Differences in year models

[sodajerk]

I just started looking for an 80 or 450 after working on my sons (16-in-Dec) fj40 project this past year. It is amazing how easy it is to catch the cruiser fever.

I was looking for an '02 '03 Tahoe for the wife but she is agreeable to give an 80 or 450 a try. I cant see where I can go wrong after reading owners comments for this site.

Anyhow can some one please give me the changes between '95 '96 and '97 for the above series. I have found one '96 and two '97 in the area (180 miles). I will asume that because they are in Texas most likely they will not have lockers but you never know.

Thanks,
Russell

 

[offroadkid]

These should help!

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/newbie/newbie100.htm

http://www.tlc4x4.com/2000/History/history.htm

Have fun shopping!!

 

[MoJ]

Russell -

Don't think Texas will have much to do with whether or not it has lockers. There's such a nice supply of Cruisers in TX you shouldn't have any problem finding a locked one. You'll find the changes during 95-97 are minor.

 

[sodajerk]

I found a nice one now just courious on price. 97 LX450 lockers 83000 miles Carfax Clean non smoker, no major scratches interior looks new. The guy wants 15,700. I thought I would offer 14,500. Any comments would be appreciated good or bad.

Thanks,
Russell

 

[MoJ]

$14,500 is getting closer. The "is it a good deal" question gets asked a lot on here. It's difficult to answer because it varies so much by region and even time of year. If everything on it checked out, head gasket/compression, etc, was super clean with good leather, and had lockers I personally wouldn't have a problem paying that for a 97. Probably would hope for access to maintenance records as well. Just make sure you look for and are aware of the common problems.

Good Luck,
Jason

 

[flintknapper]

I found a nice one now just courious on price. 97 LX450 lockers 83000 miles Carfax Clean non smoker, no major scratches interior looks new. The guy wants 15,700. I thought I would offer 14,500. Any comments would be appreciated good or bad.

Thanks,
Russell

Russell, If it checks out O.K. then 14, 500 for a locked '97 with 83,000 miles would be a pretty good deal here in Texas.