1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

4.5L

JT3HJ85J1V0181394

Salvage

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Base Sport Utility 4-Door 4.5L with Front and Rear Locking Diff Vehicle Specifics for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD AC Leather Moonroof 3rd Row Really nice, well maintained and conditioned 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser now up for sale. This is by far the best car I have ever owned bar none. I am only the second owner and we purchased it with 28k miles on it from an insurance auction. It was a stolen recovery back in 2000. Only damage at the time was the back trunk lock had been drilled and needed repair. The rest of the truck was perfect but my guess is that time had passed and so insurance company paid out already and took ownership. Although auto check has salvaged history, my current physical title does not show it as being salvaged. Our family has enjoyed this truck immensely. I would be happy to drive it for another 100k miles but my wife felt like we needed a change. We have had it garaged for the entire time we have owned it which is 13 years. These Land Cruisers are so much fun to drive, very popular and extremely reliable. Great care has been taken of the vehicle. This Land Cruiser has 255k miles, which is still very reasonable mileage for this vintage, as they can easily reach 400k miles. Most of the miles on the truck are highway miles. Interior Condition - The interior is very clean and in relatively good shape. With the exception of some good size tears in the drivers seat leather and wear in the steering wheel cover all other leather is in good shape. The carpets are very clean as are the wood grain trim and floor mats. It has never been smoked-in and smells pretty good. The power locks, windows, seats and roof all work well. Passenger power seat not moving backward - motors move, looks to be issue with a slight bend in the bar under seat. Air conditioning and heat work great. Includes removable 3rd row seating. Exterior Condition- Because it has been garaged for most of its life, the exterior paint still has a really nice looking shine to it. The exterior is in very good condition, no rust with only a few chips/scratches around the tire flares, front hood and right side door as would be expected for a 1997 vehicle. The right front hood and bumper have been pushed in as my mother in law had recently backed into the truck while it was sitting in the driveway. The damage is relatively minor but still needs to be addressed. Preliminary estimates have been anywhere between $250 and $500 depending on the level of repair you want. Towing Package - hitch with 5000lb capacity New antenna is included, already purchased only just needs to be installed. It is full time four wheel drive, but also has the 4 way differential locks that allows it to go almost anywhere. Truck is exceptional in the snow and ice. Engine – Mechanically the car works perfect. Just had it tuned up. The engine compartment is relatively clean, and free of any leaks. The engine and transmission have always performed very well and there are no strange noises or vibrations. All maintenance has been conducted very regularly. Engine runs strong, good power, excellent idle and freeway operation. It does use a decent amount of oil, I’m told because of its age. Also check engine light sometimes stays on. Have had this checked recently and was told the EGR valve needs to be cleaned. Tires - The tires are a relatively new matched set of Michelin LTXs. Only tires we have ever used and they ride, look and handle nicely. They are nice sport tires that have over 75% tread life left. Have all been recently been rotated and balanced. The tires have alloy rims that are in relatively good shape. This is a great truck. We have loved it for as long as we’ve had it. We even recently looked at a new one but they have now gotten so expensive. I want to be sure your happy with all details as expectations can vary. If something is not clear in the description please feel free to ask me any questions before bidding. Additional Terms: I have done the best to detail issues/items on this truck, but please email me if you have any questions or need more information. Feel free to email me for more details Bid with confidence cash only. Cash sale only - no check, no money order, no Paypal. As-Is, buyer's responsibility to inspect, etc.Truck is sold AS-IS, WHERE IS - not able to assist with international sales - vehicle Located in Nanuet NY 10954 Will require buyer to make own arrangements for local pickup or drive away. This Land Cruiser will also be listed locally for sale by owner - I reserve the right to terminate the auction if local sale is completed prior to auction close. If you don't have any purchase history on ebay, will require you contact/message me prior to auction close.