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2006 Toyota Sequoia Sr5 Awd Suv 4-door No Reserve 3rd Row Seating Clean Carfax on 2040-cars

Year:2006 Mileage:123945 Color: White /
 Gray
Location:

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sport Utility
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.7L 4663CC 285Cu. In. V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 5TDBT44A06S258776
Year: 2006
Make: Toyota
Model: Sequoia
Warranty: Unspecified
Trim: SR5 Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player
Drive Type: 4WD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 123,945
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: SR5
Exterior Color: White
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Cylinders: 8

2006 Toyota Sequoia SR5 SUV 4-Door 4.7L

3rd Row Seating Clean Carfax

All Wheel Drive

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Vehicle Information:

2006 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5
VIN: 5TDBT44A06S258776
4 DOOR WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
4.7L V8 FI DOHC 32V
ALL WHEEL DRIVE

Standard Equipment | Safety Options

Standard Equipment
Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer
Safety Options
4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts

All Car Care
628 Lakewood Rd
Waterbury, CT 06704
203-573-5400
www.allcarcaresales.com/
No accident/damage reported
No accident / damage reported to CARFAX
2 previous owners
2Previous owners
Service information available
5Service records available
Registered as a personal vehicle
Personal vehicle
Vehicle registration information
Last owned in Massachusetts
CARFAX Price Adjustment
$1,060 Below retail book value
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Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title
A Rebuilt/Reconstructed vehicle is a salvage vehicle that has been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.
Manufacturer Buyback or Lemon Title
A DMV or a state agency marks an official document or issues a Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon title when a vehicle has been repurchased by the manufacturer. Not all states issue manufacturer buyback titles and the specific requirements for a lemon law vehicle varies by state.
Odometer Check
CARFAX analyzes mileage data to help identify potential:
  • Rollbacks - odometer tampering to conceal a car's true mileage (i.e. Fraud or illegal activity)
  • Rollovers - after reaching the maximum reading, the odometer restarts from zero (i.e. Mechanical or equipment limitation)
  • Inconsistencies - conflicting mileage data means CARFAX cannot determine if it's a potential rollback (i.e. Potential human error)
Manufacturer Recall
Automobile manufacturers issue recall notices to inform owners of car defects that have come to the manufacturer's attention. Recalls also suggest improvements that can be made to improve the safety of a particular vehicle. Most manufacturer recalls can be repaired at no cost to you.
Basic Warranty
Most manufacturers offer a basic warranty for new vehicles. These warranties vary by manufacturer and typically last for a certain amount of time and/or a set number of miles.
Not Actual Mileage Title
When the seller certifies, under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading does not reflect the vehicle's actual mileage. This may occur because the odometer was tampered with, broken, or replaced.
Junk Title
A Junk Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. The majority of states use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage.
Loss Due To Fire Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to fire. In most states, fire damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title
A vehicle with a 5-digit odometer cannot accurately track mileage after 99,999 miles because the odometer rolls over. This title is the result of a seller certifying under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS of the odometer.
Structural Damage
All levels of accidents, from minor to severe, can cause structural damage to a vehicle (i.e., damage to the frame or unibody).
Airbag Deployment
Occurs when the driver, passenger or side airbag has been used or deployed during a crash or other incident. If an airbag has been deployed, it must be replaced by a qualified technician. Have this car inspected by a mechanic prior to purchase.
Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following eleven States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.
Total Loss
An insurance or fleet company declares a vehicle a total loss when a claim exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value or if the vehicle is stolen and not recovered. This damage threshold varies by company. These companies typically take possession and obtain the title. Not all total loss vehicles result in a DMV-reported branded title, like a Salvage or Junk title. See the glossary for more information.
Accident / Damage Indicator
Various events could indicate an accident or damage in a vehicle's history, such as: salvage auction, fire damage, police-reported accident, crash test vehicle, damage disclosure, collision repair facility and automotive recycler records. See the glossary for more information.
Hail Damage Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to hail. In most states, hail damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Flood Damage Title
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.

Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
Owner 1 Owner 2
Year purchased2005 2009 
Type of owner Personal Personal
Estimated length of ownership3 yrs. 3 mo. 4 yrs. 6 mo. 
Owned in the following states/provincesNew York, Massachusetts Massachusetts 
Estimated miles driven per year11,987/yr --- 
Last reported odometer reading39,655 --- 

Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
Owner 1 Owner 2
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon Guaranteed
No Problem
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No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. Register | View Terms | View Certificate

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
Owner 1 Owner 2
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
No structural damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
Inconsistent mileage indicated.
No Issues Indicated
Mileage Inconsistency
Accident / Damage
No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized Toyota dealer for any open recalls.
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Dealer
Ask Your
Dealer
Basic Warranty
Original warranty estimated to have expired.
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired

Detailed History

Owner 1
Purchased:2005
Type:Personal
Where:New York, Massachusetts
Est. miles/year:11,987/yr
Est. length owned: 12/1/05 - 3/16/09
(3 yrs. 3 mo.)
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
08/15/2005     NICB   Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer
12/01/2005   4   New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lagrangeville, NY  
Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
First owner reported
Titled or registered as
personal vehicle
Passed safety inspection
01/03/2007   17,693   New York
Inspection Station  
Emissions inspection performed
Passed safety inspection

View what was inspected

09/13/2007     New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lagrangeville, NY  
Registration issued or renewed
Titled or registered as
personal vehicle
Passed safety inspection
01/31/2008   31,348   Tire King of Wappingers Inc
Wappingers Falls, NY
845-298-8555
tirekingauto.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
State emissions inspection completed
01/31/2008     New York
Inspection Station  
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection

View what was inspected

09/09/2008   39,005   Tire King of Wappingers Inc
Wappingers Falls, NY
845-298-8555
tirekingauto.com  
Vehicle serviced
03/16/2009   39,444   Auto Auction
Northeast Region  
Sold at auction
04/06/2009   39,495   Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Vehicle purchase reported
04/07/2009     Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Belchertown, MA  
Registration issued or renewed
Vehicle color noted as White
04/09/2009   39,655   Massachusetts
Inspection Station
Northampton, MA  
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
 
Owner 2
Purchased:2009
Type:Personal
Where:Massachusetts
Est. length owned: 4/24/09 - present
(4 yrs. 6 mo.)
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
04/24/2009     Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Belchertown, MA
Title #BG735485  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as White
07/20/2010   93,097   Massachusetts
Inspection Station
Belchertown, MA  
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
04/01/2011     Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Belchertown, MA
Title #BG735485  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as White
08/02/2011   87,399   Massachusetts
Inspection Station
Ludlow, MA  
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection

MILEAGE INCONSISTENCY
  • The mileage reported here conflicts with this vehicle's odometer history. Ask a mechanic or the seller to confirm the actual mileage - this entry may just be a clerical error.
12/01/2012   108,716   Massachusetts
Inspection Station
Belchertown, MA  
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
03/16/2013   113,224   Balise Toyota
West Springfield, MA
413-734-8795
balisetoyota.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
Tires rotated and balanced
Front brake pads and rotors replaced
Rear brake pads and rotors replaced
06/20/2013   118,308   Balise Toyota
West Springfield, MA
413-734-8795
balisetoyota.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
07/08/2013     Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Belchertown, MA
Title #BG735485  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as White
  • Avoid financial headaches. Make sure the loan has been paid off if you're buying from a private seller.
07/29/2013   120,868   Balise Toyota
West Springfield, MA
413-734-8795
balisetoyota.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
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Terms and Conditions;

Auction Policies We reserves the right to cancel bids from bidders with zero or negative feedback. If you do have zero or negative feedback, please contact us prior to bidding. We ask that the winning bidder please contact the dealership within 48 hours of the auction close and that the purchase transaction be completed within 7 calendar days. We reserve the right to re-list or sell the vehicle in the event of a non-paying bidder. We reserve the right to cancel all bids and end an auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale.

Bidder's Age You must be 18 years of age or older to bid or purchase a vehicle.


Buyer's Inspection We are ready to make every effort to accurately and fairly describe this vehicle and has disclosed all known and pertinent information regarding this vehicle. Previously owned vehicles may have scratches and dings inherent for their year and mechanical parts are subject to fail. We welcome and recommend all vehicles be inspected BEFORE leaving our facility. If upon personal and/or authorized professional inspection of the vehicle at our facility, a buyer finds a substantial discrepancy between the published report and actual vehicle, we will either correct the problem at no charge, or work out a compromise, or refund all monies paid. Buyers are responsible for any inspection fees and charges.

Transportation Services We will meet customers at the Hartford-Springfield Airport (BDL) and transport you at our facility for a $90 fee, we are about 45 min away

Contact Us Please feel free to contact us within the hours of 8am - 6pm EST with any questions you may have. Please call (203) 707-1288 or anadesigngroup@yahoo.com

Deposit The successful high bidder will submit a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of the close of the auction. We accept credit card or paypal for deposits.  In the event the vehicle is not paid for, we retain the deposit to cover our costs to re-list the vehicle and lost opportunity costs. Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due (plus applicable fees and taxes) within 7 business days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.

Disclaimer All vehicles are sold "as-is" unless there is a factory warranty remaining (will be stated in our description). All cars come with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles come with books and/or manuals only if pictured in photo gallery and/or if stated in the listing. We make every effort to present information that is accurate. However, it is based on data provided by the vehicle VIN decoding and/or other sources and therefore exact configuration, color, specifications & accessories should be used as a guide only and are not guaranteed. Under no circumstances will we be liable for any inaccuracies, claims or losses of any nature. Furthermore, inventory is subject to prior sale and prices are subject to change without notice. Prices do not include taxes, registration fees, finance and/or documentation charges, or shipping fees. To ensure your complete satisfaction, please verify accuracy prior to purchase.

Exporting
If you are purchasing a vehicle which will be exported overseas we can only release the vehicle to you via a transporter / shipper as the vehicle may not be operated on CT roads with a temporary tag unless sales tax has been collected. We request a copy of the export bill of lading or dock receipt for our records and state audit purposes so that we are not held responsible for taxes.
Canadian customers: Please check to see that the vehicle qualifies for importation at www.riv.ca
If you would like to have your car shipped door-to-door, visit www.searail.ca and they will handle every for you. To register in Canada, you will need a "NO OPEN RECALL LETTER" from the manufacturer. In some cases you may have to make modifications to get the car registered (such as adding day-time running lights) To get the car across the boarder you will need to fax a copy of the title, front and back, to the boarder 72 hours in advance. The original title is required to be present when crossing the boarder into Canada.

Fees and Taxes
We charge a dealer-prep fee of $200 on all purchase transactions. It must be stated that...this charge may represent a profit to the dealership for items such as inspecting, detailing and preparing documents related to the sale. Connecticut law states that any such fee must be included in the final sale price without discrimination. With online auctions, the final sales price is not known in advance, so please be aware that $200.00 will be added to the closing or agreed amount so that the final sales price will include the fee and will be reflected in the bill of sale. We are licensed Connecticut dealer and is required to collect applicable sales tax. Please note: Sales Tax for CT Residents: Connecticut residents are responsible for 6.35% state sales tax, $400 Conveyance Fees and Registration Fees.

Out-of-state (non-Connecticut resident) taking delivery in a state other than CT: In most cases we do not collect sales tax on these sales. We charge a dealer-prep fee of $200 on all purchase transactions. You are responsible for paying your taxes, title and registration fees when you register the vehicle in your home state. We request a copy of the export bill of lading or dock receipt for our records and state audit purposes so that we are not held responsible for uncollected taxes. If you need transit plates we can provide for you 30 days temp tags from state of CT for amount of $100 with valid insurance card.

Non-Paying Bidder Please do not bid on this auction or listing unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. We value your time and we expect the same level of respect in return.

Odometer Readings
Our cars are occasionally driven and the actual mileage of the vehicle at time of purchase might be slightly different than the mileage stated when the vehicle was listed.

Payment Type
P
ayments of $500 expected within 48 hours via PayPal at anadesigngroup@yahoo.com, Payment expected within 7 days, mailed payments within 10 We gladly accepts major credit cards and paypal for deposits. certified bank checks, wire transfers or third-party financing. Please be sure to have full payment and/or approved financing in place BEFORE making your final bid.

Returns: Returns are allowed in the event the vehicle is shipped and you are dissatisfied. However, a 25% restocking fee applies and the return must take place within 7 days from receipt and the vehicle must have fewer than 200 miles difference upon return. Return shipping fees are the obligation of the buyer.

Shipping
Vehicles may be picked-up at our offices or we will gladly assist you in arranging shipment. Shipping is solely the responsibility of the buyer. Please understand that we will arrange shipping for you as a value added service only. We are NOT the shipping company. All shipping questions and/or concerns should be addressed directly with the shipping company used to transport said vehicle. Should you be unsatisfied with your shipping service, please let us know! We aim to recommend only quality vendors.

Successful Bidder The winning bidder will be contacted via email after the auction. We request that winner bidders contact us within 48 hours by phone or email to arrange payment.

Warranty All vehicles are sold “as is”, unless otherwise stated in the vehicle description. No representations or warranties are made, as seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. Manufacturer's warranties may still apply. Extended warranties may be available; please contact us for details.

I do file a unpaid item claim with eBay for all sellers who do not pay within the 7 day (or longer if you take mailed payments and chose to give some more time) payment period"

Thanks so much for looking at my auction and please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions

THANK YOUI!!

 

 

 

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