How to drive for free in a Toyota 4Runner: the secret to beating depreciation

GET A 4RUNNER: collectorcarfe...
BUY A STICKER: collectorcarfe...
BUY ME GROCERIES: / collectorcarfeed
Today we're looking at extremely high mileage examples of the legendarily indestructible off road and college commuter machine: the 3rd gen Toyota 4Runner. The Toyota 4Runner will take anything you can throw at it, be it decades of commuting, rock crawling, or just blasting those leather seats with farts, it'll just spit back in your face and ask for more. It's kind of hot in that aspect ngl
#BETTER #THAN #CRYPTO

[@Nimbus.]

Other channels tryna bite this channels swagger by starting to attempt to replicate the format. Can't match the "Car guy older brother' vibes this channel generates with the council of 'Based & True'.

[@vukos]

car guy step bro

[@channelnamemissing]

If the 4Runner is so good why is there no 5Runner?

[@carfriendsimulator9981]

WAKE UP SHEEPLE

[@dashark14]

5 is to many wheels

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

@@dashark14 but they all come with full size spares though lol

[@dashark14]

@@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS well uh but it's not on the ground so it doesn't count

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

@@dashark14 I'm just playing around lol

[@youtubebotacc]

when the next ice age hits, the new inhabitants of earth will only know we existed by the 1.7 billion mile 4runners they dig out of the crust. And they'll still be 2500 obo

[@criticaloptimist]

I’m this person. I love my PNW rust free 230k miles 97 4Runner with a factory rear dif lock! I bought it with a trade in of my 2008 Hyundai accent and 5k. I quickly found out the head gasket was blown, and I decided to go all in. I did the head gasket, brakes, shocks, AC, starter, and heater core. It now drives like a dream!!! My paint looks like shit, but I like it because it makes it look less worthy of stealing. I named it Ted, because my Limited badge was already broken, so it became Ted.

[@109number9]

Loved my third gen. Sold it with 230k on it last year and I’m confident it would make it to double that if rust wasn’t eating it. Rust is the number one killer of these and older tacos

[@sol.ringen]

i have a manual 4wd 99 sr5 with 203k and i love it so much, im trying to figure out the most cost effective way to treat the surface rust on the frame before it turns into rot

[@EYESLAPJEWS]

Absolutely ‼️

[@kamalkouja4729]

Yeah I have a 01 4Runner with 244k and there's a few spots starting to rot and almost the entire bottom of the car is covered in surface rust. But in Michigan that's almost all you get unless you want to spend $15k.

[@drdelirious8899]

my 2004 corolla has 321k miles and everything original except water pump and timing chain tensinor runs like new but only has a couple years before the rust gets to bad

[@criticaloptimist]

I love my 97 pnw 4Runner!

[@ctrl-alt-bingo]

When i see a 4 runner depreciation isn't the only thing i'm beating, gotta love ccf

[@ctrl-alt-bingo]

(it's my meat)

[@Kodiak97x]

You all failed to point out how those $2500 4Runners have rusted out frames.

[@Misfit2332]

As an owner of a 230k mile 97 4Runner owner, it’s good to know I got another 200k miles before I need to look to get rid of it 😂

[@rnt45t1]

Perfect example of how depreciation works. Just buy something you like that's 5-10 years old that has solid life left in it.

[@GABRIEL_CRAFT]

@13:04 yes those are factory Chou Seiki ("Split 3")16" wheels. Also available in 15" on 2wd

[@bigmac22ify]

Bought a 4runner 4x4 with 250k miles for 3k. Added 100k miles to it and got in an accident. Insurance gave me 5k.

[@Thumplepuss]

The only 4Runner I want to see is the 2010 2.7L. Except there's no pictures that exist of it on the internet, or even a video of one running.

[@connorm1600]

Did they even sell those in America?

[@yeeterskeeter6565]

Me and my friends all have very very different tastes in cars (Rally cars, vintage euro, kei cars, lifted trucks) but the only 2 cars we all realistically want to own are 90s 4Runners and NA Miatas. Anything past that is a argument. Even a automatic 2wd 4 cyl one we would all daily drive without a second thought, which can't be said for a auto 1.6 Miata.

[@scubbarookie]

These are becoming legendary! They have the proven 5VZ-FE V6 that has stood the test of time; the new ones have not yet done this! The 4th gen may be the only modern one that has the V8 option stock! This is a great video clip!

[@Rman1228]

My aunt owns this generation 4Runner and I'm convinced when that thing finally dies the world's gonna end. Multiple transmission issues and it still chugs along like nothing happened

[@TwistinGripsandRippinLips]

I’ve been lucky enough to buy and sell them every 5 years for around 3.5k and flip for same price i like living without car payment 😂

[@dand33911]

Haven't had a car payment in a decade. About to pick up a 98 from the Midwest with 0 rust and a 5 speed. I think that should last another 10 years.

[@dookiekouki-us]

i actually traded my brz for a 3rd gen 4runner with 80k on the engine, 200k on the chassis and cash as they are far more recession proof. the secret is out lmao

[@vukos]

you heard it here, invest in a fleet of 4runnres. a more solid investment than gold

[@dookiekouki-us]

@@vukos the one true constant in this world is 3rd gen 4runner

[@reddawner_1388]

love the zillakami intro

[@_nuclearism3433]

That ZillaKami intro was fire, holy shit

[@levigarrett5614]

Sooo. These and 1st gen tacomas have specialty shops that build remanufactured engines for them and them alone. You can get a rock solid daily engine for one new

[@MarkySp4rky]

My parents bought a 2020 TRD pro 4Runner put 20k miles on it then sold it for 5k more than they bought it. Granted that was when the used car market was absolutely fucked

[@Alwayscorrect12]

Did I hear a cheeky little Feed vape rip at 7:22

[@tenmil1]

Holy shit 1800 for a supercharged 3rd gen. Yes it was super charged. If you know the 5vz you know what the blower looks like.

[@idk-oe3ns]

I got passed down a 2002 3rd gen 4runner SR5 (no 4wd) here in WA from my grandma. 1st owner, thinking of sending an email for you guys to review it. It has 240k miles on it and the paint is sunburned from Las Vegas with no cracked dash. The engine recently got an engine light. Toyota mechanics told me it has leaking oil pan, leaking valve cover and needs a timing belt replacement. I have all the parts but they are charging 6k USD for labor. I dont know if I should sell it or keep it. Its completely stock except for off-road tyres and ICON rims. I still have the stock rims.

[@jeffsworldd]

do it that car would last more than another 240k

[@hmslc8289]

is that at a stealership? $6k labour is kinda crazy. take it to a reputable independent mechanic and see what they'll charge, i bet it'll be a lot more reasonable

[@southsidesteez5452]

Im about to do most of that same work myself on my 2002 SR5 4wd 4runner (230k miles). I would say just borrow the tools from someone and follow a youtube tutorial closely! I believe in you!

[@southsidesteez5452]

Timmy The Toolman has really good, detailed, easy to follow videos on our generation of 4Runner, Including the valve cover gasket job and the timing belt. For the oil pan you might need a professional shop though.

[@rushthezeppelin]

There's definitely some people engine swapping 3rd gens. A lot will just find a JDM 5vz. Some will go 1uz, 2uz, LS, 1kz, TDI, etc. I plan on swapping mine when my 5vz dies (might be 20 years from now though who knows lol). Also the only way you lose money on 3rd gens is offroad mods. Those depreciate instantly unless you want to save all the OEM stuff and take off the mods to sell separately and restore the truck back to stock. Oddly enough the mods BARELY depreciate when sold separately.

[@natebath5522]

The intake tube goes under the fender liner for the snorkel

[@3rdgenbestgen21]

it’s so funny listening to this while driving my 275k miles 4runner 4wd w locker. Laughs in reliability 😂😂😂

[@78suntan]

Air intake is inside passenger fender. Snorkel is hooked up.

[@Thumplepuss]

Add the tb48 Nissan Patrol to the search or the 4Runner gets it

[@agentmike45]

Except US didn't get it, so...

[@EYESLAPJEWS]

Nissan patrol for the win for sure but yeah the U.S.D.M. doesn't get that I'm pretty sure we can import a Nissan patrol turbo diesel engine tho

[@scudinferno]

4:49 so happy I don’t give a shit about clout anymore

[@Iron-Griffon]

I was going to buy a Toyota 4runner that had 90k, I test drove it and it was fine, but when I went back to buy it the transmission blew and I didn't end up buying it. Suzuki doesn't allow disloyalty.

[@jakethetank99]

god i miss mine, paid 2k for it, but got in a wreck by someone fuckin texting and it was totaled out, got like 4k from insurance.

[@heartbreakgangsterclique]

Netgear: do NOT fart in the back

[@kuebby]

The 3rd gen looks better but the 4th gen IS better. Bigger, nicer interior and has better power with the same mpg. I feel like any 4Runner less than $12k is almost driving for free, unless you add over 100k miles. I bought my 2004 in 2017 with 130k miles and it now has 162k and it's probably worth the same.

[@jvogler_art4708]

i bought my 3rd gen at 240k, i've put another 20k on it and it still goes strong.

[@LanceHoughton-w1k]

I bought my 96 t100 15 years ago it has 400+ miles gave 4.500. Bet I could get $4;000 15 years later

[@doritoscheetosfritos]

Btw the Xterra is basically the Nissan 4Runner and ain’t as goo goo expensive either

[@anthonyrausch5708]

18:20 - Holy Shit; what did he hit…….

[@UncutNinjaDope]

why do they last so long if its the engine then hell iwanna swap something with it my buddy sold his mk 6 gti for one of these cus he had a kid so with 200k on it and i told him that thing is just getting broke in

[@My.Lame.Perspective]

4th Gen 4Runner V8 > 3rd Gen 4Runner

[@Kodiak97x]

Only a hand-full were V8 4x4 and 3rd gens can have the optional rear diff locker.

[@CrisFlow]

i just got a 2001 4runner limited 4x4 i just uploaded a video on it!😊

[@MQN8R]

Vukos garage tour please.

[@williambreeze2659]

I think that last 4runner was supercharged lol.

[@nonename7869]

15:35 ARE wheels another old school brand😂

[@polloi84]

The bumperless dude clearly removed his aftermarket/custom piece to sell it on the forums

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

13:15 stock wheels

[@2AMinLosAngeles]

real for city morgue intro

[@candy_paint]

That shit is terrible

[@warren9962]

There’s no way people think 3rd gens look better than 2nd gens

[@ddemier]

Yes the 3rd gen 4runners look WAY better than the 2nd gen.

[@PercMerchant]

is this a reupload or am i from the future?

[@carfriendsimulator9981]

U prob watched the stream

[@thomasmccormick3730]

GODs name in ~ by

[@poi3603]

netgear moment 4:06

[@dand33911]

Rust. Rust is the issue.

[@guillaumetsogbe-hamel2145]

Asking for nb miata vid #15

[@Senecasegments]

I didnt knew that yall are zilla fans

[@CollectorCarFeed]

Heard he's quitting 😔

[@JoeGess]

if you want a celica gts that isn't a piece of shit, look for a sc300/400. More power, reliability... and weight LMAO

[@zamp_8]

I like my 4Runners like my women

[@carfriendsimulator9981]

Torn leather interior

[@vukos]

with good resale value?

[@ros335]

Old but trustworthy?

[@tecolotegto]

Clapped out but keeps on ticking?

[@EYESLAPJEWS]

Absolutely the white 4-Runner for 3500 in Nevada with California plates would be a great buy how would I know this because Nevada is a dry State I guarantee that there is no rust on the chassis and frame and because it most likely was sold in California from the dealership back during its brand new days it most likely has zero rust because of the California weather unless it was someone who lived by the coast

[@warren9962]

There’s no way people think 3rd gens look better than 2nd gens

[@warren9962]

There’s no way people think 3rd gens look better than 2nd gens