Been on the hunt for 4-5 years. What do you guys think? 267k miles. Owner says it has the original timing belt. Photo appears to show a diff lock.
1999 Toyota landcruiser
1999 Toyota landcruiser
1999 with 267k Miles. Should I buy this?
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Totally depends what else it needs (and you can be sure it needs more). $3k is super cheap for a complete 100 series, but a couple big jobs and you could be $10k into it in no time.
My 99 wth ~260k is awesome though. I wouldn't let miles scare you. That said, I do need to replace the front diff pinion seal (which is an entire day/weekend worth of labor from what I can tell), my CDL switch needs attention, my PWR switch doesn't work, my CVs and likely hub flanges need replacement and I just finished a $1250 timing belt job (labor not included in that price).
If you're a DIY person with the means to do some big work at home, go for it. If you want something to just drive and hit the trails with minimal work needed, increase your budget by $5k and search for something cleaner/more maintained.
My 99 wth ~260k is awesome though. I wouldn't let miles scare you. That said, I do need to replace the front diff pinion seal (which is an entire day/weekend worth of labor from what I can tell), my CDL switch needs attention, my PWR switch doesn't work, my CVs and likely hub flanges need replacement and I just finished a $1250 timing belt job (labor not included in that price).
If you're a DIY person with the means to do some big work at home, go for it. If you want something to just drive and hit the trails with minimal work needed, increase your budget by $5k and search for something cleaner/more maintained.
I think you have to look at how well the owner took care of it
Ghostrider I
I wear many "heads" as I have many vehicles.
267K and on the OE timing belt?!?!?!?! If he neglected that piece of maintenance, God only knows what else was neglected.
I would say you’re in for some serious maintenance if the previous owner/s neglected to replace the timing belt and the trucks over 200k miles. If that major maintenance item has been overlooked, you can be sure everything else has too.
That thing is rough for sure but that is why it’s only 3000. Offer 2000 cash and bring a trailer to take it home!
Looks like a ranch truck so expect lots of rattles and shakes...
Looks like a ranch truck so expect lots of rattles and shakes...
Gonna have to put a lot of money into that, if the engine and trans run good, offer him 2 grand cash and bring it home and just tear the entire truck down and replace whatever he didn't.
Question is: can you do your own service work? You can easily spend 5k in parts to replace update components. And at at that age, certain trim and body components are NLA.
3k as an entry price is fine- if it runs, shifts-4wd works- cool properly. Adjust your expextations.
3k as an entry price is fine- if it runs, shifts-4wd works- cool properly. Adjust your expextations.
She may not be 2001LC level (sarcasm for the op), but I'm very surprised a 3k truck is still available.
I'd be very interested.
I'd be very interested.
Like the other guys wrote, be ready for some bucks to get it up to speed. Seems incredible that it still has the original timing belt! Q: Is he/she the original owner?? Maybe not and it has been replaced. These motors are almost (almost!) indestructible, but hopefully the oil has been changed, etc. Call the guy/gal and talk to them. It looks not too bad. I'd probably trailer it too. Not sure what they mean by drivers side front axle missing?? Maybe like mine the cotter/retainer came out and the axle is loose?? Easy fix. IF you do buy it change all fluids ASAP (see my note above about having to buy a new m/c because mine hadn't been changed. I was on the road cross country and couldn't just do a new brake cylinder and Toy only does the works (!). I bought mine at 130,xxx miles and it had been poorly maintained. Since, including the m/c, I've done the timing belt, new radiator (the a****** who did the belt leaned on the radiator filler and cracked it, then denied it got a Koyo), new left rear axle seal (big job, it was done several times w/no fix then took it to the dealership that finally go it right), new tires (no big deal but pricey Michilins), redid the brake pads, rotors were good, etc. Anyway you get the drift. Love the truck, it's been cc several times. These are pricey vehicles so get ready for some sticker shock. I'd probably buy it.
Anyway good luck, Ned
Anyway good luck, Ned
4-5 years? Buy the truck. Do the stuff. Life is too short. That's my advice.
No way. Just looking at the general condition of the interior and engine bay, tells me that the vehicle has been 'rode hard and put away wet' many a time.
The money you will need to put into it ....just to baseline it....would be better spent on a nicer, lower mileage unit with a better service history and signs that the previous owner actually 'cared' for the vehicle.
Around here....that kind of vehicle goes through the 'low end' auctions with not much bidding or interest in it.
Find a nicer one.
The money you will need to put into it ....just to baseline it....would be better spent on a nicer, lower mileage unit with a better service history and signs that the previous owner actually 'cared' for the vehicle.
Around here....that kind of vehicle goes through the 'low end' auctions with not much bidding or interest in it.
Find a nicer one.
That's a shame that it was neglected like that. It really doesn't look bad, just needs a good detail and new leather seat covers.
Scary that the tbelt was not done as others mentioned. Underside looks brand new though. Wish we had vehicles like that in IL. Everything is rotted here.
Scary that the tbelt was not done as others mentioned. Underside looks brand new though. Wish we had vehicles like that in IL. Everything is rotted here.
ranma21
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If you are handy, able and willing to work on it yourself instead of paying others to do the work. Then buy it as long as the engine and transmission are good. Just prepare thousands dollars of parts may be needed to bring it back to excellent condition. I am in the rabbit hole myself too!! Compare this one to mine is child's play!! lol 
Barn find, trash of treasure?!
Barn find, trash of treasure?!
joseywales
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It’s only $3,000. Buy it and prove all the naysayers wrong!
See if you can get the VIN for the vehicle and then use that to check and see if there is any service history available or other information (wrecks, how many owners, other).
DON'T let the attractive low price lure you into something you might need to put thousands of dollars into....just to bring it up to a level you'd be satisfied with and have confidence in. (Unless you just have a lot of time on your hands and like 'projects').
You are the only person who knows your 'plans' and expected use for a 100 series. Just be smart about it.
Best of luck.
Flint.
DON'T let the attractive low price lure you into something you might need to put thousands of dollars into....just to bring it up to a level you'd be satisfied with and have confidence in. (Unless you just have a lot of time on your hands and like 'projects').
You are the only person who knows your 'plans' and expected use for a 100 series. Just be smart about it.
Best of luck.
Flint.
