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by **Dean_A** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:54 pm

Well the rods went out on my truck over the weekend and the dealer is quoting my $6500. to fix it. :shock:

It had 220K on it and was 10 years old, so I got my money out of it already, and I'm not interested in trying to fix it.

I'm going to get a new truck, but my question is, what do I do with a '98 4Runner with 220K miles and a bad engine? Are there people who would buy such a thing, or should I just call a wrecker? I've never had a unload a "broken" car before, so I'm not sure of the best approach. Any advice would be welcome.

Thanks!

by **Micro469** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:01 pm

Up here, we can give the car to charity, get a tax receipt and they collect the money for junking it. :thumbsup:

by **01Sport** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:05 pm

Maybe a recycling place would take it. If it's got some useable parts. You could probably also donate it and get a tax deduction on it.

by **madjack** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:05 pm

...I would put an ad in the local paper advertising a "parts" vehicle...depending upon the shape the rest of the vehicle is in, I would ask somewhere in the 500-1000 dollar range.......
madjack

by **01Sport** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:07 pm

Good point by madjack. I always see Toyota trucks being down down south from the San Bernardino area. I'm sure they would love the parts for cheap.

by **Dean_A** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:13 pm

Good idea on the parts thing. Maybe I'll put it on Craigslist. The rest of the car is in fantastic shape. I'd be stoked if I could get a grand for it.

Thanks for the ideas.

by **madjack** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:21 pm

Dean, I have done this several times...I tend to buy older vehicles and run'em untill the wheels fall off and then sell off the rest...if the rest is in "fantastic shape" I wouldn't take less than a grand...keep in mind that body parts...fenders/lights/bumpers/grill/doors/cab/bed MAY fetch premium prices from body shops.............
madjack

by **Gerdo** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:54 pm

Dean
I'm part of a Toyota offroad club. I'll post up on their forum and see if I can help sell it for you.

These guys may build a Truggy out of it!

by **Elumia** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:56 pm

Know a mechanic you trust?

I bet you can get a whole used engine for $1500-2000, maybe another 2K for labor.

Once replaced it should be worth 5K or so.

Search "used toyota engine"

Maybe you can sell it to a mechanic who will do the swap and sell it for a profit.

by **tonyj** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:13 pm

You might get a lot of satisfaction and closure with a Viking funeral.

by **Dean_A** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:54 pm

tonyj wrote:You might get a lot of satisfaction and closure with a Viking funeral.

it would be a fitting tribute. Me and that truck have seen a lot of good times and good terrain together. I'm going to miss the ol' girl... :cry:

by **halfdome, Danny** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:58 pm

tonyj wrote:You might get a lot of satisfaction and closure with a Viking funeral.

That I'd like to see that out in San Diego bay :lol:

. Maybe do it during "Americas Finest City " week. :lol:

My son has parted out several cars over the years and when there isn't any good parts left he has a recycler haul off the shell, he usually get paid for that too. He makes a pile of money selling the parts. Just advertise with photos on Craigslist and they will beat a path to your door with tools in hand.

Danny

by **Dean_A** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:03 pm

halfdome, Danny wrote:
tonyj wrote:You might get a lot of satisfaction and closure with a Viking funeral.

That I'd like to see that out in San Diego bay . Maybe do it during "Americas Finest City " week.
My son has parted out several cars over the years and when there isn't any good parts left he has a recycler haul off the shell, he usually get paid for that too. He makes a pile of money selling the parts. Just advertise with photos on Craigslist and they will beat a path to your door with tools in hand. Danny

Hmmm, not sure the wife (or the home owners association) would appreciate a junked car sitting out in the street. it's hard to part-out a car when you're living in the 'burbs. I think I need to do this all-or-nothing.

by **Creamcracker** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:35 pm

Dean_A wrote:Well the rods went out on my truck over the weekend and the dealer is quoting my $6500. to fix it.

It had 220K on it and was 10 years old, so I got my money out of it already, and I'm not interested in trying to fix it.

I'm going to get a new truck, but my question is, what do I do with a '98 4Runner with 220K miles and a bad engine? Are there people who would buy such a thing, or should I just call a wrecker? I've never had a unload a "broken" car before, so I'm not sure of the best approach. Any advice would be welcome.

Thanks!

One word....EBAY

Philip

by **48Rob** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:05 pm

Call around to your local junk yards/car salvage yards.
They will give you a (rough) quote over the phone as to what they will pay for your truck.

If it is a common model, it may be just scrap metal value.
If it is a model that they can sell the parts from for a good profit, they may quote you several hundred dollars.

Now you know if it has much interest to the general public...

A transmission for a 10 year old car from a salvage yard can sell for $800.00 plus...

Never know what you might have...

Rob

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