Id say go for it, I drive a 2000 Rav4 and got it at 65k miles and have literally done just a timing belt, radiator, and fluids/tires within the last 6 years of ownership. I had to replace an oil filter seal and also should replace my valve cover gasket at this point but it runs perfectly fine. Im about 1000-1300 USD invested as I have done all the work myself. These older toyotas are really easy to work on.
Id say go for it, I drive a 2000 Rav4 and got it at 65k miles and have literally done just a timing belt, radiator, and fluids/tires within the last 6 years of ownership. I had to replace an oil filter seal and also should replace my valve cover gasket at this point but it runs perfectly fine. Im about 1000-1300 USD invested as I have done all the work myself. These older toyotas are really easy to work on.