Greetings distinguished members of this forum, first time poster here!
I'm looking to buy my first 1979 FJ40 here in the UAE, I had a third-party testing company inspect the car and give me a report (I've attached the report here with photos in the post).
and wanted to get your opinion if I should pass, the buyer is asking for around 8k US.
Here's a summary of the issues listed in the report:
Thank you so much in advance!
I'm looking to buy my first 1979 FJ40 here in the UAE, I had a third-party testing company inspect the car and give me a report (I've attached the report here with photos in the post).
and wanted to get your opinion if I should pass, the buyer is asking for around 8k US.
Here's a summary of the issues listed in the report:
- Tie rod end damage – needs replacement.
- Steering box leak – medium to high labor cost to repair.
- Shock absorber leaking, wheel hub housing leak, cracked leaf spring bushes (front and rear).
- Core support and rear floor panel repaired – suspected chassis damage.
- Rust found on undercarriage – possibly severe.
- Chassis repairs at both front and rear noted by inspector.
- Engine mount damaged – may cause vibration.
- Rough idle / engine shaking – potential misfire or combustion issues.
- Oil leaks from:
- Oil pan gasket
- Oil drain plug
- Rear main seal
- Fuel leak from the fuel pump
- White smoke detected – could indicate burning oil or coolant.
- Radiator hoses damaged
- Dirt and water scaling inside engine bay.
- Fluid leaks from:
- Transmission seal
- Transmission pan
- Transfer case
- Unusual noise during gear shifts
- Transmission jerking
- No dipstick to verify fluid level
- Paint appears non-original or resprayed (based on earlier sections).
- Rust, water scaling, and dirt marks found inside cabin.
- Seats, gear lever, steering wheel show wear.
- Trunk lining dirty, beading damage, missing floor mats.
- Doors not fitted properly, door stoppers not working.
- Side window beading damaged
- VIN plate not found –
- One brake light not working
- Rear-left reverse light & indicator not working
- Infotainment system not working
- Wiper blades worn out
Thank you so much in advance!