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1992 Toyota Previa 5-spd Awd All-trac Van, Perfect Interior, Needs Headgasket Wk on 2040-cars

Year:1992 Mileage:149450 Color: White /
 Blue
Location:

Bend, Oregon, United States

Bend, Oregon, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Mini Passenger Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.4L 2438CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: JT3AC21S0N1007432 Year: 1992
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Toyota
Model: Previa
Trim: DX Mini Passenger Van 3-Door
Options: Sirius XM Radio, 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player
Drive Type: AWD
Safety Features: Driver Airbag
Mileage: 149,450
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Sub Model: DX, Manual, All-Trac AWD
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Blue
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. ... 

This is the most awesome van in the world... but know that the headgasket is starting to leak and it's going to need to be replaced in the near future. I'm afraid I don't have the patience or expertise to get it repaired.


With that in mind... I am the second owner of this shockingly clean 92 Toyota Previa Fourtrac (all wheel drive) with the very rare 5-speed manual transmission. It has only 149K miles and the interior is all original and nearly perfect. Opening the door and looking inside this van never ceases to amaze and fellow Previa owners. Looks new and even smells nice! (I had it all shampood and steamed last fall). I paid $5500 for it a year ago and spent another $1500 in improvements including new tires, wheels, stereo (with ipod/USB input, Pandora, Bluetooth and hands free mic, Sirius XM radio, CD) drivers seat recovered... The van has factory cruise control and AC.

Unfortunately in the last month it has started showing white smoke/steam from the tailpipe when it's started in the morning. Once it warms up it seems to run fine, but my mechanic says that the headgasket is in the early stages of blowing. It has been super-dependable up until this point and while it uses coolant I wouldn't hesitate to take it on a road trip tomorrow. You definitely don't need to trailer it to its new home if you don't want to.

It has (aftermarket) dark tinted windows which makes it perfect for camping in and hides your bikes and skis from prying eyes. This van is all wheel drive and is awesome in the snow. Rear seats fold flat against the wall. I have the original middle bench seat, which is removeable. 

22 miles per gallon and mid-engine make it really fun and practical to drive anywhere you want to explore. More maneuverable, slightly more practical, and way less expensive than a Sprinter Van.

PROS: Excellent white paint is in very good shape, no accidents, best looking Previa I've ever seen, amazingly clean interior with zero tears or blemishes on the seats, carpet, or headliner. All wheel drive and fresh tires make this van the ultimate winter driver. Rare and fun 5-speed transmission, tons of cargo room, and the Previa is one of the most versatile vans ever made. Would be totally worth your time to repair or replace the engine.

CONS: Needs a new head gasket, air conditioning blows cool - but far from cold, has small dent in the hood (see pic - dent has a small brown line/crease in lower right of hood) and a crack in the windshield (see pic). Tinted windows look great from the outside but have a lot of small scratches (on the window tine film) on the inside.

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