I go by the rule of thumb that a salvage/rebuilt title cuts the value of the vehicle by half
and I agree, I wouldnt go through with it until Ive had someone inspect the vehicle, just not worth it at this time.
I think though, Im leaning more towards the 4 cyl 4runner. more room and from looking at it, better options for increasing mileage.
1. they sit so damn high I could almost drop it at least 6 inches and still have more than enough clearance.
2. putting a belly pan on it would be easy and Im betting quite effective.
3. I could put a kammbak on it and better its cutoff.
Im thinking if its true to its EPA of 28mpg hwy, those 3 things alone would get me over the 30mpg mark then I could go from there.
BTW, just read your sig, and wanted to thank you for the boycott on BP.
[PS]
re-read the post by the person selling/trading 2 cars for 1 truck, and he only speaks spanish, so Im going to have my brother in law give him a call this evening