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Update: The search continues, but after test driving an LX470*, I think I’ve narrowed the field to an FJ100. For the moment, I think I’m content to keep an eye out locally (CT & MA). I’m still nervous about searching nationally for a beater. *I would have bought the LX but someone put a...

Thanks for the replies. I Forgot to look for a transfer case when I looked under its skirt... Turns out it's 2wd. I'll keep holding out for a unicorn FJ80 or 100

Thanks, the thing is still up for sale, if anyone is interested. 1971 Land Rover Series 2A His wife doesn’t want to ship it up to their new home in VT. I think it’s at a “I don’t really want to sell price” Its rough but he was off to a good start Restoring it and I figure there is still value...

I tried posting on an Xterra site then noticed all the buying threads were going unanswered. I’ve been half heartily looking for a cheap truck or SUV for dog duty and camping (2nd vehicle). I had my heart set on a FJ80 or 100 land cruiser (or LX) but haven’t had luck locally in CT. One of my...

The ‘85 Silverado (305) is just interesting because it’s a desert 🌵 truck. Lack of rust is a rare sight in NEw England. It’s not ideal, The paint is burnt off, no 4x4, I only have metric tools, carbureted, no back seat for the dog . Not sure which is less trustworthy a 34year old Chevy or...

Slee off-road has a lot of very good buying advice but none seems tailored to the 100 series. Are there specific rust prone spots? I know the air suspension can be an issue but are there other common problems to look out for

I gave the place a call with the 2002 LX470.Link Now Asking $4500. Clean title, Supposedly it was sideswiped which is why the insurance totaled it. I’m going to check it out tomorrow. So it seems like worth a look. Where are the best FJ100 buying guides? (I was looking more FJ80 before this)...

And that’s why I asked here 🤪 so the other inmates at the asylum could tell me how normal and sane I am for wanting a second vehicle that serves little practical purpose.

Well I don’t have a truck because Ive Passed on rust.

Well I like the FJ100 LC styling a little better than the LX but I’m looking for a beater truck for my dog to stink up, so I’m not too picky on looks.

Yeah at almost 300k I wasn’t going to offer up full asking, but if there are no noteworthy issues other than high milage, what is fair market? Based on what I’ve seen on car guru $6k is a pretty average asking price for that milage, nation wide (I think it will all come down to rust)

See if I ask the right people they’ll tell me what I want to hear! (I can turn a wrench it’s the welding that’s got my project Bug going nowhere...)

Summer is coming to a close and I didn’t find the summer fun time Land Cruiser of my dreams. I’ve looked at a lot of CT and MA rust this summer and pretty much had given up. Then today (in a thunderstorm) I see a local dealer has an LX470 Link. My ‘excuse’ was to buy a truck for camping...

You’re way more ambitious than me, good luck

Thanks Seth! I Appreciate a little extra help talking me down. I’m a sucker for British cars and trucks but after 10 years with a BMW Mini (06 mcs) I should know better. :rolleyes: Toyota made my most reliable car, I should probably have stuck with them.