flibby Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 I'm looking for a new rig. Found 2 so far within price range and I like the vehicles. First one is a 99 4 runner with 271xxx on it, separate transmission cooler so the pink milkshake wont be an issue. Alberta truck so rust should'nt be an issue. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/new-glasgow-ns/1999-toyota-4runner-sr5-alberta-vehicle/1157452448 Second is a 2002 Tacoma with 400xxx on it. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/city-of-halifax/2002-toyota-tacoma-none-other/1154865450 Whats your guys' thoughts on each? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Impossible to judge without you telling us what u want to use it for Both nice, both not rock crawlers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flibby Posted April 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 intended use is a daily driver and really nothing more than over-landing and old beat up logging roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Also, the aux trans coolers run with the factory cooler in the rad still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Watch those Alberta cars, they rust fast, like crazy fast if UN protected. My Ford had minimal rust, minimal fresh snow run in the winter, no salt on the road, had a couple small spots of rust, now they are great big holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flibby Posted April 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 9 minutes ago, Powerram said: Also, the aux trans coolers run with the factory cooler in the rad still. that's important to know, I figured an add in trans cooler would be separate from the stock unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 10 minutes ago, flibby said: that's important to know, I figured an add in trans cooler would be separate from the stock unit. The add on ones are just to assist the factory ones. But factory one is still needed to aid in transmission temp warm up also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flibby Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 well the 4 runner is gone so thats out. Even with the high mileage I think I am going with the tacoma, good price, fits all my needs, brand new all terrains and after watching some videos it will be nothing for me to replace the timing belt and water pump. Plus I've always had good luck with Toyota's. If anyone has any objections to this marriage speak now or forever hold your piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Try to get it at a better price... 400k+ KMs is alot for the price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flibby Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 17 hours ago, Eastcoastcam said: Try to get it at a better price... 400k+ KMs is alot for the price... gonna try, fact is he knows I'm driving 3 hours and will have the cash in hand hard to have leverage there. the body "looks" a1 so as long as the frame is good I plan on doing the timing belt and water pump in the first few weeks of having it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 If he's asking $4k he automatically is expecting to get max $3500. Whether it's really only worth $1500 or $2500 I don't know. But I'd definitely not start higher than $3k but how much lower depends on the body and interior. I always assume I will have to put $1000 in to a used vehicle for everything from brakes to wipers, alignment, oil and filter, ball joints, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 46 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: I always assume I will have to put $1000 in to a used vehicle for everything from brakes to wipers, alignment, oil and filter, ball joints, etc. Unless you get parts via me! Thats a pretty ok looking truck but I wouldnt pay anywhere near $4k for it with all those km's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flibby Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 $3750, other than some dings and scratches the body is mint. Motor sounds A1, shifts good, good power, frame has been repaired but it is solid. Interior is nicer that the xterra Timing belt and water pump are number one, wheel bearing in the drivers side needs to be done I think, maybe the axle, loud until you sweep or turn right. The next couple weeks will be spent going through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Congrats! Will be a good rig I'm sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Congrats! I like that body style better than the new ones, I think it will fit in the woods better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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