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FJ80, a good buy in today's market? (1 Viewer)
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Just for an update: I regrettably ended up moving on from my Cruiser last month. This wasn't for lack of help and advice on this site; however. In fact, this is the best automotive forum I've ever come across. Even though I'm still very much a rookie when it comes to working on cars, I still feel I've learned a lot in my time owning this 25-year old heavy duty vehicle that I really had no business owning in the first place.
For better or worse, I bought into all the hype and FOMO last summer and handed over much of my savings against the warnings of experienced members for an aging solid axle truck I never thought I'd get the chance to own.
Here's to my year-long FZJ80 ownership experience. Thanks again to everyone.
The day I got it
First time taking it camping
Out in the snowstorm
Crossing the Upper Buffalo
Botching a brake booster replacement
Taking the dog out
Staying at the cabin for fieldwork
Making a mess of a simple thermostat replacement
My last day with it
For better or worse, I bought into all the hype and FOMO last summer and handed over much of my savings against the warnings of experienced members for an aging solid axle truck I never thought I'd get the chance to own.
Here's to my year-long FZJ80 ownership experience. Thanks again to everyone.
The day I got it
First time taking it camping
Out in the snowstorm
Crossing the Upper Buffalo
Botching a brake booster replacement
Taking the dog out
Staying at the cabin for fieldwork
Making a mess of a simple thermostat replacement
My last day with it
Within the last couple months I had this experience.
I posted my 230k mint condition locked 93 for $24k and I had two commuted buyers at asking within a week on putting the ad on Craigslist.
I backed out of selling it. This is in the Bay Area.
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As to my thoughts on the original question posed, the J8 Land Cruiser was incredible value 5-15 years ago when they were still more or less in their service life envisioned by Toyota and could be had for a song. Now they've gone from being seen as outdated off-road beaters to fashionable classic SUVs in the public eye. Until the last few years they were only sought after by the off-road and enthusiast community. In the meantime, their issues are only compounding with age.
So I suppose I'd say they're only a good buy today if you have a fair amount of money to burn and are committed to the grind. It’s similar with any older truck but Land Cruiser parts are particularly expensive, and many of the repairs are quite labour-intensive, like the bearings and valve stem seals for example.
I don’t mean to complain. It was my choice to get the Cruiser and my choice to get rid of it. In the end it just didn’t quite suit my needs, so I downsized to another minitruck.
So I suppose I'd say they're only a good buy today if you have a fair amount of money to burn and are committed to the grind. It’s similar with any older truck but Land Cruiser parts are particularly expensive, and many of the repairs are quite labour-intensive, like the bearings and valve stem seals for example.
I don’t mean to complain. It was my choice to get the Cruiser and my choice to get rid of it. In the end it just didn’t quite suit my needs, so I downsized to another minitruck.
