Recent content by Chuck Biskuts

Started life in Nevada...spent time in AZ and CO.

Posting some more detailed photos of the rust. Owner is getting closer to $6800 on price. Any opinions on the updated photos appreciated. **Also, little items, but how much should I expect to replace worn steering wheel and antenna mast? Sounds like the antenna motor still works. I'm seeing more...

Spoke to a body shop. The estimate was $1100 low end to $2000 to repair. I just think that location could mean more trouble in the future even with rust repair. Last thought...if this vehicle could be had for $6500, worth rolling the dice and hoping roof rust could be fixed for less than $2000...

I'm looking at a 2001 LC. In great shape mechanically (all major maintenance (timing belt, water pump, serpentine) completed within past couple months). May need brakes soon. 200k miles. Under $10k. Decent tires. A few cosmetic blemishes. Back left bumper is sagging a little (maybe just some...

Price drop to $11,000. Considering timing belt and associated service due, worth a shot?

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$12,500 High Res photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/DjDg3kvEvs9whhBc6 This LX470 has been owned by one family and spent time between AZ and CO. Paint is in decent shape. Interior in good shape. Carpet needs cleaning, only one little tear on seam in driver seat. NEEDS timing belt and...

Thanks for the input, everyone. I'm still laughing over what dirtfinder had to say. Great point. Told the seller to pound sand. I'll keep looking.

Thanks, JT4runner..appreciate the input. I'm going to have my mechanic look at it. Problem is the current owner thinks it's really worth 8500..so may not be worth the hassle with him..but those low miles! Damn....

Thanks for the input, FxFormat. It seemed like warped rotors. No leaks. No rust. PO was a kid..I'm guessing careless and clearly reckless (may have inherited from Gramps..). Current owners just deal with condition and use as daily driver.. I'm concerned with getting bumpers and tailgate painted...

That's where I'm leaning...lost my 98 LX470 to an elk 2 years ago...had just passed 100k and it was pristine. I see so many of these with high miles...assume I could spend more on cleaner with higher miles and she would still go to 300k..

This 2001 LC has low miles at 121k, but PO before current owner really banged it up. Asking price is $8500 and I don't think they'll budge on price. Wondering if it's worth taking to mechanic and purchasing if it checks out? Test drove last week..brakes shudder when applied...so probably need...