Yeah, I missed out on a beautiful white 80. Bad engine (which I want), amazing body, paint, frame, interior for $4k. I just could not get the guy to get back to me. He sold it after 4 weeks. Would’ve been one week if he’d gotten back to any of my numerous requests.
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Sell me it
Zero rust - 208k mile , all stock non locked 80 series - 8000$ bucks- why hasn’t it sold??
I’m helping my brother sell his 80 series to help him with a situation , I told him “ don’t worry everyone loves 80s it will sell no problem” but wow! Prices on these must be dropping, haven’t had too much interest either.
Is the used car market dropping this quickly? Are 80 series becoming cheaper than Tacomas of the same year ?
I’m helping my brother sell his 80 series to help him with a situation , I told him “ don’t worry everyone loves 80s it will sell no problem” but wow! Prices on these must be dropping, haven’t had too much interest either.
Is the used car market dropping this quickly? Are 80 series becoming cheaper than Tacomas of the same year ?
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It sure as hell seems like 80 prices drop every time I think of selling, and they shoot sky high anytime I think of buying another!
I think you may be slightly overpriced. You have what appears to be a semi-neglected rig, but it's OBDII, has no rust concerns as far as I can see, and has relatively low miles. For me, it's hard to justify $8K for this rig because I'd have to throw thousands at it, regardless of the direction I take this ride. It isn't turn-key for interstate cruising or off-road ready, so you are pricing your brother out. I'd estimate this would move faster, closer to $6K.
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This ^
If I were in the market I'd only look at This one seriously if it was cheap. The color of that hcv says it all.
I tried to sell mine in similar condition a few years ago, and the best offers I got were around 6k, like you said. You wouldn’t think 2 grand would make that much of a difference, since it’s kind of a drop in the bucket compared to what you’ll probably end up spending on it, but it does. The average survivor roughed-up 80 series probably isn’t gonna excite wealthy collectors and enthusiasts who pay a premium for exceptionally well-preserved examples.
It’s a very niche vehicle. Plenty of people will hype them up online and tell you they’re worth 15 grand even in rough shape, but very few of these people will actually come with that kind of cash in hand when you want to sell.
Tacomas can have more direct value to people on the used market, given the utility of the truck bed, and perhaps greater parts availability. But even those appear to be sitting if the seller asks over 10k, unless it’s pristine.
The stuff I actually see selling right now is stuff in decent shape in the 3-7k range.
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I have been trying to find a clean, low mileage (~100k) CA 80 for a while. Felt like my budget was decent (up to 40k if it's really clean). But I haven't even gotten offers.
Have the clean, low mileage 80s dried up? Even BaT seems low on 80s this past month.
Have the clean, low mileage 80s dried up? Even BaT seems low on 80s this past month.
TheRealDeal124
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Even Lexus GX470s are coming down in price. I'd imagine because of the premium fuel and "horrible" mpgs. I can find a few on Facebook Marketplace for $3,500-$7,000 which I think is a bargain for a 4.7v8 and greater parts availability. I've been on the fence of getting rid of my 80 (worth $5,000-$7000 needing some work) for one.
I'll echo what was said before, there's quite a few on the market right now that are well overdue on differed maintenance needs. That, and along with inexperienced people who have unrealistic expectations, are what is making the prices drop. I run into soo many people who expect to get a low mileage pristine 80 series that has been baselined, and only expect to pay around $15K. I paid $15K for a 93 triple locked with just under 200K miles, and had to put another $10K in differed maintenance, and no one is interested in buying it for $25K.
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I think my eyes would water if I added up what I had into mine already.
..so I refuse to
Is this the one I looked at recently with cloth seats? If so, that's another big plus for it. Seems like a decent deal to me.
Rough numbers for most FZJ80's in the US:
Cost to paint and replace moldings, minimum $6-8,000 (top shelf job double that),
Cost to redo interior minimum $3500 (steering wheel, carpet, front seats, console leather)
Cost to replace cracked dash pad: $2500 parts and labor
Base-lining (fixing all the leaks and neglected maintenance): $3000-5000 to start
Add $7000 if head gasket is bad, double that if engine needs replacing/rebuilding
Tires: $1200 minimum
Windshield: OEM glass is NLA so aftermarket only
Total estimate: ~$15,000-20,000 minimum to get it into a condition where the princess would drive it (and let you park it in the driveway)
Cost to paint and replace moldings, minimum $6-8,000 (top shelf job double that),
Cost to redo interior minimum $3500 (steering wheel, carpet, front seats, console leather)
Cost to replace cracked dash pad: $2500 parts and labor
Base-lining (fixing all the leaks and neglected maintenance): $3000-5000 to start
Add $7000 if head gasket is bad, double that if engine needs replacing/rebuilding
Tires: $1200 minimum
Windshield: OEM glass is NLA so aftermarket only
Total estimate: ~$15,000-20,000 minimum to get it into a condition where the princess would drive it (and let you park it in the driveway)
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If you are looking to fully restore an 80 series yes. However if you just want a decent daily - maybe 1000 worth of work.
It all depends on your plans, I can say “oh it would cost 5000$ to put it on tons. However someone’s plans doesn’t transmit into negotiation and the worth of the vehicle
My comments above were meant for general info in this thread about current value of LC's and what it might take to bring any 80 Series back to good condition overall.
IME to fully baseline a neglected 80 Series (most anything not owned by an OCD Mud member) in the US so it's a reliable vehicle to safely take on a long trip is closer to $3000-5000 and not necessarily all done immediately. But then again the cost could be double that, depending on what it needs, who does the work, their level of OCD, what surprises are found once work starts, ---.
Realistically though IMO/IME it's impossible to put a true value on anything without inspecting it in person.
IME to fully baseline a neglected 80 Series (most anything not owned by an OCD Mud member) in the US so it's a reliable vehicle to safely take on a long trip is closer to $3000-5000 and not necessarily all done immediately. But then again the cost could be double that, depending on what it needs, who does the work, their level of OCD, what surprises are found once work starts, ---.
Realistically though IMO/IME it's impossible to put a true value on anything without inspecting it in person.
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I spent about $5k to baseline my 91 3fe with me doing 75% of the work and independent toyo mechanic doing the rest. And still have tons of “opportunities” to spend more when the wallet and the intent align. Paid $7k when I bought the rig in December and $7600 for the glass out repaint in May. No way I will recoup all that if I tried to sell now. But I didn’t buy as an investment. In fact, I intended it to be a beater to haul my dogs around in on the beach but got sucked into the MUD universe and started down the slippery slope. No regrets!
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I paid $5k for a nice 80 with a blown engine in 2018. I now have probably $50k or more in it, doing my own work.
I have turned down several offers in the $50-60k range in the last year. Every time I take it wheeling it’s probably worth a little less!
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I have turned down several offers in the $50-60k range in the last year. Every time I take it wheeling it’s probably worth a little less!
Cheers
TheRealDeal124
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For me, it needs to be mechanically sound first, I dig the patina as long as it isn't rust. Paint fade is part of the charm. The hood doesn't latch down even with the fender but it latches well enough. Steering wheel is vinyl, no air bags, may install a grab bar and change the seats to clothe. Get some OEM steelies. Of course as I go the further down the line it's actually going to happen.
What would be a rough cost of a baselined FZ80? Paint doesnt need to be perfect, interior can be ok, but mechanically excellent. Trying to gauge how much I should expect to pay.
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$15-25k in my opinion for a baselined 80-series with no rust and a few upgrades. Less for FJ80’s vs 95-97 FZJ80’s.
In fact I have saved a few people who didn’t know Cruisers who thought FJ80’s are the best. They passed on those after I gave them some info. To me FJ80’s are best suited for v8 swaps but I am sure @Marco Lau would strongly disagree!
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