Where in TN are you?
HELP about to buy a fj60
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Make certain that it runs good.
I bought a California rig and drove it home with a bill of sale and signed title. THe tags stayed on it. Rust free is great and what attracted me to it. BUT, I was told it had an exhaust leak...no big deal, right? When I to there is was running rough as a cob; once I got it home I found almost NO compression on one cylinder because of a burnt exhaust valve. It was about 1200 miles of hell. The "unknown" factor really got to me the first day; took a lot of gin and tonic that first night. Tennessee is even farther. Make certain that it is running good or have it delivered by a carrier. Considering the cost of airfare, gas, motels and road food I bet that the cost would be about the same. If you go, be prepared for an adventure. There is a reason that most cruisers are sold and a lot of times it is because the owners are not up to getting the repairs done. Sorry to be negative...you will really enjoy the 60!
I bought a California rig and drove it home with a bill of sale and signed title. THe tags stayed on it. Rust free is great and what attracted me to it. BUT, I was told it had an exhaust leak...no big deal, right? When I to there is was running rough as a cob; once I got it home I found almost NO compression on one cylinder because of a burnt exhaust valve. It was about 1200 miles of hell. The "unknown" factor really got to me the first day; took a lot of gin and tonic that first night. Tennessee is even farther. Make certain that it is running good or have it delivered by a carrier. Considering the cost of airfare, gas, motels and road food I bet that the cost would be about the same. If you go, be prepared for an adventure. There is a reason that most cruisers are sold and a lot of times it is because the owners are not up to getting the repairs done. Sorry to be negative...you will really enjoy the 60!
I May have to drive to Nashville TN in Feb I could take it for you.
