Cost of ownership - FJ80 vs. FJ82
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Hey, thanks for the character judgments! That's the spirit.
Actually, despite having a life that requires a budget, I am a car fanatic but I'm short on both the finances or the mechanical know-how to really be able to fully support my habit. I grew up in a family of off-road racers - spent my summers in Baja, Cali, Mexico, Australia, Nevada, etc. watching my dad, grandfather, and two uncles drive. Had my first beer in a (then) Datsun racing garage. Mechanics are all around me, but I've not invested much time with it until now (starting my first automotive class next week).
I also spend as much free time as possible on central Texas rivers in my kayak with a fly rod, so I've long wanted to have a Cruiser to get me out to the fishes, but, again, I'm just now getting to a point where I can justify a fourth vehicle.
As to my point in writing this thread, all I'm trying to do is get a better perspective on the nuances of owning one of the two vehicles I have been in love with for a while - the 62 and the 80. No apologies for liking 'em both. In my first post, it seems like what I was asking was pretty clear, but what the hell do I know, right? <25 posts and all....
Thanks for the serious responses. And, after I've got my cruiser, you can bet your ass I'll be whining about repairs on here! (Who else would I turn to but the support and comradery of the h8ers?!)
Hopefully, by then, I'll be ready and able to start wrenching in my own driveway.
Actually, despite having a life that requires a budget, I am a car fanatic but I'm short on both the finances or the mechanical know-how to really be able to fully support my habit. I grew up in a family of off-road racers - spent my summers in Baja, Cali, Mexico, Australia, Nevada, etc. watching my dad, grandfather, and two uncles drive. Had my first beer in a (then) Datsun racing garage. Mechanics are all around me, but I've not invested much time with it until now (starting my first automotive class next week).
I also spend as much free time as possible on central Texas rivers in my kayak with a fly rod, so I've long wanted to have a Cruiser to get me out to the fishes, but, again, I'm just now getting to a point where I can justify a fourth vehicle.
As to my point in writing this thread, all I'm trying to do is get a better perspective on the nuances of owning one of the two vehicles I have been in love with for a while - the 62 and the 80. No apologies for liking 'em both. In my first post, it seems like what I was asking was pretty clear, but what the hell do I know, right? <25 posts and all....
Thanks for the serious responses. And, after I've got my cruiser, you can bet your ass I'll be whining about repairs on here! (Who else would I turn to but the support and comradery of the h8ers?!)
Hopefully, by then, I'll be ready and able to start wrenching in my own driveway.- Joined
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jeffreyprince said:
He may be a whiner but he's not a quitter or a wimp. The guy may do alright here in the 80 section. I vote we let him buy an 80 and keep him around.
Can I get a second?
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ashooter said:
Great advice....see my sig. line...
Really, I've owned a 60 and an 80, and the 80 has been a no problem vehicle...just get in and go wherever I want in comfort. That being said, if you get an 80 series, you'll want to make sure the general preventative maint. has been done, such as birfields, U-Joints, O2 sensors, etc. Be prepared for at least a couple thousand dollars to bring it up to spec. if you don't do the work yourself.
....or....you could just buy my rig and have it already set up and done for 'ya!
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(Sorry about the shameless pimping of my ride, gentlemen...
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If this is going to be your daily driver then your knownledge level of doing your own maintenance would be of concern. If this is a secondary vehicle that will be used for recreation (like me) then you could do the maintenance over time if you have the resources available.
I have a car that I drive each day, then use my 80 as a "recreation" vehicle. An alternative is having a "Beater" car, and a 80.
Buying the service manuals direct from Toyota and a decent general tool set from Craftsman will do wonders for you. With either vehicle you so choose. While many would say it is risky, you'd be amazed what you can figure out when reading a manual.
I have a car that I drive each day, then use my 80 as a "recreation" vehicle. An alternative is having a "Beater" car, and a 80.
Buying the service manuals direct from Toyota and a decent general tool set from Craftsman will do wonders for you. With either vehicle you so choose. While many would say it is risky, you'd be amazed what you can figure out when reading a manual.
Beowulf said:He may be a whiner but he's not a quitter or a wimp. The guy may do alright here in the 80 section. I vote we let him buy an 80 and keep him around.
Can I get a second?
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I'll second that, but any 80 will cost more in maintenace than a 62 and has a better chance of higher repair bills with it's greater technology. But as stated a 91-92 would be a cheaper 80 to own but would have poorer driveability than a 62 do to it's increased weight. I'm not sure about MPG but i think the 62 wins there as well.
Now if you factor in mod costs than the 80 might be on par with the 62 as the lift costs are significanly cheaper. And the OBDII 80s get the best MPG out of the bunch with more power.
Looking at the entire cost package of owning, maintaining, repairing and modding the later 80s would be my choice and recommendation.
I like my 62. There not as common as an 80, and does not look and get called a Land Rover.
P.S. Leather sucks!
P.S. Leather sucks!
