SOLD Emirates Auction 1998 manual 2UZ model 100 with barn doors...and a word to the wise (1 Viewer)

Year

1998

Vehicle Model

1. 100 Series

Location

Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates

Mileage

739000

Color

white

Outside Link

https://www.emiratesauction.com/en/Cars/CarDetails.aspx?randid=366675

Hi friends,
I watch Emirates Auction from time to time looking for interesting vehicles, and this one looked to be a find--from the listing and photos. With due respect to EA for also posting its inspection report which listed some serious concerns. I got interested enough to go out and look at it in person last Saturday and boy-oh-boy, this thing is no bargain. But the reason I am posting here is that the listing says 211k km. When I looked at the vehicle I saw two oil change stickers:

And last night I and a couple of buddies watched with horror as the bidding went way, way beyond anything reasonable for a 740k km vehicle with holes in the frame (which was disclosed in the inspection, albeit without photos):

I strongly suspect that given this is just over 25 years old it is an unsuspecting American buyer, and maybe a fellow Mud user. I did try to get Emirates Auction to do something about the listing but I don't have a strong sense they will do so in time for when the bidding starts again this evening.

I am posting here to perhaps reach the person bidding on the vehicle...just so they know what I found out in person. I know what it is like to be unpleasantly surprised when seeing an LC auction purchase for the first time.

 

[Mdej3]

Thank you for your help and service to the mud community!

Vehicle VIN for further records : JTB11WJA0W8001133

 

[FMC80]

Wow. Good looking out John.

 

[John Young]

It sold for 27500 AED or 7600 USD with fees. Good luck to whoever bought it....