Rust worth the purchase (1 Viewer)

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United States

Hi everyone,

Looking to buy this goregous 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser but worried about the rust under the vehicle. Worth it to buy and repair/patch or is it a strong pass?

230 K miles
New muffler installed, serpentine belt recently replaced, and 2" lift kit installed
Decently maintenanced over the years per Carfax
Asking $18,900
Massachusetts vehicle that moved to Minnesota and now lives in SoCal.

 

[Drewski]

Rear bumper also feels slightly detached. Attached more pics for your viewing pleasure.

 

[whitec13]

For that kind of money, I’d pass. And I drive a rust belt Cruiser that makes that look clean down there.

 

[87warrior]

You sure the vehicle isn't in Australia? Most of the pics are upside down.

The rust is certainly better than I expected based on the vehicles history. However for the price and your location, you can do better and have fewer headaches.

 

[whitec13]

In one pic you can see the forward most portion of the rocker seam is already rusting through. So I would bet if you looked up her skirt (under rear bumper) it’s cancerous as well.

 

[jlm43]

Pass at that price. The rust isn’t awful but you can get cleaner with a budget of $18k.

 

[MountaineerLC]

If you’re in So Cal I wouldn’t even consider a truck from the Northeast. That rust isn’t terrible, but no need to settle for that (especially for $18k) when you live in the land of rust free vehicles.

 

[Exiled]

What @MountaineerLC said. You're close enough to buy a Land Cruiser in Phoenix (plenty of 100s there), , Las Vegas or LA (even more), I wouldn't even THINK of buying a rusty truck, especially for that price.

 

[magikaram]

I paid $5200 for 272k miles, and similar amount of rust here in the midwest. (Kansas/Missouri)

 

[Live to Ski]

Mass vehicle: run don't walk.....

 

[Drewski]

Thanks everyone. I'll pass. Talked me down from the edge.

 

[whitec13]

I paid $5200 for 272k miles, and similar amount of rust here in the midwest. (Kansas/Missouri)

Same. I paid $4500 with 240k, exact same rust in southern Michigan. It’s now rustier, but just as trusty! And I could care less about trail rash!

 

[excessive]

that price , mileage, and condition are not in alignment. walking away was the right move

 

[katchup]

Id sell ya my 07 with 240k for 18k lol, but rust looks minimal

 

[medtro]

Thanks everyone. I'll pass. Talked me down from the edge.

Sent you a message.

 

[William839]

I’ll sell you a 2000 for 15k with zero rust 230k