Need Opinions on this LC (1 Viewer)

[Jinya1004]

I've been wanting a 100 Series for a few years

I doubt I'm going to be off roading it other than vehicle camping

Just want a large SUV for my family and dog.

what would you guys think is a good price for this LC?

1999 in Mahogany Pearl
Rear Locker
Seller Says 121k but based on Toyota records likely over 250k
Some rust as seen in pictures
Leaky valve cover on both sides
Broken antenna

Its currently at the shop to get its "parking brakes" fixed.

I'm most worried about rust and big ticket items.

 

[KLF]

I would run away from that.

The repair in the second photo is particularly poorly done and is likely hiding significant rust. And I would not trust a seller that you think is lying about the mileage.

You can do better.

 

[landylover21]

Best color out there, but I may be a bit biased. That body is pretty rough, makes me wonder what the bottom of the quarter panel looks like underneath the plastic bumper cover. Those areas love to rot out on these trucks, especially ones in the salt belt.

Undercarriage could be better, could be worse.

Body repairs will likely be significantly more expensive if you go to a competent shop that does quality work, and quite honestly, it doesn't seem worth it especially if the owner is being dishonest.

Looks like a botched rocker repair as well which makes me wonder what else they skimped on cosmetically and mechanically...

I'd look elsewhere.

 

[WaHoo]

I would pass on this one just because the seller is not being forthright about the milage...I don't know what he is asking...but it isn't worth it...especially seeing as how there isn't a LC drought in your area (there are 7 within 75 miles)...

https://www.cars.com/for-sale/searc...197&yrId=20141&yrId=20196&yrId=20140&zc=60120

Unless this is a smoking hot deal (less that $3500) and then I would be weary, I would look at some in the link that I sent...and if you are considering...maybe consider an LX470, there are 23 of them within 75 miles. Fixing these can get $$$$ if certain things break...and rust is BAD, VERY BAD...

 

[spaber05]

As others have said, pass on this one unless it's incredibly cheap. There are better ones out there!

 

[ibrahim83]

I wouldn't take it for free. Too many red flags. If it's owner doesn't know or is lying about the mileage, what else is there that you'll find? run run run.

 

[Jinya1004]

Thanks all, as excited as I get over finding cars for what could be good deals, its awesome to have a community to share insight.

He was asking $4800 for it. He took it in as a partial trade for the 1993 Ford F150 Lightning he sold.

I don't think he knows much about the car.

I guess my question would be, what is incredibly cheap?

If I got it for $3,000, would it seriously still not be worth owning it? I'm not sure if above posts that basically say they wouldn't even want it for free are being serious or not.

I was planning to remove the lower bits and sand down the body, rust inhibit and then spray bedliner over it. Is the underside past repair on this one?

 

[nissanh]

Even if you buy this for parts you'll salvage door panels, glasses and wheels, everything else is rusted or at least started to rust. Who know what else is seller hiding like the mileage.
Get a better truck that has a clean record and no rust. Fly south and get a good truck for $4000-$6000. You'll probably do the timing belt and tires in it. But if you buy the one you think of buying I can see you have a LOT to work on including the leaking valve covers.

The frame and the rear axle is rusted and not worth working on it.

My price for this truck surely about $500.

 

[LouisianaRubicon]

As others have said, I'd pass. I always say no to rust. You can find a nice 98/99 rust free (or at least better than this one) for $6K. You want to factor in maintenance records, such as timing belt, water pump, etc...

Personally, rust just makes everything more difficult. It's hard to justify even at an extremely cheap price. There are just much better examples for similar money.

 

[Jinya1004]

I’ll keep looking, thank you all for the help!

 

[WaHoo]

There are a few trucks in the link I sent around your price point...I can't speak to the underside, rust and maintenance issues...but at first blush, they look way better than your OP.

 

[athensrep]

If you do come down south, you can find ones like this with no cancer. 2000 rust and dent free : $4k

 

[ibrahim83]

Send me the VIN if you want. I can pull a carfax for you and send you a copy. Don't settle for it just because it's easier.

 

[Kabanstva]

RUN........

 

[geanes]

I'd pass on this one. The rust is one thing. The shoddy repair job is another. The final straw for me is the completely inaccurate mileage. Who knows what else could be lurking. I'd rather apply the $4800 to a better condition southern rig frankly. You might pay more (WILL pay more), but you'll have a better "base" vehicle in my opinion with better provenance.

 

[Jinya1004]

View attachment 1633353 If you do come down south, you can find ones like this with no cancer. 2000 rust and dent free : $4k

I would fly down to pick that up