Wanted Lifer Vehicle - FJ80 (or LX450) Clean and Solid! (1 Viewer)

Year

1997

Vehicle Model

1. 80 Series

Location

United States

Mileage

150000

Hey Guys - I've been on the hunt for a lifer vehicle. My dad's had a '94 FJ80 since I was a kid, and I'm looking for one of my own.

This is going to be my 1-vehicle. So wiling to prioritize quality > over price. Tried with a couple eBay sellers that turned out to be rusty duds. So now turning to the community. Is there any truly incredible, clean FJ80's someone's considering putting up for adoption?

What I'm lookin' for:
- FJ80 or LX450, '95-'97
- Lockers, No Rust, Mechanically sound, and Clean
- Moderate / Low mileage (<200k mi or with a recent rebuild).
- Either with modest mod (lift, wheels, etc) or stock --> either's OK.
- Willing to ship from *anywhere* in the USA or Canada.

... and yes, I realize these specs run $15-25k. Any ideas welcome! Thanks guys.
- Spencer

 

[skyblue]

Pm'ed...

 

[Hayesthebuilder]

There has been a number of them come up on bringatrailer.com here lately. Search function is your friend there.

 

[VXLimited]

Mine is for sale! You sound like an ideal buyer for me.

Here is the Classified: For Sale - New Pics/Price! Dallas, TX: 1993 FZJ80 Land Cruiser JDM | 102,184 miles

Good luck!

 

[80sand100s]

How did the Cars&Bids vehicle turn out?? Was following auction closely.

 

[LandCruiseCzar]

How did the Cars&Bids vehicle turn out?? Was following auction closely.

Ah I was waiting for someone to ask that! The transaction hit a couple road bumps. Seller wasn't willing to do a pre-purchase inspection without being paid by wire. Then I did a little digging, and turns out that VIN was a lifetime NY State car, was sold this February for $4500, and with visible rust (hood and trailer hitch):

Zoomed in:

Of course, in the listing everything looked beautiful and totally rust-free. But I get the sense that the undercoating could be hiding more insidious rust. So TLDR, I think we're probably going to shake hands & part ways.

Curious what you guys think? Starting to get a lil' non-buyer's remorse, but feel it's probably the right call with the undisclosed rust.


Thanks,
- Spence

 

[tincan45]

Did you see this one in Houston? Couple red flags, but it looks great in photos.

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[LandCruiseCzar]

Did you see this one in Houston? Couple red flags, but it looks great in photos.

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Appreciate your sending @tincan45 - curious what are the red flags your picking up on? Thanks,
- Spence

 

[Bludozer]

Appreciate your sending @tincan45 - curious what are the red flags your picking up on? Thanks,
- Spence

" we rebuild hole engine " that is a pretty large one right there I would say...

 

[tincan45]

Yes, the rebuild and the broken English description are the two that stand out to me.

 

[SWCruiser]

Dont think twice about leaving the truck from NY. Im in AZ and NY and buy any older vehicle from out west. Would never consider a lifetime NY truck. Why save a few thousand and deal with a lifetime of rust. Im sure anyone one on here that has had to wrench on a cruiser with rust would gladly fork over a couple thousand more for a rust free rig where bolts come out clean. I have my 100 in NY and its getting eaten alive already. It came from AZ and cant imagine how it will look in another 10 years.

 

[BigSh00ts]

close to what you're looking for, and i think the price is right... For Sale - South Florida 1997 Lexus LX450, 240k miles | IH8MUD Forum

 

[OGBeno]

Dont think twice about leaving the truck from NY. Im in AZ and NY and buy any older vehicle from out west. Would never consider a lifetime NY truck. Why save a few thousand and deal with a lifetime of rust. Im sure anyone one on here that has had to wrench on a cruiser with rust would gladly fork over a couple thousand more for a rust free rig where bolts come out clean. I have my 100 in NY and its getting eaten alive already. It came from AZ and cant imagine how it will look in another 10 years.

Well put, Chris.

 

[stayalert]

The struggle is real. As for New York? Don't single out NY. There are plenty of salty roads all over the Northeast....I live in VT and worked at a ski area for ten years. You wanna see salt? go to a ski area access road in the Northeast......Good luck to the OP keep looking for that Lifer 80!

 

[logicbyondreaso]

I am selling an LX450 that is very clean and everything has been serviced. More photos to be uploaded in next few days.

1996 LX450 Supercharged

 

[cruiserman5]

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It’s mine. 15k CAD

 

[80 Series Al]

Man you guys are on the pulse, even cars and bids I'm impressed. Anyone still buy from copart?

 

[Drfeelgood]

Let me know if your still looking. I have a LX450, 136k miles, all original with new radiator and head gasket done. Zero rust and spotless interior. Black with tan interior. New alpine head unit and original head unit comes with sale. Will be posting up on BaT if no interest. Thanks for reading and PM me with any questions.

 

[80sand100s]

Let me know if your still looking. I have a LX450, 136k miles, all original with new radiator and head gasket done. Zero rust and spotless interior. Black with tan interior. New alpine head unit and original head unit comes with sale. Will be posting up on BaT if no interest. Thanks for reading and PM me with any questions.

Does it have lockers?

 

[Drfeelgood]

Does it have lockers?

just center