I need a hauler...

[Walsted]

I am curious why the engine was replaced at 117K miles though. But hey its a new engine.

I think those have interference engines - possibly a timing belt gave up?

[Snowdoggie]

I have a '93 Cherokee 4X4 with the 4 litre. Apart from being a little bit of a gas hog, it never breaks and it will haul or tow just about anything I ask it to. It pulls my boat and my car trailer and still has the original transmission after about 150K miles.

[altiain]

Actually my '06 V6 4Runner has averaged 21.35 MPG since we started logging it's mileage with about 400 miles on the odometer we are at 50,000 now .

I agree with Iain the 4Runner is a Tank!

The 4.0L engine in the new generation 4Runner is a bit more efficient (and more powerful) than the old 3.4L in the previous 4Runner and Tacoma. Still, I'm a big fan of the '95-'02 4runner. I've tried to talk my dad into selling me his '97 on several occasions (and I never miss an opportunity to take it off-roading when I visit the 'rents in Arizona ), but he won't let go of it.

[MadMonkey]

The 4.0L engine in the new generation 4Runner is a bit more efficient (and more powerful) than the old 3.4L in the previous 4Runner and Tacoma. Still, I'm a big fan of the '95-'02 4runner. I've tried to talk my dad into selling me his '97 on several occasions (and I never miss an opportunity to take it off-roading when I visit the 'rents in Arizona ), but he won't let go of it.

I think I'm narrowing it down to the 4Runner, Forester, and MPV... we'll see if a good deal pops up in a couple of weeks.

Unless, of course, there's another small imported SUV I'm missing.

I wish PT Cruisers were bigger

[MadMonkey]

Thoughts on this?? Looks like a good deal!

Price is pretty decent. I called the guy and got his address... wonder if it's worth looking at. I haven't seen a red one for sale yet

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/979412995.html

Maybe BR would check it out for me... naaaaah, he's not that nice

[HudsonHawk]

The registration has been out since August according to those pics.

[Radio-Active]

Caveat Emptor!

[Sharpie]

The registration has been out since August according to those pics.

That's the inspection sticker. Monkey make sure you see the check engine light come before you start the car. When I bought my Civic it was throwing codes and the guy just took the lightbulb out. It was an easy fix, but a PITA to figure out at first.

Also, my o2 sensor was just replaced it's a bear to get to and so I had it done. Not cheap when it was all said and done.

[MadMonkey]

Caveat Emptor!

......yeah, I just got more info... he's had the car for only a short time and never got it put into his own name. That coupled with the low price makes me nervous.

I think I'll wait for a better, cleaner deal. I do like that color though!

That's the inspection sticker. Monkey make sure you see the check engine light come before you start the car. When I bought my Civic it was throwing codes and the guy just took the lightbulb out. It was an easy fix, but a PITA to figure out at first.

Also, my o2 sensor was just replaced it's a bear to get to and so I had it done. Not cheap when it was all said and done.

Thanks! I really need all the tips I can get... I'm not very experienced with buying cars (most of mine have been from friends or family).

Maybe somebody will come with me to check out a vehicle before I buy...?

[channelmaniac]

......yeah, i just got more info... He's had the car for only a short time and never got it put into his own name. that coupled with the low price makes me nervous.

run away! Run away!

[cone-cerned]

+1

[altiain]

That's the inspection sticker. Monkey make sure you see the check engine light come before you start the car. When I bought my Civic it was throwing codes and the guy just took the lightbulb out.

That's pretty shady.

[Treibenschnell]

Can I fit 14 people in it?

Hmmm... interesting...

[altiain]

Can I fit 14 people in it?

Hmmm... interesting...

Starting your own coyote business?

[Treibenschnell]

Starting your own coyote business?

Its good money... what can I say?

[Titus]

I recall an urban legend from my car stereo competition days of a guy with a van and a huge sealed box for 4 18" subs. The legend said he went south of the boarder, pulled out one of the subs, filled the box up with people, screwed the sub back in and headed north. He was stuck at the boarder for several hours do to drugs in cars ahead of him. once he got to San Diego, he removed the speaker and found that the people had suffocated. The moral of the story was that ported box subs are safer than sealed box subs.