2000 Toyota Sr5 4wd 5spd Manual 193k Mi. on 2040-cars

2000 Toyota SR5 4WD 5spd Manual.  193K mi.

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Those who “know” know that this is a special machine.  Manual shifting bliss in a duty grade off-road vehicle.  Late 3^rd generation 4Runner, built in Japan, frame-based, cast iron block, cast aluminum heads, locking differential – and a smooth quiet ride that’s great on highway.  Found a older low-miles BMW X5 with manual so I’m taking one more turn in the 3-pedaled 4wd suv fantasy world.   

I drive my cars and motorcycles gingerly and civilly, let them warm before loading engine, go slow and easy on the shifter to let the synchs figure it out on their schedule, use synth oil, dodge bumps, blip throttle when shifting to preserve clutch, brake with foresight, etc.  – and it has been babied on highways and flat city roads and not off-road (ok, I’m embarrassed) .  You can feel it - truck starts perfectly, consumes no oil, idles smoothly, doesn't clunk or rattle over bumps, etc.  It is impressive and has been a fantastic vehicle – it is a survivor.  Have original manuals.  It’s fantastic to drive – no deficits on highway, smooth pedals, tracks straight, no play in steering.  Have original trunk shade, spare, jack.

My records are spotty due to a disorganized divorce (and owner), but I have the basics.  I bought it in 2004 with 80K miles on it.  New clutch around 120K miles.  It recently got new mass air flow sensor, plug wires/plugs, timing belt, radiator and valve cover gaskets.  Interstate battery with some tread left.  Sunroof never had probs and works fine in both modes.  AC blows cold and has never had an issue.

Issues you’d see/notice if you came and drove it:

Backed into a small/stealthy/solid crepemyrtle tree and received dent/slight bend in rear bumper and tailgate.  Once had minor collision with a suburban back bumper and received new front side panels, radiator, bumper, and lights from State Farm (original hood with its original paint is present and undamaged – car came out looking mucho better actually).  Passenger back quarterpanel has a dent.  Paint is in good shape – car spent a lot of its time in garage.  Tires are way-past-due Michelins but they don’t vibrate and have been excellent.  A couple of small cig burns in seat and floor carpet but absolutely no cig odor (cracked window and non-recirc make this possible).  Leaks a bit of oil but you don’t see it on ground – only an odor.  This truck has never required addition of oil between changes.  Reverse lights and dome lights intermittent.  Cassette and backlight out on radio.  Electric antenna struggling. 

Questions welcome.  Good luck bidding.  I hate to sell it. 

cjrtrio

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