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1990 Toyota 4runner Sr5 Sport Utility 4-door 3.0l on 2040-cars

US $3,333.00
Year:1990 Mileage:298676
Location:

San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

I purchased this truck in October 2013, and used it while I was living in Tahoe. The 4WD performs great in the snow, allowing for on-the-fly
shifting when road conditions change. Selling because I moved back to the city.

Previous owner had it for less than a year as well, but he bought it from his friend who took great care of it for 11 years. Before that, there was only one other owner.

The service records are appropriate for the age of the vehicle, and lots of major work has been done in the past 5 years..clutch, radiator, timing belt, valve work, etc. Brake pads on the front are brand new.

Registration paid through January 2015

Pros:
-Very reliable...starts every time
-Bluetooth/CD stereo wired to mic on driver's visor and iPhone/USB plugs
-A/C and heat are both good, with rear heat control in the back seat
-Looks great

Cons:
-Burns approx. 1/3 qt. oil per tank of gas
-Failed smog test, turns out it's a gross polluter, or more than 2x acceptable HC limit...plus over CO limit as well. (This makes it eligible for a $1000-1500 California buy-back program...keep this in mind when submitting best offers.) I talked to the smog tech about the test history, and he said it failed first in 2009, 2010, then passed in 2010 and 2011, then again in September 2013 right before I bought it. He theorized that the repairs done in 2010 were not sufficient, and mentioned that a vacuum leak or faulty catalytic converter as possible issues.
-CV joint makes noise on hard turns or Uturns, but is fully functional
-Speedometer makes whirring noise when driven in cold weather without warm-up, but is fully functional


It's a shame to retire this truck...seems a great candidate for rebuild, or for someone who wants to drive her a state with no emissions test. If not, I'll enter the California repair assistance program, so that I can diagnose the problem.

Available for test drives in San Francisco, CA.

Free delivery may be possible to some parts of Bay Area, please contact me to confirm.

If purchase price is above $2500, I'll include Infinity subwoofer (see picture) and amp already wired in the back..if it's below $2500 and you still want it, I'll sell them for $150 on top of purchase price.

A deposit (10% of Buy It Now price) must be paid through Paypal no later than 24 hours after purchase. The balance must be paid in cash within 3 days of purchase.

I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.

Thanks for reading, and don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.



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