1997 TOYOTA TACOMA LX XTRACAB 4X4 V6 • 5-SPEED MANUAL • SUNFIRE RED PEARL • 3-OWNER SAN DIEGO TRUCK I have said it many times before, but finding first-generation Tacoma’s in truly exceptional, original condition gets harder every single year. Then every once in a while, one like this shows up. A lifetime Southern California truck that has spent its entire life in the dry climate of San Diego, and it is every bit as nice underneath as it is on top. Finished in beautiful Sunfire Red Pearl over a Gray cloth interior, this three-owner Tacoma is simply outstanding. The paint and body are absolutely laser straight and look as if they have been preserved since new. There is not a single ding, dent, scratch, or other noticeable flaw anywhere on the truck. The factory chrome bumpers are straight, bright, and in near-perfect condition, making this Tacoma look exactly the way Toyota intended. Inside, you'll find a smoke-free Gray cloth interior that has been exceptionally well cared for throughout its life. The seats, carpet, dash, door panels, and headliner all show beautifully with virtually no excessive wear. Everything has been maintained exactly as you would hope to find on a collector-quality first-generation Tacoma. If the exterior impresses you, wait until you see the undercarriage. It is as black and clean as the day it rolled off the assembly line. The factory paint markings and inspection stamps are still visible on the frame, the original VIN sticker remains on the frame rail, and there is absolutely zero rust or corrosion anywhere underneath. This is exactly the type of truck we travel thousands of miles to find. Under the hood is Toyota's legendary 3.4L 5VZ-FE V6 paired with the highly desirable five-speed manual transmission. The drivetrain is smooth, powerful, and exactly what made these trucks famous for their reliability. The timing belt and water pump were replaced at 128,000 miles, and the truck received a brand-new clutch and flywheel just last year. It starts instantly, runs flawlessly, shifts perfectly, and drives exactly the way a properly maintained Tacoma should. This Tacoma has been fully serviced and thoroughly inspected in our shop and is 100% ready for its next owner. It needs absolutely nothing. Factory Features & Equipment • 3.4L 5VZ-FE V6 Engine • 5-Speed Manual Transmission • Electronic Shift 4WD • LX Package • Extended Cab (Xtracab) • Power Steering • Power Brakes • Factory Air Conditioning • Tilt Steering Wheel • Sliding Rear Window • Factory 15-Inch Alloy Wheels • Falken All-Terrain Tires • Factory Chrome Front & Rear Bumpers • Original Gray Cloth Interior • Factory Floor Mats This is the kind of Tacoma we have built our reputation around. Rust-free, incredibly original, meticulously maintained, and nearly impossible to duplicate. Trucks of this caliber simply do not come around very often. CARFAX Certified with no accidents or damage history. Clean title. Credit Union financing available in our office with excellent rates for well-qualified buyers. Visit www.tyackemotors.com to view over 150 high-resolution photos and a complete 4K walk-around video. Tyacke Motors Provo, Utah Specializing in mint-condition, low-mileage Toyota and Lexus vehicles from Southern California for over 43 years. If I won't park it in my own driveway, I won't buy it. Thank you for visiting our website. Tyacke Motors is proud to be a second-generation, family-owned business serving Provo, Utah since 1984. My name is Stayton Tyacke, and I’ve been in the car business my entire life. I live and breathe it every day. I genuinely love what I do, and it shows in the care I take in selecting only the finest, lowest-mile examples for o