Chicago6MT

No TB on the 5.7, but maybe you can still convince them and get it down. 😉

Exactly...which is why a big part of me want to just grab something like this, sand and rhino liner the bumpers black, throw some tires and wheels, leather seat covers, frame sliders, and a lift on something like this and be good for the next...

I'm going to call and ask a few questions tomorrow. Don't want to spend more than 15k but a 2014 LX570 just popped up locally that has only been a midwest car since 2022, so likely no rust. Only 100k miles and they're asking $31k. TB/WP likely...

South suburbs originally but I've lived all over the city - Logan square, Millennium park, river west, etc.

Agree with your assessment. Carfax says new rear air bags were added in 2019. Only thing that is turning me off is that the report also shows that it was sold on 2/8/24 with 174,485 miles and then offered for sale again on 2/17/24 with 175, 319...

Anyone recognize this truck from the forum? It's listed for sale and has a pretty good service history and life outside of the rust belt. I was looking forward to finding an original specimen to put my touches on but I could also work with a...

Agreed, I'd skip that one. Looks like it's passed the "surface rust" zone and entered "structural rust". To be honest, your chances of finding one with a decent frame in Chicagoland are low, unless the P.O.s were diligent on rustproofing. You...

Good info. Thanks!

I appreciate the reply and info. That's what I was feeling and fearing. I don't want to go through the hassle of a long-distance buy. I lucked up on my old LX. They must have treated the underside of the 2002 with better stuff, because I gave it...

I spotted a GX near me that looked immaculate until I asked for pics before making the hour-long journey to see it in person. He only sent a few but it was concerning, especially the zoomed in photo. I had an LX470 so I'm not new to the vehicles...