2003 4runner advice

[erse]

Quick question for those with knowledge and experience. I hang out mostly in the 60 forum and know nothing about the 4runner series. Have an opportunity to buy one from a coworker. 2003 95k on the V6 and she is the original owner. Price seems right. Anything specific to watch out for on these? Low mileage toyota seems like a no brainer but like I said I really dont know this series. I would be using it for DD with short commute and general grocery grabbing duties, plus maybe a little a light off road (sand dirt trails) when the 60 is down.
Any advice greatly appreciated

 

[UltraFJ40]

Quick question for those with knowledge and experience. I hang out mostly in the 60 forum and know nothing about the 4runner series. Have an opportunity to buy one from a coworker. 2003 95k on the V6 and she is the original owner. Price seems right about 1k less than book. Anything specific to watch out for on these? Low mileage toyota seems like a no brainer but like I said I really dont know this series. I would be using it for DD with short commute and general grocery grabbing duties, plus maybe a little a light off road (sand dirt trails) when the 60 is down.
Any advice greatly appreciated

I had an 03 V8 and I would fully recommend that truck in every aspect.

I did buy my daughter a 2005 Runner with the 6 cylinder back in 2006 as a graduation present thinking it'd be a safe vehicle for her to travel with on long road trips. Well, it's 2015 and she still has it and loves her 4Runner. I think she has about 200K miles on it by now and the only trouble it gave her was at about 120K she developed a slight transmission shudder at certain speeds on the highway (55MPH). I swapped the fluid and put some conditioner in it (one time, three years ago). I'm not sure if they have the same tranny but it'd be worth a look.

She hasn't had an issue with it since but apparently it's a pretty common problem. Fuel mileage is pretty good and the interior space is decent. The tight handling and it's "mid-size" are a huge plus.

Hope that helps.

 

[erse]

That does help thank you.

 

[UltraFJ40]

Sorry, I edited my post as you were reading it.

 

[erse]

No problem, appreciate the input. I will look into the tranny issue.

 

[White Stripe]

Watch out for a leaking timing chain cover, thats a big job and some of them leak.

 

[erse]

Watch out for a leaking timing chain cover, thats a big job and some of them leak.

Thanks hoping to get a good look at it and test drive today. Appreciate the input.

 

[vipergrhd]

Look into T4R.org for more pointers and things to look for. I say go for it,i love 4runner too.

 

[erse]

Thanks for the input and the website.