FJ80 1991 buying help?

Hey guys new to the forum.

I have been in the market for an fj80. My dad owned a 200 series growing up and my love for these cars begin there.

Im aware that 91 had a different engine but I loved the shape and have the budget for it atm. Theres one that I am potentially interested in purchasing this weekend. It has around 200k miles, family used. Seller has sent photos and videos. Rust is surface level and has been coated. Seats are redone with leather. Engine bay looks like there isnt any leaks. Im going to see it with a mechanic this weekend anything I should look out for?

Thanks

 

[76lcmike]

had a 92, love the 3f. being from illinois, surface rust doesn't bother any rust belt guys. 80's, in my opinion, have the best frames when it comes to rust issues. bodies are always more suspect. check the body to frame mount areas, tailgate areas upper and lower, but still check the frame for holes. you never know.
if it looks ok, have fun with it.

 

[Marco Lau]

Nothing adds and extra hour or more to a job quite like rust, Likely with a side of unforeseen monetary expense wrapped in.

Find a rig from the Left coast with straight and clean body would be my #1 priority, 91 or 93+ doesn't matter much. My 91 has zero rust and i have never broken or stripped a bolt when doing any suspension or driveline work, which is huge. good luck with your search..