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Perhaps it's worth having a 3rd party check the allignment? 25,000 miles on a set of tires isn't that far out of the norm. So 4 sets in 108,000 miles seems about right.

Welcome :flipoff2:

Post some pics after you bring it home.
 
Bad wheel bearings or worn shocks could contribute to premature tire wear. Are there records of work on either of these? Can the dealer tell you if the tire wear was uneven in any way? The third party alignment check is a great idea.
 
There's no record of the dealer working on the wheel bearings or shocks. The second set of tires went on at 64,000 miles and the alignment and third set of tires were done at 100,000 miles. At 100,000 miles, the car was shaking while driving (hence the alignment and new tires). At 91,000 miles, the dealer recommended repacking the bearings, but the owner declined.

The vehicle was back to the dealer at 104,000 and 105,000 to fix leaks in the a/c lines and the heat shield, with no notation of issues with the suspension or tires.
 
Approximately 30K miles or so for each set of tires isn't bad at all. But.... with 100k miles and the recent symptoms it's possible some front end parts may need replacing. Then again, you may be OK.
You could search this forum for a landcruiser mechanic in your area to have them check it out.
 
For context, in October I bought a 2003 with 97.5K miles and the 90k service including the water pump for $20K. It only needed wiper blades. i purchased it in Phoenix.
 
I got 55k on the OEM dunlops and replaced them with the same thing, got another 55k and replaced them again.

You guys eat tires.

They werent on the wear bars either time.
 
How much for an '03 w/ 165K miles?

Considering an '03 Hundy w/ 165K miles on it. Seller is asking $15K. Haven't seen the vehicle yet. KBB puts it at $12.5K private party sale in good condition.

If I pull the trigger, how much do you think I should budget for DIY maintenance? Appreciate your thoughts on price and maintenance.
 
joelev said:
I bought an '03 with 115k miles from a dealer for $17k. Seems a tad high. 90k + 120k full-blown maintenance should be $1.5-$2k.
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Thanks Joelev. What's being done for maintenance at those intervals to cost so much?
 
Hello, All!

We are looking at an incredibly clean white 2000 LX470.

It has 166,xxx on it and they are asking $15,999.

Could you tell me what price I should shoot at them?


Cheers!
 
One-owner? Well maintained? Clean CarFax? Dry climate vehicle? If so, without looking at the online books, I'd say $10-11k. If it's a true gem and you love it then maybe $12k.
 
CalypsoVert said:
Thanks, Oregon

Two owner. Definitely well-maintained with a clear CarFax.

She sure is pretty, but the price is not so hot.
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As a point of reference, another mudder-to-be recently looked at a similar 2000 LC with 122k on the clock with an asking price in the $12's.

The other thing to keep in mind is that someone else will always have a story of a better/cheaper LC than the one you're looking at. If you go by the postings, then unless you're buying a vehicle lower than anyone else in the country you'll feel like you're paying to much. At the end of the day, you need to know your local market and what makes a good/bad cruiser. Price isn't the most important part of the equation. However, $15k IMO is way too much for 166k.
 
CalypsoVert said:
Hello, All!

We are looking at an incredibly clean white 2000 LX470.

It has 166,xxx on it and they are asking $15,999.

Could you tell me what price I should shoot at them?


Cheers!
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Calypso, welcome to the Mud! :flipoff2: (newbie salute)

For reference, I just bought my Cruiser back in October, also a 2000, with 134,400 on the clock for $13,990. Dealer wouldn't budge more than $500 on the price, they were going to list it for $15,999 but I spotted the Autotrader ad for the vehicle before they even had it at the dealership - it was being shipped up from AZ. I got excited thinking that it was an AZ car until I found out it was a Chicago car it's whole life, sold at an auction in AZ. Came complete with the rusty undercarriage. :mad: Oh well. Cruiser fever got the best of me and I bought it up. Probably could have found a better one, but I got impatient...and black ones around here are pretty highly sought after.

In your case, the LX does have some nicer accoutrements (better leather/wood, AHC, etc), but that seems high to me. I'd offer $12K and see if they will meet you somewhere in the $13s. As nice as these things are, $16K is too much for that kind of mileage, even if it's been meticulously maintained.

Also, do yourself a favor and go look at the car during the daytime hours. Sounds like common sense, but I was stupid and got so excited about seeing the car as soon as it rolled off the trailer, that I did my inspection and test drive at 6:30pm after the sun went down. I missed some things that I would have otherwise asked the dealership to replace/fix/clean as part of the deal (like the 4 large chips in the windshield, pet hair all over the cargo area, etc...). It's the little things that add up after you take ownership that will piss you off!

Anyway, best of luck - and if they won't lower their price, look elsewhere. Don't let the bug bite you too hard or you'll regret it. The right one is out there, let it find you! :cool:
 
Still in the search. Planning to go look at a 2005 with 99k listed for $26 at a local toyota dealer. Any thoughts? Will be used for a daily driver for the wife and soon to be 3 kids.
 
looking for advice on an 06-07 cruiser/lx470

Happy New Year IH8MUD!

I am new to this forum but am hoping to become a 100 series owner in the new year. i am looking to spend $30-35K and am hoping to find something in the 06-07 age group as i like the engine upgrade.

My question is, what are the most important options to look for. I don't care about memory seats or rear dvd. I will be putting a lot of off-road gear on it in the coming years as I am an avid outdoorsman.

I guess I am more concerned about safety as I am starting a family. What I understand is this:
1. 06 LC, side airbags optional, standard on LX
2. abs, atrac, vsc all standard
3. no lockers avail
4. I don't think i want the optional suspension as I want to lift for larger tires regardless.

What else am I missing? Any input appreciated.
 
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