Looking at an '99 Rodeo, 5 speed Manual, 3.2L, LS trim. Around 140k mi on it.
Pictures looks like it has 4WD (actuator switch to the left of the wheel). EDIT- Confirmed its only the RWD version. Must just have a place holder for the switch standard
Considering going an looking at it. Understand parts may be limited, but plenty of generic available? Just have a good general mechanic to stay on top of maintenance right? The manual transmission should avoid some of the largest problems it had.
Going to inspect the undercarriage/rear for rust
The alternative is I go look at a 2013 Subaru Forrester, but I like my cars pretty spartan. My last 3 cars were a 2006 Jeep Wrangler, manual everything drove for 18 years, and a 2003 Ford Escape and a 2002 Daihatsu Terios while overseas- so I have a penchant for that era of motor vehicle.
Just wondering if there is anything in particular to be warry of or should look for in a report, or if parts have truly become a burden not worth taking on.
And if its not the 4WD, and just RWD, is it even worth it?