Author Topic: Should I get rid of my 94 runner? (Read 3370 times)

yotagirl2012 · « **on:** Jun 06, 2012, 11:40:14 AM »

Well since my 4runner has a blown gasket, I was thinking about selling it.

Or maybe trading it for a car with good gas mileage. I also have a 96 honda civic. So if I trade the runner for a gas rig, I was thinkin of trading the civic for a nice toyota. What is your opinion? Keep it and put loads of money into it? or trade it for a gas rig and trade the honda for a yota??

cztheman64 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 06, 2012, 12:01:42 PM »

ive gone thru 2 motors and im on my 3rd right now and ive had my 4runner for a little over 2 yrs. ive thought about sellin it a thousand times and every time i get in it and drive im glad i didnt sell! :2cents:

houndhunter_14 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 06, 2012, 12:03:29 PM »

Do you have any pictures of your runner

THK Matt · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 06, 2012, 02:34:54 PM »

id get rid of it and find a nice solid axle toyota with a 22R/22RE in it.

86rustbucket · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 06, 2012, 04:07:21 PM »

Did you call the dealership yet? A fresh headgasket from the dealer would sure help that resale value.

Dingman. · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 06, 2012, 04:49:21 PM »

Quote from: cztheman64 on Jun 06, 2012, 12:01:42 PM

ive gone thru 2 motors and im on my 3rd right now and ive had my 4runner for a little over 2 yrs. ive thought about sellin it a thousand times and every time i get in it and drive im glad i didnt sell! :2cents:

Motor swap time.

86bobbedtoy · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 06, 2012, 04:56:17 PM »

Quote from: 86rustbucket on Jun 06, 2012, 04:07:21 PM

Did you call the dealership yet? A fresh headgasket from the dealer would sure help that resale value.

OOPS · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 06, 2012, 06:42:12 PM »

Quote from: cztheman64 on Jun 06, 2012, 12:01:42 PM

ive gone thru 2 motors and im on my 3rd right now and ive had my 4runner for a little over 2 yrs. ive thought about sellin it a thousand times and every time i get in it and drive im glad i didnt sell! :2cents:

You are doing something wrong then, unless they are used engines you are using.

Snowtoy · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 06, 2012, 09:55:18 PM »

If you paid more than $1000-1500 for the Runner, you will likely lose money selling it if you doen't repair it first. However if you bought the Runner w/wheeling in mind, it might be best to sell it even at a loss, take the cash you would have spent repairing it and buy a truck w/the 22r or 22re in it. There is a lot of glass and sheet metal w/a Runner that can easilly get damaged off road, especially with a new wheeler behind the wheel. A 3.0 rig also costs more to build when it comes to lockers and dual cases then the 22r(e) does, so what money you may lose on selling it now you would likely save when building up a 22r for the trail.

yotagirl2012 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 06, 2012, 10:11:55 PM »

Thanks for the advice everyone! And I am new to this forum so I am not sure how to upload pictures. I will call the dealership tomorrow about my gasket and then trade it off for a nice 22re.

Dingman. · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 06, 2012, 11:47:53 PM »

I use photobucket or imageshack and post the [img] code. To post pictures

95toyrunner · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 07, 2012, 10:19:22 AM »

Welcome from Clovis! i had a v6 runner that i built, i loved the motor it never let me down. i say rebuild it (use copper gaskets) and then take care of it and you wont regret it!! what part you from btw?

yotagirl2012 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 07, 2012, 11:07:53 AM »

Quote from: 95toyrunner on Jun 07, 2012, 10:19:22 AM

Welcome from Clovis! i had a v6 runner that i built, i loved the motor it never let me down. i say rebuild it (use copper gaskets) and then take care of it and you wont regret it!! what part you from btw?

Hey thanks! Im not for sure yet if I want to keep it or go for the 85 straight axle 22re? I am from Washington.

95toyrunner · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 07, 2012, 11:18:33 AM »

For me it would be a decision of which body suits me best and how hardcore I'm gonna build it.

yotagirl2012 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 07, 2012, 11:45:45 AM »

It is much more convenient to work on a 4 cylinder than a 6 cylinder... I think I have came to the point to just get rid of it and get a pickup truck..

THK Matt · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 07, 2012, 04:31:01 PM »

straight six from a supra ;]

4-lo · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 10:58:58 PM »

keep it and due a motor swap 3.4. you won't regret it....

if it wasnt for cali politics i would have sholved in an ls1.

Nimyad · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 03, 2012, 10:35:51 AM »

Quote from: yotagirl2012 on Jun 07, 2012, 11:07:53 AM

Hey thanks! Im not for sure yet if I want to keep it or go for the 85 straight axle 22re? I am from Washington.

I'd sell it and find an 85 personally. Where are you in Washington?

TimberlineBryce · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 03, 2012, 10:54:54 AM »

no no no!!! when you have kids and family you will want to trade a truck for 4runner like everyone else!! haha!!!

yotagirl2012 · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 14, 2012, 09:20:44 PM »

Quote from: TaroVr6 on Jul 03, 2012, 10:54:54 AM

no no no!!! when you have kids and family you will want to trade a truck for 4runner like everyone else!! haha!!!

I am close to vancouver. And KIDS?! Heck no!!! Sorry but I am the woman... I do NOT want to go through that much pain.. Unless the guy is truly worth it.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 15, 2012, 10:43:06 AM »

I would maybe find someone thats expecting that has a pickup and maybe trade. is your runner ate up with rust?? is it a stick or automatic??

from Arkansas

yotagirl2012 · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 16, 2012, 09:00:31 PM »

Has no rust and it is a 5 speed.

konarider1993 · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 17, 2012, 12:16:07 AM »

WA wheelin

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