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Here we have a 1994 Toyota Tercel DX for sale.

The car has 117k miles and we bought it in 2010. It has a 1.5liter 4-cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. The car was donated to charity and we bought it at an auction. I don't know the exact history of this car, only know that its previous owner purchased it from a Honda dealership with 55k miles in 2006 for 5700 dollars (found the invoice in glove compartment).

The good:
The vehicle's condition can be described as very nice over all, the paint is nice and appears to be original, I don't see any signs of repairs on body panels. This vehicle is a very nice example of a southern car, very nice undercarriage, suspension/drivetrain components, no rust/oxidation. The transmission is tight and the clutch is good. The interior is very solid, showing little signs of wear. For it's age this little car is in very good condition.

The bad:
The car runs and drives but there is a leaking intake valve on one cylinder, therefore it's running rough. I have put some effort into diagnosing this problem and in the process replaced the spark plugs, ignition wires and distributor rotor in order to eliminate the electrical side of the problem. After that I have bought a remanufactured cylinder head. That was in 2010. I have spent the last 3 and 1/2 years abroad and during that time the car was parked in the garage. Unfortunately I don't have time to do the repair now, so that's why the car is offered up for sale. The replacement cylinder head is included. The car can be driven as it is now but the engine is a bit low on power which is understandable. The car starts right up, it does not smoke, it does not overheat. Everything else on the car works as it should and this little Toyota can again be a reliable, small and efficient vehicle for many years to come.

If you are at least a bit mechanically inclined you can even do the repair on your own, it's not that difficult. You can even follow step by step how it's supposed to be done.

I will consider all reasonable offers.

Terms and Conditions:
The vehicle is sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS. I will not ship/deliver. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping. Any shipping must be arranged and paid for by the buyer. Full payment required within 7 days after end of listing. I accept cash in person when picking up the car or bank wire transfer.

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