Personally, I wouldn't purchase a vehicle from a neighbor, regardless whether it's a good or bad deal. But that's just me.
Buy this early model J100? [update: bought it]
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This would be my 4th time buying from a neighbor. Always been great. But that’s just me
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It’s 141K, supported by the local dealership service paper trail back to purchase. No suggestion of a swap. And yes, I checked the VIN on the invoices.
The owner had a home in Vegas, so I assume this rig spent some time in dry heat. That, and I think it’s just s***ty leather that never had a seat cover.
I'm not sure if I'd honestly spend 8k on it, let alone 16.
It looks solid and rust free, but between that interior, the brake dust on the wheels, the damaged fenders, and scrapes and bruises, plus it's gonna need a TB...
IDK I think I'd pass. You can find a much cleaner 03+ for 16k.
It looks solid and rust free, but between that interior, the brake dust on the wheels, the damaged fenders, and scrapes and bruises, plus it's gonna need a TB...
IDK I think I'd pass. You can find a much cleaner 03+ for 16k.
That's pretty much what I was going to say. I personally wouldn't buy it for $8k because I believe there are better deals out there. Even if you pay $12 you could easily have $16-20 into it before long.
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Looks clean and rust free, but I agree with the consensus, the price is too high in this market for what you're getting.
Also, the antenna mast is an easy, cheap fix, I bought this one for my "city mouse" 100 on advise from someone on the forum and it's been great:
Also, the antenna mast is an easy, cheap fix, I bought this one for my "city mouse" 100 on advise from someone on the forum and it's been great:
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Rust-free, known maintenance history, and trusted seller with no shipping or auction fees to add? Show me that magical truck and I’m on it!
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What are we looking at here? I’m new to the V8.
PCV burping up oily vapor? Maintenance records say the PCV and valve cover gaskets were replaced 20K ago, but if that is the PCV, the hose was barely attached and is nearly clogged.
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I want to say thanks again to everyone who responded. Based on what I heard here, I have an offer in mind to discuss with the seller that takes the bigger maintenance items into acct. I hope my next post is about my plans my 100. I didn’t mention, but the test drive was butter smooth on a variety of surfaces.
Yes, PCV valve.
Are you familiar with SeattleCruiserheads ? Great bunch of like minded individuals with tons of cruiser knowledge.
Just caught up on this thread. 16 is too high - 12 is livable, for the low miles. Still needs a lot of detailing and cleanup. You might create a list of all the needs (real ones) and prices, in case the seller won't budge. If he won't, then walk.
That needs more than detailing. Bodywork or fender replacement isnt cheap. Paint isn’t cheap. Redoing the leather isn’t cheap.
For the right price it’s a great rig but if OP is trying to restore it which is what I’m seeing here, I don’t know if this is the right car. Not for the asking price at least.
Sounds like people are just milking the Land Cruiser name at this point.
The leather looks similar to Aaron's when I got it. Some people have acidic perspiration, and it just destroys leather. I just purchased seat, armrest, and center console skins from Hotrod Upholstery to fix mine. I would say seat leather replacement is an 80 to 90% guarantee on just about any year of these 100's. No rust is the one really true positive with this cruiser, which means it can be what you ultimately want it to be. It may take money, but you can get there. Best of luck!
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Congratulations! Welcome to the dark side!
Sweet!
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- 2 hours with a pressure washer, compound, and claybar
- wheels cleaned up
- front air deflector delete
- running board delete
- roof rack delete
- door and wheel well edge guard delete
So much better declutterred!
Congrats!
Dang, I need a lesson in "compound, and claybar" methedology.
Looks great!
Looks great!
