buying advice

Exactly like the title. I’m looking to buy this 1989 BJ73 LC for. I need help on whether I would just be sinking money into a hole I can’t climb out of. I had a mechanic take a look and here’s what I remember he told me, few of bulbs are out, springs, shocks, struts, and wires in engine bay, are...

Hey everyone. Yeah I know, noob here, first post is asking a question older than time itself, etc. etc. - But I have to ask because I'm at wits' end. I learned to drive on a GX so it's about time I get one of my own, but so far it has been elusive. I've been looking for a GX in central-ish...

Hello All, I'm in the market to move from a Land Rover (shudders in British electical system) to Toyota and trying to make up my mind on what fits my needs best. For all of you Tundra offroad enthusiasts, especially overlanders, what informed you to choose full size pickup over options like...

Hey y'all, first time posting. I wanted to get opinions on the rust of this FJ80. Seems like a pretty good deal. Interior is very clean. Only thing that's holding me back is the rust. Would this be something that could be repaired later down the line? Was hoping to outfit for overlanding once I...

New to the community here, but hoping to become a proud owner of a Land Cruiser soon. I’m looking to buy a troopy in the next couple of years and wondering if someone who owns one in the US could talk me in or out of it. I would use it on weekend trips for the first few months, and put as...

I’m negotiating with a seller on an 07 LX with 140k miles on it. The truck was in 2 minor accidents according to car fax and there were no noticeable signs of the frame being damaged when I checked out the vehicle. There is a minor amount of rust, car spent most of its life in South Carolina...

Hi Folks I am looking at 1999 Land Cruiser with 300k miles on the frame and 110k on the motor & transmission. The frame looks rust free on the photos and it appears to be up to date on maintenance (new timing belt, alternator coil packs etc). However, it throws a code for the throttle position...

Hi, apologies if this is a 'noob' question. New here! I've done some research and I know these 80-series hold their value, but I was wondering if anyone had some more insight if this is a good deal or not. Current owner only drove a few thousand miles. Carfax reads 5 owners and 25+ service...

Hi all, I am new here. Just got rid of my Wrangler and now excited to find the right 80 series. Not sure if there is a dedicated thread for buying and selling so posting a new thread. The prices are quite spread out between 8k to 30k depending on the owner and what he thinks his car is...

Hi Everyone! My names Daniel. Primarily have a background in sports cars and street driven SUVs, but I've got a need to get in the dirt ;) After lengthy lurking and searching, I think I'm ready to dip my toe into the LC/LX world. (Apologies if there is an official "advice" thread, but I...

I'm looking for a 2020 GX460, and had some questions and hoping to get some opinions on those that have experience. Background - I have been driving a 2000 Landcruiser for the last 22 years - it has been great, but showing its age and I'm ready for something newer. My wife has been driving a...

Hi All, I am new to Land Cruiser, but the J80 has been a dream since I was a kid. I like the sturdy design and reliability. But the overinflated price of JDM especially in California, have always kept me afar. I did not plan on buying one but I saw a deal on a Lexus version (non-locked) that...

I am looking at buying a 2005 Land Cruiser 100 that is just below 150 000 miles. All service done at Toyota. Since I am unable to inspect the vehicle on site the dealer agreed to film a few clips. The dealer filmed a 5-minute-long clip of the frame, body and engine bay to show the amount of...

Hello all! I've been lurking on the forum for a bit now and went to look at my first 100 Series today. Its a 2000, black with 151k miles. I can definitely see why they have such a fantastic following! I drove the LC and immediately fell in love. However, the one I looked at has spent most of its...

Hey all, brand new here so let me know if there is a better place for this post! On mobile so hopefully formatting is okay. I found an ‘84 fj60 for sale near me with 240k on it. It’s a 4 speed and it looks like the seats have been redone. Seller is claiming that it just needs the fluids...

Lesson Number 1: No shady business. Recently, I was hunting down a Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ100 for a client. After seeing several examples a pristine example popped up. Garage kept in near perfect condition with only 181,000KMS ! What's not to like? So I traveled to a distant island to meet...

Hello all, lurker for a little while and finally made an account. I wanted to ask for guidance on getting a 100 series I have my eye on. I believe from the user guide that links will eventually go through but have to be approved first, so hopefully this works...

Hey everyone, I have the opportunity to get and LJ78 or a pzj77 for effectively the same price. What would you rather have? I like the looks and reliability of the PZJ, but I'd have to find a solution for some third row seating. PZJ: 220k miles, looks clean mechanically. LJ: 84k miles. Leaky...

I have searched for a good deal on a 100 or 200 series land cruiser for 1.5 years but obviously hard to find with used car prices being so high right now. My budget is $25k and I’m not in a hurry. I was just curious what would be a fair deal on a 2008 and with how many miles. A realistic deal...

#1 I'm looking to buy a fully built out Tacoma with 250k. Am I stupid for buying a vehicle with that many miles? and am I overpaying? This would be my first overlander--I'm just trying to get into it. Here is what the seller said about it--haven't see yet. I'm looking at it on Saturday...