'99 4runner should I buy it?

So I have the opportunity to buy a 1999 4runner thats 4wd for $200
the guy told me that the timing belt broke and it has a bent valve. I don't know what shape the rest of it is in, I haven't seen it yet but hopefully looking at it this weekend.
Any reason I shouldn't go ahead and buy it?
Also, will any of the parts off of it fit my 02 tacoma trd 4wd?

 

They should be a chain not a belt. Probably the engine is hosed. You can get more then $200 selling a few parts. It's a steal for that price. Buy it.

Then later assess if it's worth rebuilding or should be parted out.

 

99 4Runner for $200.00 That would be coming home with me!!

Just what engine would be in a 99 4Runner that has a timing chain??

The 3.4 is a non interference engine if the belt is the only problem you stole it!!

 

99 Runners can still have the option of the 3RZ in which case a whole built eBay head is like $500.

 

if its a 4 cyl its a chain
if its a 6 cyl its a belt

 

^^^

 

a lot of the 4runners up from your area have a lot of rust issues. make sure to check for that.

make sure to check and see if its had the pink milkshake or if its had it in the past.

a lot of the 3rd gen 4runner parts and 1st gen 4runner parts are interchangeable

 

I have never seen a newer 4Runner that did not have a 3.4 in person

 

well turns out the guy was just jerking me around because he never returned my calls. so the rain has fallen on my parade.