290,000 Miles

[JohnnyQuestUtah]

My kid is turning 16 years old next month and I have good a leed on a Christmas present.

i'ts a 2000 toyota 4-runner limited power everything heated leather seats- $5,900.00

The one issue is the mileage 289,000 miles. Any Thoughts?


Thanks,

Johnny

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[rdr99]

Friend of mine has the same vehicle, but it is a manual. Has half the mileage of that one, think he is asking 7ish.

 

[spring snow hero]

mine just hit 290k last week. I will drive it till the wheels fall off.......which ought be aound 6 million miles.

 

[JohnnyQuestUtah]

mine just hit 290k last week. I will drive it till the wheels fall off.......which ought be aound 6 million miles.

is she still running strong? I Think the one i might buy has been well taken care of, but the miles worry me a bit.

peace out,

johnny





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[rdr99]

How many times have they changed the timing belt?

 

[JohnnyQuestUtah]

How many times have they changed the timing belt?

seller didn't mention changing the timing chain/belt. Is that a big problem?

peace out,

johnny



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[Blacktooth]

seller didn't mention changing the timing chain/belt. Is that a big problem?

peace out,

johnny



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Around here it would be a grand or so to replace. If it comes apart even worse. Typically done every 100,000 or so miles. $5,900 for a 290,000 mile 4runner seems high.

My wife drives a 240,000 mile landcruiser so I do like the toyotas. Check out ih8mud.com. It is a land cruiser forum but I believe their is a space for other toyotas and you should be able to find out a lot about goods and bads with the 2000 4runner.

 

[spring snow hero]

is she still running strong? I Think the one i might buy has been well taken care of, but the miles worry me a bit.

peace out,

johnny
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yep. it is just starting to use a tiny bit of oil. still holding good oil pressure. I do the timing belts every 100k and check the idler too. it is not too bad of a job.

 

[carguy]

I have a 2000 4Runner 5spd with w/86 000 miles on it. Only thing I've had to do to it is change a 4wd frt diff engagement switch which failed. Other than that oil changes regularily, timing belt, tensioners, water pump and accessory belts done at ~60K miles. An almost flawless machine & strong runner. Price on that seems high for mileage. May want to negotiate price abit, I'm sure he can't be too infexible with that many miles. Also check repair history & damage history. Proper timing belt changes at intervals is a must.