r2m
Richard
Don't want to tell you what I paid for mine back in 2018.... Okay, you twisted my arm: 2013 GX460 Luxury, 32,000 miles: $32,000Thanks everyone. A lot of food for thought and I still can't make up my mind.
If anything, my flip flopping back and forth almost tells me I should just return it for the peace of mind and find one I don't have any worries about.
At the same time, my buddy from Chicago just came by and he said it seems like a great car and didn't think the rust was anything to worry about, but he's also coming from the rust belt.
The car is a pleasure to drive, handles well, no creaks or rattles, good maintenance history.
Prices at least here in southern California are insanely inflated.
Seeing used 2015 4Runners with 120k miles going for $32k asking price.
Most GXs with fewer miles and that are newer (15-16) are going for 28-36k, so like R2M pointed out, I'm asking myself how long I'd need to wait for a clean example for a more compelling price.
Pretty sad state still for the used car market.
Keep it, clean it, enjoy it! It really isn't that bad. One last question: how long do you keep your vehicles? If you turn them over every several years, another reason not to worry about it.
Heck I'll even take you out on some easy wheel'n with it!