Looking at a 100 today.....

[sleepycruiser]

Anything in particular or specific to these models I need to check? Pics show it in great condition inside and out. Timing belt/water pump done within 60k. Maintenance records look great and the current owner has had it over a decade. It is a 2000. Over 200k. No rust.

I currently have an 80 and spend most of my time in the 80s tech forum, but the 100 will be my DD as long as it passes my amateur inspection. I work on my 80 so I know several things to look at and do, but just looking for any other tips. If I get it I will post pics later.

 

[jdayment]

Youve got my number call or text if you have questions

 

[sleepycruiser]

Thanks Josh, will do.

 

[AMGAndrew]

Same as buying any vehicle really and 100's are pretty straight forward and easy to work on/check out. The timing belt/wp job that everybody seems to get hung up on is really the biggest thing since it's one of those "hidden" jobs that you can't really verify without paperwork unless you pull it apart and check... but thats not an issue on this one apparently. Also, research shows year 2000 has a slightly higher than average transmission failure rate that seems to be blown out of proportion due to "you always hear about and remember the bad ones". It wouldn't deter me from buying a 2000.

If it's priced right and looks decent, drives/runs good, jump on it! Good luck!

 

[nissanh]

When the engine is cold, check the coolant level in the radiator and reservoir. Check motor oil level. Keep the radiator cap off and start the engine. Any constant flow of air bubbles out the radiator indicates a bad head gasket. Close the radiator cap.
Pull the engine oil dipstick and rev the engine, any visible smoke/oil out the dipstick shows a wornout engine (blow-by)

Drive the truck on surface roads (with windows down) to hear any unusual sounds. Then on freeway at proper speeds. pay special attention to gear shifts. Check OD off and on. After heating the transmission, check the trans fluid level.

Check cabin heater Front and back.
AC front and back

Make sure to get the black original key so you can make more keys if you have the programmed key (black key)

 

[beerock]

Let us know what you pay, I'm curious

 

[trdcorolla]

I just bought a 01 LX470, I was so hung up on one owner, low miles, no accidents, dealer maintained, shiny paint that I didn't notice the subwoofer didn't work and it didn't have a rear wiper nozzle and a cracked 3rd brake light till I got home. I knew going in it needed the 90k major service. I brought it to my mechanic after I bought it and found it had the infamous tick, so i'll be needing a driver exhaust manifold in the future. Hopefully the one your looking at today shows as good as the pictures.

 

[beerock]

I just bought a 01 LX470, I was so hung up on one owner, low miles, no accidents, dealer maintained, shiny paint that I didn't notice the subwoofer didn't work and it didn't have a rear wiper nozzle and a cracked 3rd brake light till I got home. I knew going in it needed the 90k major service. I brought it to my mechanic after I bought it and found it had the infamous tick, so i'll be needing a driver exhaust manifold in the future. Hopefully the one your looking at today shows as good as the pictures.

what did you pay?

 

[trdcorolla]

I don't want this to become a you paid too much for it or that's all you paid, I paid what I thought was fair. I paid 14k for it, 95k miles, no nav.

 

[Dannyboy lx470]

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I just bought a 01 LX470, I was so hung up on one owner, low miles, no accidents, dealer maintained, shiny paint that I didn't notice the subwoofer didn't work and it didn't have a rear wiper nozzle and a cracked 3rd brake light till I got home. I knew going in it needed the 90k major service. I brought it to my mechanic after I bought it and found it had the infamous tick, so i'll be needing a driver exhaust manifold in the future. Hopefully the one your looking at today shows as good as the pictures.

I have 2001 lx470 to were is the subwoofer located in the car ?

 

[jdayment]

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I have 2001 lx470 to were is the subwoofer located in the car ?

Rear driver side quarter panel by the 3rd row seats

 

[sleepycruiser]

I just bought a 01 LX470, I was so hung up on one owner, low miles, no accidents, dealer maintained, shiny paint that I didn't notice the subwoofer didn't work and it didn't have a rear wiper nozzle and a cracked 3rd brake light till I got home. I knew going in it needed the 90k major service. I brought it to my mechanic after I bought it and found it had the infamous tick, so i'll be needing a driver exhaust manifold in the future. Hopefully the one your looking at today shows as good as the pictures.

Thanks. Per the Carfax the right side (I think) manifold was replaced. New AC compressor and alternator.

 

[Sandroad]

Here's the "go-to" guide on 100s, if you haven't seen this in the FAQs.

Slee Off-Road 100 Series Newbie Guide

 

[sleepycruiser]

Thanks everyone. Bought it. I will post some pics etc when I get home.

 

[beerock]

Thanks everyone. Bought it. I will post some pics etc when I get home.

nice what did you pay for the 2000 200k miles?