Considering an 89 FJ-62. Opinions wanted

[egwade]

I'm new to ih8mud but have been hanging out on teh Yahoo 3FE list for a few years.

I just bought a 97 and am planning to sell my 89. It is painful to think about selling such a great vehicle. However, the theft of my wife's daily driver 99 Avalon has caused the upheaval.

We just took the 80 out for a 25 mile dirt road drive through the local mountains and it performed great. It's definitely not the tank that the 62 is but for a family wagon, I'd go with an 80.

That said, we have taken our 89 FJ62 on many trips loaded to the max with canoe, bikes, etc. It has always been a great vehicle.

1989 toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 165 K Miles
2nd owner. So Cal Vehicle, No rust whatsoever
New Australian suspension(Dobinsons) 2" lift
New 31 x 10.5" Dunlop Radial Rover Tires
New Performance Brand Radiator - OEM replacement to fix small leak
New Thermostat
New Throttle Position Sensor(TPS)
Domelights upgraded to LED
Upgraded Headlight Wiring Harness - NIB Tangen
MP3 Stereo - Blaupunkt
Mobil 1 Synthethic oil
Toyota RED Coolant

Unless something changes, she'll be on the block soon and looking for a new happy home.

Ed

 

[filthyrich]

I want a cruiser.
It has to be localish or a smokin' deal and I will get a plane ticket.

I am starting to think have one vehicel (for myself) is the best way. I would love to have a trail only truck, but that is not going to happen anytime soon. PLus, I have a few motorcycles so duplicate vehicles is no likely.

I do have a friend with a on owner 97 LX450.

Either way I would have to sell or trade my runner first.

Thanks for all the input.
It has really helped