Tercel wagons for sale -- Compilation of Craigslist ads as of 1/12/2018

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Tercel wagons for sale -- Compilation of Craigslist ads as of 1/12/2018

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It's been quite a few years since I regularly searched Craigslist for T4WD's and reported my findings here on the Forum. I'm giving it another shot, partly b/c I'm curious to see what's out there and how much folks are charging, but mostly b/c our beloved T4WD wagons are truly an endangered species, as it were, and perhaps my efforts here will result in a few worthy wagons -- and a bunch of usable parts -- being rescued from the crusher.

Here's how this goes. I did a series of online searches for relevant Craigslist ads placed in the US and Canada. The most recent ads are listed first, with some exceptions. My searches focused on finding 4WD wagons. Also, please note that some of these Craigslist ads are weeks old and thus the vehicles may have already been sold but the seller might not have removed the ad.

Hope some of you find this information useful, enlightening and/or entertaining. If I receive positive feedback here, I might be more inclined to continue this as a semi-regular exercise. Onward into 2018!

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near Roseburg, OR

https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/1 ... 51390.html
https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/1 ... 13720.html
https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/1 ... 10123.html

TWO Tercel 4WD wagons (1984 DLX w/ auto trans., clear title, 295K) + (1984 SR5, stuck in gear, MISSING TITLE, 237K) -- $350 for either, or MAKE OFFER for the pair
Date listed: 1/12/18 (most recent of several ads)

These little 4X4 wagons are becoming a rare sought after item! The registration [for the '84 DLX] expired back in March. Title is clear!
She has around 295K miles on her and needs to be rebuilt (or just throw another engine in her). She runs....but,it has a blown head gasket. I wouldn't drive it (except to test drive it to buy her) All the glass is good, it even has air conditioning. This one has an automatic transmission and you just depress the 4X4 button and it puts her in all wheel drive!!! I can maybe tow it to your location if local. I also have a 1984 Tercel Wagon SR5 Wagon with manual tranny with less miles that runs good but, it's stuck in gear, and I'm not a mechanic! Both are for sale or make me an offer for the two? Any reasonable offer will be considered

Description of 1984 SR5: (updated 1/10/18)
Engine runs strong, newer radiator and starter! The problem is the throw-out bearing went out and it won't shift out of what ever gear it's presently in. I have a piece of wood I'm using to keep the clutch in to roll the car. Great project car, no dents or rust. The driver's door-handle is broken, also. I can tow it locally. This is the trans with the 6 speed. I'm open to any reasonable offer. I also have another Tercel Wagon 4X4 of the same year.....it has the automatic trans, runs but there is water in the oil. Both have no rust or dents.

... two '84 wagons for sale. Each is $350. or take both for an even better deal. Both run!!! One is an automatic, one is the 5 speed manual trans. No dents or rust in either. Definitely "project" cars! The one with the manual trans is stuck in a gear and it will only run with the clutch pedal depressed. The automatic one has a blown head-gasket. (this is why the prices are soooo low). Make me an offer for the two and I'll give you a screaming deal.

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Mesa, AZ

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/ ... 47953.html

1985 Tercel DLX 4WD wagon, automatic transmission, 44,850 miles on odometer -- $2975
Date listed: 1/11/18

starts right up, runs great, fun and economical, front wheel drive becomes 4wd with a push of button on the shifter, " shift on the fly" NO e-mails, NO texts, call (four eight zero) 650-2923. b.y.o.b.

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near San Luis Obispo, CA

https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/1984-t ... 40844.html

1984 Tercel DLX 4WD wagon, automatic transmission, 215K -- $2600
Date listed: 12/26/17; UPDATED 1/9/18

I am selling the DLX 4WD Wagon with moon roof & original factory roof rack. The motor is a 4AE which was purchased in the later 90's, have receipt. I have all repairs receipts for all parts & work. I have quite a bit in New parts i have yet to install as well. All of the parts i have sought out have been factory first, most are discontinued however. Then Denso|Japanese, nothing of Chinese origin. I have 7500.00 into this vehicle. The original owners owned the vehicle until 2013, a kid purchased it and had it for 1 year exactly. I have had it since. The lower half of the engine needs work, valve work i believe. It is not running at this moment. The Tercel has been smogged and registered. The Tercel is in great shape minus the lower engine work needed. I have too much money in this vehicle. Thank you for your time

List of New items: All parts have 5k miles give|take

-Toyo tires
-New KYB struts|shocks & strut mounts
-New muffler
-New Cat(California Emissions) Magna Flow
-Bushings
-OEM Toyota Factoy Head lamp Housing upgrade (replaceable bulbs) w/ Hella bulbs
-rebuilt factory distributor (sent to Portland specialist)
-new water pump & Timing belt
-new Toyota factory Head Gasket, i bought the last two within Toyota inventory. still have 1 remaining
-new Toyota factory old stock from Japan EGR valve
-new interstate battery
-new koyo radiator & lower|above hoses
-rebuilt Toyota original with vehicle factory carb
-New Denso starter
-thermostat
- fuel pump
-brake lines
-have new old stock Australia rotors in box yet to be installed
-factory toyota pads
-toyota factory master cylinder yet to be installed

Again i have all paperwork, this list is off the top of head so there are other new parts

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Riverside, CA

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto ... 27330.html

1983 Tercel SR5 wagon, 163K -- $1200
Date listed: 1/8/18

I have rare Toyota 4WD Tercel 5speed, power steering, A/C very cold,
only 163,198 miles very clean. but need carburetor work and battery., clean title

Call for more info 951 221 34@77

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Queens, NY

https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/ ... 47745.html

1985 Tercel DLX 4WD wagon, automatic transmission, 138K miles on odometer -- $1275
Date listed: 1/7/18

Check out pics and CALL for details if interested. Texts and emails will be ignored to weed out tire kickers, lol.....price is negotiable within reason....CALL anytime, leave message, I'll get back to you ASAP.... 347 932 2046
.......I just installed radiator, good to GO FOR SNOW, inexpensive car for winter....4WD. 4WD, 4WD!!!!.....open to interesting trade, trades plus minus cash.

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near Portland, OR

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto ... 17287.html

1985 Tercel DLX 4WD, automatic transmission, 164K -- $1000 or trade
Date listed: 1/7/18

Selling this quirky heap. At this point, I've spent more time just effing around with it then actually driving it so I'm just super over the whole situation.

Let's start with the bad:
Undiagnosed engine knock- started when the front main seal blew on the I 84 and all of the oil quickly vacated the motor.
Drivers side window isn't really attached to the window mechanism- I removed the door panel so I can kind of shimmy it up or down. Still have the door panel
Front left fender has been replaced and badly repaired. Features some black duct tape around the front left head light.
Drivers side door lock is all loose from where somebody tried to steal the car one time. But still works.
Front seat covers are effed.

And now the positive!
Automatic transmission
4 wheel drive!! Is awesome and works!
New muffler and tailpipe
Replaced the head gasket, front main seal, distributer seal, oil pan gasket and valve cover gasket (whew)
New spark plug wires
New ignition coil in distributer
Suspension smooth as butter

Cute fun rare vintage toyota hatchback that just needs some (a lot) of love and someone who knows what they're doing (not me). Could be a cool little adventure rig
for heading up to the mountain in the winter etc.

Passes DEQ no problemo

Willing to part this thing out and open to all trades. Willing to trade for:
other older Toyotas
77 Celica GT
First gen Toyota pickups
Welding equipment
Guns and ammo
Other interesting stuff

Call Kay 503-313-5692

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Bend, OR

https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/1987- ... 75954.html

1987 Tercel SR5 wagon, lifted, 235K -- $3200
Date listed: 1/6/18

No mechanical issues and very clean inside and out. Has been well loved and cared for much better than many others. Heat and even air conditioning work great. Definitely a great daily driver time capsule. Lifted with 27" General Grabber AT3 winter rates tires. Been daily driving appx 40 at 65 without hiccups.Tags are good through 2019.

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San Jose, CA

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/d/ ... 97705.html

1985 Tercel DLX 4WD wagon, automatic transmission, 72K -- CALL DEALER FOR PRICE
Date listed: 1/5/18

Available at: Stevens Creek Toyota, 4202 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129 -- Phone: (408) 669-3701 ext: 0001
**Toyota Tercel**, 1985 Toyota Tercel, Grey/, V |72000 miles, Beautiful original condition rare Toyota Tercel all wheel drive which is very hard to come by. Clean Carfax vehicle has been in our collection for many years. Car starts, runs, and drives like it should. The AC is nice and cold, the brakes work, the horn works, the headlights work, the indicator lights work, everything appears to be in working order. This car is ready for loyal service to a new owner.Please give us a call with any questions |Stock#: AM4030, VIN: JT2AL32W6F0157810..., 1985 Toyota Tercel , **Tercel **

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Seattle, WA

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/ ... 62380.html

1986 Tercel SR5 wagon, 328K -- $1800
Date listed: 1/2/18

I've got a good little 5 speed, 4 wheel drive wagon with a lot of heart. She's 32 years old, so if you're looking a pristine car, you're in the wrong place.

Everything works, but everything could probably use some work. She runs, drives, shifts, and stops like a champ. I've replaced the front axles, oil, thermostat, heater core, and battery. I'm only selling her because it turns out I hate front wheel drive. It would not take much to get her to daily-driver status.

She comes with a set of 4 studded tires on wheels with all the studs and a ton of tread left.

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Knoxville, TN

https://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/d/ ... 68878.html

1987 Tercel DLX 4WD wagon, automatic transmission, 173K -- $1000 obo
Date listed: 12/20/17 (UPDATED 1/1/18)

1987 4wd! Toyota tercel wagon auto ps,pb tape ac.173k 4cyl. Clean title. Need to pass it on. I drove for bout a year. Was told rebuilt a couple years ago. Been sitting and starts and runs rough. Dont have the time to mess with it. Makes noises at low idle purrs when going. Huh?? Thanks for viewing. May take a bit less. Call email or text 8six5 3six3 six588

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Modesto, CA

https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/19 ... 22855.html

1983 Tercel DLX 4WD wagon, manual tranny, 220K -- $1900
Date listed: 12/31/17

Selling my 1983 Toyota Tercel wagon 4x4 5speed Completely original AC and heat works great 220.00 Miles registration is current asking 1900. (209)566-3195

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Rockford, IL

https://rockford.craigslist.org/cto/d/8 ... 19842.html

1985 Tercel SR5 wagon, 170K -- $700
Date listed: 12/26/17

85 Toyota Tercel wagon 4 WD. Car runs good but something in the trans or transaxle broke. Car is 6 speed manual but will not drive due to that. Has new steering rack and struts.Newer radiator

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Reno, NV

https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986- ... 41337.html

1986 Tercel DLX 4WD, manual tranny, 300K -- $650 obo
Date listed: 12/23/17

1986 Toyota tercel, 4x4 starts and drives, but it needs work, it has an overheating problem, leaks oil and coolant. but everything is there. it is great in the snow, and good on fuel. interior is pretty clean. rusted exhaust won't smog.650 obo

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Jacksonville, FL

https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto ... 25801.html

1984 Tercel DLX 4WD wagon, automatic transmission, 135K -- $1900 obo
Date listed: 12/22/17

1984 toyota tercel wagon 4x4, fair condition, everything works except cruise control, ps pb ac stereo, at, auto 4x4 cracked windshield $ 1900 obo, 904-781-5200

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Boise, ID

https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/toyo ... 69302.html

1986 Tercel SR5 wagon, 283K -- $900
Date listed: 12/19/17

New starter, radiator, front main crank seal plugs, timing belt.

Got this thing this summer and it was not running since 01 was told it wasn't getting fuel , tooking the timing cover off and pulled the snapped one off and timed it and now she's running . Rough idle , caked in oil. Needs work for sure could be a little winter car. rear door . Has some body damage on the rear driver side door

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near Las Vegas, NV

https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/r ... 25082.html

1984 Tercel SR5 wagon, 140K -- $5500
Date listed: 12/19/17

This car is a 1984 collectors item. It has 140,000 original miles. The engine is excellent. The car is in great shape and is a rare find. It runs and is reliable. It can be restored to original condition very easily and double in value. Only serious inquiries.

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San Luis Obispo, CA

https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/1987-t ... 29524.html

1987 Tercel DLX 4WD wagon, manual tranny, 276K -- $700
Date listed: 12/18/17

This car has been in my family since before I was born.
It's very old and has a few problems I'm not able to fix.
This little Tercel is a great car and I wish I could keep her.
30 years and never left us stranded.
4wd

Call, text, or email me with details or if you'd like to check it out.

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1985 Tercel SR5 4WD wagon, 300K
1987 Tercel DLX 4WD wagon, 6-speed manual, 274K -- got this one running Jan. 2015 (had been sitting for 2 years); this has been my daily driver since 2016
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