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Traded in my 22 Highlander V6 XLE. While it was a comfortable ride and I’ll miss the favorable mpg’s, the UA80F transmissions in these V6 Highlanders are failing and mine felt like a ticking time bomb. Wanted out before it would happen.

I had been on the search for a used 4Runner in nice shape. Every time I looked into one at a Toyota dealership it would up being from an auction and brought in from a different state.

Then yesterday this beauty popped up on their site. 21 Limited. One owner, locally owned, Gold Certified, 45k miles. Listed at 37,799. It was immediately obvious that whoever owned it took very well care of it. I got 32,250 for my Highlander and it was a deal.

This is what I have from my level 2 inspection of (allegedly) both of my fireplaces. Home is a one story ranch with basement. Two fireplaces. They’re stacked - as in on the same wall (one in basement, one on main level). Both flues go up same chimney.

All I got were photos. No video.

I don’t actually believe for a second that these are photos from both fireplaces. They appear like the same flue to me.

I can’t believe a level 2 inspection doesn’t include a cleaning. How in the heck are they suppose to get a good idea of the condition of the flue when it hasn’t been cleaned?

Nearly $600 for (2) level 2 inspections.

They ended recommending HeatShield on both flues in order to operate them safely. This was for a total cost of $6,500. Said no flue tiles were cracked.

From the images provided, I’m having a hard time seeing why they made the recommendation. The firebox appears like it needs touching up with mortar of course. But I’m not seeing why the flue needs anything. My untrained eye doesn’t see anything wrong with the flue.

The price of (1) wood burning insert install is insane as well ~ $8,000.