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He won't go 1 penny below $9500 cash. I tried every angle known to man to drop him down.
1990 FJ62 - considering buying - any issues??
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Well, if you can afford it...? At the price, I bet it'll be sitting on the lot for awhile. Maybe wait, look around a bit-Come back later. For comparison's sake, look at this one recently offered on Mud: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=121978
There is a button on a fuse box under the dash that sometimes gets thrown for the door locks. Do a search on here and you will find the thread. Mine was working and I found the fuse and reset it and now they are working fine and havent gone out ever since. If that is all the door locks it then that shouldnt be a problem in deciding whether or not to buy it. but for being mostly stock that does seem like a lot of money for it. just my 2 cents
If you're willing to travel, you could find a ton out west. There are a number of rust free and minor rusted fj60's and 62's.
They may have higher miles, but you can save $4-5K or more so it would be worth the trip. I'm sure someon on this board would be willing to check out a few and report back. I can't imagine paying $9,500 for a 27 year old Cruiser even with low miles.
They may have higher miles, but you can save $4-5K or more so it would be worth the trip. I'm sure someon on this board would be willing to check out a few and report back. I can't imagine paying $9,500 for a 27 year old Cruiser even with low miles.
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All great points guys, I appreciate it.
The dealer, to my amazement, is willing to take care of the sales tax and tags, so he gave in a little, but not a whole lot. I showed it to another FJ62 owner and he said he'd buy it at 9500. I don't know... still chewing on it.
My mechanic is going to take a look at it this morning. Should he find anything, the deal is off, of course. Based on what you guys have told me, this thing better be almost new.
As far as traveling West to find a 62, I really don't envision that happening. I know there is some money to be saved, but it sort of takes me out of my element. I wouldn't have my mechanic there. I'd have to rely on the truthfullness of the owner (all owners think their vehicle is better than it really is, even I do.) I'd either have to carry cash with me or wait for the check to clear in the owner's account before I took the vehicle - that's not something I really want to do, nor have the time to do. There's the possibility of flying, or getting a vehicle shipped, but that's just not going to work for me. I'm a married man with three kids and at this point don't have a lot of extra time to chase vehicles around.
As I said, I appreciate all the input you guys have given me. I'll keep you posted on my potential purchase.
Regards,
Jon.
The dealer, to my amazement, is willing to take care of the sales tax and tags, so he gave in a little, but not a whole lot. I showed it to another FJ62 owner and he said he'd buy it at 9500. I don't know... still chewing on it.
My mechanic is going to take a look at it this morning. Should he find anything, the deal is off, of course. Based on what you guys have told me, this thing better be almost new.
As far as traveling West to find a 62, I really don't envision that happening. I know there is some money to be saved, but it sort of takes me out of my element. I wouldn't have my mechanic there. I'd have to rely on the truthfullness of the owner (all owners think their vehicle is better than it really is, even I do.) I'd either have to carry cash with me or wait for the check to clear in the owner's account before I took the vehicle - that's not something I really want to do, nor have the time to do. There's the possibility of flying, or getting a vehicle shipped, but that's just not going to work for me. I'm a married man with three kids and at this point don't have a lot of extra time to chase vehicles around.
As I said, I appreciate all the input you guys have given me. I'll keep you posted on my potential purchase.
Regards,
Jon.
Jon,
Keep us posted on what you decide, but as always remember, patience is the key. Migh thave to wait another week, or a few months, but if you wait it out (Especially if you are willing to spend $9500!) then you will get an awesome cruiser.
I would have the dealer fix everything thats wrong with it for that price.
Also, where are you located? Or did I miss that?
Keep us posted on what you decide, but as always remember, patience is the key. Migh thave to wait another week, or a few months, but if you wait it out (Especially if you are willing to spend $9500!) then you will get an awesome cruiser.
I would have the dealer fix everything thats wrong with it for that price.
Also, where are you located? Or did I miss that?
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Unfortunately, time is an issue with me. Otherwise, I'd be a bit more patient.
I tried every angle with this dealer. He didn't agree to fix everything, but he did agree to get parts that I needed at his cost. I don't know if he's doing me a favor or not...
I'm in Virginia Beach. Not exactly the mecca of FJ's.
I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the input.
Jon.
I tried every angle with this dealer. He didn't agree to fix everything, but he did agree to get parts that I needed at his cost. I don't know if he's doing me a favor or not...
I'm in Virginia Beach. Not exactly the mecca of FJ's.
I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the input.
Jon.
There are a few in NC that are for sale right now, which shouldnt be too too far away from you.
One example. Higher miles but about $3K cheaper. ??
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=120038
Just trying to help and save you some $$$.
One example. Higher miles but about $3K cheaper. ??
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=120038
Just trying to help and save you some $$$.
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Mechanic says "NO"
Well, the 62 wasn't as clean as the dealer said. The mechanic said the ring and pinion on the front was an issue - don't know how much to fix that - well over $1000 I suppose. Needed new brakes. Valve issues, gaskets, seals, you name it. The dealer did a clean up job on it and not a very good one. We took about 30 minutes, mechanic said 2000-3000 at least, I said thank-you and called the dealer to pick it up. Best $29 I ever spent.
So, it looks as though the search continues...
Well, the 62 wasn't as clean as the dealer said. The mechanic said the ring and pinion on the front was an issue - don't know how much to fix that - well over $1000 I suppose. Needed new brakes. Valve issues, gaskets, seals, you name it. The dealer did a clean up job on it and not a very good one. We took about 30 minutes, mechanic said 2000-3000 at least, I said thank-you and called the dealer to pick it up. Best $29 I ever spent.
So, it looks as though the search continues...
zcruiser
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If you are willing to spend 9500.00 on a cruiser, find a grat deal on one anywhere in the U.S. and have it trailered out to you.
euclid
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I don't think it is terribly high considering the miles and condition. Everything on the list of problems could be fixed in 1 afternoon.
Here's the likely problem with the door locks. Fix the locks in the parking lot then ask him to come down by $200.
Clean 62's with low mileage are getting harder to come by. Personaly I wouldn't want to pay more than about $7K for this truck, but I don't think $9 is totally unreasonable. If you are planing on wheeling, this ain't a good choice IMO.
Here's the likely problem with the door locks. Fix the locks in the parking lot then ask him to come down by $200.
Clean 62's with low mileage are getting harder to come by. Personaly I wouldn't want to pay more than about $7K for this truck, but I don't think $9 is totally unreasonable. If you are planing on wheeling, this ain't a good choice IMO.
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Euclid,
Well said. It's probably my fault for not explaining my intentions for this vehicle properly. I don't really intend to use the 4 wheel drive a whole lot. Realistically, probably a few times a year.
My goal was to find a 62 in great condition that I literally had to do nothing to (or very little.) I'm finding out that this is more of a problem than I originally thought. Of course, the last vehicle didn't work out, but it was more or less advertised as the one I was looking for. Something I could spend some time on, put some money into, upgrade, etc. In other words, I'd much rather pay a little extra for a rust-free, mechanically sound vehicle, than pay less and be wrenching on the thing every spare moment. To me, there's hidden value in there and it's difficult to put a price on that. I've been down the all-week wrenching road before and I not interested in revisiting those times. I certainly don't mind projects, in fact I look forward to them, I just don't like problems, headaches, heartburn, reliability issues, etc.
There seem to be plenty of folks on this forum that see that price and say "oh my, way too much." It was on the high end, I'll concede that, but as you and I both know, the people that payed too much for a vehicle will rarely admit it or realize they have, and those that paid very little and have poured thousands into it will always tout their low acquisition cost. Now I don't want to start a war or uprising here, I guess the comments I was expecting were going to be more like "hey, watch out for the transmission whine..." (technical, in other words)
I know there is a great deal of information to be learned on this forum. I'm a member of some other forums that are similar in nature and have gained invaluable information from the compilation of hundreds and even thousands of experienced people. Heck, I've already learned a lot and look forward to learning even more.
Jon.
Well said. It's probably my fault for not explaining my intentions for this vehicle properly. I don't really intend to use the 4 wheel drive a whole lot. Realistically, probably a few times a year.
My goal was to find a 62 in great condition that I literally had to do nothing to (or very little.) I'm finding out that this is more of a problem than I originally thought. Of course, the last vehicle didn't work out, but it was more or less advertised as the one I was looking for. Something I could spend some time on, put some money into, upgrade, etc. In other words, I'd much rather pay a little extra for a rust-free, mechanically sound vehicle, than pay less and be wrenching on the thing every spare moment. To me, there's hidden value in there and it's difficult to put a price on that. I've been down the all-week wrenching road before and I not interested in revisiting those times. I certainly don't mind projects, in fact I look forward to them, I just don't like problems, headaches, heartburn, reliability issues, etc.
There seem to be plenty of folks on this forum that see that price and say "oh my, way too much." It was on the high end, I'll concede that, but as you and I both know, the people that payed too much for a vehicle will rarely admit it or realize they have, and those that paid very little and have poured thousands into it will always tout their low acquisition cost. Now I don't want to start a war or uprising here, I guess the comments I was expecting were going to be more like "hey, watch out for the transmission whine..." (technical, in other words)
I know there is a great deal of information to be learned on this forum. I'm a member of some other forums that are similar in nature and have gained invaluable information from the compilation of hundreds and even thousands of experienced people. Heck, I've already learned a lot and look forward to learning even more.
Jon.
euclid
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As long as you go in eyes open it's fine. What sucks is when folks pay too much for something because they aren't educated.
Don't miss the FAQ, especially the parts about the transmission on that truck. It can be a real bugger if it hasn't been well cared for.
Like I said, it's on the high side but they quit building them 17 years ago.
Don't miss the FAQ, especially the parts about the transmission on that truck. It can be a real bugger if it hasn't been well cared for.
Like I said, it's on the high side but they quit building them 17 years ago.
Does anyone else troll old what it's worth threads for the fun of it? What a difference a decade makes! Going out to look at a 90 Fj62 today with perfect interior and 180K on the clock. Asking is near what the dealerships in this thread were asking and I think I am getting a DEAL!
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A rust free FJ 62 in Va Beach. Good luck finding another one. You either pay a premium or travel to find one.
I know, I live in Norfolk and am always looking for another cruiser.
Keep in mind you will not find a 25 yo car that does not need maintenance. Maintenance is expensive unless you do it yourself.
I know, I live in Norfolk and am always looking for another cruiser.
Keep in mind you will not find a 25 yo car that does not need maintenance. Maintenance is expensive unless you do it yourself.
This Forum is the greatest! Now here's a great story for you guys; I was trolling Seattle CL a couple weeks ago and came across a nice Champaign colored 90 FJ62 with no rust, clean interior, about 126K miles on it, and had been up for sale for almost a month. I contacted the owner who told me that he bought the truck in Norfolk 10 years ago from a dealer, and that the odometer had been replace at 119K and current odometer only shows 7K (I think this was the reason it hadn't sold yet). Anyways, the current owner also said that a few years after he purchased the cruiser, he saw a posting on a land cruiser forum about the exact same truck
. I thought to myself, I wonder if that forum could have been the MUD 
. After a quick search, I found this very thread! I could't believe it! So I contacted Jworth94 the original poster to see if he remembered this particular 62, and sure enough, the truck in this thread is the exact same one that was on CL.I wound up buying the truck for $9K. She's aged a little in the past 10 years, clear coat is peeling off the roof and hood, a small rip in the drivers seat vinyl, and a crack in the dash, otherwise she's rust free and runs great! Between the pictures and videos the owner sent, carfax, and this thread, I was able to alleviate a lot of concerns with buying this rig sight unseen. Now she's currently on her way to the great state of Texas.
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Did you ever run a Carfax or history to double check the mileage history through registrations? I would make sure to double check this since you know you have a broken speedo.
I was going to say $9k seems fairly reasonable if it's as stand-up as mentioned
I was going to say $9k seems fairly reasonable if it's as stand-up as mentioned
I checked the CarFax and the mileage was reported at 111K about 5 years before the odometer was replaced in 2006. When I contacted the original poster, he seem to think he remembered seeing the original odometer back in 2006.
Who knows, it could have 200K on it, but the interior condition and what was reported in 2006 doesn't seem like it.
