I have a few options. I was leaning towards the 1995 Toyota 4-Runner because there are two for sale at $2600 locally and that is in my price range. However, I've read that they have major, major problems with the head gaskets blowing. These two had 151,000 miles and 177,000 miles.
Another option I have is a 1991 4-Runner, which is priced at $2200 with low mileage for its year: 155,000. Reviews on this year were pretty good, but this car is older than I am and that makes me nervous.
Lastly, there's a 1998 4-Runner with a lot of miles... more than I am really looking for: 200,000. Priced above what I'm looking for as well at $5,250
So do I wait for something else to pop up or expand my horizons or what? I think the best bet may be the 1991, but in 19 years a lot of things could have happened to that car. Any advice? Also, I've heard these things can last forever if you take care of them. How realistic is my expectation for them to at least last until 200,000 with no huge repairs?
Another option I have is a 1991 4-Runner, which is priced at $2200 with low mileage for its year: 155,000. Reviews on this year were pretty good, but this car is older than I am and that makes me nervous.
Lastly, there's a 1998 4-Runner with a lot of miles... more than I am really looking for: 200,000. Priced above what I'm looking for as well at $5,250
So do I wait for something else to pop up or expand my horizons or what? I think the best bet may be the 1991, but in 19 years a lot of things could have happened to that car. Any advice? Also, I've heard these things can last forever if you take care of them. How realistic is my expectation for them to at least last until 200,000 with no huge repairs?