96 Toyota 4 Runner????

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Ok so the question I have is when someone has a car and they have like 200, 000 miles on it, is that normally on the original engine and transmission? (especially if they say that they have only had minor maintenance?)

I am thinking of buying a 96 Toyota 4 runner with 150, 000 miles, is that a good deal? I am not sure who had it before or how it was taken care of but it looks and drives very well. I just dont want to buy it and have any major problems shortly after.

When I take it to the shop is there any thing in specific I should ask them to look at as far as inspecting it? I know they can do a engine diagnostic which I believe will tell me if anything is wrong with that but is there any way to check your transmission as well?? Sorry for the long question I am just trying to get as much info as I can!!

Thanks!!
 
150,000 is a LOT of miles. Usually once a car hits 100,000 miles it's going down hill. Normally when you buy a used car you are buying someone else's problems. The ONLY way that the car will run smoothly at 150K+ is if EVERY maintenance is kept up with. Toyota and Honda is very dependable vehicles. But that is a lot of miles. Me personally, I wouldn't buy it. Good Luck in search of your next vehicle.
 
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