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I am somewhat reluctantly selling "Georgia" as I just picked up a 100 series and don't have room for her. Just a little history on her......I was living in Virginia when I bought her......flew to Georgia (hence her name) and drove her back with absolutely NO issues. She did have some minor cosmetic issues, but mechanically she was sound. I purchased her from "Louie Herron" Chrysler/Jeep in Madison, Georgia. She had been traded in there by an older lady whose daughter wanted her to have a newer vehicle with modern safety features. Unfortunately, there were no service history records available. Pretty sure the Land Cruiser had never been offroad, tough.
Here are the details:
-1997 FZJ80 Toyota Land Cruiser (ARACO model, for those who want to know)
-168,300 miles
- NO LOCKERS
-PRICE: $14,500
Things I've done since I purchased:
- New Paint in Toyota "Dark Emerald Pearl" (correct color for this year). New rubber molding weather stripping throughout at time of painting.
-Driver and Passenger front seats reupholstered in leather from "Land Cruiser Heaven" (door arm rests and center console done as well).
-Heated Driver and Passenger seat kits added, as well as power lumber support for passenger seat.
-4 "New" TOYO Open Country T/A 285/75/R16 Tires (approximately 4,000 miles on these....I have the documentation to support this)
-Trail Gear Rock Defense Front Bumper
-Smittybilt X20 Waterproof Synthetic Rope 10,000lb Wireless Winch Gen 2 with Fairlead (used once)
-Rocky Road Super Sliders
-Center Differential Lock - Factory Switch added, 7 Pin Mod Done
-Weather Tech All-Weather Floormats added (both front 2 rows and cargo area)
-Custom 3-D Printer fabricated double cup holders
-Replaced Hood and Rear Hatch support struts (July 2018)
-Wheelskins Leather steering wheel cover
-Woodgrain accent kit on interior
Maintenance I've done or had done:
-Oil change every 3K miles (I do this myself)
-Replaced all 6 Fuel Injectors along with Throttle Body Gasket and Intake Plenum Gasket Set (May 2018)
Work done by IPOR (Iron Pig Off Road.....Land Cruiser specialty shop in Fredericksburg, VA)
-New Starter (Sept 2017....I did this myself)
-Oil Pump Cover Gasket Replaced (July 20017). Work done by Forza Automotive in Fredericksburg, VA
-New Duralast Gold Battery and Spark Plugs (Oct 20017) Done by me
-New Spark Plug Wire set, Rotor Button and Distributor Cap (May 2018) Work done by ATA Tire in
Fredericksburg, VA
-PHH (Pesky Heater Hose) replaced (Oct 2017) Work done by Affordable Automotive in Fredericksburg, VA
-Alternator Belt, A/C Belt, Hose for Trans Cooler Line, and Transmission Fluid replaced (July 2018) Work done
by Colorado Toyota Specialists in Conifer, CO
-NEW Catalytic Converters and O2 Sensor (Sept 20018) Work done by Mighty Muffler in Westminster, CO
-Passed Colorado Emissions Testing in September 2018
*EVERYTHING works as it should on this cruiser. Original Radio/CD player work, Power antennae works (goes up & down). A/C blows ice cold, heat/defrost work great. Sunroof opens/ closes & tilts as it should (with NO leaks). 4WD HI/LOW engage effortlessly.
- Paint is in great shape, as is the interior
-NO leaks and does not consume oil. Always dry on driveway where she is parked.
Issues: In order for FULL DISCLOSURE
-CEL Light is ON. Original diagnosis was the O2 sensor and Catalytic Converters were bad. Had this rectified by replacing both Catalytic Converters and O2 sensor (see above). CEL light came back on.....took it to my mechanic....he said it still showed O2 sensor problem. He cleaned connections and checked everything out and cleared the code. No other codes show on OBD. Light has come back on, but my mechanic cannot find a problem. Truck runs great and he assured me it is just fine to drive. I haven't gotten around to taking it back for him to see if he can get the light to stay off. I have all documentation of this and can even put you in touch with my mechanic if you would like to discuss this with him.
- Seat Heaters and Power Lumbar Support (Passenger Seat) are all installed and wired, but have not been connected to a power source in fuse box yet. Shortly after installation, I moved from Virginia to Colorado, and with starting a new job, purchasing a new home, etc., I just haven't gotten around to making those final connections. Even the switches for operating the hot seats and lumbar support are installed and wired. I can show whoever is interested the wiring for connection....should be simple for next owner. So these features are essentially brand new.
-"D"light on dash cluster doesn't work.....common problem....never bothered me so I haven't done anything about it.
- No 3rd row seats.....didn't have them when I bought her & I didn't need them
*This is a solid, clean, dry unabused Land Cruiser with pretty low miles for its age. No Rust! Since moving to Colorado, I have only taken her off road 3 times.....and all on easy trails that any stock SUV could handle.
If I hadn't gotten a hundred series recently, I would be keeping her. Would love to see a fellow MUDDER get her.
**I have documented history of all work described above**
Here are the details:
-1997 FZJ80 Toyota Land Cruiser (ARACO model, for those who want to know)
-168,300 miles
- NO LOCKERS
-PRICE: $14,500
Things I've done since I purchased:
- New Paint in Toyota "Dark Emerald Pearl" (correct color for this year). New rubber molding weather stripping throughout at time of painting.
-Driver and Passenger front seats reupholstered in leather from "Land Cruiser Heaven" (door arm rests and center console done as well).
-Heated Driver and Passenger seat kits added, as well as power lumber support for passenger seat.
-4 "New" TOYO Open Country T/A 285/75/R16 Tires (approximately 4,000 miles on these....I have the documentation to support this)
-Trail Gear Rock Defense Front Bumper
-Smittybilt X20 Waterproof Synthetic Rope 10,000lb Wireless Winch Gen 2 with Fairlead (used once)
-Rocky Road Super Sliders
-Center Differential Lock - Factory Switch added, 7 Pin Mod Done
-Weather Tech All-Weather Floormats added (both front 2 rows and cargo area)
-Custom 3-D Printer fabricated double cup holders
-Replaced Hood and Rear Hatch support struts (July 2018)
-Wheelskins Leather steering wheel cover
-Woodgrain accent kit on interior
Maintenance I've done or had done:
-Oil change every 3K miles (I do this myself)
-Replaced all 6 Fuel Injectors along with Throttle Body Gasket and Intake Plenum Gasket Set (May 2018)
Work done by IPOR (Iron Pig Off Road.....Land Cruiser specialty shop in Fredericksburg, VA)
-New Starter (Sept 2017....I did this myself)
-Oil Pump Cover Gasket Replaced (July 20017). Work done by Forza Automotive in Fredericksburg, VA
-New Duralast Gold Battery and Spark Plugs (Oct 20017) Done by me
-New Spark Plug Wire set, Rotor Button and Distributor Cap (May 2018) Work done by ATA Tire in
Fredericksburg, VA
-PHH (Pesky Heater Hose) replaced (Oct 2017) Work done by Affordable Automotive in Fredericksburg, VA
-Alternator Belt, A/C Belt, Hose for Trans Cooler Line, and Transmission Fluid replaced (July 2018) Work done
by Colorado Toyota Specialists in Conifer, CO
-NEW Catalytic Converters and O2 Sensor (Sept 20018) Work done by Mighty Muffler in Westminster, CO
-Passed Colorado Emissions Testing in September 2018
*EVERYTHING works as it should on this cruiser. Original Radio/CD player work, Power antennae works (goes up & down). A/C blows ice cold, heat/defrost work great. Sunroof opens/ closes & tilts as it should (with NO leaks). 4WD HI/LOW engage effortlessly.
- Paint is in great shape, as is the interior
-NO leaks and does not consume oil. Always dry on driveway where she is parked.
Issues: In order for FULL DISCLOSURE
-CEL Light is ON. Original diagnosis was the O2 sensor and Catalytic Converters were bad. Had this rectified by replacing both Catalytic Converters and O2 sensor (see above). CEL light came back on.....took it to my mechanic....he said it still showed O2 sensor problem. He cleaned connections and checked everything out and cleared the code. No other codes show on OBD. Light has come back on, but my mechanic cannot find a problem. Truck runs great and he assured me it is just fine to drive. I haven't gotten around to taking it back for him to see if he can get the light to stay off. I have all documentation of this and can even put you in touch with my mechanic if you would like to discuss this with him.
- Seat Heaters and Power Lumbar Support (Passenger Seat) are all installed and wired, but have not been connected to a power source in fuse box yet. Shortly after installation, I moved from Virginia to Colorado, and with starting a new job, purchasing a new home, etc., I just haven't gotten around to making those final connections. Even the switches for operating the hot seats and lumbar support are installed and wired. I can show whoever is interested the wiring for connection....should be simple for next owner. So these features are essentially brand new.
-"D"light on dash cluster doesn't work.....common problem....never bothered me so I haven't done anything about it.
- No 3rd row seats.....didn't have them when I bought her & I didn't need them
*This is a solid, clean, dry unabused Land Cruiser with pretty low miles for its age. No Rust! Since moving to Colorado, I have only taken her off road 3 times.....and all on easy trails that any stock SUV could handle.
If I hadn't gotten a hundred series recently, I would be keeping her. Would love to see a fellow MUDDER get her.
**I have documented history of all work described above**
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