Questions about selling 1998 4Runner w/ rusted frame

[happybird]

Last edited Tue Dec 14, 2021, 05:21 PM - Edit history (3)

Got the bad news yesterday. The frame is rusted through and will cost around $4000 to fix.

I’m not interested in fixing it and would like to sell it, with full disclosure about the bad frame.

How is the best way to go about finding a buyer? Facebook Marketplace? Or, how much would a junkyard pay? The transmission was rebuilt a couple months ago and I know there are Tacoma and 4Runner enthusiasts who would love to have it … just don’t know how to connect with them.

Any advice is appreciated.


EDIT: Thank you all for the responses. I’m sorry I didn’t reply to them all, it’s been a crazy few days around here.

I am in the process of donating the truck to Habitat for Humanity. They know about the frame and brake lines and are still happy to have it. It will either be auctioned to someone who is willing to put the money into fixing it (well worth it! The transmission was just rebuilt this past summer for $4000... which is why I’ve had enough. The truck with a fine frame is probably only worth $6000-$8000, even with the used 4x4 market so crazy right now) or, if that is unsuccessful, it will be parted out. They think there will be no problem finding a buyer at auction.

Thanks, again!