks!

 

Thanks!

 

Quick question. I am interested in buying a 3rd gen 4runner. It supposedly has 30k on a rebuilt engine. Transmission rebuilt. 50k. It also has a small oil leak. Leaks on the pan. Its less than 4k. Should I go for it or walk away?

How much would it cost to repair the leak?

 

I'd be hesitant, unless the vehicle is very high mileage because for both the transmission and engine to warrant a rebuild there was an extreme lack of basic maintenance. God knows what other maintenance wasn't done.

 

I'll get ya later

 

You may luck out an the bolts just need cranked down def ask for rebuild recipits. If they can’t provide it or shop to verify it I’d walk.

 

265 on the body.

Youd still say walk away?

 

Yeah thats what I told the dude. I need a shop name to verify the rebuild or I cant buy it.

 

I paid $6k for my 3rd gen.... Some rust with 125k on the odo. At 4k it's probably OK, but like @MattCowsmasher said, if he can't produce some receipts then you could use that as a bargaining chip to get the price dropped a bit more.... As far as leaky oil pans, everyone's mother's oil pan leaks a bit so that shouldn't be the deal breaker....

Other thing to keep in mind with older and high mileage vehicles is that you may need to put money into it because things WILL break down. Hoses will rot, belts will snap. Just be sure to budget a bit for unforseen issues.

 

Role models!!

 

off to work

 

Morning, folks! Heading out on the scoot in a bit, for a little breakfast in Kingsland!

 

. Pick me up something? I'll be in RR all day. Practically on your way home

 

Rev er up when you go past my place

 

Morning ATX,,,,