Posting this for a friend since he’s less knowledgeable on car stuff. I’m a Land Cruiser nut so helping him out.
He has a 2004 that has lost compression in at least one cylinder. See diagnostic video. 220k miles
Upgrades:
- arb bumper
- FJ Cruiser 17” steelies and Falken Wildpeak AT3w. Tread on the tires are decent and the spare is unused
- also has a cap with sport rack on it
Needs: new engine, front suspension is tired from the heavy bumper, o2 sensor needs replacement, exhaust needs replacement, the tape deck doesn’t work (CD player and radio are fine).
Professionally serviced on a regular basis. Full synthetic every 3-5k since he’s owned it. Purchased in 2019.
The frame was replaced by Toyota under warranty not long before he purchased it.
He’s in Massachusetts but has been diligent about having it Fluid Filmed and the undercarriage cleaned.
He was already looking at Tundras because his family is growing.
I don’t think the time/cost to fix makes sense but seems like a great start for someone that can do their own work or wants to do an LS swap.
What do you think it’s worth as-is? Open to any and all advice.
He has a 2004 that has lost compression in at least one cylinder. See diagnostic video. 220k miles
Upgrades:
- arb bumper
- FJ Cruiser 17” steelies and Falken Wildpeak AT3w. Tread on the tires are decent and the spare is unused
- also has a cap with sport rack on it
Needs: new engine, front suspension is tired from the heavy bumper, o2 sensor needs replacement, exhaust needs replacement, the tape deck doesn’t work (CD player and radio are fine).
Professionally serviced on a regular basis. Full synthetic every 3-5k since he’s owned it. Purchased in 2019.
The frame was replaced by Toyota under warranty not long before he purchased it.
He’s in Massachusetts but has been diligent about having it Fluid Filmed and the undercarriage cleaned.
He was already looking at Tundras because his family is growing.
I don’t think the time/cost to fix makes sense but seems like a great start for someone that can do their own work or wants to do an LS swap.
What do you think it’s worth as-is? Open to any and all advice.
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