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2023 Toyota 4Runner — what should a real pre-purchase inspection include? — Los Angeles owner

RoadTripBuyer172Community StarterMay 29, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProLos Angeles
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 54,000 miles. I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask them to check so it is more than a quick state-inspection-style look?
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RoadTripBuyer172Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 29, 2026permalink
Quick update: a second 2023 Toyota 4Runner quote made the first offer look ordinary. If GAP is bundled I'm making them unbundle it.
BrakeCollector333Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 29, 2026permalink
Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. Two 2023 Toyota 4Runner quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. Then the comparison gets honest. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. I'll update if anything new shows up.
EVRoadie157Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 29, 2026permalink
Compare apples to apples or you'll get spun. A written buyer’s order on the 2023 Toyota 4Runner is worth more than any verbal “we’ll make it work.” If they balk, that's your answer. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
RoadTripBuyer172Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 30, 2026permalink
Quick update: a second 2023 Toyota 4Runner quote made the first offer look ordinary. If they get vague again I'm shopping the deal elsewhere.
DailySeller530Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 30, 2026permalink
The trap is a pretty payment hiding a worse car price. If one piece looks too good on the 2023 Toyota 4Runner, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. That's the part that actually changes the decision. No need to make it theatrical. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. I'll update if anything new shows up.
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