I found it on craigslist. Here is the description.
2005 toyota tundra
fuel: gas
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
This truck has been loved and improved upon by three owners (myself being the last of these). I have all repair/maintenance/upgrade receipts since day one. The car is rust free and never in an accident. Seats and interior like new. Is in excellent mechanical condition. In case you are not aware, this truck has the rear window roll down feature that with the sunroof, windows down, and back window open/down, you feel like you're in a convertible. The Limited trim gives it the heated leather, leather steering wheel, sunroof, roof/console info, rear entertainment package and more. Major options are a limited slip differential and tow package. Legendary I-Force multi-valve 4.7 V-8.
Brief history of owners and maintenance/upgrades performed by them. First, I've talked with or met both owners previous to me. They have assured me the truck was never "off roaded" on rocky trails or the surf/sand of OBX. Truck speaks for itself, but nice to get the confirmation from these men who both appeared to be successful, mature and responsible users of the truck.
Car purchased from Richmond McGeorge Toyota on July 2, 2005. Person buying kept car in his garage for the nine years that he owned it (selling in 2014 to second owner). Maintenance documentation from this owner shows first oil change at 1296 miles. Subsequent oil changes documented about every 5000k miles. Other major service includes several full fluid changes and transmission service, tune-ups, lower ball joints replaced under recall, and his last major service on 9/13 at 169, 131 miles (including full fluid service and timing belt replaced).
Second owner (also in Richmond) is friend with first owner and purchased directly from first owner in late 2014. No major service work done by this owner, just oil changes. He did however have a $1722 ready lift leveling kit (2.5") and new larger tires which have more than half their life still. He also completely changed out the stereo system installing all new speakers, a new Alpine head unit (bt/usb), and rear auxiliary amplifier. System sounds great, although I have no receipt for this work (I only know what he told me which is that he spent over $1000 in this project).
I am the third owner purchasing the vehicle in December 2016. I had the front airbags replaced under warranty and twice had all fluids changed out with the transmission being serviced on one of those occasions. I purchased the vehicle with the intention of using it to pull a 18 RV. To further equip the truck for this purpose I had installed a rear back up camera with new rear view mirror/monitor in Aug 17 ($579). I also had a new heavy duty leaf spring put into the rear springs to increase buoyancy in the rear with a load on the hitch ($157). I had the radiator and hoses replaced in Aug as well ($500). I have all receipts for these items as well as the maintenance list above. The last upgrade I did was the most expensive. While camping, I wanted my two dogs to enjoy the bed safely so I purchased a new Century color match camper top with several options added by the manufacturer. I had the Thule locking racks installed (to carry my kayak), had front window removal option (which allows for free flow/movement from cab of truck to bed), and lastly added the dog proof protectors that keeps the pooches from sticking their heads through the screens. The camper top is well made, has bed light, and double locking back window latches. (total cost $2162.81)
I have decided to go from a tag along camper to a motorhome which makes the truck unnecessary for me at this time.
Ok, so I can't say enough good stuff about this truck. Mileage (234000) is reasonable for a truck that is going on 13 years old. The reality with these trucks is that they will go seemingly forever if (big if) the maintenance has been performed as required by Toyota and there are no rust issues. Got you covered. The only other considered negative is a slight repair done to rear driver panel when bumper was hit in a parking lot. Bumper/panel look fine, but close examination shows paint in that area has worn slightly differently from the original gel coat (see pic).
Truck has been detailed with less than 500miles on last oil change (did not steam clean engine, see it as it is). No lights on, emissions done 1/17, inspection good to 11/18. There are no outstanding recalls. You are going to love this truck. You can test out the four wheel drive in my nine acre grassy/hilly back yard (as well as drive down the road as you wish).
A note about price. This vehicle on NADA is retail at 13,950 (with mileage figured in). If you bought this from a dealer, you'd get no information re: previous owners, no documentation of maintenance (except some sketchy stuff from a car research program), You'd also pay a "processing fee" which is approaching $1000 with some dealers. They would offer no warranty (for free) and you wouldn't even know when your timing belt was done (a costly error). In addition, all the upgrades mentioned would not be figured into the NADA retail. This truck is a great deal. You will not find anything to beat it. Price of 12k is FIRM.
Please email/phone using reply button. I prefer not to text but will if you insist. If you are a scammer/professional buy/sell guy, just leave me alone. Jim
key words: truck, pick-up, 4wd, awd, double cab, limited, camper top, lifted, tow package,