Is this 1997 80 have any issues? Please advise.

[chmura]

I put a deposit down on this triple locked 80. I still have time to pull the plug.

Any alarming issues with the pictures of the truck? Spent all of the time in CA and NV. Recently a dealer purchased it. Interior is mint looks like.

https://www.skillter.com/ajax/description.php?id=193787459434&app=false

 

[Malleus]

That's very nearly a museum piece. I'd like to know what he's asking for it.

 

[chmura]

That's very nearly a museum piece. I'd like to know what he's asking for it.

I'm paying 24k for it. Is it worth it? Having second thoughts. I am nervous buying from a dealer and not the actual owner. Cant ask questions such as has it been smoked in, any dogs inside, etc.

Its definitely nice and well documented service records and lived in California all its life.

 

[surfpig]

Holy crap.

 

[Wompom]

s*** i bet you could buy it for 24k, do basic maintenance, throw it on BAT and make some money.

 

[60wag]

Wow looks great. Looks original except for maybe the steering wheel was recovered?

 

[COYS]

Do a goog search on that vendor - buyer beware

 

[chmura]

Do a goog search on that vendor - buyer beware

Actually maybe you are right. Not good reviews by him. Ebay reviews are excellent, wonder why.

 

[chmura]

Anyone in the Philadelphia area and can check it out for me in person??

I can venmo anyone some money for your time and effort.

 

[Broski]

Reg looks super clean, that being said front seats look recovered as will as the steering wheel also two Knuckle bolts on the passenger side have been replaced, not sure what that means other then most would have replaced all 4 of them if the two needed replacing

 

[tacocat]

Did you send your deposit to Nigeria, then yes. Be alarmed.

 

[COYS]

Search is really hard

European-cars: Where do they find these 80s ?

Here's the car I was interested in. It really looks nice in pictures. Attached is also a picture of the same car prior to the "reconditioning." 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 108k Mi Diff Lockers Lock Fj80 4wd Carfax Serviced! - Used Toyota Land Cruiser for sale in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania...

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[Dirt Ferguson]

Same seller? There was a thread about them over a year ago.

European-cars: Where do they find these 80s ?

I've noticed for the past year or so a company on ebay selling 80s. Here is an example https://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Low-122K-mi-FJ80-4wd-3rd-Row-Rare-Clean-CARFAX/192862582258?hash=item2ce78175f2:g:LBwAAOSwR2ZckN9N How do they consistently find these things? Its almost...

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[Dirt Ferguson]

Ha, @CYKBC !! Good lookin'

 

[Malleus]

I'm paying 24k for it. Is it worth it? Having second thoughts. I am nervous buying from a dealer and not the actual owner. Cant ask questions such as has it been smoked in, any dogs inside, etc.

Its definitely nice and well documented service records and lived in California all its life.

Is it worth it? Well, I can count how many times I've seen a triple locked LX450 on one finger, and it didn't look like that one. Depends on how badly you want it. I've heard people say they'd never pay $XXX for an 80; they're not making them anymore and it'll probably outlast you.

 

[asuddendeath]

You can find a better deal. Way too many miles for the price.

 

[chmura]

You can find a better deal. Way too many miles for the price.

I believe so too. If you come accross something let me know.

 

[SNLC]

I believe so too. If you come accross something let me know.

August last year. Not as nice as this one but very nice with a bit under 200,000 on it and $8k in upgrades.

Cruiser was purchased for $8k.

Cheers

 

[Hkfan7]

I put a deposit down on this triple locked 80. I still have time to pull the plug.

Any alarming issues with the pictures of the truck? Spent all of the time in CA and NV. Recently a dealer purchased it. Interior is mint looks like.

https://www.skillter.com/ajax/description.php?id=193787459434&app=false

Nice truck, I also have a stock 97 LX and with 113k miles, as clean of an interior except for the driver seat wear. Holly molly!.. to think mine might be in that ball park, wow . I personally would not put down that kinda money without physically seeing it in person. Pictures are fine, but until you see it in person should you pull the trigger!..it might be too good to be true. Good luck.

 

[MickeyB]

I looked at those pics pretty hard and probably one of the cleanest cruisers I have seen. As for price probably in line with market value. Depends on your overall situation, but some things to consider.
-It is 23 years old and has a good amount of miles. Overall looks really good and I don’t see anything major that would need fixing, but you have no warranty so I would plan budgeting 2k-3k for repairs or other unknowns.

-As previously stated the 80s are getting up thier in age and do not have the power, gas mileage, and comfort of a newer vehicle. If your planning to use this as your primary family transportation your wanting to take it on long trips you might want to get something newer. They can be slow and noisy in a highway. If you want something to drive around occasionally and run errands or go camping and off-roading in this is your ticket

-Another big, big, big item to think about is the insurance. If your going to pay 24k+ then I would want to have a n insurance policy to match with that. Problem is most companies view this as a classic and the policy follows accordingly. I quoted my 94 through Hagerty at 15 li and policy was gonna be around 200 a month with a bunch of restrictions. That is practically what I pay now for full coverage on three vehicles.
The economics are not good.

-As for them being a sketchy vendor do your diligence and don’t try to convince yourself that something is okay when it’s not. If they are not open and willing to meet your requests then take it as sign that it may not be the one. The biggest piece of advice is don’t be afraid to walk away. I have read that in general wealthy people walk away from more deals than they make and it usually takes them long to make a deal than the average person. So this means they are waiting for right opportunity and they do not rush into things.