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Buying. Planning to replace my '97 without lockers and 260k.
Thanks for the feedback.
Sounds about right these days with no rust and no other major problems, but the lockers not working could be used as leverage to lower the price another $3k or more depending on the seller's situation. 239k miles is approaching that mileage penalty that hits hard around 250k miles so more leverage for the buyer. As gas prices continue to sky rocket, the prices will be coming down a bit to compensate.
I had a mechanic friend look at it today. Said birfields need to be replaced, suspension work and oil leaks too. Thoughts?Sounds about right these days with no rust and no other major problems, but the lockers not working could be used as leverage to lower the price another $3k or more depending on the seller's situation. 239k miles is approaching that mileage penalty that hits hard around 250k miles so more leverage for the buyer. As gas prices continue to sky rocket, the prices will be coming down a bit to compensate.
Here is a comparable on BAT right now with 179k miles but no lockers and one day left. Bids go up dramatically on the last hour so we will see.
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80
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So here's the kicker. I tried to but it from him 3yrs ago for an agreed price of $8500 but he wasn't ready to let it go. I texted him out of the blue a couple weeks back and we started talking again. At first he said he thought between 9-10k, I told him I'd bring $9500. A few days went by, he researched and told me he thought he could get $14k and that he'd come down to $12k. I said it was too high for me. He called last weekend and we talked extensively, he suggested $11k. Given it needs suspension, birfields and addressing the oil leak, it looks like I need to put in another $2500 fairly quickly.
$11k is not out of the question and may be a good compromise depending on your area these days. If he puts it up for sale nationally, you may miss the chance. As far as any used 80 series, your going to have to put money into it to baseline and fix any major leaks. Find out where the leak is coming from first. A new head gasket is not cheap, but a new oil seal for the distributer is an easy fix. Most 80's will have to have the knuckle's done as that is a maintenance item that's often neglected so count on that regardless.
There’s a lot of effort and resources that went into that truck.Modified 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80
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Sold for $46,500 not including 5% buyers premium. 209k miles. 3x locked. Fresh paint in an aftermarket color. Pretty long list of mods, but nothing crazy. I think we will be seeing a lot more frame off restorations
$33,000 with 179k miles Florida car without lockers. Went up from 13k to 33k the last few minutes after several 2 minute resets.
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80
Bid for the chance to own a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #45,209.
is right.It was between just two bidders. I was guessing it would go for 20k, bids were going up by $250, but then they started bidding at $2k increments. F'n crazytown! And NO lockers!
