Buying/Selling - what year, how much, etc. - ask for opinions here

[re_guderian]

...Every bolt in the engine compartment was rusted from treated roads. Every weld on the frame was surface rusted but nothing really bad, I wish every cruiser was desert dry ...

If you ever want to turn a bolt on this, walk away. Rust sucks, and turn every little "hey, just remove 3 bolts, swap a part, and put 3 bolts back in" job in to a nightmare of extracting, drilling, re-tapping waiting for replacement parts, etc. If you never plan on doing anything other than routine maintenance, ok. But I will never buy a eastern/midwest rig again.

...how can I fit two forward facing and one rear facing child seat in there and not kill my self strapping them in?

get a minivan... seriously. I couldn't imagine trying to strap in a young'un in a rear-facing seat in the middle while reaching over a forward facing seat on the sides. If any are old enough to buckle themselves, maybe put them in the middle 3rd row (which is WAY out of reach while in motion). Best case would be rear-facing seat outside, and oldest/most able kid in the middle.

 

[Wayneraintree]

If you ever want to turn a bolt on this, walk away. Rust sucks, and turn every little "hey, just remove 3 bolts, swap a part, and put 3 bolts back in" job in to a nightmare of extracting, drilling, re-tapping waiting for replacement parts, etc. If you never plan on doing anything other than routine maintenance, ok. But I will never buy a eastern/midwest rig again.



get a minivan... seriously. I couldn't imagine trying to strap in a young'un in a rear-facing seat in the middle while reaching over a forward facing seat on the sides. If any are old enough to buckle themselves, maybe put them in the middle 3rd row (which is WAY out of reach while in motion). Best case would be rear-facing seat outside, and oldest/most able kid in the middle.

I walked away from it for the simple reason of rust. Sad but true, poor cruiser is only a few years old and already sick

So getting three kids in the back is a bust oh well.

 

[tommy854runner]

Looking at a 2002 with 03 model 18's on it. White/tan two tone, all stock 96k miles, very clean southern truck. Big used car dealer won't budge off of $17,500. Most svc records but no 90k svc. What do you think?

 

[2000UZJ]

Looking at a 2002 with 03 model 18's on it. White/tan two tone, all stock 96k miles, very clean southern truck. Big used car dealer won't budge off of $17,500. Most svc records but no 90k svc. What do you think?

What dealership is it?

 

[boze_man]

Looking at a 2002 with 03 model 18's on it. White/tan two tone, all stock 96k miles, very clean southern truck. Big used car dealer won't budge off of $17,500. Most svc records but no 90k svc. What do you think?

seems high?? one just sold on ebay for 15,5ish...did u show him a bid?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250566590983&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[tommy854runner]

Saw that one on EBAY but it seemed a little sketchy. It is at a used car lot in Marietta(Malone's Automotive).

 

[tommy854runner]

I would really love to buy the one in the classifieds now that is at IPOR but the logistics of shipping it down here sight unseen turned out to be a big headache.

 

[boze_man]

I would really love to buy the one in the classifieds now that is at IPOR but the logistics of shipping it down here sight unseen turned out to be a big headache.

was gonna get a ppi done but seller emailed me and said gonna keep for awhile longer

 

[tommy854runner]

I was wondering why I hadn't seen it pop back up in the classifieds.

 

[danny noonan]

There is a nice looking one owner 03 w/ 100K in ohio. They are asking 18,500

Is Ohio one of the rust states to stay away from?

 

[willgabriel]

There is a nice looking one owner 03 w/ 100K in ohio. They are asking 18,500

Is Ohio one of the rust states to stay away from?

Check earlier pages in this thread, Danny. That one has not had the 90k mile service, and has some pretty extensive undercarriage rust that would require new CV boots, shocks, etc ($2-3k) from pictures that I have seen. If they would come down to $15,500 or $16k, it wouldn't be a bad deal. Thus far, the best price I have seen them offer is $17,991 plus tax, title, and license.

 

[danny noonan]

Sorry about that one guys. I hadn't seen it before. No wonder it's at 18.5K.

I had the 1999 I was looking at locally at the dealership for an ispection. They said it had been serviced regularly in their shop till the 75K mark, which was the last time it was in. It had an oil change sticker in the window from jiffy lube 1,500 miles ago so he must have started to go there. They did an inspection and found only a burnt out D light in the dash. It of course needs the 90K service still. They quoted $1,600. Guy is out of town for two weeks so I've got some time to think on it and see if a better deal pops up.

 

[re_guderian]

...They did an inspection and found only a burnt out D light in the dash...

This is an upgrade, IMHO... I haven't (and won't) fixed mine.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

This is an upgrade, IMHO... I haven't (and won't) fixed mine.

I agreed mine was out when I bought it 3 years later it just decided to start working (watch out Rob) and I hate it

 

[AATLAS1X]

I am sure it's a scam, if not I would buy it for that money if it was a framer.

2000 Toyota Land Cruiser

Run a car fax and see what state it is in.

void scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More info
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser - $4700
Date: 2010-01-29, 11:31AM PST
Reply to: sale-pctvr-1576644388@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

2000 Land Cruiser 4x4 3rd Row Black/Tan Low Mi

Mileage:114,480 miles
VIN:JT3HT05J0Y0085398
Features
Body type:SUV
Engine:8 Cylinder
Exterior color:Black
Transmission:Automatic
Fuel type:Gasoline
Interior color: Tan
Options
Sunroof
Leather seats
Cassette player
CD player 4-Wheel drive

Safety features
Anti-lock brakes
Driver airbag
Passenger airbag

Power options
Air conditioning
Cruise control
Power locks
Power windows
Power seats

* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

Interesting. http://www.carfax.com/notes/vehicle...ermutationName=NO_HTL_ICR&lid=CRAC&lpos=first

Googled the vin # http://www.google.com/search?q=JT3H...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

 

[boze_man]

those ads have been all over the country...i wonder why sub 5k? some sort of wire$ issue?

 

[dhagberg]

Portland OR - 1998 Landcruiser

Hi All --

My fourth LC try now -- thanks to Craabs for the link -- flying out to Portland OR tomorrow 1/30 to take a look at this near-perfect-looking '98. Sounds like it was purchased by a serious enthusiast last year to build as a rig, he really wanted a '97 FJ80 instead. Wonder if he hangs out on this forum?

1998 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 4WD $13900

Hopefully he'll be willing to negotiate a bit on the price, since Edmunds and KBB both put it at around $12,500. On the other hand, if it's truly immaculate, I'm willing to pay a bit for that.

So I'm either hitting the road in Portland tomorrow afternoon if I buy it, or seeking out the brewpubs to check out for my Sunday 7a flight back...

Just in case -- anyone want to recommend a brewpub in Portland?

-=- D. J.

 

[boze_man]

good luck!...she looks good!...ROADTRIP!!!!

 

[firetruck41]

Hi All --

My fourth LC try now -- thanks to Craabs for the link -- flying out to Portland OR tomorrow 1/30 to take a look at this near-perfect-looking '98. Sounds like it was purchased by a serious enthusiast last year to build as a rig, he really wanted a '97 FJ80 instead. Wonder if he hangs out on this forum?

1998 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 4WD $13900

Hopefully he'll be willing to negotiate a bit on the price, since Edmunds and KBB both put it at around $12,500. On the other hand, if it's truly immaculate, I'm willing to pay a bit for that.

So I'm either hitting the road in Portland tomorrow afternoon if I buy it, or seeking out the brewpubs to check out for my Sunday 7a flight back...

Just in case -- anyone want to recommend a brewpub in Portland?

-=- D. J.

Seen that one on, looks nice, I'm just not fond of green. As far as brewpubs, McMenamins Pubs has a bunch of unique pubs. I recommend the Kennedy School Pub, and Edgefield, in Troutdale, just a few miles from Portland. There are a ton of others too, I'm sure some others will chime in.

 

[firetruck41]

I am sure it's a scam, if not I would buy it for that money if it was a framer.

2000 Toyota Land Cruiser

Run a car fax and see what state it is in.

void scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More info
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser - $4700
Date: 2010-01-29, 11:31AM PST
Reply to: sale-pctvr-1576644388@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

2000 Land Cruiser 4x4 3rd Row Black/Tan Low Mi

Mileage:114,480 miles
VIN:JT3HT05J0Y0085398...

I sent him an email this morning, waiting for a scam-alam-a ding-dong reply anytime now. I assume it was a real ad at one time, that was harvested by a scammer.

About 3 weeks ago there was a legit LX470 that went for $7500, and sold overnight, just missed that one. :brickwall: