It's a money pit because of the gas you'll be buying.
I bought my '94 with around 253k on it. I'm at 284k, driving it daily. It just needed a ton of neglected maintenance done to it. I expect to get to at least 350 - 400k before anything major like a head gasket happens. At that point, I'll likely look to an engine swap for more power and efficiency.
We're likely headed toward much higher fuel prices. These vehicles are not a smart long-term financial choice, but neither is a new 4runner, really. Buy a Camry or a Prius if you want smart.
I bought my '94 with around 253k on it. I'm at 284k, driving it daily. It just needed a ton of neglected maintenance done to it. I expect to get to at least 350 - 400k before anything major like a head gasket happens. At that point, I'll likely look to an engine swap for more power and efficiency.
We're likely headed toward much higher fuel prices. These vehicles are not a smart long-term financial choice, but neither is a new 4runner, really. Buy a Camry or a Prius if you want smart.