Anyone in the SEA/Bellevue area willing to do inspection? (1 Viewer)
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The torfab store is in mukeletio. Just north of seattle. They may be willing to help you out.
The torfab store is in mukeletio. Just north of seattle. They may be willing to help you out.
+1 for torfab. Great guys.
I live in Redmond, WA. And I think Torfab is fantastic. The only issue you will run in with is they are under a lot of demand. AKA they most likely have a few weeks wait on inspections and or any service. They did when I was in the market a while ago. But you can always call and ask them; they are very nice!
if this was something you could swing by my work or something with it or after 5 pm some night to the Redmond area I would easily crawl around with you and check some things out.
I wish I could be more flexible and help you out more but I work 9-5 and my dog just came out of surgery this week...so schedules are tight. If you can swing something like I mentioned I can help you look over everything and discuss any flaws and or positives the rig has. Is this private sale rig or is this from a dealer? I keep an eye on the market for a second one all the time ( more like a dream not reality of owning 2 LOL) but I may already be familiar with the rig your talking about.
Cheers
-Joseph
if this was something you could swing by my work or something with it or after 5 pm some night to the Redmond area I would easily crawl around with you and check some things out.
I wish I could be more flexible and help you out more but I work 9-5 and my dog just came out of surgery this week...so schedules are tight. If you can swing something like I mentioned I can help you look over everything and discuss any flaws and or positives the rig has. Is this private sale rig or is this from a dealer? I keep an eye on the market for a second one all the time ( more like a dream not reality of owning 2 LOL) but I may already be familiar with the rig your talking about.
Cheers
-Joseph
Walletclan
Noob Cruiser
I know Portland is about 3 hours away, but LandCruiser NW does a "New Cruiser" Inspection, with compression test for $125. They do a very thorough job and are great guys. Ask for Tony or Matt.
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ROCK40 did an amazing job yesterday. The exterior of the truck is a little rougher than I would like but I may sit on it for a couple days and then make an offer. Being so far away (in New Orleans) shipping has to be considered. I am having a hell of a time finding ANY 80 locally. Thanks again everyone!
You're welcome, anytime 
Just saw one in washington at Bellevue Honda pop up. 1997 blue/silver. 187k miles and 3x lockers. They are asking 8.7k prob could talk it down. The interior and exterior look good but mechanical/ engine bay remains to be seen. Check there website it's up on there.
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This is the one Rock40 inspected yesterday. He has a ton of good photos and notes. I LOVE the color combo!
ah okay! just noticed it a few days ago on craigslist. seems like it will be a great buy for someone. ( if it is in good shape) I have a what I call * forest service green* 96 3x locked. and damn would I kill to have a lighter color...First the sun kills you in dark colors...second it shows every damn scratch from the trail. If I bought another it would be white or a color similar to that!
you think ur gonna go for that one? do the lockers work? keep us posted on what ya do!
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I am going to pass on this one. To rough for the distance b/t us. Rock40 got the front lock to engage but the rear wouldn't.
I am in no hurry to buy an 80 and am willing to pay-up some to get one that is extra cleen. My kids are too young now to get a project but I have no issue taking care of issues as they come up.
I am in no hurry to buy an 80 and am willing to pay-up some to get one that is extra cleen. My kids are too young now to get a project but I have no issue taking care of issues as they come up.
That's awesome man! every month or so a clean one pops up somewhere in the US. I was in your same situation and almost at my wits end. Then right in Bellevue at a different dealer a green 96 popped up 3x locked with 160k miles for 8k. Went and checked it out the dealer had no idea what it was; or what it was worth if you know what I mean. Found out the head gasket had been done and receipts for the work were in the glove box. Turns out it belonged to a local family as a nanny mobile. All service done at Bellevue Lexus. My dad worked as a parts manager for over 30 years with Toyota and just so happened to know the parts manager there. He gave us a list of work that they had performed on it...and man it was awesome!
Ended up walking away at 7.5k purchase price and a great rig. s*** pops up...its now only 120 miles off 200k but you know; its the age of the vehicle you just gotta nip it in the butt as it comes and they stay so amazing.
Hey if I see one in WA looking great I will shoot you a link; I always browse them even though I'm not in the market for one.
