Wanted Looking for good FJ80 under 9k in Texas

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I'm looking for a good FJ80, I live in San Antonio, TX. I would prefer a 95-97 but I'll consider anything 93+. Looking to spend 9k max if it has mods in place, probably 6k without mods as I want money left over to do any and all preventive maintenance, and lift and tire it.

I have the cash in hand and I'm a serious buyer, just looking for the right rig. If you want your vehicle to go to a good home, this is it. After buying a vehicle I usually spend a week straight going through it looking for any deficiencies and fixing them. Outside of internal engine work and trans rebuilds, I do all of my own maintenance and modding. I'm buying a LC because I've always wanted one, and I have much younger brothers who I'd like to take on mini expeditions. My parents aren't the camping type so I didn't get into it until I joined the Army national guard, and I'd like to get my brothers into it while they're still young and pre-facebook

I'm not opposed to buying something long distance and driving it home, but it would have to be worth the time, plane ticket, and gas money, and you'll need a lot of pics and verifiable service history or maybe someone from the forums that can go and check it out after we've talked and I'm seriously interested in it. I have done similar things with 2 of my previous cars and it worked out great, but I've also driven 5 hours and found the vehicle to be not as described, so I'd like to avoid that.

 

[G-Cat]

1997 FZJ-80 40th Anniversary Limited Edition #2725
Antique Sage Pearl (color code 1B2)
215,000 miles (recent engine work: HG and valve job)
Factory Electric Front/Rear Locking Differentials

ARB Front Bumper (winch compatible)
Warn 9000# Winch
Thule Load Bars (factory rack removed but available)
Old Man Emu (OME) heavy front/medium rear lift (2.5") w/ OME shocks and steering stabilizer
(5) 33x12.50 R16 BFG ATs w/ 75-80% tread remaining
(5) 35x11.50 R16 Goodyear MTRs w/50%+ tread remaining
George' s interior LED lights
JDM OEM in-dash cup holder

3rd row seats (with OEM center lap belt installed, giving this 80 belted-seating for 8)
Running boards still installed
Rear air deflector still installed
Sunroof
OEM Radio/cassette/CD player and speakers
All other standard equipment: no alarm system, no keyless entry.

40th Anniversary Limited Edition Package:
Unique Antique Sage Pearl Color (paint on hood and roof has clear-coat failure. Bug deflector on hood has rubbed paint off...some surface rust in 3 areas on leading edge of hood.
5 x Wheels with D window painted dark grey
40th Anniversary emblems on aprons
40th Anniversary Badge on Console # 2725
40th Anniversary Front floor mats (D/S in poor shape)
Automatic Climate Control (ala Lexus LX 450)
Two-tone leather interior (D/S seat has a split seam)

Recent Additions 215K miles
New (remanufactured) OEM starter from cruiserdan "C-Dan" on IH8MUD.com "Mud"
New OEM Antenna Mast (C-Dan on Mud)
New Hood and Rear Hatch Struts (eBay Australia)
New battery ( Autozone)

Recent Work, The Cruiser Shop: 210K miles
New OEM Toyota Head Gasket, Head Shaved etc.
Complete Valve Job
All New Hoses including PHH

Recent Work Toyota of Dallas: 205K miles
New OEM Front Brake Rotors and 100 Series Pads
New OEM Rear Brake Rotors and Pads
New Rear U-Joint
New Belts x 3
New Cap/Rotor/Plugs/Wires

Other additions over the years:
New OEM exhaust down-pipe and front catalytic converter
New OEM Brass Radiator (C-Dan)
New O2 Sensors (C-Dan)

All other maintenance, as prescribed, at various Toyota Dealerships, Lexutech (Fort Worth) and The Cruiser Shop.

Oil every 3500-4500 miles with Mobil 1 Synthetic High Mileage since mid 150k mile-range and OEM Toyota filters (Since Purchase in 2000).

Also available (not installed):
New OEM Spec 40th Anniversary leather seat covers for front and middle rows, to include all 4 door inserts, 4 headrests and center console. (from Mud vendor Metric TLC)
Carbon fiber seat heaters with wiring and switches for both front seats (Metric TLC)
Driver's seat bottom cushion, new OEM Toyota (C-Dan)
NOS OEM 40th Anniversary front floor mats

Known Issues:
Both front seats need new gears. I have the gears and installation instructions (from a Mud vendor) in-hand and 2 new white seat "caps" already installed. (I was going to do the gears with the leather)
"D" light in dash is out
4 hail dents (hood and roof), dent centered in tailgate (no paint damage and was there at 50k miles) and a door ding in front P/S door
Clear-coat failing in places on roof, some dull spots on hood and paint coming off of several door handles (plastic showing through)
Rear driver's side door auto-unlock is 50/50

History:
We purchased this FZJ-80 in Colorado Springs in late 2000 as an off-lease with 50k miles from a Land Rover dealership in Motor City. I had been searching for 4 months for an Antique Sage 40th with factory lockers and my dad and older brother (who both still lived in the Springs) gave it a thumbs-up, as did the long-trusted family mechanic in Manitou Springs, who did a used car inspection for me. I drove to Colorado in my 1998 4Runner and brought the 80 back to Texas, where it has lived ever since. (the 1998 4Runner has changed possession between my dad and I several times over the last 12 years: he just bought it back with 250k trouble-free miles!)

Soon after getting the 80, I added the front ARB and Warn winch. (slightly used from wngrog on Mud.). At about 120k, I finally had Waggoner5 install a brand new OME 2.5" lift.

We used this 80 as a DD and (very) light wheeler through October 2010, when I went on temporary assignment to St Simons Island, GA and the rig's HG blew just before we left.

I temp-traded the limping rig for my buddies 99 100 Series and he delivered the 80 to Buddy at The Cruiser Shop in the Dallas area. Buddy is not cheap, but his customer feedback is phenomenal and he knows these trucks as well as anyone.

Since we have returned to Texas, my 40 has been under the knife at Baertrax and I have bought/sold my buddies 100 and purchased another 100. The 80 is driven, occasionally, for fun...but the 100 is now the DD and the 40 will once again be the family wheeler. As much as I hate to do it, I think it's time for the 80 to move on down the trail.

For everything listed, I am at $8950 FIRM.

Link to Beauty/Poser shots...they're all I have right now!

Pictures by G-Cat1 - Photobucket

 

[jaguar5822]

Not to sound picky but have you had an estimate to fix the paint/clear?

 

[bhmmapping]

PM sent to Garth

 

[patride71]

@ OP
I'm looking for something too in the same price range. Well, I'm not looking that hard, but I'm keeping an eye out. I already have one that has 200K+ on it, so I'm looking for one with lower miles and as close to stock as possible.

I'll keep an eye out though if I run across something.

 

[G-Cat]

Not to sound picky but have you had an estimate to fix the paint/clear?

I once got a quote of 250 for the hood and a 150 quote to repair the hail/door/tailgate dings (paintless dent repair) I'll get pics up in a few days. The truck does not drip or use fluids, though the undercarriage is not dry as a bone.

I'm not panicked to sell, but I don't need two family wheelers.

EDIT: elmariachi performed a full front axle rebuild at 120K miles. Since then, the front bearings have been re-packed with each set of new rotors...the latest with 10K miles on them.

 

[jaguar5822]

I'm not too worried about the dings, just don't want the paint damage to get worse over time.

patride71- I've found a couple 96-97 with 140k for around 7ish but haven't called on them, they were on CL you should be able to find them.