Mileage v. Age - Purchase Advice

[AvCruiser]

Given a choice between the two rigs below - which would you all advise as the best option. I prefer the 2000 model with respect to color combo, however, will reliability be more of a concern in the older truck compared to the 2005? Purpose will be daily driving - minimal off road use. Thanks in advance.

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[Sandroad]

'05----Great service history. But, drive them both and buy the one YOU like.

 

[JACA]

Mileage doesn't really matter, as long as the maintenance was done properly and at the correct intervals. I'd rather buy a high mileage truck with known service history, than a low mileage with limited, missing, or no service history. I just bought my 2000 LX with 207,000 miles, which didn't concern me at all, because I had its entire service history, and it was mechanically pampered. For what it's worth, it seems both the LCs you're considering are way overpriced. Similar LC/LXs in the Atlanta area are asking thousands less, and you're not that far away in VA.

 

[AvCruiser]

Appreciate the advice. It seems as though the California folks really value their land cruisers, but I'm willing to pay a slight premium if I can lock down something in great condition with excellent maint. history, and that's necessarily rust free.