LX470 smash or pass? (7 Viewers)

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80 owner looking at an LX470, 217k. AZ truck now, came from WA state. Little crusty/rusty on the under carriage. Ive seen some real bad ones and some real AZ good ones. First 100 so I’m looking for opinions. AHC works. Clear coat/paint looks great(gold). Due for timing belt. Price is under $10k. Thanks for any input.

 

[dchilds]

It doesn’t look too bad. That’s probably at the middle/upper end of the rust I’d deem acceptable.

 

[OldManJ]

It doesn’t look too bad. That’s probably at the middle/upper end of the rust I’d deem acceptable.

Thanks for the feedback. Thats how I feel about it. Drove smooth almost everything else worked.

 

[NE Snowman]

NE standards that’s gold

 

[OldManJ]

lol, unfortunately living in SW standards, which I acknowledge are a little skewed in our heads!

 

[Zuberg]

First thing I always wonder with these threads is: What is your ownership intent?

If you're looking for a truck with long term ownership in mind, I'd stay away from a rusty truck, especially given your location. Sure you can spray woolwax, FF, etc and slow it down, but that's time and money...

If you're just looking for a truck to use and abuse without long term goals then go for it.

As someone who has wrenched on many a rusty vehicle, I've reached a point where paying a minor premium for a clean vehicle is well worth it. It's no fun dealing with corroded and broken hardware. And if you pay a mechanic, labor rates are such that any money saved by buying a rusty vehicle will be quickly eaten up by added labor expenses.

All that being said, I've seen way worse examples than what you posted.

 

[OldManJ]

First thing I always wonder with these threads is: What is your ownership intent?

If you're looking for a truck with long term ownership in mind, I'd stay away from a rusty truck, especially given your location. Sure you can spray woolwax, FF, etc and slow it down, but that's time and money...

If you're just looking for a truck to use and abuse without long term goals then go for it.

As someone who has wrenched on many a rusty vehicle, I've reached a point where paying a minor premium for a clean vehicle is well worth it. It's no fun dealing with corroded and broken hardware. And if you pay a mechanic, labor rates are such that any money saved by buying a rusty vehicle will be quickly eaten up by added labor expenses.

All that being said, I've seen way worse examples than what you posted.

That is sound feedback! Thank you!