60 series value help

[Crazy E]

"I would totally buy Buster Brown if it wasn't desmogged. Living in the people's republic of california makes that a problem. OP location shows norcal so I would assume that's a no-go for him as well."

You are absolutely correct, I am hosed by emissions! Would you guys be just as knowledgeable concerning FJ40's? or should I head on over to the $40's forum?

Thanks!

 

[John Staton]

I would bounce...you are just a few mouse clicks away from the hardcore 40 guys, which many times are the same, but often not.

 

[Crazy E]

I would bounce...you are just a few mouse clicks away from the hardcore 40 guys, which many times are the same, but often not.

I appreciate the honesty... I'm not out of the FJ60 market yet as they are awesome. I just love being topless. Thanks for all the assistance gentleman.

 

[Crazy E]

Alright guys, I’ve got another one for ya! What are your thoughts?

1986, wants $21k

4-Speed manual
114xxx original miles
No rust
******CLEAN TITLE******
ARB front and rear air lockers re-geared 4.88
ARB front bumper
ARB Roof Rack
Warn Winch
Iron Man heavy duty leaf springs
Spring over axle/axle cut and turned
Engine rebuilt
37" Military tires
upgraded steering system all around
Original Toyota color code respray/refinish
Chromoly Front Axles

 

[hygge]

@Crazy E trying to price out these trucks is a fools errand. They will always have varying pricing and I think honestly its really all about what you want to do with it.

If you want to wrench then buy something cheap and work on it. If you don't have the time to wrench, but have money, buy something complete like this $21k truck.

It does not seem like you are looking for a cheap LC, since both of the trucks you have listed are in the $20k range.

I am looking on Craigslist in the Bay Area and there are a bunch of FJ60s/ FJ62s in a very wide range of prices. The cheapest might be a parts car at around $3500 (asking price), but the most expensive one is $27k.

SF bay area for sale "fj60 | fj62" - craigslist

There are quite a few in the $7-14k range and every few weeks there is a new one going up. I was able to get my 89 FJt2 for $6k. I am another $6k into parts at this point and labor is pretty much all me ( so free, I guess).

I would stop trying to "value" the trucks out there and start with what makes you happy and what is within your means. If you have $20k to blow on a truck, why not get a "cheap" $8k unmolested truck and then put all the bells and whistles on that you want so you can make it your own? Otherwise you're really just buying someone else's dream.

 

[hygge]

$7500 and can be negotiated cheaper I bet. Passed CA DMV Smog! Has had some work done to it.

1987 Toyota Landcruiser FJ 60

 

[Crazy E]

@Crazy E trying to price out these trucks is a fools errand. They will always have varying pricing and I think honestly its really all about what you want to do with it.

If you want to wrench then buy something cheap and work on it. If you don't have the time to wrench, but have money, buy something complete like this $21k truck.

It does not seem like you are looking for a cheap LC, since both of the trucks you have listed are in the $20k range.

I am looking on Craigslist in the Bay Area and there are a bunch of FJ60s/ FJ62s in a very wide range of prices. The cheapest might be a parts car at around $3500 (asking price), but the most expensive one is $27k.

SF bay area for sale "fj60 | fj62" - craigslist

There are quite a few in the $7-14k range and every few weeks there is a new one going up. I was able to get my 89 FJt2 for $6k. I am another $6k into parts at this point and labor is pretty much all me ( so free, I guess).

I would stop trying to "value" the trucks out there and start with what makes you happy and what is within your means. If you have $20k to blow on a truck, why not get a "cheap" $8k unmolested truck and then put all the bells and whistles on that you want so you can make it your own? Otherwise you're really just buying someone else's dream.

You are absolutely correct. I’ve had lots of vehicle and until a week ago had never even considered a 60. So I was trying to get as much info from the experienced minds on this forum in as short a time as possible. But yes, you are correct and I appreciate the honesty. I’ll have to spend a little less time on the Internet and a little more time touching the trucks.

 

[satchel]

I'd say that last truck, assuming it is exactly what the buyer wanted, would be around a 17k truck.

I'll agree with others that you really get to know these trucks by getting a good stock truck with no rust and building it to your liking, and this is exactly the case with my favorite truck that I've probably spent around 40k on and couldn't sell for 20 if I wanted, but I've also learned my lesson that you'll never get your money back on what you spend on these trucks, and bought a really well built fj40 for 15k that would have cost me 40k to build as it is.

That said, the truck I traded a 4 wheeler for and built myself is definitely my favorite and my dd until I die I hope, but the 40 is a lot of fun as well and would have cost me an arm and a leg to do what the PO did. Not everyone wants to build the truck of their dreams, they may just want to buy it for cheaper than they could build it themselves and while it may cost 20k to get said truck, it is probably less than what the PO put into it if you buy it right.

I'm not quite sure what kind of truck you are into from what you've posted, but I would suggest driving a few to get an idea for what you would want your perfect truck to be. Is it tall, does it have modern power, does it just look cool driving around on weekends and you don't have to actually wheel it or worry about power? Maybe figure out what your dream is, whether it be a 40 or 60 or otherwise, and start scouting out trucks that match that description (should be easy if your budget is around 20k) or find a good baseline that you can build into that dream truck.

I'm happy to say what I would pay for any truck if you want to post it, but what I would pay and what someone else would pay is a different story because we like different things. I've also overpaid slightly for trucks that were exactly what I was looking for as well, no shame in jumping on exactly what you want assuming you know what it is you want.

Alright guys, I’ve got another one for ya! What are your thoughts?

1986, wants $21k

4-Speed manual
114xxx original miles
No rust
******CLEAN TITLE******
ARB front and rear air lockers re-geared 4.88
ARB front bumper
ARB Roof Rack
Warn Winch
Iron Man heavy duty leaf springs
Spring over axle/axle cut and turned
Engine rebuilt
37" Military tires
upgraded steering system all around
Original Toyota color code respray/refinish
Chromoly Front Axles

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[Crazy E]

I'd say that last truck, assuming it is exactly what the buyer wanted, would be around a 17k truck.

I'll agree with others that you really get to know these trucks by getting a good stock truck with no rust and building it to your liking, and this is exactly the case with my favorite truck that I've probably spent around 40k on and couldn't sell for 20 if I wanted, but I've also learned my lesson that you'll never get your money back on what you spend on these trucks, and bought a really well built fj40 for 15k that would have cost me 40k to build as it is.

That said, the truck I traded a 4 wheeler for and built myself is definitely my favorite and my dd until I die I hope, but the 40 is a lot of fun as well and would have cost me an arm and a leg to do what the PO did. Not everyone wants to build the truck of their dreams, they may just want to buy it for cheaper than they could build it themselves and while it may cost 20k to get said truck, it is probably less than what the PO put into it if you buy it right.

I'm not quite sure what kind of truck you are into from what you've posted, but I would suggest driving a few to get an idea for what you would want your perfect truck to be. Is it tall, does it have modern power, does it just look cool driving around on weekends and you don't have to actually wheel it or worry about power? Maybe figure out what your dream is, whether it be a 40 or 60 or otherwise, and start scouting out trucks that match that description (should be easy if your budget is around 20k) or find a good baseline that you can build into that dream truck.

I'm happy to say what I would pay for any truck if you want to post it, but what I would pay and what someone else would pay is a different story because we like different things. I've also overpaid slightly for trucks that were exactly what I was looking for as well, no shame in jumping on exactly what you want assuming you know what it is you want.

And this is why I joined! I’m atill scatterbrained on what I want and I obviously can’t choose a rig until I know what I want.

 

[satchel]

Sounds like you need some hands on experience to know what you want. I'd suggest looking for a club nearby, or you're always welcome to come out here to Denver and I can hook you up with all sorts of trucks to get a better feel.

And this is why I joined! I’m atill scatterbrained on what I want and I obviously can’t choose a rig until I know what I want.

 

[Crazy E]

Sounds like you need some hands on experience to know what you want. I'd suggest looking for a club nearby, or you're always welcome to come out here to Denver and I can hook you up with all sorts of trucks to get a better feel.

Shoot, I was in Denver twice in the last 6 weeks.