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The AutoZone Rescue project addressed substantial maintenance in August 2026 at approximately 175,200 miles, including the radiator, water pump, thermostat, cooling hoses, ignition components, battery, front brakes, shifter mechanism, and tires. It was purchased in August 2026 and used by Cars & Bids content creator Ryan Lopez in the AutoZone Rescue YouTube series. The Carfax history report records an accident with another motor vehicle in May 1997.

Strengths

SR5 with removable hardtop and locking hubs
Recent cooling-system and ignition service
Recent front-brake and tire replacement
Factory service manual and spare parts included

Watch For

Carfax reports an accident with another motor vehicle in May 1997
Missing hood clearcoat, fading, dings, and exterior wear
Rust on windshield wipers, engine-bay and underbody components, with repaired rust at the rear quarter arches
Slow window regulators, inoperative antenna, windshield chip, and hardtop headliner tear

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