Whereas as we speak’s Good Value or No Cube 4Runner has 280K below its belt, the truth that it’s a ’90s Toyota ought to make that much less related to its worth. Let’s resolve simply how a lot of an affect it would make.
There was consensus within the feedback on yesterday’s 2012 Coda EV that its range-limiting battery subject narrowed its attraction to solely these with the abilities and gumption to tackle its required repairs. That excludes the overwhelming majority of us, so not even a modest $4,000 asking may muster a lot enthusiasm. The end result? An enormous 97 p.c No Cube loss.
I’d such as you all to show again the pages of time with me. Step right into a metaphorical Tardis and set a course all the best way again to… Tuesday of this week. That’s proper, the day earlier than yesterday. Are all of us right here? Nice. It was Tuesday that all of us checked out a 2004 Volvo XC70, an AWD soft-roader that proved most notable for being in strong form regardless of having over 207,000 miles on the clock.
Compared to that Volvo, as we speak’s 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 may spin all 4 wheels when wanted, is taller and a bit roomier, sports activities another cylinder below its hood plus a guide transmission, and, most significantly, has much more miles below its belt. To prime all of it off, identical to the Volvo, it doesn’t look half dangerous.
Naturally, Toyota vans and excessive mileage go collectively like COVID and a cough, however that doesn’t imply that issues can’t go fallacious. Luckily, that doesn’t appear to be the case on this 4Runner as the vendor claims in hyperbolic Wayne’s World vogue that “Every part works glorious.” Additionally they boast it to be all unique and accident-free. It comes with a trailer hitch and a clear title as extra incentives.
Wanting on the footage within the advert, the truck doesn’t appear to endure any vital points with the paint or trim, and except for the period-correct however gauche gold badging, it seems complaint-free.
Issues are slightly shabbier within the cabin, the place the leather-based upholstery has gone a bit south, requiring a canopy for the motive force’s seat and a snood for the steering wheel. An airbag warning sticker and a few type of adhesive hook mar the sprint, however neither must be a problem to take away. On the plus facet, the truck rocks its manufacturing unit stereo, and has working A/C, in addition to energy home windows and locks.
Maybe probably the most notable characteristic of this 4Runner is the five-speed guide gearbox, which sits forward of the two-speed switch case for the part-time 4WD and behind the 183-horsepower 3.4-liter V6. That’s a strong mixture when properly maintained, with the one actual draw back being that, as outfitted, this truck most likely solely averages round 16 miles to the gallon of gasoline.
In fact, that’s to be anticipated with one thing of this measurement and functionality. So, too, is having house to maintain it, which, apparently, is the difficulty dealing with the present proprietor and therefore the rationale for the sale. To that finish, the vendor has set the worth at $8,500.
What’s the over/below on this 4Runner and that $8,500 asking? Contemplating the truck’s presentation and equipment, does that really feel like a deal? Or, just like the mileage, is that worth simply too doggone excessive?
You resolve!
San Francisco Bay Space, California, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.
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