cederholm

If you can discover maintenance history and the vehicle looks clean you can ask a local shop to check it out, as BMThiker suggests. There are really no major issues in FJ's after the upgrades in 2010 but earlier models can be fine too if you get...

Manual trannies are much less common than autos. Are the front quarter sheet metal splits not a thing anymore? Mine never has done that in 250,000 + miles, but it happened to some people I guess. Based on my experience, a high-mileage one...

Early years (due to price) and preferably manual transmission. NOT a 2wd! ...this is for my 19 year old son - so he stops eyeing my FJ60!

If it's in northern climes, check for frame rust or rust hidden with thick paint/undercoating. I'd highly recommend finding a shop that can perform a pre-purchase inspection. It might cost you $200, but you'll have better peace of mind, knowing...

Just the normal stuff i would imagine.

Picked up my GX this week to keep the 100 company. :)

Those are correct, but your missing the metal clips that go under the bolts (Shown in a post above). I've just removed these from my 1958 to install a roof rack.

I've always liked them, and now I'm in the market. What are the trouble areas I should be concerned with for a vehicle with over 100k? ...and any other advice. Thanks, Carl