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I hope you guys aren't sick of these yet, I could sure use some advice from the MUD knowledge base.
I am considering a purchase from the owner of an '06 LC for sale with 209k miles on the clock. After some back and forth over text and receiving some additional photos of the underside I am in need of advice on how concerned I should be about the amount of rust on the rear axle and other small areas. I am not used to dealing with rust and do not mind putting in a little work to clean and treat if worth it, but that would be new territory for me.
According to the carfax, the vehicle spent the first 3 years in NJ, then the next 5 in MD before making it south to TN. The engine bay looks pretty good considering, appears to be the original radiator, the Brake Master looks too shiny to be the original (so fingers crossed that's new), and the rear tailgate latch is rust-free. The exterior body looks clean, free of major dents, no evidence of rust in front of the rear wheels.
After some searching, it appears this same LC was listed on B.A.T in 2021 and didn't meet the reserve. 2006 Land Cruiser - BaT Auctions
Lots of chatter around some rust and reported structural damage in 2018 as the limiting factor, the seller does not have any doc from the dealership when purchased, but cannot see/feel any evidence of damage. According to the carfax the "structural damage" was retro added in 2020 (which puts it after purchase by the current owner) and date listed after trade-in to the dealer and before resale. This is a bit odd, but seems like maybe not that much of an issue. Still chewing on that...
Sell price - 15k
On to the pictures in question, what are your thoughts on level of rust if I am intending on keeping the truck for a loooong time? Worth it for the price now that the covid madness has calmed a bit? Big thank you for any insight you can give!
I am considering a purchase from the owner of an '06 LC for sale with 209k miles on the clock. After some back and forth over text and receiving some additional photos of the underside I am in need of advice on how concerned I should be about the amount of rust on the rear axle and other small areas. I am not used to dealing with rust and do not mind putting in a little work to clean and treat if worth it, but that would be new territory for me.
According to the carfax, the vehicle spent the first 3 years in NJ, then the next 5 in MD before making it south to TN. The engine bay looks pretty good considering, appears to be the original radiator, the Brake Master looks too shiny to be the original (so fingers crossed that's new), and the rear tailgate latch is rust-free. The exterior body looks clean, free of major dents, no evidence of rust in front of the rear wheels.
After some searching, it appears this same LC was listed on B.A.T in 2021 and didn't meet the reserve. 2006 Land Cruiser - BaT Auctions
2006 Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100
Bid for the chance to own a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #45,553.
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Sell price - 15k
On to the pictures in question, what are your thoughts on level of rust if I am intending on keeping the truck for a loooong time? Worth it for the price now that the covid madness has calmed a bit? Big thank you for any insight you can give!
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