I'm considering buying a 87 SR5 4x4 with 170000 miles. Seems in decent shape for an 87. Any opinions would be helpful.
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20 years ago
I'm considering buying a 87 SR5 4x4 with 170000 miles. Seems in decent shape for an 87. Any opinions would be helpful.
Actually it may have a 22R, not RE. Both were available in '87.
Check the back door, unless replaced or in very good condition it will have rust along the top and at the bottom. This door is expensive to replace and is usually patched. Rear wheel wells are another trouble spot.
Well, that's not a lot of information. My '90 4Runner (22RE, 5sp, 4WD) has 240K miles. Various things have needed replacing since around 200K miles: the timing chain, the alternator, an idler pulley, the radiator. It's burning a significant amount of oil now, and getting some serious rust above the rear wheels.
If it's reasonably priced, and not too rusty, it should still have some good years left in it.
- Zelda
I love my 87 SR5 4runner. The only drawback is that at highway speeds (75mph) it's a little underpowered and affected by wind more than my 2nd generation 4runner. Of course the AT probably contributes some to the underpower issue. At 70 with the cruise on it shifts way too much in and out of overdrive, and this is on fairly flat land. At 55 mph and lower it handles better than my '93. I had alot of electrical issues with the
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