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2001 Limited Toyota Highlander - Great Value! Very Well Cared For Over 10 Yrs on 2040-cars

US $6,000.00
Year:2001 Mileage:193500 Color: Side Mirrors
Location:

East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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Great opportunity for value - Limited has JBL sound, 6 CD Changer, Heated Seats, Sunroof, electronic adjustable driver seat, etc! This SUV is in very good condition externally and internally. Typical scratches / wear and tear.  I have taken great care of it from moistening leather to waxing etc ••••NEEDS TRANSMISSION WORK•••• Factual Details:

  1. Second owner - purchased off lease
  2. Mileage (about 193,500) almost all highway to office - NJ Turnpike not terrible roads or bridges etc. You will agree after driving
  3. Oil changed about every 3,000 miles - I have almost all of the receipts to view (not keep due to privacy).  Already have an offer from AAMCO and my mechanic to buy it. 
  4. Newer Bridgestone Dueler H/L tires (From Costo - I think they come with a limited lifetime guarantee on certain adjustements......see Costco for details)
  5. 95% sure Timing Belt was changed - I can review receipts if you need
  6. I have all of the original paperwork - see photo (including the manual)
  7. Price includes atleast 2 containers of touch up paint - see photo
  8. Price includes several extra matching floor mats
  9. Small pebble type of scratches on front bumper, rear passenger door scratch and on trunk (with small indent) can be touched up - other typical scratches
  10. I have not compounded or waxed the SUV in 9 months...it will look better if done
  11. Some small tears in leather front side seat (not top) - very normal for age and not long in length at all (and not growing - so small could probably be glued)
  12. The drive selector light on floor does not work but most other electrical works as expected - probably a small light bulb (I never checked it since the dash drive display works)
  13. Rear Defroster works but sometimes not 100%
  14. Mud guard on Passengar side should be tightened or replace (if you really care)
  15. ALL OTHER ITEMS WORK AS EXPECTED
    1. 6 CD Changer
    2. Heated Seats
    3. Auto On Lights, Day time running lights, Interior lights, dashboard, etc
    4. Electronic Windows
    5. Electric Driver Seat
    6. Exterior Side Mirrors
    7. Air Conditioner, Heater, Auto Internal Temporate Setting, mileage display, out side temporture, distance,etc
    8. Adjustable Headrests
    9. Electronic Sunroof
    10. Wipers (including both front and rear washer fluid pumps)
    11. Child Safety Doors / locks fully functional
    12. Garage Door / Home Security buttons work
    13. Spare Tire / Jack, etc included
    14. Roof Rack adjustable settings

Fantastic in snow.  Good on gas, Still has great power at all speeds.  Wheels are balanced - feels like a newer car at 65 - 80 mph.  Breaks / calipers are round - no pulsating,

••••Transmission shifts normally for first 8 minutes or so then will not shift to 4th gear but shifts down and up otherwise. I am told one of the error codes in the photo is a Knock Sensor and AAMCO indicates about $1,400 of work needed. I cannot confirm if it is a knock sensor for much less, electrical or the AAMCO full price estimate. I do not know if it will pass inspection or not with the codes currently listed -check engine VSC lights stay on. The drive selector light on floor does not work but most other electrical works as expected••••

If you know of a transmission repair person, this could be a great deal for you.  Certainly this SUV is not just a get around town vehicle - it can go long distances. 

 

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Wed, Jun 1 2016

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