Sunny71
Lucky owner of a 1971 FJ40 & total newbie lol
This is my first time posting on ih8mud so I apologize if I maybe miss any post requirements or anything like that!
Around a week ago I saw a LC for sale on VintageCruisers.com and was able to talk with the owner of the site, Greg. He was very nice and shared that a couple were selling this beautiful FJ40 and that they had done a wonderful job of maintaining it over the years (claims it is all original). They seem to be the original owners of the vehicle and Greg was able to provide me with a photo of the title. I sent him a deposit earlier today so that he could put a hold on the vehicle for me. But, an hour ago I came across a comment about Greg & Vintage Cruisers that took me down a very disappointing deep dive about a number of horrible things he's been accused of over the past decade.
Even with all that I know now, I do feel like this maybe could still be a good chance for me to buy my very first FJ! I do still want to drive out to at least see it for myself, but I'm wondering if anyone maybe has any suggestions or advice for this situation? I've read that maybe I could have it checked out by a separate mechanic or a Toyota dealership to verify that it's in good condition (is there anything I can do beyond this?). Outside of the horrible reputation, I haven't been able to spot any red flags from my interactions with Greg. What are some things I should be looking out for or paying closer attention to moving forward?
Honestly, I'm feeling pretty "young & dumb" at the moment and would truly appreciate any level of insight or advice! Thank you for taking the time to read my post.
Around a week ago I saw a LC for sale on VintageCruisers.com and was able to talk with the owner of the site, Greg. He was very nice and shared that a couple were selling this beautiful FJ40 and that they had done a wonderful job of maintaining it over the years (claims it is all original). They seem to be the original owners of the vehicle and Greg was able to provide me with a photo of the title. I sent him a deposit earlier today so that he could put a hold on the vehicle for me. But, an hour ago I came across a comment about Greg & Vintage Cruisers that took me down a very disappointing deep dive about a number of horrible things he's been accused of over the past decade.
Even with all that I know now, I do feel like this maybe could still be a good chance for me to buy my very first FJ! I do still want to drive out to at least see it for myself, but I'm wondering if anyone maybe has any suggestions or advice for this situation? I've read that maybe I could have it checked out by a separate mechanic or a Toyota dealership to verify that it's in good condition (is there anything I can do beyond this?). Outside of the horrible reputation, I haven't been able to spot any red flags from my interactions with Greg. What are some things I should be looking out for or paying closer attention to moving forward?
Honestly, I'm feeling pretty "young & dumb" at the moment and would truly appreciate any level of insight or advice! Thank you for taking the time to read my post.