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1997 Toyota Avalon Xl on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:205000 Color: Black /
 Tan
Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.0L 2995CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 4T1BF12B7VU195764 Year: 1997
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Toyota
Model: Avalon
Trim: XL Sedan 4-Door
Options: USB Stereo adapter, Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 205,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: XL
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Tan
Disability Equipped: No
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. ... 

For Sale is a 1997 Toyota Avalon.  I am the third owner.  I purchased it in 2004 and bought it from a guy who had bought it from his sister.  It has more than 205,000 miles and counting (it is still a daily driver).  It starts with zero issue and has been frequently driven from Chicago to Indianapolis or St. Louis with no issues or reservations about the car making the trip.  I recently replaced the rear 2 tires and the front 2 have only 10,000 miles on them.  The car has been routinely taken in for service (i.e. oil change) and has 1 year old brakes and steering.  I put in a new stereo, which is nice.  It allows you to play music through a memory stick, android and/or iphone.  There are 2 usb connections (1 in dash and 1 in the glove box) and 1 aux jack for a 3.5mm input connection.  

There is an issue with the exhaust.  A new "down pipe" is needed.  In layman's terms, at idle, the car is a little loud, on the interstate, you can't tell that there is any problem at all.  If I was going to keep the car, I would have it fixed, but I am not going to keep the car.
I am selling this car because I am old enough to have a nicer car.  As much as I love this vehicle, I drive too many people around for work to shuttle them around in a 15 year old car.  It just runs, and I love it for that, but it is time.  I have absolute confidence that you can drive this car wherever.  Everything works, air conditioning, power everything, heat, steering...  No warning lights are on.

I can provide more pictures if you would like.  I live in the Logan Square area of Chicago (California and Diversey).  Please let me know if you have any questions.  The car is sold as is and I will help you arrange shipping, but I do not have the resources or network to provide shipping.  I am a 15 minute L train ride from Chicago's O'Hare airport and a 45 minute train ride from Midway airport.  Andy 773.234.5265

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