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Burruss Writer

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Buy or sell...2000 Toyotat 4-Runner $2K


277K miles. SR-5 w/ 4WD

The Good: Looks in impeccable shape inside and out. Steering/suspension felt really good. Good acceleration and no axle noises on the 4WD.
The Bad: Brakes felt a little soft but looks like it's got dirty fluid. Think they just need to be bled. Check engine light on for evap but not really worried about that one. Some oil on the manifold but not anything I wouldn't expect for that age and condition. Did I mention 277K miles?
The Ugly: Timing belt/water pump have been changed but definitely should be done again.

The person selling is known to the family, she has taken care of (babied would be more correct) the vehicle. Told me the shop she took it to (only shop that serviced the vehicle) and said to stop by and ask about it. Since I know the folks at that shop as well (respectable shop), stopped by and they knew exactly the vehicle I was talking about. Said it was in great shape, confirmed all the work and maintenance they had done and agreed that the timing belt and water pump would probably give the car extended life. Also said that they wish they had known she was selling as they would have put an offer on it.

Vehicle is for my son who's getting his license, wanted something with some beef to it. At the price they are asking, I'm thinking I get the timing belt and pump changed out and still come out ahead if I found a similar vehicle at the KBB price.

Did I mention it had 277K miles? (yeah, that's my big one)

Thoughts?

Posted: 11/29/2021 at 4:09PM



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Buy or sell...2000 Toyotat 4-Runner $2K -- Burruss Writer 11/29/2021 4:09PM
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  Ask the mechanic what their offer woulda been -- Nova Hokie 95 11/29/2021 5:21PM
  It's a buy. -- Wo xin Hokie 11/29/2021 5:14PM
  It sounds like a pretty solid vehicle. -- EDGEMAN 11/29/2021 4:54PM
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