For Sale Most Recent 80 Series Prices

Year

1997

Vehicle Model

1. 80 Series

There is a similar thread in both the 100 and 200 Classifieds Sections, makes sense here too. These trucks are changing hands at a rapid rate these days, having consolidated live market data is a nice thing for both buyers and sellers.

If you have recently bought or sold an 80 series and are comfortable sharing the details, post it here.

 

[SaturnAscends]

Hi colleagues. Why is my 80 not selling? I realize the market has softened a bit lately, but still think it is a very decent deal. 1995 factory triple locked, 3" lift, nightshadow pearl new paint job, dry frame and body, no dents, decent interior, new windshield, awesome running AC. Is it because of the mileage (273k)? That should not be a huge factor. It will the rear locker serviced, O2 and airbag lights dealt with, and seal front driver's axle hub. It's only been a week or so since I published, but I am not getting that many inquiries. I feel it's more than fairly priced at $14K but can be flexible if price is the main issue. Another reason is people probably being suspicious about this specimen being in the NE, but I can warranty it's dry. Ad: 95 TLC FS Any input appreciated, I need to sell one of my three Land Cruisers or I'll be in big trouble at home.

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Yours looks pretty clean, but they can be surprisingly hard to sell. They’re niche vehicles, and your Average Joe on Marketplace isn’t looking for a 30 year old Land Cruiser. Most buyers are looking for a solid driver in the 5-7k range that they wouldn’t mind beating up on trails, or a near-pristine example in the case of most wealthy buyers. If your Cruiser is too nice to be a trail beater, but not quite nice enough to excite collectors, they can be somewhat illiquid assets.

Also, the type of people interested in older, higher mileage vehicles don’t have a lot of cash on hand nowadays. I myself would be interested in your truck and I think your asking price is reasonable, but unfortunately I’m not in a position to buy at the moment. I’m sure you’ll find the right buyer eventually though with enough patience. You might have to come down closer to 10k, however.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Hi colleagues. Why is my 80 not selling? I realize the market has softened a bit lately, but still think it is a very decent deal. 1995 factory triple locked, 3" lift, nightshadow pearl new paint job, dry frame and body, no dents, decent interior, new windshield, awesome running AC. Is it because of the mileage (273k)? That should not be a huge factor. It will the rear locker serviced, O2 and airbag lights dealt with, and seal front driver's axle hub. It's only been a week or so since I published, but I am not getting that many inquiries. I feel it's more than fairly priced at $14K but can be flexible if price is the main issue. Another reason is people probably being suspicious about this specimen being in the NE, but I can warranty it's dry. Ad: 95 TLC FS Any input appreciated, I need to sell one of my three Land Cruisers or I'll be in big trouble at home.

The FS add should be more descriptive in the problem areas, like you are in the above quote. "Front end needs serviced" says the add, sorta vague. "Seal front driver's axle hub" is a bit better.
In some states the airbag light will prevent passage of a safety inspection, so maybe a good idea to get that fixed.
The lift adds value for some people, a negative for some others. I'm in the last camp. Really like the color, however. Edit: Wrong coast. It would probably sell quickly in the West.

 

[FJ404345]

Hi colleagues. Why is my 80 not selling? I realize the market has softened a bit lately, but still think it is a very decent deal. 1995 factory triple locked, 3" lift, nightshadow pearl new paint job, dry frame and body, no dents, decent interior, new windshield, awesome running AC. Is it because of the mileage (273k)? That should not be a huge factor. It will the rear locker serviced, O2 and airbag lights dealt with, and seal front driver's axle hub. It's only been a week or so since I published, but I am not getting that many inquiries. I feel it's more than fairly priced at $14K but can be flexible if price is the main issue. Another reason is people probably being suspicious about this specimen being in the NE, but I can warranty it's dry. Ad: 95 TLC FS Any input appreciated, I need to sell one of my three Land Cruisers or I'll be in big trouble at home.

Nice truck, great color !
Why are you complaining ?
Downsizing ? Just sell the VW bus and keep it

 

[Widenbruck]

Thanks for all the insightful answers, I will pay attention to everything mentioned.

 

[SoTexCruiserDoc]

I don’t think your ad or your price is crazy. But there is truth in all of the comments above. Yes, love the color. The mileage does matter and lack of some details. Your truck is a bit of a tweener as stated. A little too nice for some and not nice enough for others. Give it some time and shop it on some other venues. The right eyes need to see it. And you may need to drop your price. Love to hear more about your 70 series though!

 

[Widenbruck]

I don’t think your ad or your price is crazy. But there is truth in all of the comments above. Yes, love the color. The mileage does matter and lack of some details. Your truck is a bit of a tweener as stated. A little too nice for some and not nice enough for others. Give it some time and shop it on some other venues. The right eyes need to see it. And you may need to drop your price. Love to hear more about your 70 series though!

Thanks. The 70 I imported from France. Except for a turbo, it has ALL the goodies. Ready for long time travel. That one is also for sale, planning to publish in BaT by the end of this month.

 

[DMolloy]

For the record, this isn't my vehicle, but the price is fairly reasonable - $10.5k

But can anyone get the seller to respond? The listing shows sold now.

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I wish I had seen that one, would have jumped on it!

 

[TheLCProject]

Would have had to have been pretty quick. My message went out pretty much right after it was posted and I never got a response.

It was located in a place where they are more likely to keep it local, if you know what I mean.

 

[SkyGuy]

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Nice 97’ LX 450 for a pretty penny.

 

[SoTexCruiserDoc]

Yep. Good story. Low miles. Not a crazy ask if he gets enough of the right eyes on it…

 

[DMolloy]

Would have had to have been pretty quick. My message went out pretty much right after it was posted and I never got a response.

It was located in a place where they are more likely to keep it local, if you know what I mean.

The only place I can think of is Bolinas

 

[SaturnAscends]

Now this is the kind of deal I live to see. How is it that all the good 80s get posted up in Springfield? I already know I’m too late to go and snap it up.

 

[RivMan]

Hey folks, can I get your opinion on my 80 for sale? I suspect it's a little on the high side, but I don't think it's too far off the mark?

For Sale - Michigan: 1997 FZJ80 Triple Locked

1997 FZJ80 313k Miles Desert Dune Collectors Edition Triple locked Asking: $13,000 $12,000 Previously owned by @dogfishlake This Cruiser has been enthusiast owned for most of it’s life and it shows! Dispute its rough edges, I’ve driven to the northern tip of the Keweenaw and down to...

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Thanks!
-Rob

 

[SaturnAscends]

Hey folks, can I get your opinion on my 80 for sale? I suspect it's a little on the high side, but I don't think it's too far off the mark?

For Sale - Michigan: 1997 FZJ80 Triple Locked

1997 FZJ80 313k Miles Desert Dune Collectors Edition Triple locked Asking: $13,000 $12,000 Previously owned by @dogfishlake This Cruiser has been enthusiast owned for most of it’s life and it shows! Dispute its rough edges, I’ve driven to the northern tip of the Keweenaw and down to...

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Thanks!
-Rob

The rust is probably hurting it the most; even if it's not that bad, when people see an old Toyota in Michigan, they think of crumpled Tacoma frames.

Most people paying over 10k for an 80 will probably want the common leaks already taken care of - at least the more easily fixed ones like the oil pump seal and front main.

The mods make it more of a niche product - it's almost a custom car at this point, so that's a smaller window for a buyer to jump through. Many will see all the off-road focused mods and assumed it's been thrashed in Moab.

The Cruisers I see selling in the 10-20k range are clean stock or near-stock examples. For the most part, OEM is what people want.

 

[Dusten]

The rust is probably hurting it the most; even if it's not that bad, when people see an old Toyota in Michigan, they think of crumpled Tacoma frames.

Most people paying over 10k for an 80 will probably want the common leaks already taken care of - at least the more easily fixed ones like the oil pump seal and front main.

The mods make it more of a niche product - it's almost a custom car at this point, so that's a smaller window for a buyer to jump through. Many will see all the off-road focused mods and assumed it's been thrashed in Moab.

The Cruisers I see selling in the 10-20k range are clean stock or near-stock examples. For the most part, OEM is what people want.

I'm with this guy

Leaks every fluid
Has rust
Has over 300k

That's 8-10k for me

 

[SoTexCruiserDoc]

The biggest problem with your price is putting the @dogfishlake in the provenance! Just kidding, Pat! Yeah, I’ve wheeled with that truck and followed it down Black Bear. I thought Pat still owned it. Solid truck with great mods. But the (limited) rust, high miles and other things mentioned will keep it away from top dollars for a non-stock rig. With the things it needs, I would still hope you’d get at least $10K for it (with the right eyes on it)…

 

[dogfishlake]

It is so tempting to buy it back. It has mods on top of mods. It stickered at 50k new. The original owner was very well off and sent it for mods right off the lot. It has an excellent panhard bar leveling set up in the back, plus adjustable panhards front and back, 4.88 gears, heavy Slee skid plates, 4" Slee lift, RCV Chromoly axles, rear locked axle mod for removal if twisted, awesome sliders, really nice custom built bumpers, auxiliary tank setup that makes traveling in an 80 not suck lol. Tons and tons more. The rust is not terrible on it but definitely there. If you took a decent, base lined 80 and did those mods, you would be at least 10k over the cost of rebaselining this one. That said, it needs a lot of it but it can be enjoyed today and much of it is labor. If it was a white, locked, CE (my very favorite) I would have planned to be buried in it when I die.

Just my humble, very biased (because I will always love that truck) opinion.

 

[Dusten]

It is so tempting to buy it back. It has mods on top of mods. It stickered at 50k new. The original owner was very well off and sent it for mods right off the lot. It has an excellent panhard bar leveling set up in the back, plus adjustable panhards front and back, 4.88 gears, heavy Slee skid plates, 4" Slee lift, RCV Chromoly axles, rear locked axle mod for removal if twisted, awesome sliders, really nice custom built bumpers, auxiliary tank setup that makes traveling in an 80 not suck lol. Tons and tons more. The rust is not terrible on it but definitely there. If you took a decent, base lined 80 and did those mods, you would be at least 10k over the cost of rebaselining this one. That said, it needs a lot of it but it can be enjoyed today and much of it is labor. If it was a white, locked, CE (my very favorite) I would have planned to be buried in it when I die.

Just my humble, very biased (because I will always love that truck) opinion.

How much time and money does it take to get this base lined?


Mods never add a dollar per dollar gain
But repairs almost always subtract at that rate.

 

[dogfishlake]

How much time and money does it take to get this base lined?


Mods never add a dollar per dollar gain
But repairs almost always subtract at that rate.

Depends on your labor input. Zero keeps it going, $1000 or less for maintenence, although I can't think of anything dire, and up to $10,000 for things you want- paint correction/rust repair, new seat covers. These can be done whenever you want.

Cheap mods are worth very little. Well done mods and parts don't diminish so much but definitely some. The 80 series isn't like a pos jeep. It is the greatest off road/camping/do all platform ever produced (that's saying something considering the earlier trucks, the 100 series, the 200 series, and even the 70 series)- and that is what 90% of buyers want- durable, safe, appealing.

Mall mods are for jeeps. This truck has almost total form follows function appeal. You could argue the hood scoop but that once fed an intercooler/supercharger. Probably the dumbest thing I took OFF the truck. That said, with 4.88 gears and understanding the a343 transmission works 1000% better when manually shifted, it will get moving very well.

All this aside, this is no longer my truck or my sale. I just love it and always will

 

[Dusten]

Depends on your labor input. Zero keeps it going, $1000 or less for maintenence, although I can't think of anything dire, and up to $10,000 for things you want- paint correction/rust repair, new seat covers. These can be done whenever you want.

Cheap mods are worth very little. Well done mods and parts don't diminish so much but definitely some. The 80 series isn't like a pos jeep. It is the greatest off road/camping/do all platform ever produced (that's saying something considering the earlier trucks, the 100 series, the 200 series, and even the 70 series)- and that is what 90% of buyers want- durable, safe, appealing.

Mall mods are for jeeps. This truck has almost total form follows function appeal. You could argue the hood scoop but that once fed an intercooler/supercharger. Probably the dumbest thing I took OFF the truck. That said, with 4.88 gears and understanding the a343 transmission works 1000% better when manually shifted, it will get moving very well.

All this aside, this is no longer my truck or my sale. I just love it and always will

I'm stating mods in general do not add value dollar for dollar.

A $300 panhard bracket from she doesn't add $300


My dvs bumper and winch don't add $4000 in value to my land cruiser.
They're not mall mods. Or useless.


I'm not new to modified rigs, wheeling, camping, or buying used vehicles.


A rig with a ton in modifications and a complete disregard for maintenance is a massive red flag.