is this worth buying?

[hangout]

Hi: I found a 1999 QX4 with 110k miles on it.If I can take it over for $4500. is it a good price?

is it time to do the timing belt job? how much for the job?is there anyone can give me an idea..

Thanks

[volp]

Are there pics, did you drive it? Dealer or private? Carfax?

[miamiheat3332]

eh you have to change the timing belt and i dont know how much that is but QXXX4 recently got his done.

[hangout]

it's a private deal..

he told me, he changed the control arm, suspension and struts, very new tires..

I have a FX35 RWD,, it's 3.5 V6,, I love the 3.5 engine, strong and run by timing chain. Have no idea about the 3.3 engine at all.. also the 4WD..

please give me some advices

Thanks

[miamiheat3332]

havent heard of 4wd going bad on any of these pathies or qx's here on the forum, unless it was really abused, or neglected.

and throw some good tires on these cars and they are some of the most capable off-road stock SUV's out there.

[Qxxx4]

if it has service records id say its an ok deal, although the market here in canada is alot diferent. 4500 here gets you under 200k km for a 3.3L QX4, but usually heavy rust issues.

The 3.3L requires timing belt, drive belts, and water pumps at that mileage if not done already. It cost me just shy of $1000 for a shop to do it, $1400 at the dealer, again the US is probably much cheaper.

as for the 4WD there arent many issues, if there are you would see the 4WD indicator on the dash going nuts. If they can prove that they get the front/rear diff and transfer case fluids when needed thats a plus. Look out for sweaty/leaky differentials.

[Buzzman]

it's a private deal..

he told me, he changed the control arm, suspension and struts, very new tires..

I have a FX35 RWD,, it's 3.5 V6,, I love the 3.5 engine, strong and run by timing chain. Have no idea about the 3.3 engine at all.. also the 4WD.

Thanks

If you drive an FX35 now, you might be disappointed with the '99 QX4 re: power.The R50's upgraded to the 3.5 engine in 2001, and it makes a world of difference.Also, if the current owner hasn't done the timing belt, then it should be done right away. (Maybe you can bring the price down by negotiating the timing belt repair.)You can also try reading through a bunch of threads on here, just to get a feel for what these vehicles are like, and what to expect.

[jsm02cpa]

I bought a 2000 QX4 at the beginning of this year for $5500 from a private seller. They had just done the timing belt and water pump (cost them about $800 at a repair place, not a dealer, btw). Our car had about 114,000 when we bought it, and it needs stabilizer links I think, but it's been a good car. the 3.3 is a bit underwhelming (I have a 99 blazer with a 4.3 that would blow it away off the line, if that tells you anything.)

Overall, I think that's a decent price, maybe a bit high, try to get it for $4000 or less, then it's probably worth it, if it runs good and shifts well. You should be able to get another 100k out of it without too much expense.

Big thing I've seen about these cars is that they seem to chew up oxygen sensors. Mine has set a code for it, but seems to still run well, so I haven't done them yet.

Is the body in good shape? If not, deduct for that. Same with the interior. Ours cleaned up very well. Few minor things that needed fixed, but parts are available on ebay at reasonable prices. Good luck.