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Toyota 4runner / 1 Owner / 4x4 / Amazing Cond / Only 69k Miles / A True Must See on 2040-cars

Year:1998 Mileage:69744 Color: Burgundy /
 Tan
Location:

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Richmond, Virginia, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sport Utility
Engine:3.4L 3378CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
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)
: JT3HN86R9W0140456
Year: 1998
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Toyota
Model: 4Runner
Trim: SR5 Sport Utility 4-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4WD
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player
Mileage: 69,744
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Sub Model: CARFAX CERTIFIED
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Interior Color: Tan



About Us 

We are a licensed independent used car dealer in the State of Virginia. We strive to offer hand picked vehicles at rock bottom wholesale prices while giving the attention and courteous support to each individual client. We are with you every step of the way including assisting with arranging transportation after the deal is done.  We stand behind ALL of our cars 100%. We do our very best with listing and describing our vehicles on eBay. Please enjoy the extensive amount of photos we include for each car to help bridge the gap of buying a car sight unseen. By reading our feedback, you can see you are buying from professionals. Please READ OUR TERMS before bidding. By bidding, you are entering into a legally binding contract. If you don't have financing in place, do not bid until you have financing in place. All cars are sold with a clean and clear title along with 30 day tags, some titles will take up to 2 weeks to receive. Good luck bidding and if you need anything, please let us know. If you have any questions, ask before bidding. Thanks!!!


1998 Toyota 4Runner 


 Thanks for viewing this gorgeous 1998 Toyota 4Runner offered by Davis AutoSports!!!! Like with all of our vehicles here, this is a Carfax Certified Buy Back Vehicle. This ONE OWNER Toyota is in AMAZING condition in every aspect for the year and mileage.  The previous owner t
ook great care of this truck both cosmetically and more importantly mechanically.  This rare find will come with a VA state inspection to assure that it is in great mechanical condition!!!! This SUV looks and drives GREAT!!!  This generation 4Runner is getting VERY hard to come across specially in this type of condition and mileage. We sell a lot of these trucks here at Davis Autosports and we know what to look for when it comes time for us to buy them so rest assure you are getting a great truck.  THIS MAYBE THE LOWEST MILEAGE 1998 4RUNNER ON THE US MARKET !!!! 



Exterior Condition

The exterior of this vehicle is in AMAZING condition for the year and has been well cared for.  ALL Panels on this truck are 100% original and all panels have the factory issued VIN plates on them.  
I tried to include as many pictures as possible so you can see the true condition of the car.....This 4Runner is GORGEOUS in person. You will be very very impressed with with the condition of exterior. Please keep in mind this is a pre-owend vehicle so it will show some very minor wear. I WOULD LIKE TO ADD, THIS TRUCK HAS ZERO RUST ISSUES, PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF WHEN BUYING THESE AS THEY DO HAVE RUST ISSUES.


Interior Condition

The interior of this 4Runner is in Amazing condition for the year and mileage. The carpets look great as you will see in the photos.  The seats look AMAZING  for the year and mileage.  The headliner has no issues and is very very clean. All dash areas and door panels are very clean with no wear. 
All power components work absolutely perfect and the AC is ICE ICE cold. The photos below will show EVERY part of the interior so you can see for yourself how clean it is. 

This truck  is in great condition in every way, the motor runs great and is very strong and starts up fine with no issues.  All driving components work just as they should, the tranny is nice and tight and shifts very smooth, the brakes work great as they were just serviced.  The complete drive-train has no issues.  As great condition as this car is, IT IS a pre owned car therefore you will find some minor wear from it being driven, both interior and exterior.  I would also like to add the AC is ICE cold !!!


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 Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
 Owner 1
Year purchased1997 
Type of ownerPersonal
Estimated length of ownership16 years 
Owned in the following states/provincesVirginia 
Estimated miles driven per year4,627/yr 
Last reported odometer reading64,333 

 Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
 Owner 1
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | LemonGuaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical LimitsGuaranteed
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
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
No structural damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized Toyota dealer for any open recalls.
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Basic Warranty
Original warranty estimated to have expired.
Warranty
Expired

 Detailed History

 Owner 1
Purchased:1997
Type:Personal
Where:Virginia
Est. miles/year:4,627/yr
Est. length owned:11/16/97 - present 
(16 years)
Low mileage!This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
10/22/1997   NICB  Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer
11/16/1997  29  Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Vehicle purchase reported
12/22/1997   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Titled or registered as
personal vehicle
10/18/1999  13,860  Virginia
Inspection Station
Alexandria, VA  
Passed emissions inspection
10/31/2000   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Title or registration issued
11/09/2001   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Title or registration issued
11/18/2002   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Title or registration issued
11/05/2003  40,247  Virginia
Inspection Station
Alexandria, VA  
Passed emissions inspection
11/19/2003   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Title or registration issued
10/18/2004   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Title or registration issued
10/13/2005  48,465  Virginia
Inspection Station
Alexandria, VA  
Passed emissions inspection
11/14/2005   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Title or registration issued
11/14/2006   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
10/18/2007  53,217  Virginia
Inspection Station
Alexandria, VA  
Passed emissions inspection
11/09/2007   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
09/29/2008   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
10/21/2009  59,483  Virginia
Inspection Station
Alexandria, VA  
Passed emissions inspection
11/06/2009   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
11/29/2010   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
10/06/2011  64,333  Virginia
Inspection Station
Alexandria, VA  
Passed emissions inspection
11/30/2011   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
12/10/2012   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Alexandria, VA  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported


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ALL OF OUR CARS HERE AT DAVIS AUTOSPORTS COME WITH A VIRGINIA STATE 12 MONTHS INSPECTION WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:


 INSPECT BRAKES FOR:

    * Worn, damaged or missing parts.
    * Worn, contaminated or defective linings or drums.
    * Leaks in system, proper fluid level.
    * Worn, contaminated or defective disc pads or discs.
      (NOTE: A minimum of two wheels and drums must be removed from each vehicle at the time of inspection. Consult the official inspection manual for exceptions.) 

4. - INSPECT PARKING BRAKE FOR:

    * Broken or missing parts.
    * Proper adjustment.
    * Standard factory equipment or equivalent. 

5. - INSPECT HEADLIGHTS FOR:

    * Approved type, aim, and output.
    * Condition of lamp, wiring and switch.
    * Beam indicator. 

Top of page6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:

    * Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
    * Aim of fog and driving lamps.
    * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.
      (NOTE: Every vehicle must have a rear lamp showing a red light to the rear, a white light illuminating the rear license plate; vehicles over 7 feet wide or extending 4 inches or more beyond the front fender extremes must be equipped with approved clearance lamps and reflex reflectors. Count load in measuring.) 

7. – INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR:

    * Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
    * Correct indications and tell-tale (visual or audible).
    * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens. 

8. – INSPECT STEERING & SUSPENSION FOR: (Jack up front end as shown in Manual)

    * Wear in bushings, kingpins, ball joints, wheel bearings, tie rod ends.
    * Looseness of gear box on frame, condition of drag link and steering arm.
    * Play in steering wheel.
    * Wheel alignment and axle alignment.
    * Broken spring leaves, and worn shackles.
    * Shock absorbers.
    * Broken frame.
    * Broken or missing engine mounts.
    * Lift blocks. 

9. – INSPECT TIRES, WHEELS & RIMS FOR:

    * Condition of tires including tread depth.
    * Mixing radials and bias ply tires.
    * Wheels that are cracked or damaged so as to affect safe operation. 

10. – INSPECT MIRROR FOR:

    * Rigidity of mounting.
    * Condition of reflecting surface.
    * View of road to rear (Truck mirrors must extend at least halfway beyond edge of body) – (Visibility 200 feet to rear). 

Top of page11. – INSPECT HORN FOR:

    * Electrical connections, mounting and horn button.
    * Emits sound audible for a minimum of 200 feet. 

12. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD AND OTHER GLASS FOR:

    * Approved type safety glass.
    * Cloudiness, distortion or other obstruction to vision.
    * Cracked, scratched or broken glass.
    * Stickers. ALL UNAUTHORIZED STICKERS MUST BE REMOVED.
    * Sunshading material attached to the windshield to ensure it does not extend more than 3 inches downward from the top of windshield, unless authorized by Medical Waiver Certificate.
    * Operation of left front door glass. 

13. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER/DEFROSTER FOR:

    * Operating condition.
    * Condition of blade. 

14. – INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR:

    * Exhaust line-manifold, gaskets, pipes, mufflers, connections, etc.
    * Leakage of gases at any point from motor to point discharged from system. 

15. – INSPECT LICENSE TAGS FOR:

    * Illumination of rear plate. 

16. – INSPECT HOOD AND AREA UNDER THE HOOD FOR:

    * Operating condition of hood latch.
    * Presence of emissions system -Evidence that any essential parts have been removed, rendered inoperative or disconnected.
    * Fluid levels that are below the proper level
        1.  Brake fluid.
        2.  Power steering fluid.
    * Power steering belt - proper tension, wear, or absence. 

Top of page17. – INSPECT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM (1973 and Subsequent Models) FOR:

    * Installation.
    * Operation.
      (NOTE: This includes the catalytic converter and the fuel tank filler pipe.) 

18. – INSPECT DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:

    * Anchorage.
    * Location.
    * Condition. 

19. – INSPECT SEAT BELTS FOR:

    * Approved type.
    * Installation. 

20. – INSPECT AIR BAG AND AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT FOR:

    * Any defects in the air bag system noted by the air bag readiness light, or otherwise indicated; or
    * The air bag has been deployed and has not been replaced (and is not deactivated because of a medical or other exemption and a notice is posted to indicate that it has been deactivated); or
    * Any part of the air bag system has been removed from the vehicle; or
    * If the air bag indicator fails to light, or stays on continuously.     

21. – INSPECT DOORS AT THE RIGHT & LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:

    * Handle or opening device which will permit the opening of the door from the outside and inside of the vehicle.
    * Latching system which will hold door in its proper closed position. 

22. – INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR:

    * Any part that is not securely fastened.
    * Liquid fuel leakage.
    * Fuel tank filler cap for presence. 

23. – INSPECT FLOOR PAN FOR:

            (a)  Holes which allow exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment.
            (b)  Conditions which create a hazard to the occupants.






Terms of Sale Overview

  

 Payment Terms: 

The successful high bidder will submit a $500.00 non-refundable deposit via paypal within 48 hours of auction close to secure the vehicle.  Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance within 7 days of auction close.  All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.



Acceptable Payment Methods: 

Cash (In Person), certified check, cashiers check, bank wire transfer, or third party approved financing. Please call prior to bidding to insure your third party financing is acceptable terms of payment. All checks are made payable to Davis AutoSports.



Fees and Taxes: 

Davis AutoSports charges a $179.00 processing fee.  All buyers are responsible for state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title or registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered.  Buyers are responsible for tax, title & tag fees in the state the vehicle will be registered.



Contact us:

 You can reach us via email at JD@DavisAutoSports.Com
Call Jonathan Davis  at the numbers below:
Office (804) 737-1505
Cell (202) 491-9929
Fax (804) 737-1506
 We are located at 5701-A Oakleys Pl. Richmond, VA 23223



Term and Conditions:

All vehicles are sold AS-IS with NO Warranty unless noted differently above.  We sell late model, low mileage vehicles that may still have existing manufacturer's warranty.  All inspections must be completed and financing arranged prior to bidding.  Pre-sale inspections are welcomed and encouraged.  Inspection companies are available on the internet as well as eBay.  We will gladly take the vehicle to your choice of inspection station within 30 mins of our dealership.  Additional keys, owners manuals, key fobs, CD cartridges, and navigation disc may not be available if not included in the listing.  These vehicles are sometimes on eBay up to 3-4 weeks before being sold, are driven by employees and test driven by customers, therefore the mileage can be up to 1000 miles more that listed above but is typically only up to 100 miles more than listed above. 

We reserve the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction.  We reserve the right to cancel bids from those with excessive negative feedback.  Please email or call us if you have negative feedback or zero feedback prior to bidding.  Zero feedback bidders who don't contact us will have their bid canceled.  Upon final inspection of the vehicle, if the vehicle is not as described the purchaser does not have to complete the transaction.  We shall gladly refund your deposit IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT AS DESCRIBED.  If your vehicle is shipped and upon it's arrival, if it not as described we will gladly accept the vehicle back for a 100% refund of the vehicle price ONLY if the vehicle remains with the transportation company.  The vehicle Must remain with the shipping company in these cases.  Buyer pays for all shipping charges.  Please expect wear associated with age, miles, and vehicle history.  We do our very best to describe the actual condition of each vehicle, but please dont rely solely on our content, pictures or even videos.  We may use adjectives to describe a vehicle which are the opinions of our staff, not fact.  The entire content of the above listing is simply an opinion and not fact.  The vehicle listed above may have dings, dents, paint chips, faded paint, clear coat peeling, previous paint work, windshield chips, windshield cracks, wheel scuffs, worn tires, frame damage, frame rust, fluid leaks, scratches, undercarriage rust and/or other wear & defects that are associated with age and mileage that are not visible in the pictures & video, or even mentioned.  Please expect stains in carpets, stress lines, worn spots on seats, and other common interior wear even if NOT shown in photos.  We attempt to accurately describe our vehicles condition with photos and text.  The content in this listing is subjective and should be used as a guide to determine a vehicles condition prior to bidding.  If you do not see something photographed or specifically described, please do not assume anything as we are here to answer all questions.  Please expect wear and flaws standard on most used vehicles.  Maintenance, check engine lights and related issues are the responsibility of the new owner.  In efforts to satisfy all of customers, we highly recommend Pre-Puchase Inspections PRIOR to winning or agreeing to purchase a vehicle.  We will Gladly bring the vehicle to ANY inspection station of your choice within 30 minutes of our dealership.  The customer can make arrangements to get vehicle to ANY inspection station if farther than 30 minutes from our dealership at your cost.  Please make an appointment prior to picking up your new vehicle.  Allow up to 30 days upon receiving the vehicle title.  Prior to bidding, arrangements must be made with our company if your vehicle is not to be picked up in person or if shipping is arranged by the buyer within 7 days.  Storage fees of $35.00 per day incur after the 7th day if no prior arrangements have been made in WRITING.  Non paying bidders are subject to the following guidelines, a $500.00 re-listing fee and also eBay's non-paying bidder’s recourse.  All non-paying bidders that do not communicate with our company are subject to judgments up to $500.00 with Henrico County Small Claims Court.  Suits are filed automatically with our legal department.  All transactions are taken place in Henrico County so thats where all claims from buyer and seller would be filed.  By bidding, you agree to all terms and conditions stated above. If you do not intend on paying for your purchase, we highly recommend you not to bid on our auctions.  We pursue all non paying bidders.  Deposits are non refundable.  We value the integrity of our company, products, employees and most of all, our customers, so by bidding on our auctions you are in agreement to our complete terms of sale. 

Thanks again for viewing this vehicle by Davis AutoSports!!





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Sat, 27 Apr 2013

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The 4Runner will continue to be offered in three trims, including SR5, more luxurious Limited, and off-road-ready Trail specification. Both 4x2 and both part- and full-time 4x4 models will continue to be available, all will be powered by the same 4.0-liter 270-horsepower V6 and five-speed automatic as last year.

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