1993 BJ77 (turbo diesel) in excellent condition with no rust and 370k kms. Any idea on what you would pay for something like this?
1993 BJ77 value?
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i believe that’s an LJ77 or KZJ78 prado (light duty land cruiser). typically $13-22k depending on what exact power train you have (auto vs manual, engine etc) i think. but some of the nicer 1KZ’s with 5 speeds do go for 30k in some cases.
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I think you are correct. Thats the model the seller has it listed as. It has a 2L-T Turbo Diesel, 5spd and seems to be in excellent condition. Starts right up and no rust anywhere. Heres a few more photos.
That color really pops. 
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It really does. I just need to figure out if it’s a model worth investing in? I don’t think the salesman knows what it is exactly so that’s no help. Lol I’ll ask him for the vin# tomorrow.That color really pops.
Are you positive it’s a diesel and not a gas burner (RJ77)?
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100% positive it’s a diesel. Doe s that make a huge difference? Sorry I’m completely new to Landcruisers.
If it is a 2L-T diesel then it would be an LJ78 with the 2LT or 2LTE 4 cylinder turbo diesel.
I was just looking at the tach redline which seemed high for a diesel but I’ll readily admit I know very little about the 2L.
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If there was a way to post the video I would. There is absolutely no doubt it’s a diesel. Has D-TURBO 2-LT plaque on top of the engine. One more angle here.
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Here it is.
Yep, that appears to be the 2LT diesel. I think @GTSSportCoupe could give you a few things to look for in that motor to double check things. See about service history, if it has had the head replaced, rebuilds, etc. It looks to be in phenomenal condition considering it has 370,000kms!!
I think @joekatana has experience with the 2L and 2L-T. Perhaps he will chime in.
Unless I'm mistaken that is an LJ77 because it has the 2L-T. The LJ78 had a 2L-TE, and the LJ79 had a 3L.
GTSSportCoupe
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That is how all the LJ7x should have been built!! That is the 2LT-II motor: mechanical injection and no suffocating EGR system. Manual transmission and LHD to boot. Very nice truck!
If it's something you've wanted, and something you like, isn't anything worth investing in?
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Thanks! What are your thoughts on pricing? Anything specific to look for when I go view it?
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Youre not wrong.
I just want to make sure its not an undesirable model. For example, I previously owned a 2002 VW TDI Wagen 5spd, which is a unicorn among VW TDIs. If I would’ve bought the auto version, exact opposite, the autos are worth a fraction of the manual versions.
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Is the engine the only difference between the LJ77 and 78?
