Hi, I've been lurking here for a while and finally decided to post. I have been interested in an 80 for a while and just happened to find one for sale near my home.
It is a '96 locked all original with an ARB bumper. It's in great shape, but it has 209k on it. The owner has maintained it very well. The front bearings have been replaced and the engine bay looks immaculate. I'm just curious about the reliability of an 80 with this kind of mileage as it will be my daily driver. What major points should I look for when I go drive it?
This forum has been very helpful and I have been learning more and more everyday. I'm just wondering if I should look for a lower mileage vehicle, or follow up with this one? I am wanting something that I can drive everyday and take on trails on the weekend, without worrying about scratching it up.
It is a '96 locked all original with an ARB bumper. It's in great shape, but it has 209k on it. The owner has maintained it very well. The front bearings have been replaced and the engine bay looks immaculate. I'm just curious about the reliability of an 80 with this kind of mileage as it will be my daily driver. What major points should I look for when I go drive it?
This forum has been very helpful and I have been learning more and more everyday. I'm just wondering if I should look for a lower mileage vehicle, or follow up with this one? I am wanting something that I can drive everyday and take on trails on the weekend, without worrying about scratching it up.