SOLD Maryland 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser VX-R 5 Speed

Year

1993

Vehicle Model

1. 80 Series

Mileage

140000

Color

white

Outside Link

https://www.vintagedesertimports.com/1993landcruisergallery

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser VX-R
VIN: FZJ800054977
225km~140k miles
$26000 obo​

Notable Features:
5 Speed Manual Transmission
Left Hand Drive
Rear AC
Sub fuel tank
2 spare tires
Center console fridge/cooler
Upgraded remote controlled winch
Front, rear and center differential lock
Aftermarket radio with bluetooth and usb
Aftermarket keyless entry

Known Issues:
Cracks in dashboard
Heat blows cold (AC compressor always turns on)
Rear power windows operate slowly
Various paint touch-ups
Fading gold trim

Recent Maintenance/Repairs:
New steering tie rod ends
New Aisin water pump
New thermostat
New radiator
New idler pulley
New Toyota rebuilt starter
New rebuilt alternator
New washer fluid pump
New washer diverter valve
New Toyota power antenna assembly
New coolant tank
New wipers
New heater valve
New heater hoses including phh
Oil and filter service
Battery replaced 6/2023

 

[someoldcars]

Price lowered $25,500 obo

 

[lp2k]

Known Issues:
Cracks in dashboard
Heat blows cold (AC compressor always turns on)
Various paint touch-ups
Fading gold trim

This is hard to troubleshoot the root cause

 

[someoldcars]

This is hard to troubleshoot the root cause

Yes I understand but I am also confident it wouldn't be a costly repair. The hvac control panel, thermostat, and heater valve have been replaced. I suspect the issue is a relay, ground or a module. I just couldnt find enough information to troubleshoot but I know this forum members could help find the cause for the next owner.

 

[someoldcars]

I have added additional images to the gallery linked above and linked a cold start video taken 7/20
Cold Start video

 

[RS6tofj80]

Where in maryland ? asking for a friend......

 

[someoldcars]

Burtonsville Maryland is half between Baltimore and dc. Zip code is 20866

 

[someoldcars]

$25,000 obo

 

[someoldcars]

Here are some videos of the exterior condition
Drivers side
Passenger side

 

[someoldcars]

Auction now live

 

[someoldcars]

$23,500 obo

 

[someoldcars]

$23,000 OBO

 

[someoldcars]

 

[Broski]

Super cool Cruiser ! Wife will kick me out if I bring another Cruiser home
Is it just the heater that's not working or is the AC affected ?
Trade for a 40 buggy that I have way more into ?

 

[someoldcars]

Hi,
The ac blows cold. The ac compressor seems to always turn on so cant get heat. Unfortunately I am looking to minimize my cars so no trades at this time.
Thanks for your kind words.

 

[chainstreetselect]

I am interested but the heat issue is hanging me up. Have you had it looked at ? Any fluid leaks at the core ? Have you changed the relay?

 

[someoldcars]

Hi
There aren’t any coolant leaks
One relay has been changed behind the glove box
I haven’t had it looked at. When I reached out to my mechanic he was too busy. Now I have put too much money into it.
Please let me know if you have any other questions or need any more information.
Thanks

 

[someoldcars]

UPDATE: Heat works kinda
I know there is concerns about the ac/heat issue. I had some time this weekend to dig deeper in the area behind the glove box. I discovered a wire going from the positive lead on the blower motor to somewhere deep behind the blower. I had disconnected the wire from the blower and turned the heat on. I was able to get heat as the ac compressor didnt turn on however, the ac wouldnt work as the ac compressor wouldnt turn on. To make a temporary/bandaid fix I have installed a switch on the wire. This switch allows the heat to work when switched off and allows ac compressor to turn on when switched on.

 

[someoldcars]

 

[someoldcars]

$22,500 obo