For Sale Are prices falling?

Year

1997

Vehicle Model

1. 80 Series

Mileage

225000

Color

Black

Outside Link

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/KVzA1kw0/1997-toyota-land-cruiser

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser - 4WD, Factory Triple Locking Differentials, Some Modifications

This 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is for sale on Cars & Bids! Auction ends July 28 2022.

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Or this guy just have bad luck?

 

[Dangler]

Yes, prices are falling for 40's and 80s for sure!

 

[MTrun]

I hear you. Found myself eyeing this one and debating putting in a bid just because it seems like such a deal compared to where prices were last year and this was a good looking one.

Looks like bubbling paint on passenger rear, seats could be recovered, gas prices spiked recently, more and more rigs approaching engine rebuild in mileage it seems...but yes, agree the market is lower at the moment for a variety of reasons...

 

[csmonette]

I was eyeing it at that price but decided it was more of a project rig or a trail beater and not what I was looking for.

 

[redpaws]

Yes prices are falling and the time it takes to sell a non auction listing is increasing

 

[simple]

Been seeing a lot of "Reserve Not Met" lately. Prices are adjusting as people are holding onto their money more tightly here in 2022. The feeding frenzy of the past two years appears to be over. Low mileage stock 80 series trucks are still going to command a premium. This seller didn't have high expectations, they didn't clean it or hide the fact it has plenty of rust. Seems like it has been used properly so it probably runs great. Good buy.

 

[LC80PGX]

Case in point re: non auctions: all the cringey "bump" posts here: For Sale - 13,000 mile 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ81 Turbo Diesel: Cuddebackville, NY - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/13-000-mile-1991-toyota-land-cruiser-hdj81-turbo-diesel-cuddebackville-ny.1287138/#post-14528099

 

[1tiredpapa]

Been seeing a lot of "Reserve Not Met" lately. Prices are adjusting as people are holding onto their money more tightly here in 2022. The feeding frenzy of the past two years appears to be over. Low mileage stock 80 series trucks are still going to command a premium. This seller didn't have high expectations, they didn't clean it or hide the fact it has plenty of rust. Seems like it has been used properly so it probably runs great. Good buy.

That's what I'm hoping for. I'm the lucky owner of this 80 series. I'll be driving it back to Colorado in a few weeks. Can't wait to take it on the trails here.

 

[Kernal]

Crypto has tanked, the stock market has tanked, inflation is here, recession is here, gas prices are high, less throw away income for toys that get horrible gas mileage, Yeah, prices are dropping, as they should, The market just got too hot
and it was bound to happen. Not everyone trying to flip an 80 has gotten the message, yet.

 

[hhhill2001]

Yes, prices are falling for 40's and 80s for sure!

It’s about time reality set in…I sold my 200 while the frenzy was happening and have been waiting “patiently” to get back in….will go to back to 80 or 100 as covid has changed my traveling for work and don’t drive 1/10th as much as I used to. Thx!! Mike

 

[hhhill2001]

Case in point re: non auctions: all the cringey "bump" posts here: For Sale - 13,000 mile 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ81 Turbo Diesel: Cuddebackville, NY - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/13-000-mile-1991-toyota-land-cruiser-hdj81-turbo-diesel-cuddebackville-ny.1287138/#post-14528099

Ridiculous!!

 

[LC80PGX]

Ridiculous!!

And its the same person bidding up LCs on Bring a Trailer, see here: 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser VX HDJ81 Turbodiesel - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-toyota-land-cruiser-46/

And if they win the auction, I am sure they'll try to flip it here and "bump" the listings non stop, after adding a hefty markup

 

[TJ96TLC]

Buy one reasonable with no rust and build it your way. Forget the flippers

 

[SaturnAscends]

Yeah I tried to sell mine over the summer and it sat for months at $8500. It was not exactly pristine, but I thought it was a fair price all in all.

There was so much hype around these last summer that I think people forgot what a niche vehicle they are.

People will tell you online how desirable and awesome they are, but very few people are actually willing to pay for them IME, at least not in the current economy.

 

[adventurewagon]

Anyone else got an 80 series they're thinking of selling? I'm looking for one right now. Ideally a 93-94 with the grey cloth interior*, either pretty stock or a mild build. Doesn't need to be pristine - just well maintained and ready for a DD+adventures life.

* I spent my entire childhood in one of these and the nostalgia is just insanely strong

 

[Fzj80 1997]

Yeah I tried to sell mine over the summer and it sat for months at $8500. It was not exactly pristine, but I thought it was a fair price all in all.

There was so much hype around these last summer that I think people forgot what a niche vehicle they are.

People will tell you online how desirable and awesome they are, but very few people are actually willing to pay for them IME, at least not in the current economy.

Where did you have it listed?

 

[SaturnAscends]

Where did you have it listed?

Mud Craigslist and Marketplace.

 

[Fzj80 1997]

All speculation at this point, but I’d bet it would’ve been gone in a few days if you put it on eBay and opened up to the entire country if it was a rust free accident free truck. Mud is a great resource and I’ve had luck selling on here, but its a pretty small pool of buyers at any given time.

Before cruisers really shot up in price I sold an exploded bottom end, high mileage (300k), bad paint, bad interior, but rust free 93 for $5k on eBay.

 

[SaturnAscends]

All speculation at this point, but I’d bet it would’ve been gone in a few days if you put it on eBay and opened up to the entire country if it was a rust free accident free truck. Mud is a great resource and I’ve had luck selling on here, but its a pretty small pool of buyers at any given time.

Before cruisers really shot up in price I sold an exploded bottom end, high mileage (300k), bad paint, bad interior, but rust free 93 for $5k on eBay.

Yea idk. They're not a very liquid asset IME, but maybe Ebay was the ticket.