Hi All Longtime listener and repeat offender back with a fresh start...
We bought our first 200 series 8 years ago as a 2008 with 200k miles on it. It replaced our 100 series with 327k miles. It had a mild build (Bumper, winch, Bilstein 6112s, etc) and we took it on many epic family adventures over the last 8 years. The 200 series platform has been almost perfect for us. Here are a few highlights from the past 8 years.
Now, with our 08 approaching 300k miles, we started contemplating what we would buy to replace it if we needed to. We have had to do very little work on this one, with the biggest issue being a replacement AC Compressor last month. This got us looking at options... Tundra, 250 Series, another 200, etc. None of the options really appealed to us other than another 200 so I started a soft search for a suitable replacement with no real immediate need. The parameters I set were: $50k max budget, under 100k miles, 2016+. Then this guy popped up meeting all the criteria a few hours away (except a small haggle above $50k).
I jumped right on it, went to see it, and then purchased through AutoTrader's Private Seller Exchange (which was really easy, recommend). She's been well taken care of, and the previous owner was stoked to hear our plans to give her a good cruiser life! I was surprised how much tighter this one is, but I guess 200k less miles is not nothing.
Specs:
2016, MGM on Terra interior, 94k miles, stock except for 285/65K02s. everything works and feels like new. A few small scuffs and dings, but nothing we won't do worse in the first year.
Plans:
-Swap over Rock Warriors (probably with new tires soon), Metaltech Sliders, Budbuilt Skids, Drawer/Bin System, and roof rack from the old girl.
-Install Rival front bumper (they're on super sale right now) with new winch
-Small lift/Suspension Upgrade. Thinking 6112s with OME 2721 rear springs like the last cruiser. It just worked.
-Keep the party going like the last one and take this one to 300k miles!
Will post some pics as I get the new one set up and out in the wild. We're super stoked!
We bought our first 200 series 8 years ago as a 2008 with 200k miles on it. It replaced our 100 series with 327k miles. It had a mild build (Bumper, winch, Bilstein 6112s, etc) and we took it on many epic family adventures over the last 8 years. The 200 series platform has been almost perfect for us. Here are a few highlights from the past 8 years.
Now, with our 08 approaching 300k miles, we started contemplating what we would buy to replace it if we needed to. We have had to do very little work on this one, with the biggest issue being a replacement AC Compressor last month. This got us looking at options... Tundra, 250 Series, another 200, etc. None of the options really appealed to us other than another 200 so I started a soft search for a suitable replacement with no real immediate need. The parameters I set were: $50k max budget, under 100k miles, 2016+. Then this guy popped up meeting all the criteria a few hours away (except a small haggle above $50k).
I jumped right on it, went to see it, and then purchased through AutoTrader's Private Seller Exchange (which was really easy, recommend). She's been well taken care of, and the previous owner was stoked to hear our plans to give her a good cruiser life! I was surprised how much tighter this one is, but I guess 200k less miles is not nothing.
Specs:
2016, MGM on Terra interior, 94k miles, stock except for 285/65K02s. everything works and feels like new. A few small scuffs and dings, but nothing we won't do worse in the first year.
Plans:
-Swap over Rock Warriors (probably with new tires soon), Metaltech Sliders, Budbuilt Skids, Drawer/Bin System, and roof rack from the old girl.
-Install Rival front bumper (they're on super sale right now) with new winch
-Small lift/Suspension Upgrade. Thinking 6112s with OME 2721 rear springs like the last cruiser. It just worked.
-Keep the party going like the last one and take this one to 300k miles!
Will post some pics as I get the new one set up and out in the wild. We're super stoked!
