For my first post I put my fate in your hands

[Ursidae69]

Like driving 4Runner, but the Buick runs like a champ, eh? Seems obvious to me: Advance Adapter 713104

Awesome reply. I laughed till it hurt. How' you find that? LOL...

c_p: welcome to the forum.

 

[DaveInDenver]

How' you find that? LOL...

I dunno, just do. I sort of assumed everyone who drives an old Toyota would know about Advance Adapters. They make kits to put Chevy small blocks and Vortecs into Land Cruisers and trucks.

 

[c_p]

Like driving 4Runner, but the Buick runs like a champ, eh? Seems obvious to me: Advance Adapter 713104

I saw that option on maybe yotatech.com or something... i dunno nice idea but not really what I want to do- funny I got both cars. Could anybody maybe give me a quote- What's this worth? Paid $3400 a few years ago-

92 runner, 4x4, 3.0, sr5, auto, 210k, 31s, 488s, runs well, paints pretty bad- hood and roof, interior is OK but I wouldn't call it "clean", plus minor body dents-hood, rr bumper, RF headlight area...
maybe 2k or 17.5?
I'm leaning towards keeping it thanks to the response but I'm just curious.

 

[flyingwil]

Well - having owned (nearly) each truck in your list (I had a 92 Runner and a 00 Runner before my current Tacoma), they are all great trucks for different reasons. My biggest complaint about the 92 is the 3.0 motor - it really struggles out here in Colorado. The 3rd gen with the 3.4 is better for power, and is a great option as well, although 185K is a lot of miles (depending one what has been done to it).

Rather than delving too far into the details further, my advice would be this. If you plan is really 2 years out (minimum), I'd wait and keep what you have. So many things can change in 2 years, so if you can stand it, let your wife finish school, see what kind of debt you have, and then make a decision. If you can keep that 92 Runner going, it's a great truck for getting around on and off pavement, and with the Buick as a backup, you have reliable transportation.

In two years, you can move out here to paradise, get the Tacoma of your choice, and put a locking shell on the back to secure your gear, and be a happy man.

:iagree:

Welcome to the forum too!

 

[DaveInDenver]

I saw that option on maybe yotatech.com or something... i dunno nice idea but not really what I want to do- funny I got both cars.

Yeah, I was sorta just kidding. An engine swap is a pretty big commitment.

maybe 2k or 17.5?
I'm leaning towards keeping it thanks to the response but I'm just curious.

I dunno, 210K is pretty average for the year. I'm assuming the head gaskets have been done by Toyota, right? A 4WD anything here in Colorado is worth at least $2K and if your 4Runner is in OK shape you'd probably expect about $3200 to $3500. If it's rougher than average, I doubt it would go much below $2800 and if it's nice they'd be $3800. But that's here in CO, 4WD trucks and Toyotas particularly hold their value. But at the same time 2nd gen 4Runners are not rare here, so people aren't scared to pass on your vehicle, either.

 

[98roamer]

Just this year, I received my Grandmothers 92 Sable with 36k on it. Truly a Grandmothers car with the wooden-beaded seat covers, but it a cream puff and it gets better gas mileage than the 4runner plus it's paid for.
We're working on getting out of debt so that we can travel more. It comes down to wants most important.