- Year
- 1981
- Vehicle Model
- 40 Series
- Location
- Colorado United States
- Color
- Blue
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Purchased a Toyota FJ40 that was for sale at a Ford Dealership - RED FLAG #1
Toyota FJ40 1981
Purchased from Mike Maroon Ford in Longmont, CO last year. It had been a dream of mine to own one of these since I was 14 years old. But, I'm not a gear head and had an incorrect understanding of the emissions laws in Colorado, specifically and most importantly, where I live in Larimer County. Unfortunately, the vehicle didn't pass my local emissions and I'm not one to know how to fix it myself, so I'm selling it. I know I could find some place to help me do whatever needs to be done but honestly, I'm worried it would be a problem I'd have to readdress each time I re-register and just don't have the patience for that.
The vehicle has only been driven about 50 miles my since purchase. After buying it, I drove back to Fort Collins from Longmont and shortly after that to try and pass emissions (tried 1x and it failed).
From what I can tell and have been able to learn, this is an import restoration, likely from Columbia. The seats have been recovered but the originals still exist underneath the new leather. The hubcap retainers appear to be homemade and the hubcaps themselves fit poorly (lost one on the first drive home and ordered another), the instrument cluster isn't very if at all accurate and it could use a little TLC in a few places here and there (you'll see in the pics that I had to duct tape the washer fluid container down to keep it from slipping off its bracket). All of that said, especially for a gear head who has experience in these things or someone who lives in a CO county or another state where emissions aren't an issue, it could be a fun vehicle and is definitely a head turner.
Just trying to recoup what I paid to buy it and the little bit I put into it. SALE IS FINAL AND CASH ONLY (NO EXCEPTIONS). Would prefer it be someone who's able to come see it for themselves. Unless local, buyer should plan on having the vehicle shipped or hauling it home.
Purchased a Toyota FJ40 that was for sale at a Ford Dealership - RED FLAG #1
Toyota FJ40 1981 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale
Toyota FJ40 1981 Purchased from Mike Maroon Ford in Longmont, CO last year. It had been a dream of mine to own one of these since I was 14 years old. But, I'm not a gear head and had an incorrect...
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Toyota FJ40 1981
Purchased from Mike Maroon Ford in Longmont, CO last year. It had been a dream of mine to own one of these since I was 14 years old. But, I'm not a gear head and had an incorrect understanding of the emissions laws in Colorado, specifically and most importantly, where I live in Larimer County. Unfortunately, the vehicle didn't pass my local emissions and I'm not one to know how to fix it myself, so I'm selling it. I know I could find some place to help me do whatever needs to be done but honestly, I'm worried it would be a problem I'd have to readdress each time I re-register and just don't have the patience for that.
The vehicle has only been driven about 50 miles my since purchase. After buying it, I drove back to Fort Collins from Longmont and shortly after that to try and pass emissions (tried 1x and it failed).
From what I can tell and have been able to learn, this is an import restoration, likely from Columbia. The seats have been recovered but the originals still exist underneath the new leather. The hubcap retainers appear to be homemade and the hubcaps themselves fit poorly (lost one on the first drive home and ordered another), the instrument cluster isn't very if at all accurate and it could use a little TLC in a few places here and there (you'll see in the pics that I had to duct tape the washer fluid container down to keep it from slipping off its bracket). All of that said, especially for a gear head who has experience in these things or someone who lives in a CO county or another state where emissions aren't an issue, it could be a fun vehicle and is definitely a head turner.
Just trying to recoup what I paid to buy it and the little bit I put into it. SALE IS FINAL AND CASH ONLY (NO EXCEPTIONS). Would prefer it be someone who's able to come see it for themselves. Unless local, buyer should plan on having the vehicle shipped or hauling it home.
