Hi Everyone, new to forum, 1st post
Just wanted to get some feedback on the purchase I just made. I am sure I will be asking lots of questions down the line. I apologize in advance...
Just brought home an 92FJ80 I got off eBay. This is my second cruiser. My last was an '83 I had years ago. Ever since letting that one go I knew I needed another one.
Here is the run down.
142,xxx miles
Body and interior look great
A\C doesn't work (not sure why yet)
Radio cuts in and out
Ran and drove good on the 70 mile trip home up I-77
Tight steering
4x4 and center lock seem ok
Here are the things the guy said had been replaced recently.
New battery
New master cylinder
New front brake lines
New high pressure power steering
Replaced blower high speed relay
As I won the bid on eBay I showed up to get the truck with a certified check. After a bit of inspection I peeked underneath and noticed a fair amount of rust, frame, rear end, basically everywhere. The truck spent most of it's early life in NY, now in NC.
Since I was in the parking lot at Cracker Barrel I couldn't do a great inspection but decided to talk it over with the owner and we settled on $3500, he gave me cash for the difference and I was on my way.
I will get some pictures of the underbody when I can get it to the pit.
I guess I am asking for worse case scenario options here and how to proceed if that is indeed the case.
All feedback appreciated.
Chris
Just wanted to get some feedback on the purchase I just made. I am sure I will be asking lots of questions down the line. I apologize in advance...Just brought home an 92FJ80 I got off eBay. This is my second cruiser. My last was an '83 I had years ago. Ever since letting that one go I knew I needed another one.
Here is the run down.
142,xxx miles
Body and interior look great
A\C doesn't work (not sure why yet)
Radio cuts in and out
Ran and drove good on the 70 mile trip home up I-77
Tight steering
4x4 and center lock seem ok
Here are the things the guy said had been replaced recently.
New battery
New master cylinder
New front brake lines
New high pressure power steering
Replaced blower high speed relay
As I won the bid on eBay I showed up to get the truck with a certified check. After a bit of inspection I peeked underneath and noticed a fair amount of rust, frame, rear end, basically everywhere. The truck spent most of it's early life in NY, now in NC.
Since I was in the parking lot at Cracker Barrel I couldn't do a great inspection but decided to talk it over with the owner and we settled on $3500, he gave me cash for the difference and I was on my way.
I will get some pictures of the underbody when I can get it to the pit.
I guess I am asking for worse case scenario options here and how to proceed if that is indeed the case.
All feedback appreciated.
Chris
