I was thinking about buying a 97 LC with lockers it has close to 400K miles on it. i was wondering if i should just stay clear of this and look for one with a lot less miles. the price is pretty low that is why i am so interested. I do not currently own a LC but wold love to get my hands on one. thanks for any advice!
Need some help with a 97 LC
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You're at the right place to get your Cruiser questions answered. '97 was the last year for the 80 Series LC, so the one your looking at is the latest model. 400,000 miles is a lot, but if it was maintained well it might be worth a serious look if the price is right. What do you plan on doing with it if you buy it?
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I looks to be in good shape and he is asking $3400 but not too firm on that price. It is throwing 2 codes something for O2 sensor and the EGR and the front end needs some work he said.
At the moment it will be a daily driver but eventual plans is to make it a trail rig to go camping and things like that.
At the moment it will be a daily driver but eventual plans is to make it a trail rig to go camping and things like that.
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just spoke with him he said the only issue is the front axle seals
If you are new to this It could be a 
If your a decent mechanic It will be $$$, If engine has not been rebuilt Its due. At 400K If you don't know the complete history Its a risk. Good Luck..! 
If your a decent mechanic It will be $$$, If engine has not been rebuilt Its due. At 400K If you don't know the complete history Its a risk. Good Luck..! - Thread starter
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I'm no master mechanic but I am pretty good I have never messed with a Toyota mostly old Chevys on average how much is a new motor? I have seen prices all over the place
notIf you are new to this It could be a
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Yeah it is
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the mileage is my biggest concern. there are a lot of them but they way more $$$
How much is a new motor?
I saw one for sale a while back from a swap that was a reliable engine for 800. to a mud member. I have seen them sell for 1600. These engines have a FSM stated 600,000 mile life with a rebuild at every 200,000. So a rebuild Is most likrly still on the table as a possibility and cheapest. A 800. deal I would jump on If all the guy wants Is a V8, that 1FZ was a solid engine with I think 170s k miles. Check In the swap posts. Good Luck..!
I saw one for sale a while back from a swap that was a reliable engine for 800. to a mud member. I have seen them sell for 1600. These engines have a FSM stated 600,000 mile life with a rebuild at every 200,000. So a rebuild Is most likrly still on the table as a possibility and cheapest. A 800. deal I would jump on If all the guy wants Is a V8, that 1FZ was a solid engine with I think 170s k miles. Check In the swap posts. Good Luck..!
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Thanks for the info I have a 350 that I could trade him for it. do you know the link to that post?How much is a new motor?
I saw one for sale a while back from a swap that was a reliable engine for 800. to a mud member. I have seen them sell for 1600. These engines have a FSM stated 600,000 mile life with a rebuild at every 200,000. So a rebuild Is most likrly still on the table as a possibility and cheapest. A 800. deal I would jump on If all the guy wants Is a V8, that 1FZ was a solid engine with I think 170s k miles. Check In the swap posts. Good Luck..!
Keep in mind that the 200,000 and 600,000 were in kilometers not miles. Most people are going well past those mileages before rebuild on these trucks.