Wanted Looking to buy an FZJ80, 97, 96 or 95

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Howdy,

I am looking to buy within the next 3 to 4 weeks a FZJ80, 97 or 96, or even consider a 95. Toyota or Lexus. Without excessive mods. Lockers not a big deal either, as it will be for small town drive and an occasional drive to Big Bear.

Ideally under $6k and under 150k miles. I'm in SoCal and would travel to NorCal, AZ, NV, CO, for the right truck.

If you come across one, or know someone that has one in good shape, please let me know. It would be much appreciated.

Not concerned much about color, although black would be ideal, or dark green (as I would be painting it black), or white (love that color). So some damage to the paint could be fine. I do like leather tho.

Short story:
4 weeks ago a young driver made a left turn in front of me and totaled my 9 month old (brand new) VW jetta, this while doing about 30mph. I was quite upset and shocked that such small crash would write the car off. My wife told me to be thankful that it wasn't a freeway crash at 80mph, and that nothing happened to my kids, the other driver and myself. That's when it hit me and decided to finally get me the LC I've always wanted, ever since I was younger and seeing the old UN white LC's.

So I have decided to finally get the truck I always wanted and that could be my oldest son's first car in 4 years... Then outlive us all. My youngest boy says that he doesn't want another lego car.

Insurance Co. settlement should be here within a week and then the hunt begins!

I appreciate any help and feedback. :cheers:

Thanks,

Dan

PS. See if you get to catch this one, seems like a pretty good deal, just a week too soon for me.
1997 CLEAN Toyota Land Cruiser with only 142k miles!
 
I am ready to pull the trigger on one now. Looks good, but I wonder at that price what's wrong with it. Or is this an accurate price for that area?
Anyway, thanks for looking out.
Keep looking at the Colorado craigslist listings. I've seen quite a few low mileage ones lately without lockers. I'm kinda holding out for one with lockers, but I may change my mind down the road.

Good luck on your search.

Dan
 
Oh, and welcome to Mud, from a fellow newbie!

Dan
 
I've been using that tool as well. Great resource!
 
Hey western flyer. I sent you a PM
 
Hey Dan, thanks for the welcome msg. The more I navigate this site the more I like this community. I have learned a great deal about LC's here (thanks to all). This site is amazing and can't wait to get my LC so that I feel more part of it.

As to that CL ad I posted, I'm not sure if there's anything wrong with the vehicle. I do know that Scottsdale is an affluent area and I could see some wealthy person trying to get rid of a vehicle fast and without knowing the actual value of the car. But I would not pull the trigger without taking a closer look. From where I'm at it would be worth the drive to check it out.

Please keep me posted on your buying experience. I hope you're able to find the perfect LC. I will report on mine as I get into the hunt.

western flyer, thank you and thank you. I checked out the search utility and that script is amazing, what a great service Paul is giving to the community. I never liked CL, and I still don't, but LOVE Paul's script. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

I will report back once I have settled with the Insurance Co and ready to get me my dream LC.

And again, any other advise will be greatly appreciated.

:cheers: all
 
Hey Dan, thanks for the welcome msg. The more I navigate this site the more I like this community. I have learned a great deal about LC's here (thanks to all). This site is amazing and can't wait to get my LC so that I feel more part of it.

No problem. I have learned a lot from this site as well and can't wait to begin my 80 adventure!:bounce:

As to that CL ad I posted, I'm not sure if there's anything wrong with the vehicle. I do know that Scottsdale is an affluent area and I could see some wealthy person trying to get rid of a vehicle fast and without knowing the actual value of the car. But I would not pull the trigger without taking a closer look. From where I'm at it would be worth the drive to check it out.

I was thinking the same thing. I emailed him for more pictures and details, but got no response.

western flyer, thank you and thank you. I checked out the search utility and that script is amazing, what a great service Paul is giving to the community. I never liked CL, and I still don't, but LOVE Paul's script. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

That search utility is great. That's how I found my near mint 96 LX 450 that I will be picking up on Thursday. 153,000 with lockers!!:clap:

Good luck on your search!

Dan
 

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