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2000 Toyota 4runner / Sr5 / 4x4 / 1 Owner / Sunroof / Super Clean / Nice Truck on 2040-cars

Year:2000 Mileage:162138 Color: Tan /
 Tan
Location:

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Richmond, Virginia, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sport Utility
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.4L 3378CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
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)
: jt3hn86r9y0311032
Year: 2000
Make: Toyota
Model: 4Runner
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: SR5 Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player
Drive Type: 4WD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 162,138
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: 4RUNNER SR5 4X4 SR-5 SR 5 4 RUNNER
Exterior Color: Tan
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 6







Call Ted Lambert at (804) 852-4907!!!



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 our attention and courteous support to each individual client.  We are with you every step of the way including assisting with arranging transportation for your vehicle after the deal is done.  We stand behind ALL of our vehicles 100%.  We do our very best with listing and describing our vehicles on eBay as honest and accurate as possible.  Please enjoy the Video & extensive amount of Photos we include to help bridge the gap of buying a vehicle "sight unseen."  By reading our feedback, you can rest assured 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 for this vehicle, do not bid until you have financing in place.  All vehicles are sold with a Clean and Clear title along with 30 Day Tags & Temporary Registration.  Some titles may take up to 2 weeks to receive.  Good luck bidding and if you need anything, please let us know by email or phone.  If you have any questions, ask before bidding.  Thanks!!



2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 


Thanks for viewing this Very Nice 2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 offered by Davis AutoSports!!!!  Like with all of our vehicles here, this is a Carfax Certified Buy Back Guarantee Vehicle.  This 4Runner is in Great Condition for the year and miles!!  This is a ONE OWNER Vehicle and the Previous Owner took Great Care of this vehicle both Cosmetically and more importantly, Mechanically!!  This SR5 comes with a VA State Inspection to ensure it's Safety and Great Mechanical Condition!!  This SUV is in Great Shape as you will see in the pictures!!  These 3rd Generation 4Runners are getting harder and harder to find, especially in this condition.  We Specialize in these particular 4Runners and know what to look for when purchasing to put on eBay.  Rest assured, you're buying a Well Inspected, Great Condition Toyota!!  Don't let the miles scare you, this truck looks and drives Excellent!!  These 4Runners are well known for their Reliability and they make for a Perfect First Car or Reliable Everyday Driver!!



Options & Highlights

One Owner Carfax
Sunroof
SR5 Package
Side Running Boards
Tow Package
4x4
2 Keys & Manual
Floor Mats



Exterior Condition


The Exterior of this vehicle is in Great Condition for the year & miles.  As you will see, this Toyota is a Silver-ish/Tan Color with Tan Pint Stripes/Graphics, Silver Fender Flares and Chrome Bumpers.  This 4Runner comes with Very Clean Alloy Wheels & Good Tires!!  I tried to include as many pictures as possible so you can see the true condition of this vehicle.  Please keep in mind this is a Pre-Owend vehicle so it will show some minor wear.  Overall, the Paint is in great shape but will show extremely minor wear due to the age and miles.  You will see from the pictures the truly Great Condition of this 4Runner!!  The Engine Compartment is Extremely Clean and Very Well Maintained!!  The body is in Excellent Shape as you will see in the pictures and video!!!  The Fender Flares are all very clean with minimal wear!!  The passenger rear fender flare has a two inch gash and a one inch scrape just above it that have been touched up.  The undercarriage is very clean for the year and miles as you will see in the pictures.  The bottoms off all doors show No Rust which is a common problem with these Toyotas.  This Toyota comes with a Factory Roof Rack, Tow Package & Tinted Rear Windows!!  Aside from that one fender and an indention in the front passenger chrome bumper, there is no other damage to this vehicle!!  Overall, the body is in Excellent Condition but please keep in mind, this is a Pre-Owned vehicle and will show some minor wear.  Please look at all the pictures and watch the video to see the great condition of this 4Runner!!  



Interior Condition


The Interior of this '004Runner is Extremely Clean and in Excellent Condition!!  The carpets look great as you will see in the photos.  The Floor Mats are included.  The Tan Cloth Seats are clean and have no rips or tears!!  This was a Non-Smokers vehicle and has no odors!!  All dash areas and door panels are Extremely Clean as you will see in the photos and show little wear!!  The AC blows ICE Cold!!  The photos & video below will show EVERY part of the interior so you can see for yourself how Clean and Very Well Kept this Toyota truly is!!  All Buttons & Electronics Work Perfectly!!  This 4x4 SR5 comes with Cold AC, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Outside Mirrors, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering Wheel, AM/FM/CD Player, 2 Keys, Manual in Glovebox, Anti-Lock Brake System, Airbags, 50/50 Folding Rear Seats, Power Rear Hatch Window, Rear Cargo Cover and a few more options!!  Please keep in mind this is a pre-owned vehicle and will show some minor wear.  The Interior of this 4Runner was very well cared for and shows very little signs of wear...Looks more like a 62k vehicle as opposed to 162k!!  Please view all pictures and the video to see the truly Great Condition of this 4Runner!!



More Info


This 2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 is in Great Overall Condition!!  The Legendary 3.4L V6 Engine Runs just as it should...Very Strong and Starts up and Runs with No Issues!!  All driving components work just as they should.  These V6 Engines are known for being "bulletproof" due to their longevity and dependability.  The Automatic Transmission is Super smooth and shifts as it should!!  The ECT Button works as it should!!  Overall, the complete Drive-train of this Toyota has No Issues & Runs Great!!  The Tires are over 50% and passed inspection with no problem.  I can't say enough as to the Truly Amazing Mechanical Condition of this Truck!!  As Great of Condition as this 4Runner is in, Please Remember IT IS a Pre-Owned vehicle.  You may find some very minor wear from it being driven, both Interior and Exterior.  Please Read Entire Ad & Enjoy the Pictures & Video!!  Good Luck and Thanks for viewing this Toyota 4Runner!!



Enjoy the HD Videos and Over 100 Pictures of this 2000 4Runner by Davis AutoSports!!









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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 Ted@DavisAutoSports.Com
Call Ted Lambert at the numbers below:
Office (804) 737-1505
Cell (804) 852-4907
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. 


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NHTSA urges owners of recalled Takata airbag vehicles to take immediate action

Mon, 20 Oct 2014

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation are taking the unusual step of issuing a followup press release urging owners of certain recalled vehicles "to act immediately" to fix their cars and trucks. The problem in question concerns the repair campaigns for rupturing Takata airbag inflators issued in June and covers a long list of models from Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Mazda, BMW, Nissan, Infiniti, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile and Pontiac.
While NHSTA doesn't specifically say why the recall is vital in the new release, Toyota's own explanation in its newly announced renotification campaign earlier today sheds some new light on the topic. According to the Japanese automaker, in testing, Takata found a possible link between the rupturing airbag inflators and high humidity. NHTSA is advocating that all owners pursue repairs immediately if they haven't already done so already. This is especially crucial for those drivers especially in Florida, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Virgin Islands and Hawaii because of the humid conditions there.
We don't need to tell you how dangerous an inadvertent airbag deployment could be - even in a stationary vehicle - but adding to the Takata issue is fears that the deployment could lead to shrapnel being sprayed into the cabin.

Toyota GT86 gets TRD treatment in UK

Fri, 08 Feb 2013

As dearly as we love the Toyota GT86 / Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ franchise, we readily admit we wouldn't look sideways at a model with a bit more firepower. And while that's not quite on the table yet, Toyota has been busy amping up the visual firepower of its rear-drive coupe with a whole host of TRD parts. To this point, that's been a largely à la carte affair, but the automaker's UK outpost has just announced a special-edition model that allows our British friends to pick up the whole shooting match all in one go.
The Toyota GT86 TRD will only be available in black and white, and just 250 examples are to be built. As you can see from the excellent gallery above, the catalog of look-faster bits include a more aggressive front air dam, side skirts, rear bumper fascia, spoiler and unique 18-inch forged alloys. Additional flourishes include a TRD shift lever and branded radiator cap. The sole concession to actual performance? A "fast-response quad exhaust" that might only improve things audibly - 0-62 mph is apparently unchanged at 7.7 seconds, and the top end is still 140 mph for the manual transmission model. (The auto gets by with 8.4 seconds and 130 mph).
Pricing? Glad you asked. £31,495 for GT 86 TRD manual, £32,995 for the automatic - that's nearly $50,000 US for the tripedalist and just over for the automatic. (Those are heady prices, but bear in mind that UK MSRPs and taxes are generally significantly higher than their US counterparts). If the standard GT86 is more your speed, it still rings up at a more affordable £24,995 - roughly $39,500 - leaving plenty of budget for actual performance parts. No word yet on North American availability of a special TRD model, but we've got a call in...

Toyota must go to trial over unintended acceleration suits

Tue, 08 Oct 2013

Toyota is surely readying its trial lawyers, as the Japanese giant is officially headed to court in a pair of cases relating to its unintended acceleration fiascos of 2009 and 2010.
In the first case, the United States Supreme Court has actually got involved in matters, ignoring an appeal from Toyota that attempted to use an arbitrator to settle its California lawsuits. The automaker will now go to trial to face owners of 2010 Prius models over an alleged defect with the anti-lock braking systems, which plaintiffs say made the cars more difficult to stop, according to Bloomberg.
The second trial is a bit more in depth, covering the case of Ida St. John, an 83-year-old from Georgia, that crashed her 2005 Camry in 2009. The accident is believed to have played a part in her death, although the suit, being filed by her grandson, doesn't actually place blame on Toyota for her death.