1986 Toyota 4runner 22re Very Low 92k Miles, No Rust - 1 Long Term Owner, Clean! on 2040-cars
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Sweet 1st generation 4Runner out of Grand Junction, CO (title, plates, records) came from original owner (truly a little old lady), through a broker in GA to me in UT. Appears to have sat since sometime 4/22/12 (last registration) until only recently. I bought it (on eBay) in August, shipped it to here to Salt Lake City, UT and was reminded just how slowly these little trucks traverse the steep mountain foothill streets around the Salt Lake Valley. Perfect for a teenager nearing permit age, right? WRONG!!! My spoiled teenager will NOT be enjoying this truck, he simply DOES NOT deserve it! IT MUST GO or he'll think he has the option of driving it this Spring when he turns 15. This classic truck has a very impressive score on AutoCheck of 55 (given a range of 13-37) but it isn't without needs to make it perfect (if that is what you're looking to do). This is a great truck and owning one was on MY bucket list since high school. The broker that procured it from the original owner vouches that the top has never been removed on the truck since new. I spotted the truck on Bring a Trailer and chose to send for it instead of driving it back from GA myself. I wasn't at all disappointed with the truck, but moreover am deeply disappointed with my teen's attitude towards the privilege of driving and the responsibilities of doing so that go along with it. My/his loss, is someone else's gain. An inspection by an independent mechanic here in Salt Lake (Steve's Automotive Specialists) found;
While sitting for a couple of years didn't do the seals & gaskets any favors, this truck has yet to leak a drop onto my driveway or garage floor in the few months it's been here. I've driven it a fair amount and haven't had any disappointments. It hasn't let me down. It's not a "concours" condition vehicle by any stretch, so please don't expect it to be. It's 27+ years old and behaves like that (no NAV, manual windows, no Bluetooth). It is being sold "as-is, where-is" with "no warranties expressed nor implied." Disclosures; The AC doesn't blow cold, the rear window won't roll up/down from the toggle switch between the seats, but works just fine with the key inserted into the lock on the rear door (which is required to drop the tailgate). There are 2 very small "stars" on the windshield that have been epoxy filled and 2 small upholstery repairs on the passenger front seat that have been stitched with color-matching thread (see pics). Aside from the very few slight door dings & surface scratches along the passenger side (one where a reflective door bumper was removed) there are no other marks on the exterior at all. Truck is riding on an open CO title & Bill of Sale, this could save the buyer significantly when registering in your home state - check local DMV laws/regulations. I believe in full transparency and full disclosure, so if you have questions - please don't hesitate to text or call 801-580-7917 and ask them in advance of making an offer, please. Please now low-ball side offers via "ask seller a question" button, I'm offering this truck well below what I'm into it. If you're not interested in it, that's fine - don't bid & please just move along. If you are interested, then please take some time to review my 100% positive feedback rating as a seller on cars/trucks from this price ranging up to the six figures+ and then submit your best bid. Please don't inquire about the reserve, I won't share it - that isn't fair to anyone. Show your best faith bid, if it works out - then it's a win/win situation for both of us. If not, it wasn't meant to be for either of us. Pretty simple really. This truck is listed locally and elsewhere electronically so I reserve the right to end the listing at any time, so don't miss out! On Nov-15-13 at 12:40:01 PST, seller added the following information:
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