Buying/Selling - what year, how much, etc. - ask for opinions here
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"1999 Landcruiser in great condition. Loaded with features; Bucket Seats, Center Console, Fog Lights, Heated Front Seats, Power Heated Mirrors Keyless Entry System, Overhead Console, Power Antenna, Power Brakes, Rear Window Defroster,
Tinted Glass, 16 Inch Wheels, 4.7L V8 DOHC 32V FI Engine, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission, Alloy Wheels, 4-Wheel ABS, Driver and Passenger Front Airbags,Anti-Theft Alarm System, Leather Seating Power Seats, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Tilt Steering Wheel, Leather Shift Knob Trim, Leather Steering Wheel Trim, Air Conditioning - Front and Rear, Automatic Climate Control, Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Power Windows, Privacy Glass Rear Window Wiper, Power Door Locks, Daytime Running Lights, CD Audio System, Towing Package, Power Moonroof Rear Wind Deflector, Roof Rack Running Boards,Third Seat and Trailer towing package. Michelin tires are brand new (costco)"
224k miles
They are looking to sell for about $9,500. Deal or no deal?
How high is too high of mileage for these beasts? I know the 2UZ motor is good, but the question is how good and what kind of typical problems do they have. I'm coming from a 1994, 80 Series with 239K.
What kind of change in gas mileage should I be expecting? Better? Worse? I'm getting between 10 and 14 mpg with my 80 now.
Any help would be appreciated
Tinted Glass, 16 Inch Wheels, 4.7L V8 DOHC 32V FI Engine, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission, Alloy Wheels, 4-Wheel ABS, Driver and Passenger Front Airbags,Anti-Theft Alarm System, Leather Seating Power Seats, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Tilt Steering Wheel, Leather Shift Knob Trim, Leather Steering Wheel Trim, Air Conditioning - Front and Rear, Automatic Climate Control, Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Power Windows, Privacy Glass Rear Window Wiper, Power Door Locks, Daytime Running Lights, CD Audio System, Towing Package, Power Moonroof Rear Wind Deflector, Roof Rack Running Boards,Third Seat and Trailer towing package. Michelin tires are brand new (costco)"
224k miles
They are looking to sell for about $9,500. Deal or no deal?
How high is too high of mileage for these beasts? I know the 2UZ motor is good, but the question is how good and what kind of typical problems do they have. I'm coming from a 1994, 80 Series with 239K.
What kind of change in gas mileage should I be expecting? Better? Worse? I'm getting between 10 and 14 mpg with my 80 now.
Any help would be appreciated
It should be on it's 3rd timing belt, check the maintenance history. Proper maintenance is more important than miles. Price might be a tad high, but not terrible. Mileage should be about 12-16mpg. Does it have the rear locker?
I wouldn't say the miles are "too" high, but the price seems high for that kind of mileage.
2002 100 series
So I am considering ditching my 2005 LJ with 53k for a 100 series. I found a 2002 with Nav, 71k, very clean, water pump and timing belt service done in the last month, no lockers. I'm going to be using it for mild wheeling and towing my boat. Want something more cush for long trips and expedition travel. Is the Nav/hvac integration a huge deal? How frequently do they go out? I can scoop this one up for $18,500. Thanks for the help!
So I am considering ditching my 2005 LJ with 53k for a 100 series. I found a 2002 with Nav, 71k, very clean, water pump and timing belt service done in the last month, no lockers. I'm going to be using it for mild wheeling and towing my boat. Want something more cush for long trips and expedition travel. Is the Nav/hvac integration a huge deal? How frequently do they go out? I can scoop this one up for $18,500. Thanks for the help!
NAV/HVAC integration isn't a deal breaker (to me) unless you're an audiophile since the stereo can't be replaced...it's just a cost that you have to keep in the back of your mind. They don't go out often, but when they do it's expensive.
2000+ all have center diff locks, but no front or rear lockers due to the additional of ATRAC. Better system IMO, and you can add ARB's later if you want.
2000+ all have center diff locks, but no front or rear lockers due to the additional of ATRAC. Better system IMO, and you can add ARB's later if you want.
I just picked up a '99 with 107k miles for $12.4k....rear locker and rear a/c. 90k service was done already, just needed new brakes.....the truck runs beautifully! I've had an 80 series ('96 lx450)...but this 100 series looks much more current. gotta love the LC reliability.
pictures please. sounds like a great deal
Buying a 470 - Ok Price?
Hello 100 Owners! I'm about to make the move up from an 80 and am pretty excited about it.
Gonna be a family vehicle at least for the next few years, but hopefully I'll be able to take it over eventually.
I've zeroed in on a very nicely kept LX470, Grey Ext and Int, 122k miles. My Lexus shows dealer service at 90k and 100k, but the last entry is March 2010. Tires are probably 50%. Totally stock.
Everything looks great cosmetically, I've looked at 70k trucks with much more wear. Exterior is perfect, interior is pretty clean with no rips or stains in anything.
Looks like I can grab it for around $21000. I've been looking for a little while, and think this is a decent price, but I wanted to see what Mud's thoughts were on the mileage and service records? It is a little higher than I would have hoped for, but I'm used to the 6 digits with my 80!
I still have to make sure every little thing works, but assuming it does, does it sound like a fair price?
Thanks for the input.
Hello 100 Owners! I'm about to make the move up from an 80 and am pretty excited about it.
Gonna be a family vehicle at least for the next few years, but hopefully I'll be able to take it over eventually.
I've zeroed in on a very nicely kept LX470, Grey Ext and Int, 122k miles. My Lexus shows dealer service at 90k and 100k, but the last entry is March 2010. Tires are probably 50%. Totally stock.
Everything looks great cosmetically, I've looked at 70k trucks with much more wear. Exterior is perfect, interior is pretty clean with no rips or stains in anything.
Looks like I can grab it for around $21000. I've been looking for a little while, and think this is a decent price, but I wanted to see what Mud's thoughts were on the mileage and service records? It is a little higher than I would have hoped for, but I'm used to the 6 digits with my 80!
I still have to make sure every little thing works, but assuming it does, does it sound like a fair price?
Thanks for the input.
It's a 2003 by the way
That sounds like a fair price, if everything checks out, jump on it. LC's of the same year go for that around my parts, and LXs are always a few $k higher. Of course every market is a little different.
Here is one local to me, with a few less miles for $29k.
2003 Lexus LX470 4WD --Navigation, DVD, 75k miles, Third Row, Loaded--
Here is one local to me, with a few less miles for $29k.
2003 Lexus LX470 4WD --Navigation, DVD, 75k miles, Third Row, Loaded--
See, 75k miles seems like a lot less miles to me, not just a few. But at least the service has been done I guess.
Fair enough. Regardless, it sounds like a good deal. I encountered a lot of the same thing you describe: Less miles, higher price, based just on miles, and in worse condition. Mileage on these is, as you know, not a big deal. I bought one with higher miles than I had hoped, but it was in much better shape than other LC's of the same year, that had half the miles. 
corleykj
Jack of some, definately master of none.
I just purchased a Land Cruiser from the original owner. 99 uzj100 with 170K miles. Garaged and maintenanced. I paid $9500+600 dealer fee. It was the color I wanted and everything. When I say maintenanced I mean they did everything the dealer recommended (all fluids flushed, plugs, filters, timing belt, everything). So I think it is a great purchase for us. I had to switch from a truck, but it was 1st gen tacoma double cab, so kind of small truck...and I have one regret...not switching to this cruiser sooner.
Good luck to everyone buying and selling.
Good luck to everyone buying and selling.
corleykj
Jack of some, definately master of none.
Yeah, it is definately a keeper. I love it the more I drive it. THe car has no rust, was a garaged Colorado vehicle, and no wrecks. I didn't get a steal for that year and mileage, but I got a great cruiser.
Fair enough. Regardless, it sounds like a good deal. I encountered a lot of the same thing you describe: Less miles, higher price, based just on miles, and in worse condition. Mileage on these is, as you know, not a big deal. I bought one with higher miles than I had hoped, but it was in much better shape than other LC's of the same year, that had half the miles.
Yeah, this is EXACTLY what I am struggling with. I hate to buy cosmetics, but it often seems that the way a vehicle is taken care of cosmetically can extend to how it was maintained mechanically (not always of course). We are gonna have it looked over tomorrow and make sure all is well, and if so, it should be ours next week. Thanks for the input.
All,
What are your opinions on this LC? Talked to the sales guy and it is a 2 owner but super clean and has low 72K miles for a 2005:
2005 toyota land cruiser awd
What are your opinions on this LC? Talked to the sales guy and it is a 2 owner but super clean and has low 72K miles for a 2005:
2005 toyota land cruiser awd
i like that color. price seems high to me. I bought my 03 almost two years ago with 80K for $19,500.
Thx GoatB - I talked to the sales guy again and he said he can talk his mgr into reducing it by around 2K.
