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Hey Guys,
Looking to purchase my first 80 Series. Found a used one, but hoping to get some advice before pulling trigger.
The specs are as follows:
1997 FJZ80
~220k miles
Gray (was recently just painted)
No lockers
Doesn't appear that it has had any major modifications
Front seats are worn
According to the owner, recent work done includes brakes, shocks, spark plugs, oil change, etc. He has only owned it for about a year, but has too many vehicles so is selling.
Just pulled the carfax. Only "issues" on there include:
In speaking with owner, known issue is that sunroof is slow to open.
Waiting to get pictures of the undercarriage, but according to the owner there is no rust, but needs to be confirmed.
Seller is asking $8,500.
My questions for this forum include:
a) would you shy away from purchasing just because full maintenance records aren't available,
b) what are the major things that I should look for before purchasing and/or if I take it into a local mechanic to check out, what are the major areas that should be checked,
c) what is a reasonable price for this vehicle given the lack of maintenance records and condition?
Looking to purchase my first 80 Series. Found a used one, but hoping to get some advice before pulling trigger.
The specs are as follows:
1997 FJZ80
~220k miles
Gray (was recently just painted)
No lockers
Doesn't appear that it has had any major modifications
Front seats are worn
According to the owner, recent work done includes brakes, shocks, spark plugs, oil change, etc. He has only owned it for about a year, but has too many vehicles so is selling.
Just pulled the carfax. Only "issues" on there include:
- In 2005, the vehicle involved in side sweep collision. Estimated damage at less than $1,000
- In 2013, an accident reported with very minor damage. The vehicle involved in front end collision. Minor front end damage reported. Airbags did not deploy.
In speaking with owner, known issue is that sunroof is slow to open.
Waiting to get pictures of the undercarriage, but according to the owner there is no rust, but needs to be confirmed.
Seller is asking $8,500.
My questions for this forum include:
a) would you shy away from purchasing just because full maintenance records aren't available,
b) what are the major things that I should look for before purchasing and/or if I take it into a local mechanic to check out, what are the major areas that should be checked,
c) what is a reasonable price for this vehicle given the lack of maintenance records and condition?
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