Whereas right this moment’s Good Worth or No Cube 4Runner has 280K beneath its belt, the truth that it’s a ’90s Toyota ought to make that much less related to its worth. Let’s determine simply how a lot of an influence it’d make.
There was consensus within the feedback on yesterday’s 2012 Coda EV that its range-limiting battery subject narrowed its enchantment 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 might muster a lot enthusiasm. The consequence? An enormous 97 % 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 way in which 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, right this moment’s 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 also can spin all 4 wheels when wanted, is taller and a bit roomier, sports activities another cylinder beneath its hood plus a handbook transmission, and, most significantly, has much more miles beneath its belt. To prime all of it off, similar 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 improper. Luckily, that doesn’t appear to be the case on this 4Runner as the vendor claims in hyperbolic Wayne’s World trend that “All the pieces works wonderful.” In addition they boast it to be all unique and accident-free. It comes with a trailer hitch and a clear title as further incentives.
Trying on the footage within the advert, the truck doesn’t appear to endure any vital points with the paint or trim, and other than 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 form of adhesive hook mar the sprint, however neither must be a problem to take away. On the plus aspect, the truck rocks its manufacturing facility stereo, and has working A/C, in addition to energy home windows and locks.
Maybe essentially the most notable function of this 4Runner is the five-speed handbook 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 nicely maintained, with the one actual draw back being that, as geared up, this truck in all probability solely averages round 16 miles to the gallon of fuel.
In fact, that’s to be anticipated with one thing of this dimension and functionality. So, too, is having area 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 value at $8,500.
What’s the over/beneath on this 4Runner and that $8,500 asking? Contemplating the truck’s presentation and package, does that really feel like a deal? Or, just like the mileage, is that worth simply too doggone excessive?
You determine!
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