Thoughts: 2010 4runner $13000 (227K miles)

4WD
2010 Trail Edition
227K miles

$13,000

I normally wouldn't buy a vehicle with this many miles but what do you think? I've been looking for a 4WD 4Runner or Tundra lately and this came up. Southwest area - no rust. I have no experience with the 1GRFE motor but have been reading they're supposed to be really good.

 

It depends.

 

$10k

 

I've only seen a handful of the dual vvti 4.0 fail and it's always due to error. They are incredibly solid.

The only thing I would want to check is that the 4 wheel drive works in 4 lo and the locker works. etc.

The trail is an awesome choice. The only thing they are known for is tail light assemblies failing. That's it.

 

I'll likely check it out tomorrow if they still have it. I have buyer's remorse already for just considering buying it with that many miles LOL
I bring a chemical block test to check for head gasket failure and people are usually pretty cool once I explain the procedure - been burned once with a Ford Expedition I bought. I also demand to be able to cold start it. I pulled up to take a look at a Sienna once and the guy had it idling. Was like - Nope! Checked for codes - had some communication codes and decided to walk.

 

I dunno, 12 year old truck with over 200K for $13K... the bulk of the lifespan of that rig is over. My '99 only has 248K on it. I recently looked at a '15 with 180K on it, the stealership was trying to get $18K for it. It was crashed hard along the drivers side and poorly repaired, I had to walk away. I've been looking at 5th gens for a bit now, the prices just floor me. Best of luck with your search.

 

Considering mu daughter 2006 is running strong at 310,000 miles, I would just check that it doesn't have any actual issue.

 

You have to really check it out . I would do a compression leak down test . Make sure the tranny is good ,wheel bearings/ struts . Also take a look at your exhaust .

 

2009 base model tacoma, v6: 4WD
227,000 miles. If your paying 10K+ then my truck might just come up for sale.

 

Most people would pay $10k+ for that. Unless there is a major issue or rust.

 

You answered your own question.