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1997 Toyota 4runner Sr5 Rwd Fl Car No Rust, Leather & All Options on 2040-cars

US $4,250.00
Year:1997 Mileage:239495 Color: Salsa Red /
 Tan
Location:

Port Charlotte, Florida, United States

Port Charlotte, Florida, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.4L 3378CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: JT3GN86R9V0041534 Year: 1997
Make: Toyota
Model: 4Runner
Trim: SR5 Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: power windows, seats,mirrors, rear window, cruise, Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 239,495
Exterior Color: Salsa Red
Interior Color: Tan
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 6
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"The vehicle is an excellent quality used Toyota made in Japan. These vehicles were of the highest quality. This 4Runner has 240,000 miles but runs and drives like new. The only wear items of note are the hood and front roof area where the original paint has some sun damage; easily repaired by a painter or body shop."

1997 Toyota 4Runner

 

This is a great 4Runner from Sunny Florida. I have owned this for 2 years and it has never let me down, period. These old style SUVs will run forever with the proper care and you will not be disappointed with this one. The underside of this RWD chassis from Japan is like new with no rust or corrosion anywhere.

 

The finish is Salsa Red, and very good and shiny throughout, though there is some fading on the hood and roof due to exposure to the sun here. However the sides and rear are very clean and shiny with a very presentable finish. This unit has the full SR5 trim with gold exterior emblems. I elected to replace the front bumper, grille and lower valance with brand new Toyota parts when I bought the car. It had a brush guard which was attached and there was some minor wrinkles in the bumper and grille at the time. I only want the best for my vehicles so these were sourced new, not aftermarket! The truck also has the full SR5 fender trim and running boards making it very attractive. I had found that the rear running board trim was missing and I have these parts (you will see missing in the photos) brand new in Toyota boxes. The rear has a 2" receiver hitch and full trailer wiring for light to moderate towing.

I did not like the 15" wheels and obtained a nice set of Michelin 16" tires mounted on 2003 Tundra wheels, and these are in excellent shape as you can see.

 

Mechanically, the truck needs nothing. I run a diesel repair shop and have never had to stop and fix this car. It starts up and runs great every day. I disassembled the timing belt cover for inspection only to find a new water pump and belt, they are good for another 50,000. I did replace the accessory belts, thermostat, O2 sensor, NGK spark plugs and hoses along with the valve cover and intake manifold gaskets as well as fuel and air filters. The 4 struts had also been replaced recently. I completely serviced the automatic transmission which is operating flawlessly, also replacing 2 universal joints at the time. There was a slight drag on the engine and this was found to be a malfunctioning clutch fan; a new Aisin / Toyota unit has now been installed resulting in less drag and a silent engine. Castrol 5w30 engine oil is used, along with locally available 90 octane non-ethanol gasoline which we have found to perform well in fuel injected engines.

 The interior had moderate wear. I removed the carpet and front seats which were very uncomfortable cloth with no support. I then installed two beautiful and comfortable power leather seats from a Mercury Mountaineer. This was difficult as they are quite wider than the OEM seats, but what a difference in comfort! These are treated with Lexol leather conditioner regularly. The carpeted areas have all been recovered in a tan vinyl flooring from Stock Interiors. It is very durable and washable for beaches, boating, pets or whatever you can get into. I have found it to be a very good tradeoff from carpet and it looks good with the leather. I also have a complete rear leather bench from another 4Runner Limited included with the sale. I added a leather console cover / armrest from a Limited also. The OEM radio was not playing CDs and a JVC head unit was installed with full input capabilities for your 1/8 in iPod.

 The 4Runner has every option that you could look for. Power windows, seats, tilt / slide sunroof, rear window fully retracts and defrosts and wipes, cruise control and mirrors are all working like new. The AC system was fully resealed , flushed and the drier was replaced; it blows very cold all of the time in and out of traffic.

 There is a Ford Powertroke emblem on the driver's door, this is strictly for advertising and will be removed prior to the sale!

 

 

 

Please call me if you have any questions; I will also send additional photos if needed. My wife wants a bigger SUV and I no longer have a use for this one. You will be happy with this fine Toyota! Jeff 941-830-3137

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