(No longer) Looking at this 100 series... too much rust (1 Viewer)

[ugamurph]

I’ve found a 1999 Land Cruiser that seems to be in great shape and I’m considering a purchase. I would appreciate any tips from current/previous owners of the 100. What should I look out for? Is there anything about a 1999 that I’ll “hate, “wish it had”, etc. over other years?

I know alot of the ad info is fluff and doesn’t matter. The pluses I’m noticing are well maintained and rear locker.

Here’s the info:

Craigslist ad: 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
Burgundy on gray
Flawless interior! Looks like a brand new $80k
Land cruiser
3rd row seating
Timing belt was replaced at 150,000 and 202,000 miles
Perfect interior
Diff lock. Which is a option on these!! Hard to find!!
Brand new tires
4.7L V-8 Engine
4-spd auto w/OD Transmission
230 @ 4,800 rpm Horsepower
320 @ 3,600 rpm Torque
Four-wheel Drive type
Silver alloy Wheels
Brand new bfgoodrich rugged terrain tires
Front air conditioning, automatic
Driver and front passenger heated-cushion Heated front seats
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan Radio
Keyfob (all doors) Remote keyless entry
Front Fog/driving lights
Heated mirrors
Leather and wood grain!
Driver Lumbar support

 

[ugamurph]

I just found this thread...

1999 Land Cruiser

Any other pointers besides what is listed there?

 

[ugamurph]

I got a chance to go look at the truck.

Up-side looks good except rust bubble in the upper rear hatch.
Inside looks good except wetness in the driver’s floorboard.
Underside - well, it’s a bit rusty. :-(
The rear bumper cross member is pretty bad. Looks like the front swaybar mount is broken from the frame. Spare tire carrier has rust rot. The entire frame has been coated with some kind of undercoat.

It has been registered in Massachusetts. Dang Yankee trucks!

More pictures in the following posts.

 

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[jynx]

Dang, that is a shame. Up north they use some heavy duty undercoating to help slow the inevitable. That bottom side looks pretty rough. Some of it less than others, but are those holes on the frame in some of the pictures? If so, then it would have to be really cheap to be worth the try.

They are great rigs and the prices are really coming down. If I didnt have a 80+ mile commute every day, I'd be looking for one to daily, but right now it isnt in the cards. I've ridden in a few and they are super cushy.

 

[jynx]

P.S. I like that color a lot, and the interior looks really nice too.

 

[Bama4door]

I would definitely pass on that one Jamie. Keep checking CL and the classifieds section on here and you’ll be able to find one in that price range that’s a southern truck.

 

[ugamurph]

I have definitely passed on it. Posted the original post before actually looking at it up close. I stopped by to see it before meeting the guy there and took the photos above. Way too much rust. Yes, @jynx, those are holes in the frame.

I’m looking for the right truck at the right time for the right price. No hurry here. I’ve got a while before it will be a little more of a need.

 

[ukaviator]

Wow that frame has had a hard life. Good job on passing on that one, looked like a headache

 

[Tennessee80]

So do you now have the 100 series bug, Jamie?

 

[ugamurph]

So do you now have the 100 series bug, Jamie?

I believe I do.

 

[10KILR]

I was tempted to go look at that one too. You saved me some time and I thank you.

 

[ugamurph]

I was tempted to go look at that one too. You saved me some time and I thank you.

I was ready to buy...until I laid on the ground and looked up. Oh well.