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[Broski]

If a guy is after white / tan, this was a creampuff with what looked like sensible ROW/OE parts added, and top range aftermarket stuff. Even that knuckle pic looked like this one had seen a FAS (or it’s been detailed to death, and I don’t think that is the case).

The market is strong for any that haven’t broken 200K & have good maint records/provenances.

I’ll concede that securing funding for a 22yr old rig that KBB’s for 1/4-1/3 the trading price isn’t as easy as going to the Yota dealer & getting a “sign & drive” deal, but these 80’s are catching alot of attention from the well-heeled who would never be Mud members / worry about how to field $20K.

I see more nice ones in the ferry route out to the San Juan islands during tourist season now than 5-8yrs ago.

But I come from E30M3 world where things went flat insane ~5yrs back, and know guys who sold theirs during the initial ratchet in prices, regretting it later & esp now.

Cash is king, but the world will never raise your price for you - I bet the guy saw plenty of offers, the open market has spoken to the quickness this sold.

I could see this on BAT getting some easy $20K++ (and we might, never know).
Think what that market is, honestly Mud is great but guys who bought 80’s in the dip (think Obama term 1) -have a hard time seeing any of their own 80’s as $20K candidates anytime soon.
And alot aren’t with any body damage we call “use”.

Linus After I said I though it was to much I did a market Search and low and behold prices of 80s have sure gone up.
I think like you said the price was spot on for miles & condition.
I am sure there are plenty of MUD members like my self that can field 20k plus easy.
When I said CASH is king I meant somebody showed up with the cash and made a deal .
I also think the OP was a bit naive to thing the seller would hold that Reg for 5 day on a phone call, there are to many flakes in the would today and to many way to send a deposit.

 

[bencallaway]

Keep looking bud. Widen your search a bit and try Facebook marketplace. They are out here.

I'll pat myself on the back a bit as I snagged this one - The ad never mentioned the new leather on the front seats or a dozen other maintenance items that had been done.....

For Sale - 1996 Land Cruiser White

1996 Land Cruiser that has been primarily road driven and well maintained for 20 years. Current for 2019 on its emissions. It has 220,455 miles on it, like new Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires, recent oil change and a new battery. Power steering pump recently replaced. Inside and leather seats...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[PDoyle]

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