- Year
- 1990
- Vehicle Model
- 4Runner
- Mileage
- 440000
- Color
- Red
Price is OBO. I paid on the higher end for this one. It really did drive fantastic. It does have some notable rust issues. If you're willing to haul away I'll take less. If I get around to fixing the brake line, which I'd like to do, I'll take more. Probably something like $3,500-4,000 as-is, or $5,000 with the brake line fixed. If I get it fixed, I can drive it to CDA or Spokane.
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This is an awesome rig, that unfortunately just had a brake line blow out due to corrosion. I'm planning to fix it sooner than later. But have decided that another 80 series Land Cruiser may make more sense for my family as our backup vehicle.
I'll write more here later and add more pictures, but if you are looking for a 2nd generation 4Runner, this may be a great option. I'm normally pretty harsh on vehicles, but I do think this is a good one, even with the high miles. It may not be for you, but it's not been hopelessly neglected which I appreciate greatly. I've really loved driving it.
I bought it from the father of a Toyota mechanic. It was the mechanic's wife's car for some time. The motor was replaced around 200k (from what I understand) and the replacement may have had similar miles. But it had the timing belt done often and even has a whole extra intake manifold. Has a number of receipts, although not going all the way back.
It has a nice trailer hitch that doesn't kill your departure angle. The trailer wiring works. The tires are in great shape with a matching spare (newer than the rest) and do decently in the winter. They're close to 32" in diameter, but the gearing is still generously low. Engine feels decently peppy. Tends to get about 17 MPG. The rear wiper switch and defroster do not seem to be working. The rear window does roll up/down with both the key and the interior switch, but the relay module is a frequent failure point on these (I just replaced it, and likely replaced another replacement).
The 2nd generation 4Runners have absolutely tiny rear seats, ideal only for small children, and a very generous trunk space. The spare tire swing, present only in the first couple of years, works well, but is both a blessing and a curse.
I know the 3.0 V6 engines have a bad reputation according to many, but I find them to be a very smooth motor with decent power, and some of the headgasket issues may be overstated. This one has clearly lasted very well.
A/C works great and has been charged with a propane/isobutane mix. Evaporator was recently replaced.
Working:
* Cruise control.
* 4WD (low, high, ADD, etc).
Issues:
* Cracked windshield.
* No antenna, possible thread issues in the mount.
* Battery drains if you leave the radio faceplate on.
* Notable amount of rust. Not lots on the frame, but a good bit on the body.
* Bump stops have come off and are sitting loose in the rear springs.
* Roof rack is mounted strangely and rattles at speed, yet not simple to remove.
* Loose bits around the grille, the occasional broken bolt.
* Lots more. It's an old car with a lot of miles!
Debatable:
* The muffler is smaller than stock and definitely noisier, but I really only hear it at idle or outside the car. It's by no means loud and annoying on the highway -- exhaust wise. There's plenty of wind noise to drown that out and make conversations more difficult, instead.
There's a ton of little details here that I need to list. I'll probably still forget to mention many of them.
If you wanted to haul it off without me fixing the brake line I can consider that, but really am hoping to fix it and sell it as a running/driving vehicle. We've used this as our backup vehicle and sometimes daily driver, with many hour+ one way trips back and forth without issue.
These are fantastic offroad and the front suspension on these is much more durable than the 3rd gen 4Runners. If it's just you, or you're a couple, these can be great daily drivers or maybe even overlanding rigs. They probably don't crash test the best and the rear seats are tiny, so maybe not the best family car. But, you sure can haul a lot of groceries.
Having owned a 22RE powered 4Runner before, this one doesn't feel anemic and the torque is much appreciated. That said, the 22RE does have a much better reputation by most and you do get more access in the engine bay.
Looking for cash or a FJ80. Maybe FZJ80. Ideal world would be a manual swapped FJ80. Could put cash on top for the right trade. Also looking into pickup options that could fit the family, like an extended cab T100 or similar.
Pictures:
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This is an awesome rig, that unfortunately just had a brake line blow out due to corrosion. I'm planning to fix it sooner than later. But have decided that another 80 series Land Cruiser may make more sense for my family as our backup vehicle.
I'll write more here later and add more pictures, but if you are looking for a 2nd generation 4Runner, this may be a great option. I'm normally pretty harsh on vehicles, but I do think this is a good one, even with the high miles. It may not be for you, but it's not been hopelessly neglected which I appreciate greatly. I've really loved driving it.
I bought it from the father of a Toyota mechanic. It was the mechanic's wife's car for some time. The motor was replaced around 200k (from what I understand) and the replacement may have had similar miles. But it had the timing belt done often and even has a whole extra intake manifold. Has a number of receipts, although not going all the way back.
It has a nice trailer hitch that doesn't kill your departure angle. The trailer wiring works. The tires are in great shape with a matching spare (newer than the rest) and do decently in the winter. They're close to 32" in diameter, but the gearing is still generously low. Engine feels decently peppy. Tends to get about 17 MPG. The rear wiper switch and defroster do not seem to be working. The rear window does roll up/down with both the key and the interior switch, but the relay module is a frequent failure point on these (I just replaced it, and likely replaced another replacement).
The 2nd generation 4Runners have absolutely tiny rear seats, ideal only for small children, and a very generous trunk space. The spare tire swing, present only in the first couple of years, works well, but is both a blessing and a curse.
I know the 3.0 V6 engines have a bad reputation according to many, but I find them to be a very smooth motor with decent power, and some of the headgasket issues may be overstated. This one has clearly lasted very well.
A/C works great and has been charged with a propane/isobutane mix. Evaporator was recently replaced.
Working:
* Cruise control.
* 4WD (low, high, ADD, etc).
Issues:
* Cracked windshield.
* No antenna, possible thread issues in the mount.
* Battery drains if you leave the radio faceplate on.
* Notable amount of rust. Not lots on the frame, but a good bit on the body.
* Bump stops have come off and are sitting loose in the rear springs.
* Roof rack is mounted strangely and rattles at speed, yet not simple to remove.
* Loose bits around the grille, the occasional broken bolt.
* Lots more. It's an old car with a lot of miles!
Debatable:
* The muffler is smaller than stock and definitely noisier, but I really only hear it at idle or outside the car. It's by no means loud and annoying on the highway -- exhaust wise. There's plenty of wind noise to drown that out and make conversations more difficult, instead.
There's a ton of little details here that I need to list. I'll probably still forget to mention many of them.
If you wanted to haul it off without me fixing the brake line I can consider that, but really am hoping to fix it and sell it as a running/driving vehicle. We've used this as our backup vehicle and sometimes daily driver, with many hour+ one way trips back and forth without issue.
These are fantastic offroad and the front suspension on these is much more durable than the 3rd gen 4Runners. If it's just you, or you're a couple, these can be great daily drivers or maybe even overlanding rigs. They probably don't crash test the best and the rear seats are tiny, so maybe not the best family car. But, you sure can haul a lot of groceries.
Having owned a 22RE powered 4Runner before, this one doesn't feel anemic and the torque is much appreciated. That said, the 22RE does have a much better reputation by most and you do get more access in the engine bay.
Looking for cash or a FJ80. Maybe FZJ80. Ideal world would be a manual swapped FJ80. Could put cash on top for the right trade. Also looking into pickup options that could fit the family, like an extended cab T100 or similar.
Pictures:
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