Wanted Look for price suggestions (CO WA) (1 Viewer)

Year

1995

Vehicle Model

1. 80 Series

Location

United States

Hi, I’m new here but have been searching for a 80 series over a month. Recently, I found two listings on Craigslist. Both year 1995, no factory lockers. ( I don’t plan to build a off-road rig) I’m not able to take a very close look because of the distance. If anyone who knows these vehicles can stop by I’ll be very grateful.

Here they are:
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser AWD - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

 

[ace10]

Have you spoken to the sellers? Gotten more pics? Pulled the Carfax?

 

[txgringo]

You need to ask for undercarriage pics of both. At first glance, the rear hatch on the white one will likely need to be replaced. This wouldn't be a deal killer as this is a VERY common place for rust, but it should make you really look at other areas under the vehicle VERY closely (e.g. pinch welds, underside of the body, frame, etc). You might be able to use the rusty hatch and the $1000 lower price of the green one to negotiate the price down.

Be sure to ask for evidence that the head gasket has been done. If they can't produce receipts for it, assume that it wasn't done and plan on spending $2k+ to address this ASAP.

 

[russj]

You need to ask for undercarriage pics of both. At first glance, the rear hatch on the white one will likely need to be replaced. This wouldn't be a deal killer as this is a VERY common place for rust, but it should make you really look at other areas under the vehicle VERY closely (e.g. pinch welds, underside of the body, frame, etc). You might be able to use the rusty hatch and the $1000 lower price of the green one to negotiate the price down.

Be sure to ask for evidence that the head gasket has been done. If they can't produce receipts for it, assume that it wasn't done and plan on spending $2k+ to address this ASAP.

I thought that one is black... more pics are coming

 

[russj]

Have you spoken to the sellers? Gotten more pics? Pulled the Carfax?

Yep. Talked to both. The one located in WA has very clean history but I haven’t done that on the white one.

 

[russj]

The white in Colorado

 

[russj]

the Other guy in WA

 

[fro20fow]

Well considering land cruisers are officially done selling in the US after 2021 MY you might be wise to pick it up before news gets out and demand increases. Ie what was a 7k rig is now a 14k rig.

 

[russj]

Well considering land cruisers are officially done selling in the US after 2021 MY you might be wise to pick it up before news gets out and demand increases. Ie what was a 7k rig is now a 14k rig.

yep. Any advice on an offer price?

 

[RuralTruck]

I think it's difficult to suggest what you should offer or pay for them, and you're not likely to get just one answer either. Both will need probably the same level of baselining, and levels of rust may be similar on both (one just covered up). You'll definitely want to coat the green one if you get it to prevent spreading beyond the surface. Each has its pros/cons.

If you're committed to buying one at a distance, I'd try to get a lot more photos and scrutinize the carfax reports / seller descriptions, then pick which one seems to suit you best. Then hop on a $150 flight to inspect the one you would potentially buy. To me, that cost is worth knowing you inspected it, and if you find something out of place or not as you expected, you can negotiate the price accordingly or take a $150 flight home. Better than thousands in unknown repairs required, but just my opinion and recognize not everyone can, is willing to, or has the time to fly now. How you negotiate price before and/or in person is up to you, but basically everything is negotiable.

 

[Dingotech]

I'm selling my 94. Built, lockers, complete engine rebuild, and very clean interior. And I live in SW Colorado, wheeeee!

Feel free to PM me should you desire additional info.