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2004 Toyota Sienna Handicap Van, Wheel Chair Ramp, Rampvan Conv, Tilt. Low Miles on 2040-cars

Year:2004 Mileage:57998
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 Up for auction we have a 2004 Toyota Sienna with the Rampvan S ims conversion. This van has had one owner and very well kept. Tires are like new and vehicle has been detailed and is in excellent condition. This van only has 57,998 miles!!!! It has the power door feature that when opened the wheel chair ramp folds out automatically and the whole vehicle tips to that side for ease of entry via an air bag suspension. The passenger seat has a full electric swivel so you transfer from wheel chair to passenger seat effortlessly. This van is a must have for anyone in a wheelchair. Our reserve is far less than what one of these conversions cost alone not including the price of the van itself. The van is in excellent condition but there is a crack by the driver's door on the lower plastic trim and also and slight crease in the right rear quarter panel. You can kind of see them in the pictures but the van still looks great. This is for sale locally at my dealership so if the reserve hasn't been met I reserve the right to sell it locally. When the reserve is met I will not sell the van except to the highest bidder on eBay. I would recommend inspecting the vehicle yourself or having someone do it for you (I can give a walk around on the phone also) but if you are the highest bidder you own the van. It can be seen at 2107 Hwy 169 South, Fort Dodge IA, or call us at 515-576-8513.

Payment due within 48 hrs of auction ending. I will accept cash or cashiers check. If you are a Iowa resident I will accept a personal check if you pay for tax, title, and license at the time of purchase. Local pickup only because all the paperwork has to be done in my shop. NO EXCEPTIONS, AND NO SHIPPING. sorry for any inconvenience. THANK YOU and happy bidding.

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It's long been battered into our beleaguered auto writer brains that the ultimate future source of motivation for tomorrow's cars and trucks is not gasoline, diesel, electricity, natural gas, propane or solar power - it's the hydrogen fuel cell. It's been the Next Big Thing since the start of Next Big Things.