What should I do with '97 Limited 4Runner

[locman]

Hi All,
My car is a '97 4Runner Limited. It has 235k miles on it. For the last 13 years, the car has been great, no problem, and it's still running perfect. The last major service was at 130k miles(trans flush, timing belt, water pump). But now I'm at a point where I need to ask myself these questions and make these choices:
1. Sell the car while it's still running good.
2. Put money in for the next major service(what else do i need beside the 3 things above?) could cost a lot. But hope I can run for another 100k after this.
3. Don't do any major service(still do regular maintenance of course). Run until it dies, then sell/donate it.

What would you do?
I'm not a handyman. I take all service to a mechanic.
Thanks.
-locman

 

[Duane]

Always a dilemma.... yes you could keep it but as the mileage keeps going up the risk/probability of other repairs keeps going up

Perhaps you try to sell it after you find a good deal on a lower mileage one that has been very well maintained. Always a risk as you know what you have now though as well.

I recall some mechanic I think mentioning that many over 200K come in but only a few over 300K. So you have to think that you are on the back 60K or so of the vehicle.

All comes down to comfort and cash I suppose. The thing for me that Toyota surprises me with is that you just don't have to fix little nickel and dime things like on a chevy for instance. There is always wisdom in changing the fluids especially of the engine and transmission as those are the big ticket items. I tend to maintain my too much I think as some just run them until something major dies and forget spending 100's on pm. If you have a 3K worth vehicle it's hard to spend 600$ for preventative but if it keeps it running and to replace the vehicle costs more than one has well... anyhow my 2 cents