# Fix or Sell? 2005 4Runner 140k **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** toyota, 4runner\ **Created:** [April 11, 2017, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-sell-2005-4runner-140k/102860 "2017-04-11T05:04:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mitacek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/aeb1de/32.png) [@mitacek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mitacek)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-sell-2005-4runner-140k/102860/1 "2017-04-11T05:04:37Z")
Hi All, I have a 2005 4Runner with 140k miles. It’s paid off. Have a blown gasket with a $5000 price to fix it. Otherwise car is in great shape. Looking for advice. Do I fix it or sell it? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![mitacek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/aeb1de/32.png) [@mitacek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mitacek)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-sell-2005-4runner-140k/102860/2 "2017-04-11T05:06:49Z")
Reluctant to get into another car payment but $5000 cash would be a dent in savings. ---
**Author:** ![mitacek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/aeb1de/32.png) [@mitacek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mitacek)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-sell-2005-4runner-140k/102860/3 "2017-04-11T05:10:11Z")
Toyota dealership offered $2500 trade in. ---
**Author:** ![ledhed75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 10:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-sell-2005-4runner-140k/102860/4 "2017-04-11T10:41:34Z")
Well, there are several factors to consider. First, does the vehicle currently meet your needs in terms of space, reliability, fuel economy, etc.? If yes… I assume you mean the engine needs a new head gasket. I’m not overly familiar with 4Runners… but I’d say $5000 is pretty high, probably a dealer price. In fact, I’d wager $5000 would get you a whole new (or rebuilt) engine. Shop around for a better price on the repair work. If no… a top of the line 2005 4Runner with 140K miles in my area has a trade in value of $6800. Granted, that’s top of the line with a running engine, but still, I’d say the dealer is trying to give you a smiling handshake while picking your pocket. Whether you decide to repair or sell, check around outside the dealer. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-sell-2005-4runner-140k/102860/5 "2017-04-11T12:53:00Z")
Agree with @ledhed75 $5K does seem a bit high for a head gasket. RockAuto shows a rebuilt engine (long block) for $3900. Not recommending that but just a comparison. Call around to independent shops and see if they can beat that price. The bottom line, if the truck is in good shape and meets your needs, even $5K is about 10 months of car payments for a similar new vehicle that you take 5 years or more to pay off. The engine should be good for at least 60K and likely more after a head gasket job. The mechanic can check the valve seal, head warp and maybe replace valve seals, too, while the heads are off. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-sell-2005-4runner-140k/102860/6 "2017-04-11T13:21:03Z")
> [@mitacek](#): > > Toyota dealership offered $2500 trade in From the dealers standing point that is a fair offer. This thing is 12 years and just another vehicle, nothing special. They will just wholesale it in a group of trade ins and hope to break even. Only you can decide if you want to fix this and consider how you will feel if the transmission goes a few months after you have it repaired. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-sell-2005-4runner-140k/102860/7 "2017-04-11T14:35:37Z")
Get another quote. That seems awfully high for a blown head-gasket. I owned a 05 4runner. Gave it to my son when I bought my 14 Highlander. Son sold it and bought a Mazda when the 4runner had a little over 300k miles. These are very goo strong reliable vehicles…but it’s also 12 years old. Is it worth getting fixed. at $5k - it’s questionable…but get another quote. Even here in New England it shouldn’t cost that much.