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<blockquote data-quote="cal7.62x39" data-source="post: 2845238" data-attributes="member: 6824"><p>The short of it is a 1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0 V6 auto 4X4 for $1400 out the door. The good is all glass is there and works, 208,XXX miles, heat and AC work, mostly straight body, no rust, decent interior only $1400. The bad, VERY shady lot and dealer, sales guy caught in a few lies/trying to conceal issues, needs new exhaust, had radiator leak (I have Fixed), alternator relay fuse blown and being bridged by wire (I have replaced), dead batery (I have replaced), then the bad bad that I cant fix is the rear end is HOWLING. When it starts cold the oil pressure gauge is in between 1/4 and 1/2, but when it warms up the gauge drops to 0 and motor starts tapping. and after 10-15 miles the check engine light kicks on and it doesnt want to run or shift hardly at all (I am assuming has to do with the no oil pressure). Is there any one out there that knows what they are doing that turns wrenches on these things as work/hobby that would take some trade or not charge me like crazy to help diagnose/fix the 2 bigger issues? Otherwise does anyone know a shop better/cheaper than Harmons? </p><p></p><p>I bought the thing with a need for an inexpensive commuter car and it is a beater that I need to have last a year or so. It may one day turn into a wheeler/toy. I have always been partial to Jeeps (I love me an XJ) but have heard that these are superior wheelers. My wife and I are saving for our first house and do not have a lot of finances to put towards a ton of repairs. I knew at the purchase price I would need to put some work and money into it, but I really need to try and keep the cost down as much as possible. Let me know if you can help or know someone. I dont have an issue bringing a 6 pack and turning wrenches to help work on it, but I am far from a mechanic.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Edit: other pertanant information I found that it has been sitting for the last 2.5 years from last owner trade in to current it has accumilated less than 200 miles. so time for some fluid flushes also.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cal7.62x39, post: 2845238, member: 6824"] The short of it is a 1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0 V6 auto 4X4 for $1400 out the door. The good is all glass is there and works, 208,XXX miles, heat and AC work, mostly straight body, no rust, decent interior only $1400. The bad, VERY shady lot and dealer, sales guy caught in a few lies/trying to conceal issues, needs new exhaust, had radiator leak (I have Fixed), alternator relay fuse blown and being bridged by wire (I have replaced), dead batery (I have replaced), then the bad bad that I cant fix is the rear end is HOWLING. When it starts cold the oil pressure gauge is in between 1/4 and 1/2, but when it warms up the gauge drops to 0 and motor starts tapping. and after 10-15 miles the check engine light kicks on and it doesnt want to run or shift hardly at all (I am assuming has to do with the no oil pressure). Is there any one out there that knows what they are doing that turns wrenches on these things as work/hobby that would take some trade or not charge me like crazy to help diagnose/fix the 2 bigger issues? Otherwise does anyone know a shop better/cheaper than Harmons? I bought the thing with a need for an inexpensive commuter car and it is a beater that I need to have last a year or so. It may one day turn into a wheeler/toy. I have always been partial to Jeeps (I love me an XJ) but have heard that these are superior wheelers. My wife and I are saving for our first house and do not have a lot of finances to put towards a ton of repairs. I knew at the purchase price I would need to put some work and money into it, but I really need to try and keep the cost down as much as possible. Let me know if you can help or know someone. I dont have an issue bringing a 6 pack and turning wrenches to help work on it, but I am far from a mechanic. Edit: other pertanant information I found that it has been sitting for the last 2.5 years from last owner trade in to current it has accumilated less than 200 miles. so time for some fluid flushes also. [/QUOTE]
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