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  1. rstl99

    Rusty LC - worth it?

    Truck sold before I had a chance to tell the seller I was passing on it. So it goes... Not everyone in these parts it seems, is as picky about rust under a truck... I had looked at a LX450 a couple of months ago that had more mileage, more wear and tear, and sold for more than this. Seller was...
  2. rstl99

    Rusty LC - worth it?

    Yeah the rear brakes would be a bitch to repair-replace given condition of the hardware etc. The handbrake cable apparently has failed and needs replacement so that wouldn't be fun either. Even though the price is attractive (could be had for $2k) for a running LC with solid drivetrain, good...
  3. rstl99

    Rusty LC - worth it?

    Thanks guys, yeah I know rust ain't fun. Been there done that. It's funny, I see 60 series LC's up here selling for unGodly amounts (at least, that's what they ASK for). Of course, up here in Canada these older 60's (rust buckets if there ever were some) have the allure of having either the 4...
  4. rstl99

    Rusty LC - worth it?

    Just looked at a local 93 with rusty undercarriage (a couple of pictures of the worst rust below). I'm in the NE obviously. The good: under 150,000 miles; factory lockers; asking $3K; drives well; interior pretty good; one owner; recent repairs The bad: fair bit of rust on parts of the...
  5. rstl99

    Question for MN folks...Do Cars rust in Minneapolis? Salted roads?

    In Canada, generally the prairie provinces (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta) are better for rust-aversion. And BC also, maybe most of all, because of the gentle winters over there which means that road salt is not used nearly as much as in the prairie provinces, or the eastern provinces. I...
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    Question for MN folks...Do Cars rust in Minneapolis? Salted roads?

    I live in the rust belt here in Canada. Keys to minimizing the impact of road salt on my cars are: 1. every fall, get an application of Krown rust-proofing treatment (there are other similar products) - a sticky and runny oil product that's sprayed all over the underside, inside body panels...
  7. rstl99

    80 rear ambulance doors

    I had barn doors on my 80 (had come from Europe, the plain-jane model with rubber floor mats, cloth seats, barn doors, 5 speed, no AC, etc.). I suppose it was nice in that it was different, and also useful to reach in to get stuff deep in the cargo bay without having to crawl over the tailgate...
  8. rstl99

    Should I consider LX450?

    Yeah, well I don't drive serious offroad or abandoned logging roads or such, and only need to haul my ass and my dog, so sounds like an 80 would be too big a truck for me 95% of the time (unless I'm hauling stuff to or from the cottage, or helping someone move, but there's better moving trucks...
  9. rstl99

    Should I consider LX450?

    Indeed! My 83 Benz diesel wagon came with all its service records since 84 and the PO had done a pile of work on it during the last couple of years, so I know it's solid mechanically. My 89 Cressida came with zero service records but has proven very trustworthy, it had a very conscientious...
  10. rstl99

    Should I consider LX450?

    Thanks for your perspective Linus. Part of me would like to hold out for a worthwhile 80 series (and my budget is twice that amount of 4500, though I would always need to have money aside for dealing with neglected issues, baselining, addressing some cosmetics, etc.). I haven't gone around to...
  11. rstl99

    And So It Begins - I Just Bought My First Land Cruiser

    Glad it worked out for you man. Indeed, there was a reason why the other one didn't work out for you: because there was a better one around the corner. I'm sure there'll be a few surprises along the way, things needing attention, but in the end you'll have yourself a good safe truck to drive...
  12. rstl99

    To build or buy a diesel 80?

    I previously owned a diesel 80 (5 speed 92 from Europe, basic model with barn doors and rubber floor). The 1HZ inline 6 cyl engine was very smooth, and got good mileage (around 20mpg highway). Darn thing had a timing belt though. Yeah, go stock if you can. I was lucky to get the 92, a...
  13. rstl99

    Should I get an 80 series?

    Seeing those barn doors made me nostalgic for that LHD 1992 HJZ80 I owned and sadly sold about 4 years ago, thinking a Dodge Cummins and slide-in camper would better meet my needs for long-distance travel-camping that never materialized. That truck had the most sweet inline 6 cyl diesel engine...
  14. rstl99

    Considering a Land Cruiser and Seeking Advice

    Don't worry about it. Out of town negotiations are never easy and as you say the seller might hae used your offer with the other buyer (the local one with cash in hand). There will be others, I'm sure. And you're probably getting a good sense of what's a good deal and what's worth putting a...
  15. rstl99

    Considering a Land Cruiser and Seeking Advice

    From your description that LC sounded like a very reasonable deal at their asking price, so in hindsight you should have just paid their price and could now have it. I know it's a natural tendency to try to talk people down on their asking price, but.... I just sold my nice Dodge Ram Cummins...
  16. rstl99

    Youth is wasted on the young...lockers are wasted....well

    Funny, I looked last week at a LX450 for sale locally (sold and on its way to Africa according to the female seller), the green paint was in very good condition, but it also looked like it needed a lot of maintenance (birfs for one thing) and had been neglected mechanically. I was in the middle...
  17. rstl99

    Should I consider LX450?

    Quick addendum: the seller told me the buyer is a dealer who will export the truck to Africa! I wonder how many of these cheaper LC/LX's wind up being shipped overseas for profit? I can imagine a truck like that will likely live a long life in Africa, getting all kinds of creative and...
  18. rstl99

    Should I consider LX450?

    Well, the LX450 sold to someone from out of town. I was busy selling my own truck (Dodge) and missed out on the deal, but appreciate everyone for chiming in. I've also read a bunch of other posts on here so refreshed myself on issues of concern in 80 series LC's and LX's, so will be better...
  19. rstl99

    Chassis rust - serious?

    Thanks guys, I think the vehicle is sold but will try to contact the seller again this week and maybe go have another look at it, plus take it for a long drive and check out a few things on it in more detail. For those of us up here in Canada, it seemed to me the rust on there was nothing a bit...
  20. rstl99

    Should I consider LX450?

    Thanks for the thoughts guys. I also read a thread elsewhere on ih8mud about 4Runner vs more sedate vehicle choices like Sequoia, Subaru Outback, etc. I will take a hard look at my needs and choose as wisely as I can. About "the last car I'll ever own", I don't know how old you are Sebastian...
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