Well I started about a month ago looking around, thanks to an''88 62 I found on my work route. I shelved that idea at the time. I've been lurking at that forum for a while. It's a long story, but driving a company Liberty 4x4, combined with some serious weather here, got me more interested in 4wd. I decided this week to look past the 62. While there are some LC's a bit farther away, I've found two LX candidates close to home- a 450 and a 470. Today I checked out the 470 in a semi detailed fashion, but will get more into it if I decide on it. not deciding anything yet- the 450 looks to be a good candidate as does this one. I do want to look at it and maybe a few of the LC's before I do anything final.
My uses for this truck? I have a company car for all my commuting and route work, it's good for personal use, gas included, so I use it 98% of the time. Pop is 80, and I don't think he'd be a fan of my manual everything '69 GMC and "64 Karmann Ghia, so I want something for him to drive when he's up this way visiting. Anyway the truck should have a low milage easy life- although I do intend to take over all sorts of surfaces up the hills and down the hollers most all the year
Here are some particulars:
199K miles- bone stock truck, around $8K negotiated.
Interior complete and well cared for- no flaws I could see. Clean but not detailed- no rips, scratches, soft leather, etc. didn't check all the power goodies, but the ones I did were fine.
Exterior almost perfect except for two small paint scrapes- one on the bumper, one on the edge of driver's side rear view mirror. Proviso: Appeared rust free, but didn't really get down and dirty to look, just careful eyeballing- no damage or visible overspray though.
Mechanically the seller demonstrated most all features. Only one missed was the CDL/4Lo ( but I can check that later). The suspension goodies- auto level control, height control , ride control all work fine. Power and 2nd gear start work. I could go on- the upshot is the gizmology appears to be just as it should be. Engine compartment- again clean, not detailed.
Test drive- The truck felt like had a tenth or less of the miles it has, It's screwed together nicely- solid and quiet. Engine was great, plenty of power- no smoke I could see or smells. Tranny shifted nicely. It was all very smooth. did well in subdivision and on the highway. I'm pretty particular, but I have to say this is the best test drive of and used car I've had (I'm my 50's by the way). Impressive.
As far as the expendables, the truck has a recent brake job with ceramics. recent Yokohama (apparently) stock size tires as well. He does all his own PM, but has a favorite Lexus dealership mechanic who checks it out periodically- not sure he's had to fix it much if at all though.
Owner has an on call, any weather, 24/7 job- this is his usual work car. I saw a special plate on it, so I don't think it's a tale.
This is what comes to mind right now- do ask if I've left something out.
I get a really good vibe from this beast- but second opinions are not just welcome, but needed.
Dennis
My uses for this truck? I have a company car for all my commuting and route work, it's good for personal use, gas included, so I use it 98% of the time. Pop is 80, and I don't think he'd be a fan of my manual everything '69 GMC and "64 Karmann Ghia, so I want something for him to drive when he's up this way visiting. Anyway the truck should have a low milage easy life- although I do intend to take over all sorts of surfaces up the hills and down the hollers most all the year
Here are some particulars:
199K miles- bone stock truck, around $8K negotiated.
Interior complete and well cared for- no flaws I could see. Clean but not detailed- no rips, scratches, soft leather, etc. didn't check all the power goodies, but the ones I did were fine.
Exterior almost perfect except for two small paint scrapes- one on the bumper, one on the edge of driver's side rear view mirror. Proviso: Appeared rust free, but didn't really get down and dirty to look, just careful eyeballing- no damage or visible overspray though.
Mechanically the seller demonstrated most all features. Only one missed was the CDL/4Lo ( but I can check that later). The suspension goodies- auto level control, height control , ride control all work fine. Power and 2nd gear start work. I could go on- the upshot is the gizmology appears to be just as it should be. Engine compartment- again clean, not detailed.
Test drive- The truck felt like had a tenth or less of the miles it has, It's screwed together nicely- solid and quiet. Engine was great, plenty of power- no smoke I could see or smells. Tranny shifted nicely. It was all very smooth. did well in subdivision and on the highway. I'm pretty particular, but I have to say this is the best test drive of and used car I've had (I'm my 50's by the way). Impressive.
As far as the expendables, the truck has a recent brake job with ceramics. recent Yokohama (apparently) stock size tires as well. He does all his own PM, but has a favorite Lexus dealership mechanic who checks it out periodically- not sure he's had to fix it much if at all though.
Owner has an on call, any weather, 24/7 job- this is his usual work car. I saw a special plate on it, so I don't think it's a tale.
This is what comes to mind right now- do ask if I've left something out.
I get a really good vibe from this beast- but second opinions are not just welcome, but needed.
Dennis
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