Friend Looking For A 80 Series

[LAVA]

Hi Folks

I have a friend in Abbotsford who is looking for a nice 80 series, preferably diesel. He's looking to spend about $13 - 16k for a mechanically sound vehicle. He's been trolling craigslist and what not.....just thought i'd throw it out there if anyone has anything of interest.

you can email me at turbodiesel80@hotmail.com or PM me and I will forward the information to him. He's a little green to the cruiser scene so he will be getting a mechanic to check out any prospective vehicles prior to purchase....as he should

Thanks

Alan

 

[canucksafari]

Alan, he might have to pay a bit more than that for a nice 80 diesel.

 

[LAVA]

yeah......i told him to check out Outback but he doesn't want to drop the coin. I've sent him a link to Marcin's thread as a warning.....at the end of the day its his call.

 

[MARCIN]

Alan,

Definitely have your friend get the truck inspected...
I can also answer any questions he might have.

cheers,

 

[canucksafari]

Has he looked at any yet? Abbotsford Japan Auto usually has a couple there most of the time. Once he has seen the good, the bad and the ugly, he might change his tune. Also, make sure he gets a qualified shop to inspect it. BCAA does not count.

 

[prado t]

Has he looked at any yet? Abbotsford Japan Auto usually has a couple there most of the time. Once he has seen the good, the bad and the ugly, he might change his tune. Also, make sure he gets a qualified shop to inspect it. BCAA does not count.

Ya SHINGE is pretty good if you can understand him

 

[prado t]

IN the end if he buys from a repudable dealer ( you get what you pay for)

 

[Martin White]

If he can find anything in really decent shape in that price range for an HDJ81, I'd be amazed. These trucks can absorb money faster than you can possibly imagine. I would only buy a truck that passed an intricate inspection from a REALLY knowledgeable shop (Ateb or Ciaran come to mind right away). You MIGHT be able to find a truck like the one I sold, but that was more than his price range, and it was in really great shape. I keep my eye on the market, and a lot of what I've seen for sale are trucks that will require substantial $ to get into shape. Be very, very cautious. Any deal that looks too good to be true likely is too good to be true.

 

[canucksafari]

Ya SHINGE is pretty good if you can understand him

Not much of a problem now. His English has gotten a lot better in the last year. In the past when I couldn't understand, his super sweet wife would translate.

One thing that I didn't like was he was shooting the vehicles with a real heavy undercoat paint. I'd rather see how it came over. I know they also often shoot them with paint before the auctions in Japan.

Alan, has you friend considered a 60 series? Or could probably get into an ATEB Safari at that price range. Autos are generally less money the the 5 spds.

 

[LAVA]

i love the 60 series...when i was shopping around for a cruiser I came inches from getting one from KK Trading. Thanks everyone for the advice....its much appreciated.


Alan