Just Pulled the Trigger. How did I do?

[spammer]

I have been searching for a 2004-2007 Land Cruiser for about 4 months. Yesterday, a nice 2004 LX470 popped up for cheap (I thought it was cheap) $13900. The only problem is that it has 200,000 miles. However, it was pretty much perfect. Some rock chips and leather cracks, but that is getting picky. All options. One owner with all maintenance performed at Lexus. No issues other than general maintenance and timing belt done at 180,000. New Tires. New brakes. California car. No rust or drips anywhere to be found.

I offered $13,400 and he took it.

I really wanted to find one with 100k for around $20k, but I'm thinking this will do either for a temporary rig, or I can keep it forever if it is as reliable as everyone says.

 

[ryanCA]

Congrats. People thinkits nuts paying 20k for a hundred k mile truck or $15k for a 200k mile truck.

But people who know LC, know that is the price of entry.

 

[spammer]

I was almost at the point of knocking on windows since there are a lot around here. I have a feeling this won't be my last Land Cruiser. Might continue looking for one that is "perfect".

 

[maxse01]

Congrats, you'll love it.

 

[revoked]

Paid $21kish for my 06 two years ago with 135k miles. I would take another 65k miles for $8k off.

 

[Slickspawn]

Nice find, huge congrats! Sounds like a fair deal to me. Worst case scenario happens (engine or trans prob) and you're still ahead of the game money-wise.

 

[spammer]

So you think the price is ok? I didn't negotiate too hard since it had only been on Craigslist for 1 day.

Paid $21kish for my 06 two years ago with 135k miles. I would take another 65k miles for $8k off.

 

[Toyo72]

Great deal. I've been searching pretty heavily, and it definitely takes time and patience to find the right one.

 

[revoked]

So you think the price is ok? I didn't negotiate too hard since it had only been on Craigslist for 1 day.

Sounds good to me!

 

[LEX]

Congrats. I get a funny look when I say what I paid for mine with 150k miles.

 

[Hugga99]

I got mine a few months ago. 1999 lx, 140k, great shape, for $11,500. Sounds like you got a good deal to me. I saw a 2004 I was eyeing for $14,500 but had lights galore going off on the dash, and needed tons of work. Good deal for $13k.

 

[Kofoed]

So you think the price is ok? I didn't negotiate too hard since it had only been on Craigslist for 1 day.

Dude was probably thinking he didnt ask for enough $$$

 

[LEX]

I looked at a '05 with 12x,xxx miles for $18k. Looked nice in the pictures. When I went and looked at it, the interior looked like the previous owner let 5 raccoons run free in there for a few hours.

 

[Dog]

Congrats. A solid service history is worth $K's.

 

[Root Moose]

I've been watching the market since July but still haven't bought. I'd say you did quite well. Very good price for an `04. If the truck is in good shape I'd not worry about anything else.

 

[spammer]

Feeling like I made the right choice thanks to your comments. Very excited to driver her home.

 

[Traskew3]

Congrats and welcome to the Madness!! enjoy

 

[SWUtah]

Congrats

 

[ryanCA]

I was almost at the point of knocking on windows since there are a lot around here. I have a feeling this won't be my last Land Cruiser. Might continue looking for one that is "perfect".

Luck you. Not much around here. And all I find are over 300K miles or want 30K for one.

My search continues.

 

[yotasavg]

Very nice, congrats. I'd like to come up on a deal like that and add a second one to my collection! How about some pics when you get the chance?