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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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Say what you will about Toyota, but the Japanese brand was generally treated pretty well by former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson, despite the fact that the show routinely destroyed the brand's vehicles in each encounter. Whether it was a Hilux of some vintage, his attempts at annihilating a Kiwi Corolla (technically an Auris) or his honest attempts at reviews, the now-unemployed host has enjoyed quite a history with Toyota. It's hardly surprising, then, that the behemoth automaker's UK arm has put together a Clarkson montage, following the host's firing. There are some classic clips, featuring the vehicles mentioned above, as well as some amusing moments featuring the host himself. While the motoring world is still reacting to Clarkson's firing yesterday, the host has already broken his silence on the matter after getting intercepted by the media while cycling through London. "All I would like to say is, I wish people would leave Ois alone, because none of this is his fault," Clarkson told the media while deflecting questions about his potential arrest, the BBC reports. "Ois," of course, refers to Oisin Tymon, the Top Gear producer Clarkson physically and verbally assaulted following a full day of filming. Clarkson is a polarizing character, to be sure, but it takes a big person to make that kind of statement following his firing from a show he was so integral to. Check out Toyota's video up top, and then click over to the BBC to see Clarkson's comments to the media.

Australia may offer money to keep Toyota making cars there

Tue, 04 Jun 2013

In the wake of last month's announcement that Ford will cease automotive and engine production in Australia after 2016, many are wondering what the country's other automakers will do. Holden has already confirmed it will stay the course despite Ford's exit.
Much of the GM subsidiary's reason for sticking around has to do with a deal made last year between Holden and the Australian government. In order to secure a GM investment of $1 billion and a commitment to keep manufacturing in Australia through 2022, the government threw in an extra $215 million. According to Australia's Minister for Innovation and Industry, Greg Combet, the government is now in talks with Toyota for a similar deal.
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The Lexus GX and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, which isn't sold in the US, have gone without visual updates since the current generation was launched in 2009. But what appear to be patent filing sketches and pictures of the sibling sports utility vehicles' mid-cycle updates have been leaked on a Russian Land Cruiser Club forum.
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