Wanted 96 lx450 117k lockers .is it worth it?

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Hi there i have been looking for a lx450 / lc for 4months now. Locker are not my number one pri. But would be nice. I just want a nice clean rig i car use as a famliy car / light off road for now. But i have had a hard time finding a low mile rig. I found a 96 with 117k lockers top of the line i I pristine shape its at a dealership for asking price of 10gs out the door. I just dont know it its worth it. I have found some with 160k ish in ok shape for around 7gs with out lockers. What do u think. Thanks for the help

 

[CWR33]

Talk him down, if its been on the lot for 4 months he will negotiate with you.

 

[Cannon88]

Not a bad price, but you could probably get it cheaper. Maintenance records?

 

[Jdbahler]

Talk him down, if its been on the lot for 4 months he will negotiate with you.

I have been looking for 4 months. Not looking at that one. He has had that one on craigslist for about a week now

 

[Jdbahler]

Not a bad price, but you could probably get it cheaper. Maintenance records?

He said he doses not have any but he knows it was a one owner. I looked at the car fax. Theres nothing on it bad.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Hi there i have been looking for a lx450 / lc for 4months now. Locker are not my number one pri. But would be nice. I just want a nice clean rig i car use as a famliy car / light off road for now. But i have had a hard time finding a low mile rig. I found a 96 with 117k lockers top of the line i I pristine shape its at a dealership for asking price of 10gs out the door. I just dont know it its worth it. I have found some with 160k ish in ok shape for around 7gs with out lockers. What do u think. Thanks for the help

Fair price given the mileage and condition providing its a light color and from a non-rust area.
Location and color?

 

[bwesty]

That is not a bad price at all if no rust, especially at a dealer.

 

[bhmmapping]

Depends on the specific truck, where it is located, etc. I personally would rather have one with higher miles and a known maintenance history, but people have been going crazy over low mileage rigs lately. IIRC there was one a few months ago with under 100k miles and the guy was having major issues with it. I think he tried to pass it off in the classifieds, got called out on it and then traded it in.

 

[Jdbahler]

Depends on the specific truck, where it is located, etc. I personally would rather have one with higher miles and a known maintenance history, but people have been going crazy over low mileage rigs lately. IIRC there was one a few months ago with under 100k miles and the guy was having major issues with it. I think he tried to pass it off in the classifieds, got called out on it and then traded it in.

The location is san diego ca. The color is the tan ish . That one ur taking about s not in ca is it?

 

[bhmmapping]

no, it was in VA:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/428815-why-ih8-my-land-cruiser.html

and

https://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-trailers-sale-wanted/549576-97-fzj80-89k-miles-va.html

 

[Jacket]

Doesn't matter how low the miles are - if the owner didn't change the oil, ran it hot, or neglected the other maintenance stuff, then you'll still need to baseline it since you have no history (and there could be hidden problems). I think 10k is high, but it's a dealer so that may be what you need to pay if you want the truck.

 

[80BajaBound]

4 months of looking, countless pm's, 44 posts, 9 threads started and no cruiser. This is getting old to say the least. It appears as if you like talking about cruisers but are afraid to own one. Most people on this forum took an educated leap of faith. I suggest you do the same. Good Luck!

 

[Jdbahler]

4 months of looking, countless pm's, 44 posts, 9 threads started and no cruiser. This is getting old to say the least. It appears as if you like talking about cruisers but are afraid to own one. Most people on this forum took an educated leap of faith. I suggest you do the same. Good Luck!

Well i started looking for one the same time i started learning about them. Sorry its getting old. I just dont want to buy a crappy one. I feel alot of u know alot more than me. So im just trying to get some input.

 

[thatcabledude]

What model are you looking at now, LC or and LX? If it's an LX you can atleast check with lexus and see if/when maintenace was done by the dealer. Like everyone has said, maintenace history is more important than what the odometer says.

Also, Carfax is not a be all end all in my book. I have a vehicle that I wrecked twice and turned into insurance both times, and it doesn't show up on carfax.

 

[Jdbahler]

What model are you looking at now, LC or and LX? If it's an LX you can atleast check with lexus and see if/when maintenace was done by the dealer. Like everyone has said, maintenace history is more important than what the odometer says.

Also, Carfax is not a be all end all in my book. I have a vehicle that I wrecked twice and turned into insurance both times, and it doesn't show up on carfax.

Im looking at both. Not sure of there are any real difference. Are there? The one i was talking a bout sold. But im on to another one in san mateo ca. Has record just not sure i want to buy site unseen.

 

[skintunes]

Im looking at both. Not sure of there are any real difference. Are there? The one i was talking a bout sold. But im on to another one in san mateo ca. Has record just not sure i want to buy site unseen. But i just may.

Buying used vehicles is all about the chase, knowledge,smarts , a natural gut feeling-and about getting the best value possible(nego skills) NO where is it about buying sight unseen unless your an idiot or swimming in Benjamins or possibly all the above...