**READ THIS** DO NOT BID IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO PAY!!! The previous winner has been reported to eBay, but has already cost me $50 for listing the truck. If you win the auction and don't pay, you will be reported to eBay for a non paying bidder, which will effect your bidding capabilities in the future. In short, make sure you have your money together in a timely fashion and don't waste my time or interfere with a bidder who may actually want to buy the truck.
Exterior: The body of this truck is in average condition for a Land Cruiser. It does have rust on the bottom and underside of the truck. Please note that this vehicle has spent most of its life in Indiana and is subject to harsh winters. Most Land Cruisers have rust, so this should be no shock to a buyer. As far as I could tell, There is no rust on the roof or tailgate (These are other usual Land Cruiser rust spots). Some of the rust has been repaired/prevented by a previous owner. From 10-15 feet away, the truck looks pretty good for the age. It's still certainly a head turner, especially in the Midwest where classic Land Cruisers are VERY uncommon. The roof was recently painted with a white Plasti-Dip spray. This spray can be removed like a sticker if you do not like the look. The same can be said for the grille and front/rear bumpers. Again, it removes like a sticker causing no damage to the surface below. I had this done to customize the appearance and give it a more classic Land Cruiser look!
Interior: The interior of this truck is in good condition for the year. The dash board does have a few cracks in it. You can purchase a color matched dash cover for around $100 right here on eBay.Recently installed was a Pioneer CD player with a direct iPod control cable that will charge and connect your iPod while using it. Additionally, new front and rear speakers were installed (Kicker/Sony). The sound quality is nice!. All the glass is in good shape with no cracks. The door locks and windows work just fine (Crank windows/manual locks). The headliner is very clean and not sagging (Rare for a Land Cruiser). Also added were aftermarket Oil Pressure, Coolant Temperature, and volt meter gauges. The factory gauges work, but in my research I found that many Land Cruiser enthusiasts prefer aftermarket gauges to the OEM gauges due to the ability to get a more accurate reading from the new gauges.
Mechanical: This is one of the smoothest, quietest running vehicles I have ever owned. It idles nicely and drives smooth. From a distance, it is so quiet you can barely hear it run! The 4x4 works and the hubs lock and unlock with ease. The brakes work just fine and stops the vehicle well. I will include a set of new shoes for the winning bidder. Newer parts are a full tune up, fluid changes, carburetor sorting and tune, power steering pump, thermostat, clutch master cylinder, choke cable, CD player & speakers (As indicated above), and a new battery with tooless/quick disconnect terminals. All exterior lights work properly. I have been driving it every day and it's a nice, cool truck to drive around in. I'd trust it to drive anywhere!
Other: Before I purchased the Land Cruiser, a previous owner at some point removed some of the emissions equipment for better performance. Please note that Indiana does not have emissions testing statewide, so I cannot guarantee this would pass in your state. If you live in a state that exempts vehicles over a certain age, please check with your appropriate state office to verify. I cannot be held liable if you fail to make sure of your state's emission laws.
Title: The title for the Land Cruiser is branded as CLEAR. The title is in MY name with no liens and is completely ready to be signed over to a new owner. The winning bidder will also receive a bill of sale.
Bidding: By bidding on this auction, you agree that you have read all information in this listing and understand the condition, age, and anything mentioned in the title. I will check all bidder's feedback. If you have been known to be a non-paying bidder in the past, I will contact eBay and cancel your bid. Please only bid if you intend to purchase the Toyota. Anyone with ANY previous feedback at any point in the past will have their bids cancelled. If you have an unusually low feedback score, your bid will be cancelled unless you make contact with me prior. Also, bidders with zero feedback will have their bids cancelled unless they contact me first at audstuen@gmail.com.
Winning Bidder: By winning this auction, you agree that you have read this entire ad and agree with all terms and conditions. Within 24 hours of the auction close, you will send $500 via PayPal as a deposit. The remainder will be paid with a certified check. That check is due within 7 days of the auction close. If you fail to pay, you will be reported as a non-paying bidder. Again, if you don't intend to pay, do not bid.
Shipping: Shipping of this vehicle is the buyer's responsibility. I agree to work with the buyer and shipping company to arrange a time for the vehicle to be picked up. Please choose a shipper with a good reputation.
Other Information: All information provided is given according to the best knowledge of the seller at the time of this listing. This vehicle is a used vehicle, and is sold as-is, where-is, with no warranty expressed or implied. Registration, insurance, and any additional fees in the future are the sole responsibility of the buyer. There are no refunds or returns on the vehicle. Also, I do have this truck for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction until I receive money from the winning bidder.
If you wish to contact me via phone, feel free to do so. My number is (574)-301-9709. I will also accept offers away from the auction as well.
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Thu, 22 Aug 2013
The five-door version of the next-generation Toyota Aygo, a Euro offering cloned by the Peugeot 107 and Citroën C1, has been caught out on the town wearing all black. Facelifted early last year, predictions are that the next version of the city car will be slightly lower and wider than the current car, with improved ergonomics and materials. Based on what little can be seen for now, a new intake and headlight treatment should be on the menu in front, with taillights placed higher on its backside.
A three-door version is expected, but a gasoline-hybrid model is also rumored, along with power and fuel economy improvements to the three-cylinder engine that presently puts out 67 horsepower and 69 pound-feet of torque.
We should see it next year, along with the new Citroën C1 and Peugeot 108.
Fri, 11 Oct 2013
Toyota has announced a voluntary recall covering approximately 10,000 cars in the United States. Affected models include the 2013-14 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2013-14 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid, and the brand new 2014 Corolla.
The problem, as Toyota explains it, is that, "During manufacture of the wiper switch assembly in the involved vehicles, certain contacts on the switch terminal could have been manufactured incorrectly." This could lead to a short in the circuit when the wiper switch is moved between "off" and "mist," and thus, cause the windshield wipers to stop working. Not good.
Toyota will contact owners via first class mail, and the vehicles can be repaired at dealerships, free of charge. Have a look below for the automaker's official statement.
Thu, 04 Sep 2014
Toyota executives say the company's primary focus is on safety. At least for the time being, that means the company won't pursue development of a driverless car.
Speaking at the company's advanced safety seminar in Ypsilanti, MI, Thursday morning, Seigo Kuzumaki, Toyota's deputy chief safety technology officer, said that Toyota envisions a future driving environment that optimizes the best of both humans and computers, not choosing one over the other.
"Toyota's main objective is safety, so it will not be developing a driverless car." - Seigo Kuzumaki