How fixed is he on budget? I have a silver 02 with 151k miles that I might let go for $11.5k as-is. It drives great. timing belt done around 110k. newish BFG's, ARB lift 1.5". Cosmetically good but NOT PERFECT (I am very picky on cosmetics, so take that for what its worth):
-slight pulling away of leather on a driver seat seam (plan to put TUFF Duck seat covers on), -steering wheel leather roughed up cosmetically, but entirely functional
-antenna and D light both out
-About 4 dings/small dents/scrapes which gouge through the paint on the body (none larger than a few inches, but each significant).
I have been planning to put about $1k into body work and front seat covers, and then list this truck for 12-15k, probably in a few months. It's mechanically solid. I really enjoy driving it. Brakes and suspension are fantastic. Great responsiveness from engine. No lagging in transmission or steering. If he would be up for 11.5k as-is, I would be open to selling it at that. I'm in San Jose. I will attach one pic I have on my phone. Can attach more if he's seriously interested. It could save us both some time.