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- United States
Hi All,
I daily drove a 60 series for a long while, until the 2F went boom on the highway one cold winter night...it's gone now and I've been driving *gasp* a Volvo XC wagon for the past 18 months. I find myself depressed driving that mom wagon, so once the inspection sticker expires at the end of summer, I need a reliable daily driver to take me into the winter season. I've studied the market for well over a year and have an understanding of price. I'm not looking to spend a ton of money, but willing to consider a range of $5,000-$15,000 depending on what you have to offer.
I know everyone is looking for one of these, I get it. My requirements are pretty simple, though might be laughable for some.
1. Looking for White (Unicorn I know) but would consider the grays and blues, also. Green and black don't really do it for me, but I'm willing to look.
2. Hoping to find something with the in the 1995-1997 range. Would prefer to avoid the 3FE. Key is reliability as this is a daily driver.
3. Trying to find a clean body. Hoping to baseline the truck and have it looking mostly stock. Don't want to deal with dents and rust on the body. For work I typically visit nice neighborhoods and homes, it needs to be decent looking to be driven for business. (No Line-X fenders, for example). I would consider adding some accessories like an ARB front winch bumper, but not looking to get crazy. I'm not a body guy and I don't want to deal with paint!
4. RUST...I don't mind rust on the undercarriage! I need to drive this in Maine winters, so it will get covered with salt. I'd hate to drive a truly clean vehicle in the winter, it's the worst thing someone can do. So something from the Northeast is okay, but I'm not looking for crust, just a happy medium. That being said I don't want a rusty tailgate or rockers, but out of sight is acceptable.
5. Lockers? Don't really care about them, sure it would be nice, but not a deal breaker.
6. Perhaps the MOST IMPORTANT of all...I'd like to purchase a truck from another MUD member. In the past I've been burned buying at a distance, but have also found great success. The best experiences I've had are a result of this forum and the amazing folks here. I'd really like to find another diehard cruiser head that is looking to pass on their beloved truck to a good home. I'm not really interested in playing craigslist and eBay games. I don't need a vehicle until the Fall, so I'm putting out a feeler now. I was hoping this might plant the seed for someone looking to upgrade...maybe you're waiting to buy that 200 series and you are afraid to let go of your 80? I bought my 40 from a member here, it was a great transaction and I made a true friend.
I'm willing to look anywhere, really. I've done the 'fly out, drive home' several times so this isn't my first rodeo. I'd love to find something out West and have an adventure driving it home. As a photographer I enjoy the trip just as much as the destination.
Thanks for taking the time to read, if you think you might have something that interests me, please shoot me a PM.
You can also find me on instagram @mainemandan and @mainelycruisers
I daily drove a 60 series for a long while, until the 2F went boom on the highway one cold winter night...it's gone now and I've been driving *gasp* a Volvo XC wagon for the past 18 months. I find myself depressed driving that mom wagon, so once the inspection sticker expires at the end of summer, I need a reliable daily driver to take me into the winter season. I've studied the market for well over a year and have an understanding of price. I'm not looking to spend a ton of money, but willing to consider a range of $5,000-$15,000 depending on what you have to offer.
I know everyone is looking for one of these, I get it. My requirements are pretty simple, though might be laughable for some.
1. Looking for White (Unicorn I know) but would consider the grays and blues, also. Green and black don't really do it for me, but I'm willing to look.
2. Hoping to find something with the in the 1995-1997 range. Would prefer to avoid the 3FE. Key is reliability as this is a daily driver.
3. Trying to find a clean body. Hoping to baseline the truck and have it looking mostly stock. Don't want to deal with dents and rust on the body. For work I typically visit nice neighborhoods and homes, it needs to be decent looking to be driven for business. (No Line-X fenders, for example). I would consider adding some accessories like an ARB front winch bumper, but not looking to get crazy. I'm not a body guy and I don't want to deal with paint!
4. RUST...I don't mind rust on the undercarriage! I need to drive this in Maine winters, so it will get covered with salt. I'd hate to drive a truly clean vehicle in the winter, it's the worst thing someone can do. So something from the Northeast is okay, but I'm not looking for crust, just a happy medium. That being said I don't want a rusty tailgate or rockers, but out of sight is acceptable.
5. Lockers? Don't really care about them, sure it would be nice, but not a deal breaker.
6. Perhaps the MOST IMPORTANT of all...I'd like to purchase a truck from another MUD member. In the past I've been burned buying at a distance, but have also found great success. The best experiences I've had are a result of this forum and the amazing folks here. I'd really like to find another diehard cruiser head that is looking to pass on their beloved truck to a good home. I'm not really interested in playing craigslist and eBay games. I don't need a vehicle until the Fall, so I'm putting out a feeler now. I was hoping this might plant the seed for someone looking to upgrade...maybe you're waiting to buy that 200 series and you are afraid to let go of your 80? I bought my 40 from a member here, it was a great transaction and I made a true friend.
I'm willing to look anywhere, really. I've done the 'fly out, drive home' several times so this isn't my first rodeo. I'd love to find something out West and have an adventure driving it home. As a photographer I enjoy the trip just as much as the destination.
Thanks for taking the time to read, if you think you might have something that interests me, please shoot me a PM.
You can also find me on instagram @mainemandan and @mainelycruisers
