Inspection for LX 470 purchase (1 Viewer)

[HachiBoi93]

Hi everyone,
I found a 2006 LX 470 that I might go for but I wanted to get someone to inspect it. I'm in Los Angeles and the guy I called was asking for $200 to inspect it which seems a little steep to me. Am I right or does anyone have any recommendations on where to find someone in LA (San Fernando Valley) to do this?

 

[jLB]

$200 to someone who really knows the 100 series platform, and its potential pain points, that prevents an expensive mistake (or provides pricing leverage), may be money well spent.

 

[trdcorolla]

RPM Garage in Monrovia may able to help you.

 

[JunkCrzr89]

$200 to someone who really knows the 100 series platform, and its potential pain points, that prevents an expensive mistake (or provides pricing leverage), may be money well spent.

I agree - $200 is reasonable. It’s actually chump change when you consider the potential consequences of buying a money pit.

 

[super90]

Yep. If it is a comprehensive PPI, that's easily an hour or two's work. $200 is quickly spent.
I have learned the hard way, best to pay for an alignment too. I have discovered bent suspension bits after purchasing a vehicle. My FZJ80. A normal PPI doesn't catch that.

 

[95Fantasma80]

Reasonable, can do one at Lexus dealer for ease of service but highly recommended to go a land cruiser shop like RPM garage.