buying tips

Hi Everyone, I am looking at a 2000 LC100 4.2 turbo diesel. the car look in good shape cosmetically and looks like it has no rust. the seller writes "Serviced thoroughly. Oil (Toyota 5W30) + all filters, belts, and rollers have been replaced. Front calipers and all brake pads have been changed...

I might buy a new or close-to-new 4Runner. I think (?) I want a TRD Off-Road Premium. But, that's based solely on "passive" info, i.e., me reading online. What I'm missing is the input from owners - "category-involved" owners - to say "Wait, don't buy ___. Just buy ___ and then buy the ___...