Originally Posted by
firebane
Yah I don't have that option I just want to buy straight up and go from there and all these problems I hear about the v6 makes me really want to reconsider them
And I really like the 4runner.
OK in that case do not buy from a lot, they are going to rape you hard on the vehicle price and lie to you until your ears bleed.
Look at private owner used and you will save a ton on it. Ask the owner if the head gasket has been changed. If they say yes ask for paper proving it. If not then have a qualified mechanic look it over and make sure the vehicle is in good shape. then if you buy it and it hasn't had the head gasket done go out and have it done immediatley.
You should be good for another 100k with the new head gasket no problem as long as you aren't out romping the piss out of it.