Well, we decided to get a new-to-us 1997 4Runner 4WD Limited, one with an E-locker (helps with traction when 4-wheelin') and here is a picture of 'her!' We found it online through eBay and it was in Texas, so I bought Scott a ticket and he flew out there on Friday 10/27 to look at it and buy it (clean CARFAX, etc) So, Friday and Saturday he spent on the road driving the 1000 miles home from Dallas to Gilbert! Whew, what a journey!! Buying this truck was definitely a leap of faith, as we had not yet sold our '99 4Runner. When Scott got home on Saturday (at 12:30 p.m.), we had the tires switched over at Discount (we wanted to keep the Nittos) and he then proceeded to take off the brush guard, running boards and tow hitch/wiring. On Sunday early evening, Scott posted the '99 4Runner on CraigsList for sale. WIthin 3 hours, we had someone come over, look at it and put a deposit down! Scott hadn't even gotten the vehicle 'ready for sale', but this family wanted it and bought it on Monday!!! Oh and RIGHT after the family looked at the truck Sunday night, another guy called to buy the brush guard. He came over at 9 p.m., Scott installed it for him and he paid us $200 cash, which paid for Scott's plane ticket, hotel (ok, make that Motel6 in a shady part of town LOL), food and 1/3 of the gas! Pretty sweet :). Anyway, it all worked out so great and we are all very happy! Scott gets an e-locker for 4-wheelin' and I get to have it as my daily driver (which is SO nice with the two boys).
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