Hi all,
I'm a long-time Toyota guy - Corollas, Camrys, Cressida, and owned 3 diesel Land-Cruiser wagons, last one a few years ago, a nice 80 series with diesel engine and 5 speed (originally from Europe) which I sold to buy a Dodge Cummins and camper to take road trips that never materialized. Made sense at the time, but I just told the Dodge and camper and am thinking about my next vehicle. Am recently retired, not into heavy off-roading of any type, no longer dreaming of major overland expeditions but who knows when the bug may bite again, but want a strong versatile vehicle for city and cottage use, so thinking of newer Land-Cruisers or even 4Runners.
An LX450 has come up locally - 190,000 miles (US vehicle), moon roof, factory lockers, worn out front seats, some surface rust underneath (Indiana truck), good paint, no evidence of accident damage, unknown mechanical condition, likely some neglected maintenance (clued out female second owner). Around $4000 US. The gas engine doesn't get great mileage, but I don't drive much anymore (an hour and a bit to and from the cottage). I can probably address some of the neglected maintenance (front axle swivels, all fluids, AC recharging, some electrical glitches draining the battery, etc.). On the other hand, I can buy a much newer second hand 4Runner and have problem-free driving.
Should I give up on the LX (or Land-Cruisers) altogether, and go with the more sensible 4Runner option?
WHat about this local LX450, is it worth considering? Don't want to saddle myself with a money pit, and need a vehicle I can drive year-round with no worries.
p.s. if someone could please check the VIN for me in the US database I'd appreciate if you would PM me. Thanks.
I'm a long-time Toyota guy - Corollas, Camrys, Cressida, and owned 3 diesel Land-Cruiser wagons, last one a few years ago, a nice 80 series with diesel engine and 5 speed (originally from Europe) which I sold to buy a Dodge Cummins and camper to take road trips that never materialized. Made sense at the time, but I just told the Dodge and camper and am thinking about my next vehicle. Am recently retired, not into heavy off-roading of any type, no longer dreaming of major overland expeditions but who knows when the bug may bite again, but want a strong versatile vehicle for city and cottage use, so thinking of newer Land-Cruisers or even 4Runners.
An LX450 has come up locally - 190,000 miles (US vehicle), moon roof, factory lockers, worn out front seats, some surface rust underneath (Indiana truck), good paint, no evidence of accident damage, unknown mechanical condition, likely some neglected maintenance (clued out female second owner). Around $4000 US. The gas engine doesn't get great mileage, but I don't drive much anymore (an hour and a bit to and from the cottage). I can probably address some of the neglected maintenance (front axle swivels, all fluids, AC recharging, some electrical glitches draining the battery, etc.). On the other hand, I can buy a much newer second hand 4Runner and have problem-free driving.
Should I give up on the LX (or Land-Cruisers) altogether, and go with the more sensible 4Runner option?
WHat about this local LX450, is it worth considering? Don't want to saddle myself with a money pit, and need a vehicle I can drive year-round with no worries.
p.s. if someone could please check the VIN for me in the US database I'd appreciate if you would PM me. Thanks.
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