I currently have a Wrangler Rubicon. She’s been a good vehicle for the past 5 years. But an opportunity has come up to get a 93 LC.
I’ve had various Toyota trucks (Tacomas, 4Runners, and 100 series), but not an 80 series. Back in 2009, I had a chance to pick up a 96, 3x locked with 100k miles for $10k. Should’ve bought it.
All of my Toyota trucks have been flawless. With the 80 being 30+ years old, I’m going to have to spend some time baselining it. I’m not going to do much to it. Just a basic OME lift and 33-35” tires (and regear, if necessary). I’ve done enough rock crawling with the Wrangler that I’ve realized it’s not mine nor my family’s thing, and we’re more interested in adventure type travels, deep in the backcountry of Utah, Arizona and Colorado.
So I’m wondering with the vehicle being kept stock, somewhat, and a good baselining, what I should expect to spend keeping up with maintenance.
I’ll be honest and say I’d rather not be spending the weekends on my back in the garage. I don’t get that much enjoyment or fulfillment doing my own maintenance but I always do it myself because I have trust issues and want it done right. I just don’t look forward to it.
If it’ll be like my prior Jeep ownership, I’ll pass and move to a 200. But I’d really like it to work, since I’ve always loved the 80’s.
By the way, this will be a second vehicle. I have a Sequoia for daily duties. I’d rather not relegate it to our camp vehicle.
Thanks for any inputs.
I’ve had various Toyota trucks (Tacomas, 4Runners, and 100 series), but not an 80 series. Back in 2009, I had a chance to pick up a 96, 3x locked with 100k miles for $10k. Should’ve bought it.
All of my Toyota trucks have been flawless. With the 80 being 30+ years old, I’m going to have to spend some time baselining it. I’m not going to do much to it. Just a basic OME lift and 33-35” tires (and regear, if necessary). I’ve done enough rock crawling with the Wrangler that I’ve realized it’s not mine nor my family’s thing, and we’re more interested in adventure type travels, deep in the backcountry of Utah, Arizona and Colorado.
So I’m wondering with the vehicle being kept stock, somewhat, and a good baselining, what I should expect to spend keeping up with maintenance.
I’ll be honest and say I’d rather not be spending the weekends on my back in the garage. I don’t get that much enjoyment or fulfillment doing my own maintenance but I always do it myself because I have trust issues and want it done right. I just don’t look forward to it.
If it’ll be like my prior Jeep ownership, I’ll pass and move to a 200. But I’d really like it to work, since I’ve always loved the 80’s.
By the way, this will be a second vehicle. I have a Sequoia for daily duties. I’d rather not relegate it to our camp vehicle.
Thanks for any inputs.