Hello, I went to look at a used 2008 Toyota 4Runner at a dealership today. It is a SR5 sport utility with 175k miles 2wd 6cylinder. No codes other than evap sensor error. They want 10,500 out the door price. Drove it and liked the car. Am I making a bad decision by getting a Toyota that high of mileage for that price? Sorry I’m a first time Toyota buyer and I want to learn more. Thanks!
I wouldn't pay $10.5k for a 08 4Runner with 175k miles. But unfortunately that's how the market is now and you can't really fight your way through with this one. I bought my 05 Camry when it had 200k miles for $2k. It lasted me till 330k miles before the engine died of lack of compression. So it depends on how well the previous owner had took care of the car. Also for the code reader, if they erase the codes then you won't be able to find any codes until you drive it for couples miles. So be careful for those. Check it thoroughly. Check the VIN number and service records. Check underneath the car, see if there is any leaks. Just cause it's a Toyota don't expect it to last trouble free miles especially with 175k miles because nothing can beat friction. When I bought the Camry when it had 200k miles I had to change a lot of parts over the years for example I had to change the struts, battery, alternator, starter, CV axles , wheel bearings, tie rods, sway bar links and the list goes on. I would find a cheaper 4runner that's around $5k. $10.5k is way too much for a 4runner with 175k miles.
If it has good maintenance records, and checks out a mechanic inspection, it could be a good vehicle for many years.
I would want to see transmission fluid service at least once around 100k.
The price is kinda high for a 2wd. It will get a little better mpg, but it will also lose it's value quicker than a 4x4.
That’s what I’ve been seeing. In Texas these things get bought quick apparently. It’s got decent service records which is a positive. Trans fluid was serviced around 115k if I remember correctly. Only throwing one code P0456. I have a decent scan tool and checked the computer and it didn’t have any issues when running at all… just on the fence is all! Thanks for the reply!
With that code, no way I would touch it. They likely tried the easy stuff like the gas cap. Could cost a bit to get it fixed.
When I bought my 98 4Runner in 2010, I drove 300 miles one way in a rental car, and drove the 4Runner home.
I have driven farther for other cars. If you are willing to travel, look on places like facebook marketplace and craigslist, check it out thoroughly over the phone, and by it's records, and when you see it in person, have it checked out. You can get a lot better deal by being willing to drive, I spent one day and saved thousands, and sold it running like a top ten years and 130k miles later at 225K, for for slightly less than I bought it, but it was a 4x4.
I did speak with them about getting that fixed. They agreed to do it before I purchased it. I’ll definitely take your advice though. Don’t want to get myself something that’s going to cost me more to fix!
That's good that they will fix it, but get proof of what they did. If they say they replaced the charcoal canister, look under the car and make sure it looks new. Some things you will have to take their word for it, but use your scanner to make sure it is inspection ready, and they haven't just cleared the code. I would also drive it for about 20 minutes, turn it off, repeat a couple of times. If they are not worried, they will let you take a long test drive.
I still suggest looking farther away from you, you never know when you might find a gem for even cheaper.
used 2008 Toyota 4Runner at a dealership today. It is a SR5 sport utility with 175k miles 2wd 6cylinder. No codes other than evap sensor error. They want 10,500 out the door price.
Kelley Blue Book suggests $7700 - $9700 as the value they report. Could be nice vehicle
It was fairly nice. Everything was stock and hadn’t really been messed with too much. Few dings and scratches but nothing I wasn’t expecting on an older vehicle. Going to definitely ensure they fix the evap leak before purchasing though
KBB prices are reported by 'dealers sales' so they're naturally inflated. That's a lot for a 16 year old car with 175k miles..