Need advice from 4runner crowd (1 Viewer)

[Mike NXP]

Hey folks, on my quest to aquire more old Toyotas I stumbled on the ad below which is local to me

1989 toyota 4runner for sale by owner - Kalispell, MT - craigslist

1989 4Runner 275,192 miles V6 4 wheel-drive Manual transmission New paint (2 years old) New Upholstery ( 2 years old) New tires (1 year old) Timing belt was done at 200k along with regular oil...

kalispell.craigslist.org

I was told head gaskets were done along with milling the heads and timing belt back around 200k. New oversized radiator installed and virtually NO rust .

Drives ok, no wobbles . Certainly nothing to drool over here but curious on folks opinions of this rig paired with the v6

The lack of rust is exciting and the owners is willing to trade for some snowmobiles which is cool , and possibly suspicious lol as he mentions this is his friends rig hmmmm bit whatever he has notarized title

 

[fl4031003]

Any pre paint job pictures?

 

[Mike NXP]

Any pre paint job pictures?

Negative, it's his "Buddy's" car lol...sorta weird back story but the guy seems semi legit . Paint job is old enough to see some little rust forming in areas and it doesn't seem like they just painted over a bunch of rust.

It was strangely good looking , certainly had some leaks and stuff ( power steering pump looked wet ) but really didn't see any rust underneath or around the body

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Looks pretty good to me. The add says it's been a project vehicle. I'd ask what remains to be completed with the project.

 

[Mike NXP]

Looks pretty good to me. The add says it's been a project vehicle. I'd ask what remains to be completed with the project.

Appreciate the post, unfortunately this guy backed out last minute so I've moved on...... It did seem kind of sketchy as he continued to mention this is "his buddies" vehicle and was willing to trade for a snowmobile lol Funny to see he dropped the price by a grand as well, something may be fishy there.

Glad I passed on it.... but now I'm pretty hooked on the older 4Runners ( and I also like the little toyota pickups too ) The 4R with like the plastic pickup style bed and fold down seats is SWEET. I don't need a rig to build for off roading but as my corolla dies I really want another old stick shift toyota that I can whip around town.

Finding one not beat to s*** or too rusty is tough but I'll keep my eyes peeled.

 

[thetoyotaman]

Depending how mechanically inclined you are, the rigs you've been looking at may all be doable for you so I'd go for the least rust personally.

 

[Mike NXP]

Depending how mechanically inclined you are, the rigs you've been looking at may all be doable for you so I'd go for the least rust personally.

Agreed, it seems like that is the underlying theme for any new ( old ) vehicle purchase, that damn rust.

I know my way around a vehicle and can wrench a bit BUT my lack of garage / dry space / working outside in gravel driveway discourages me from doing a lot.

I saw @PIZZZA's old rig is still up for sale, just need my damn snowmobiles to sell so I can be armed with cash lol

1986 toyota 4runner for sale by owner - Columbia Falls, MT - craigslist

1986 Toyota 4 runner. 276k miles, 22re, 5 speed. Runs and drives good. Rear has a Detroit locker. Near new 32inch tires. Nice interior, working rear window. $4300

kalispell.craigslist.org

 

[thetoyotaman]

1st gen 4Runner would be cool. Been cleaning up PO wiring that also always seems to be an issue. Maybe talk with @PIZZZZA regarding condition and rust.

 

[Mike NXP]

1st gen 4Runner would be cool. Been cleaning up PO wiring that also always seems to be an issue. Maybe talk with @PIZZZZA regarding condition and rust.

Totally, he mentioned about that amount of cash being dumped into the rig when he owned it so I figure the 4300 sale price is worth it.. Interior looks great..

Just need to fill up the piggy bank first, damnit

 

[Mike NXP]

Meanwhile this guy has 450k miles on a blown motor and admits its rusty and wants $4500, wtf?

1990 toyota 4runner for sale by owner - Ellis, ID - craigslist

Rare two door. Rusty. High Miles. Needs its V6 rebuilt. Four-oh-six, two nine one, six two six nine.

eastidaho.craigslist.org

 

[thetoyotaman]

2 door is rare. I don't think I'd want a 2 door in that body style though.

 

[Mike NXP]

2 door is rare. I don't think I'd want a 2 door in that body style though.

Yeah the body was sort of cool looking but I think I like the idea of the pop top I see on most of them. seem like a bit more of a pickup truck style back end

I seem to be leaning more towards the 4R than the first gen toyota pickup. The pickup bed would be sweet to get bike and other stuff around but the SUV would provide more function for me. Also it seems like the pickups are harder to find in decent shape compared to 4R at least in my area.

 

[thetoyotaman]

If you can find an 84-85 solid axle that would be nice. 85 had EFI option too.

 

[Mike NXP]

If you can find an 84-85 solid axle that would be nice. 85 had EFI option too.

Just posted on Mud, man these are cool rigs. I need something less built , and less cost lol

SOLD - San Diego: 1988 Toyota 4Runner Crawler/driver

Fully Built 1988 SAS 4Runner - FJ 60 axles front and rear with 4.88 gears, ARB rear, Detroit front, and Longfield front axles - 35" KM3s - new Trailgear front springs and 63" Chevy rears - Fox shocks all the way around - 3.0 with 5 speed manual. Passes smog no problem - Dual cases, triple...

forum.ih8mud.com

Damn this guy wants $27K? wtf maybe a typo, maybe worth it ? IDK

For Sale - 1989 4Runner feeler

i am planning on leaving the country and can't bring my truck. looking to possibly sell complete before disassembly and shipping as a pile of parts. looking for $27ish truck is turn key, point and shoot. short list '00 3.4 R150 2x23 spline mc cases 4.7 rear diamond axles 66" wms 8" elockers f/r...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[thetoyotaman]

Nice build page on the latter. Being in Louisiana unless on the coast itself or flooded in a past flood could be great on the body.

 

[gnob]

Nice build page on the latter. Being in Louisiana unless on the coast itself or flooded in a past flood could be great on the body.

truck was west coast. ive been in LA for a couple of months.
i recently sold an 85 for $13k
build also on the jsc page and yt.

good luck with the search.

 

[Mike NXP]

truck was west coast. ive been in LA for a couple of months.
i recently sold an 85 for $13k
build also on the jsc page and yt.

good luck with the search.

Was hoping you'd chime in. Going through your build page now lol what a bad ass rig, awesome to see you out in Alvord and Christmas Valley area, awesome places to wheel around there...... I just need to save up another $26,500 and I'll have what it takes to buy =]

 

[gnob]

Was hoping you'd chime in. Going through your build page now lol what a bad ass rig, awesome to see you out in Alvord and Christmas Valley area, awesome places to wheel around there...... I just need to save up another $26,500 and I'll have what it takes to buy =]

You could spend a ton of time in Eastern Oregon. such a fun trip.