Wanted FJ80 1997 40th

[sagepearl]

Location

United States

Hello everyone. This is my first time posting. I have been wanting a 40th for awhile (this will be my second, sold the first one a number of years ago) and I have read some negative feedback on an ebay seller, but wanted your honest opinion on this vehicle. Not asking about the price being asked but whether there is anything to be concerned about. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

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[PDoyle]

Pros- clean as hell, real nice rig. Cons- looks like it has the original HG. No pics of frame area.

 

[sagepearl]

Thank you, I appreciate your response. Does HG = head gasket? How is this apparent from the photos. This is one of the items they said they've replaced.

The seat coverings are new and they painted the bumpers, but am wondering if any of these pics look photoshopped or too good to be true.

 

[PDoyle]

Ok, I would want to see paperwork on that Head gasket repair. The truck looks great. Bumper paint is ok.
Would also like to see pics of frame though.

 

[sagepearl]

Thanks again. I know a price of a vehicle is what someone is willing to pay and I know this vehicle is priced very high - do you agree? Issue is there are not many of these vehicles in stock condition any more.

 

[PDoyle]

I agree totally. Is it worth $16k to me, no. But I have one already.
Go with your gut....and wallet. $13k 14k maybe.... It would take alot to get it to where it is now if you bought one needing more cosmetic work for sure. Looks like a good platform if the frame looks good. How much work did the seller do to get it to this point? Seat covers? What else did they paint? The inner fenders look great from the pics.

 

[sagepearl]

They do everything in house, so not sure they have receipts. The ad says recent serviced performed past 1k miles:

all accessory belts
distributor seal
rear main seawl
front crankshaft sheal
head gasket
new engine oil and filter
oil pump assembly
oil pump grear
power steering pump gear
termostat
valve cover gasket

 

[PDoyle]

Then you gotta trust that they did all that. Wondering why they didn't put a new radiator in it.And there is a few small hoses they should have replaced.

 

[Bludozer]

This seller has been posted here a few times before. They do a great job cleaning them up, but nearly every one I've seen has come from a salty area. I'd be wary of rust.

 

[sagepearl]

Thank you - this particular vehicle (but for the first three years in Ohio) is a VA vehicle. Probably a lot less salt risk than the northeast, but I'm not 100% sure. The pictures do look good.

 

[ace10]

Undercarriage has been rattle canned.

Personally, I wouldn't buy a vehicle from that guy. Ever.

Ask for a clear picture of the upper hatch handle area.

DC area roads receive heavy salt during the winter.

 

[LC4LIFE]

It looks good from afar, but I too would want proof that the HG was done. I'd also what to see more detailed pics of the underside, etc. That is often where more of the real story is. I also think there may have been more paintwork done than is alluded to, but if done right, it's not really a big deal. Price may be a bit high, but if all mentioned in the ad is true, then its not far off.

 

[sagepearl]

ace10, thanks - "rattle canned" meaning colored to make it look good?

 

[PDoyle]

If these guys say it's a no go then it's probably a not a good buy.

 

[97AnnivEd]

I am considering selling my 40th Anniv. South Florida vehicle about 165k miles.

 

[sagepearl]

I tried to send you a message - did it go through?

 

[Broski]

Hello everyone. This is my first time posting. I have been wanting a 40th for awhile (this will be my second, sold the first one a number of years ago) and I have read some negative feedback on an ebay seller, but wanted your honest opinion on this vehicle. Not asking about the price being asked but whether there is anything to be concerned about. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

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