PerfectTommy
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Selling our very nice Gen3 2000 SR5 w/5-speed manual. Searched for months to find a 'good one'; this is it. As you know, decent manual transmission cars are rare. We bought it with 190,130mi; just turned 198,000mi.
Bought last summer for my son, intending to keep it at least through college years, so trusted Toyota guy went through it (we have other Toyota SUVs) and replaced anything that could conceivably fail over the next 50K miles. Vehicle is in great condition and has been used as a daily driver through an Illinois winter.
He will not be able to take it to college, so we must sell.
HIGHLIGHTS: just turned 198,000 mi, no accidents, all original panels and glass. Everything works (A/C, all windows including rear, radio and its antenna, locks, etc). Interior is unmarred. Has floor mats. NO RUST. Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires have 2021 date code. Wheels were recently reconditioned (very nice).
Was a northwest car for most of its life so the frame is excellent: 1st 10 yrs in D.C.Metro (Va/Md); 2011-2024 in Idaho; then to us via a reseller.
The FLAWS:
repaired stone chip in windshield (at some point we would replace, but Safelite did a fine job);
some 'road rash' chips along rocker panels and a scratch in a (plastic) fender trim.
None of the chips are fully through the paint; we planned to leave it alone and ceramic coat it as an indication that the vehicle has been driven.
WHAT'S BEEN DONE:
51,549mi: timing & drive belts replaced; water pump replaced; spark plugs and wires replaced
178,477mi: Timing belt replaced (not sure about water pump); thermostat, housing and gasket replaced; valve cover gaskets replaced; coolant changed w/OEM red
182,064mi: starter replaced
188,325mi: fuel filter replaced (OEM); brakes serviced (not sure what was done beyond pads/fluid); spark plugs replaced; cabin air filter replaced; throttle body cleaned
190,129mi: oil and filter changed
190,500mi: replaced radiator and coolant; drained/refilled all differentials, transfer case and transmission; oil and filter changed; lubed chassis; replaced brake rotors, pads, lines and fluid; replaced steering rack; replaced upper and lower control arms; replaced upper ball joints and cam sub-assembly; replaced sway bar links and tie rod ends; replaced power steering belt; replaced alternator belt; replaced A/C belt
192,966mi: oil and filter changed; replaced battery terminal and deleted remote start alarm
* in between these services, had the frame FluidFilm coated and installed all new windshield wipers (F&R)
197,567mi: oil and filter changed
ADDITIONAL: key fob and a pile of keys and blanks; 3 or 4 OEM oil filters (if sold locally, will throw in 10 gals of Valvoline oil- not correct for our other vehicles); silver trim badges kit (vehicle came with gold badges); original owner's manual.
PS: the avatar photo IS the Vehicle. Have been unable to upload any others. please email/pm if you'd like photos.
Bought last summer for my son, intending to keep it at least through college years, so trusted Toyota guy went through it (we have other Toyota SUVs) and replaced anything that could conceivably fail over the next 50K miles. Vehicle is in great condition and has been used as a daily driver through an Illinois winter.
He will not be able to take it to college, so we must sell.
HIGHLIGHTS: just turned 198,000 mi, no accidents, all original panels and glass. Everything works (A/C, all windows including rear, radio and its antenna, locks, etc). Interior is unmarred. Has floor mats. NO RUST. Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires have 2021 date code. Wheels were recently reconditioned (very nice).
Was a northwest car for most of its life so the frame is excellent: 1st 10 yrs in D.C.Metro (Va/Md); 2011-2024 in Idaho; then to us via a reseller.
The FLAWS:
repaired stone chip in windshield (at some point we would replace, but Safelite did a fine job);
some 'road rash' chips along rocker panels and a scratch in a (plastic) fender trim.
None of the chips are fully through the paint; we planned to leave it alone and ceramic coat it as an indication that the vehicle has been driven.
WHAT'S BEEN DONE:
51,549mi: timing & drive belts replaced; water pump replaced; spark plugs and wires replaced
178,477mi: Timing belt replaced (not sure about water pump); thermostat, housing and gasket replaced; valve cover gaskets replaced; coolant changed w/OEM red
182,064mi: starter replaced
188,325mi: fuel filter replaced (OEM); brakes serviced (not sure what was done beyond pads/fluid); spark plugs replaced; cabin air filter replaced; throttle body cleaned
190,129mi: oil and filter changed
190,500mi: replaced radiator and coolant; drained/refilled all differentials, transfer case and transmission; oil and filter changed; lubed chassis; replaced brake rotors, pads, lines and fluid; replaced steering rack; replaced upper and lower control arms; replaced upper ball joints and cam sub-assembly; replaced sway bar links and tie rod ends; replaced power steering belt; replaced alternator belt; replaced A/C belt
192,966mi: oil and filter changed; replaced battery terminal and deleted remote start alarm
* in between these services, had the frame FluidFilm coated and installed all new windshield wipers (F&R)
197,567mi: oil and filter changed
ADDITIONAL: key fob and a pile of keys and blanks; 3 or 4 OEM oil filters (if sold locally, will throw in 10 gals of Valvoline oil- not correct for our other vehicles); silver trim badges kit (vehicle came with gold badges); original owner's manual.
PS: the avatar photo IS the Vehicle. Have been unable to upload any others. please email/pm if you'd like photos.
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