I've always liked that color combo, you don't see it too much.
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Mine's a 95
Help Pricing/Random Offer on 80-series? (1 Viewer)
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So, I'm resurrecting this thread instead of making a new one because the time may have come to get rid of The Arbiter. I haven't made up my mind, but I do have another vehicle on the way and I really need the money (thanks COVID...f'ing dickhead virus), so it's a distinct possibility.
One question...is it worth putting some cash into fixing some of the little stuff beforehand? I'm talking a few hundred bucks, maybe 5-700 or so. I want to replace the windshield for sure just to be a decent dude (it recently got cracked...of course, lol), make all the dash lights work again, stuff like that.
I'm looking to get as much as I can, thinking that having some of that stuff done will help with that.
One question...is it worth putting some cash into fixing some of the little stuff beforehand? I'm talking a few hundred bucks, maybe 5-700 or so. I want to replace the windshield for sure just to be a decent dude (it recently got cracked...of course, lol), make all the dash lights work again, stuff like that.
I'm looking to get as much as I can, thinking that having some of that stuff done will help with that.
Since you're resurrecting, I thought I'd chime in. Prices here in So Cal seem to have really jumped up. I think $15K might be a little low as a starting point. IMO, get an oil analysis ahead of time - any buyer who has done a few Googles is going to want to know about the HG and that's the best way to give a real comprehensive reply regarding the engine. My $0.02
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-compression test
-no rust
-no oil leaks
-interior not trashed
A well written ad with quality pics that show everything on the Cruiser.
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-compression test
-no rust
-no oil leaks
-interior not trashed
A well written ad with quality pics that show everything on the Cruiser.
Cheers
When i sold my taco, it was purchased in less than an hour of being posted.. I listed what had been done and when, included information as to which oil it likes and which filters, Included those with the sale, and told them what items were coming up, like in the next 60k it will need a new clutch and slave etc, all the way down to pictures of the truck with the entire interior removed when i cleaned the carpet etc, so they knew what was type of vehicle they were getting including what was the last thing that broke and got fixed, and how I fixed it. You want to have an Ad that shows you are not selling it because you let it go and are tired of dealing with it, but that it was well cared for and you are looking for someone who cares about those details also.
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Awesome advice, thanks. I will definitely get a compression test done. And I already have a Word document where I have everything I've replaced over the last few years, all the things I know are wrong, and what I assume will come due in the next few years.
It's got no rust, interior is good, and it's got the factory triple lockers, and only 188k miles, so I'm optimistic.
It does go through a half quart of oil or so between changes. Mechanic has noted that at some point in the future, the rear main will need replacing, but that's pretty typical at this age, I think. It hasn't gotten any worse over the last two years, so I've been waiting on it.
It's got no rust, interior is good, and it's got the factory triple lockers, and only 188k miles, so I'm optimistic.
It does go through a half quart of oil or so between changes. Mechanic has noted that at some point in the future, the rear main will need replacing, but that's pretty typical at this age, I think. It hasn't gotten any worse over the last two years, so I've been waiting on it.
People that want to buy an 80 are going to moan, but I’d ask at least $20k. It’s a nice, niche vehicle.... you can’t buy anything else like it for $20k. Not to mention, $20k isn’t a lot of money these days. That’s about $300 on a 6 year payment.
COYS
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One thing buyers/sellers generally fail to fully conceptualize is this rather insouciant claim as that of being rust free. Unless the current owner has actually done the windshield replacement work front and rear to assess condition and remediate as necessary, you'll never really know if the truck is rust free in two highly susceptible areas where rust can hide esp if the glass has been replaced in the past. FSM procedure, factory parts are key else water intrusion. Hack jobs
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Had to google that one... thank you for my word of the day
To the OP, take a look at the latest auction results on BaT . The last two auctions closed around ~ $21K. From the description of your truck, and the market activity lately, I'd say you could list it for $22K and go from there. These trucks, in decent condition, are rarer and rarer and the price of entry looks to be closer to $20K these days... especially if you consider that average sale prices for the 80 series increased 500% in 2020 (from here).
COYS
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Had to google that one... thank you for my word of the day
To the OP, take a look at the latest auction results on BaT . The last two auctions closed around ~ $21K. From the description of your truck, and the market activity lately, I'd say you could list it for $22K and go from there. These trucks, in decent condition, are rarer and rarer and the price of entry looks to be closer to $20K these days... especially if you consider that average sale prices for the 80 series increased 500% in 2020 (from here).
Finally, some data points!
Take care of your 80 and it'll take care of you. Just don't crash it.
I can definitely tell you the latter part isn't true
Fortunately you have been able to hang on to it these last couple months as the prices have jumped since being on Hagerty top 10 rising collectables. 2021 Bull Market List: 10 collectible cars (and one motorcycle) on the upswing this year | Hagerty Media - https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hagerty.com/media/magazine-features/bull-market-2021/amp/
Clean Triple Locked FZJ80's without corrosion, with some records are are actually bringing 25k and up on BaT. So it would be in your best interest if you could spare the time and money to properly list it on BaT.
If you don't have that kind of time. I would consider flying up there to get it with 15K. I might think it would be easy to make 10k, but I know I'd find a place to park it here and keep it.
Clean Triple Locked FZJ80's without corrosion, with some records are are actually bringing 25k and up on BaT. So it would be in your best interest if you could spare the time and money to properly list it on BaT.
If you don't have that kind of time. I would consider flying up there to get it with 15K. I might think it would be easy to make 10k, but I know I'd find a place to park it here and keep it.
Here is a local Craig's list ad for a 1994 that's NOT 3X locked, with 81.900 original miles and is not in perfect condition, even so the seller is asking $24,500 for it. So it seems that prices are going up.
1994 Toyota Land Cruiser Landcruiser - cars & trucks - by owner -...
1994 Land Cruiser (FZJ-80) in remarkably exellent shape. Extremely low mileage. Real time 4 wheel drive, NO LOCKERS! CarFax available. All upholstery and carpets in excellent condition. See some...
phoenix.craigslist.org
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SmokingRocks
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Just keep in mind that you’ve seen a 5-10k jump in valuation from the community based on the market for the 80. WITHIN 6 months.... IMO the 80 is going to be the next 40, the value is only going to go up.
If you can hold onto it you should, it’s An appreciating asset it’s like having a giant gold bar on wheels, getting your hands on another one at the price you bought yours for will be impossible.
I get being in a pinch but I’d sell my kidneys, juices and soul before I sell my 80. There’s always other ways. Money is just money, nothing compares to an 80 series.
If you can hold onto it you should, it’s An appreciating asset it’s like having a giant gold bar on wheels, getting your hands on another one at the price you bought yours for will be impossible.
I get being in a pinch but I’d sell my kidneys, juices and soul before I sell my 80. There’s always other ways. Money is just money, nothing compares to an 80 series.
Based on the market, there’s a lot of rusty locked 80’s going for 20-30k on BAT.
I think anything with factory lockers will always bring a premium. I also think OBD 2 rigs will specifically go up in value as the market becomes more savvy.
I think anything with factory lockers will always bring a premium. I also think OBD 2 rigs will specifically go up in value as the market becomes more savvy.
SmokingRocks
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Why?
granted I have an OBD 1 rig but that aside I don't think it will make any difference. Other than there are airbags. BUT OBD1 rigs offer a much simpler vehicle that’s extremely easy to wrench on. Keep in mind our rigs (obd1 or 2) are very simple and easy to diagnose if you are capable of learning the FSM and the system.
So IMO the more easily triggered CEL of the OBD2 is less desirable than the CEL in the OBD1 rig that only fires of it sees something major. (also I can pull my codes with the flick of a switch and a breeze through my fsm on the dash mounted iPad).
I think there are advantages and disadvantages to both OBD’s, however I think people will buy for the interior and safety features over the onboard diagnostic systems.
I personally like the 91-94 dash waaaaay more than I like the 95-97 (obd2) dash
Bludozer
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Assuming apples to apples, '95+ is already worth more. That said, it is just one of the handful of things that the current market seems to value. Low miles (under 100k) and factory lockers are the two things that buyers are ponying up for.
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Bludozer
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Neither are very good if we're all totally honest with ourselves hereToyota Camry dash
