'97 LX 450 Factory Lockers, 117k, $14,000
It is Dark Emerald Pearl and in great shape both cosmetically and mechanically. The interior is in great shape, with only a few blemishes, including a scratch in the leather of the front passenger seat and a small tear in the back of the second row seat. The exterior is also very clean with only a few rock chips, most of which have been touched up and there is no rust to be found.
Mechanically, it runs strong and doesn't have any leaks, at least nothing that's hit the garage floor in the time I've owned it. The new owner will probably like to baseline all of the fluids because I never had the chance to do that myself. Tires are relatively new LTX Michelins.
In speaking about its overall quality, the sticker on the driver side door quotes a Jan '97 production date, which seems late to me but I think also explains the quality of the truck. It just feels like it's the best that Toyota could put together before they changed to production of the 100 series. It's that good IMO.
A few minor problems I've experienced in the 6 months I've owned the rig:
Loose bolts on the driver side wiper arm right after purchase made for a tricky ride home for the wife in a snowstorm.
CEL popped up once and the code was 401. Was reset and has come back from time to time.
Windshield developed a slight leak on the top passenger side. It was looked at by the "glass guy" that does the windshields at one of the top autobody places around here and it was filled since the leak was relatively minor. A new seal would be the next step if the problem persists but it has since rained and there was no leak.
Again, these are not major problems but I want to disclose anything and everything that I know and have experienced about the truck for anyone interested. Even with these minor issues, this rig has been everything I had hoped for when I bought it.
I'll post a few pics tomorrow when I get the chance. Anyone interested can PM me and I'll email more that way as well.