Hello everyone,
I have been on the 80 forum for 2-2.5 yrs. I wrecked my 80 which is currently being fixed by a local shop that specilizes in 40/60/70 series. We were in need of a 3rd car so that I could keep my 80 as more of a toy and less of a DD. After some searching and finding a good 2005 LX470 in Marietta, GA - I ended up calling Onur and he inspected it for me. Good car. 2 owner - first in Alabama, second in GA. no rust. small dent on back that has been fixed. 125K miles. 90K service already done. No big issues were noted on Onur's inspection. It was delivered by the sales rep 4 hours to my location and arrived yesterday. It is a joy to drive. Great ride. I have a couple things to fix, but that is expected with a 10 yr old vehicle and 125K miles. And it was my favorite color was the galactic grey metallic with ivory interior.
Here is my link to what Onur did for me. Thanks so much @beno
CONTACTING BENO FOR OEM TOYOTA AND TERRAIN TAMER PARTS SUPPORT
Current repairs that were performed by the dealer prior to my purchase are:
1)new antenna - sales rep broke it when getting washed
2)L rear lower tailgate dent repaired
3)power steering flush
4)brake fluid flush
5)center diff button sticky - fixed.
6)oil changed
Current repairs I have performed
1)removed center console to clean switches and replace burnt out bulbs - prior owner must have spilled 5 coffees on them.
2)repaired antenna as was not fully retracting. No problems now
Upcoming plans
1)repair rear tailgate plastic plate behind license place. When the dealer repaired the dent the must have just tried to rip this piece off and broke several tabs and therefore it is currently only being held on by the license plate bolts. I plan to repair the broken tabs with plastic epoxy and fix this piece when the plastic clips come in from Onur
2)get another master key
3)buy some replacement lexus center caps, 1 broken and 1 poor fitting
4)buy a OEM trailer hitch and likely install trailer brake controller in future
5)replace coolant hose "T's" with new ones
6)flush AHC system sometime
7)Ordered techstream setup off Amazon so can evaluate techstream system
8)figure out how the nav/phone system works - its a little confusing.
Heres some pics of my 80 before the wreck, and then heres some pics of my new 100
I have been on the 80 forum for 2-2.5 yrs. I wrecked my 80 which is currently being fixed by a local shop that specilizes in 40/60/70 series. We were in need of a 3rd car so that I could keep my 80 as more of a toy and less of a DD. After some searching and finding a good 2005 LX470 in Marietta, GA - I ended up calling Onur and he inspected it for me. Good car. 2 owner - first in Alabama, second in GA. no rust. small dent on back that has been fixed. 125K miles. 90K service already done. No big issues were noted on Onur's inspection. It was delivered by the sales rep 4 hours to my location and arrived yesterday. It is a joy to drive. Great ride. I have a couple things to fix, but that is expected with a 10 yr old vehicle and 125K miles. And it was my favorite color was the galactic grey metallic with ivory interior.
Here is my link to what Onur did for me. Thanks so much @beno
CONTACTING BENO FOR OEM TOYOTA AND TERRAIN TAMER PARTS SUPPORT
Current repairs that were performed by the dealer prior to my purchase are:
1)new antenna - sales rep broke it when getting washed
2)L rear lower tailgate dent repaired
3)power steering flush
4)brake fluid flush
5)center diff button sticky - fixed.
6)oil changed
Current repairs I have performed
1)removed center console to clean switches and replace burnt out bulbs - prior owner must have spilled 5 coffees on them.
2)repaired antenna as was not fully retracting. No problems now
Upcoming plans
1)repair rear tailgate plastic plate behind license place. When the dealer repaired the dent the must have just tried to rip this piece off and broke several tabs and therefore it is currently only being held on by the license plate bolts. I plan to repair the broken tabs with plastic epoxy and fix this piece when the plastic clips come in from Onur
2)get another master key
3)buy some replacement lexus center caps, 1 broken and 1 poor fitting
4)buy a OEM trailer hitch and likely install trailer brake controller in future
5)replace coolant hose "T's" with new ones
6)flush AHC system sometime
7)Ordered techstream setup off Amazon so can evaluate techstream system
8)figure out how the nav/phone system works - its a little confusing.
Heres some pics of my 80 before the wreck, and then heres some pics of my new 100