45lv or just a regular 40

[craptacular]

I dont post here much, but help me out. I am thinking about buying a Cruiser. I really like the Troopys, but one can get a nice US spec FJ40 for half the price. The LV would have to wait because I would have to save for longer. But I could get a 40 soon. Plus I can get a diesel LV right hand drive. I like to be different. What are the cruiser crouds thoughts on this?

I am going to make it to a meeting sometime, just not in a Land Cruiser.

 

[jfz80]

well if you want to be different than this crowd, then id say the LV esp w/ a diesel. if you want to be different than most every other 4x4 in the neighborhood, a 40 would do fine. let us know how it turns out.

 

[Gundy]

unintended 40 besmirching

Ain't no fj40 "just regular".
With that said get a 40 for now and you can begin
the joys of owning a Legend right away. You can
always unload it when that 45LV ya just gotta have comes along.
That is if you can part with it at that time.
WARNING: This is how hoarding gets started.
Ohm....cruiser,cruiser,cruiser....Ohm

 

[craptacular]

WARNING: This is how hoarding gets started

I already have a 73 LC that needs work to run, not sure about the motor, needs other stuff too, plus it is 600miles away in Louisiana. A lot of work. I also have 2 Monteros and a 84 Toyota crawler. Soon to sell one Montero to get more money for a Cruiser. I have always liked Cruisers, I dont know why I did not get a good one yet.

An LV would be sweet though, but expensive. I might just get a 40 so I wont be broke. Hopefully this summer.

 

[Gundy]

I already have a 73 LC that needs work to run, not sure about the motor, needs other stuff too, plus it is 600miles away in Louisiana. A lot of work. I also have 2 Monteros and a 84 Toyota crawler. Soon to sell one Montero to get more money for a Cruiser. I have always liked Cruisers, I dont know why I did not get a good one yet.

An LV would be sweet though, but expensive. I might just get a 40 so I wont be broke. Hopefully this summer.

ROFLMAO......I thought I smelled a Hoarder. Smells kinda like 90wt.
I have to warn you that besmirching your 73 with comments like that
above and it'll never run. They need TLC and understanding.
There are NO bad Cruisers......some just need extra TLC to set the beast
loose.
Ohm....cruiser,cruiser,cruiser....Ohm

 

[40Flipper]

Dumping my 1966v wagon for $6500. Drove it 250 miles last weekend with no problems.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=148687

This will be the best condition, least expensive wagon that runs well that people will see for sale for a while. I have over $10K into it. $6500 without the rims and tires (I have originals to put back on) or $8K with them. Basically the price of an average 40.

I'm selling cuz I'm moving in 6 weeks and have 5 cars/ cruisers. Most of 'em gotta go. I have a buyer but he's not sure he can get the $$$ by the end of June.


I have updated pics of the interior and some additional work done since these were taken.

 

[JohnnyC]

Dumping my 1966v wagon for $6500. Drove it 250 miles last weekend with no problems.

If I had the $$$ i would go with this one...an aussie 45v and an old one too boot...nice rig

a steal at 6500

 

[GXO]

must...resist....temptation

 

[40Flipper]

I get pissed off every time I drive it that I have to sell it so please put me out of my misery. Plus my new troopy is arriving Friday......

 

[GXO]

I'll give ya $5k cash money...then I have to figure out how to get it to GA and then what the hell I am going to do with it besides look at it in my garage!

 

[craptacular]

jsalt, are you importing the lv yourself?

 

[40Flipper]

It's in my garage and I did import it myself. $6500 is the MUD price. It's also the cost of my soul....your pick.

 

[40Flipper]

must...resist....temptation

My father lives in roswell, GA. Maybe a deafening road trip and $1000 in gas I could swing by with it!

 

[GXO]

I drove a 76 55 from rapid city to ATL...it can be done!

 

[40Flipper]

It's more the noise factor and also that it would cost less in jet fuel to get there 100X faster. I could strap some jet engines to the wagon.

I think I have officially hijacked....sorry.

 

[craptacular]

I would like some info on importing. Is it pretty easy. I have searched and read stuff. Do you just have to fill out the DOT and EPA form? And pay duty? Do you have a write up about it somewhere? I want to import my own Troopy.

 

[40Flipper]

Can't reveal all my magic secrets but it's not all that tough. trial and error. What troopy are you looking for and how much $$$$ are you budgeting?

 

[craptacular]

I have decided I like the Troopys the best. Can you get them cheaper than ones you can find already in the states? I dont know exactly which one I want? Basically, a good condition good running one. Diesel would be awesome. How do I find one to import? If I am asking too many stupid questions, let me know.

 

[40Flipper]

Never a stupid question. PM me.