Should I purchase an LX from New England? (1 Viewer)

[JThorntonVT]

This is my first post, but I've been reading threads on this forum for months. Two weeks ago, I found a great LX470, traded my '09 Rubicon for it, and drove home with a smile. That is until I took it to the 4x4 center. They were about to do suspension when they noticed frame rust. Turns out the frame is so rusted (from the top) that the truck is "totaled". Thankfully, the dealer is giving me the jeep back, but now I'm worried about buying another due to the recall issue that causes the rust. Any thoughts on buying in New England? Oh, I'm still happy to trade if anyone is looking for a really nice '09 Rubicon.

 

[GTV]

It doesn't matter where you buy a vehicle from, you should always check for rust.

 

[D21FJ60]

Sounds like you had your foray into rust. Should you buy a 100 from NE? Sure, if the frame isn't a giant mess. Lots of threads here on what to look for- check out Crusty in my signature, that is a solid no no.

 

[Brandon Ryder]

I personally would completely avoid these states

You'll notice LCs are cheaper from these states. There's a reason. RUST.
I bought mine in California and paid a couple grand more than i would have for a similar 100 with similar miles from the east coast. But it had literally zero rust because it was a CA vehicle it's whole life.

I'm in Colorado now, and after only 1 1/2 winters I'm seeing the first signs of surface rust. Even though I'm serious about washing it after every snow storm. They use a salt melt here too, just not NaCl.

You've been warned. And the additional cost for a rust free vehicle is worth the difference in price

 

[Traskew3]

No, Look on Florida Facebook marketplace, plenty to choose

 

[jLB]

I'm worried about buying another due to the recall issue that causes the rust.

I think that you’re confusing the Land Cruiser (and LX) with the US made (Dana) frames that were manufactured incorrectly, and part of a recall.

I don’t believe that there were any Land Cruiser or LX “rust recalls”, but they don’t seem to fair very well after ~20 years of road salt in the Northeast. If you’re going to buy one, it would be in your best interest to look outside the Northeast.

 

[FrankieJoe14]

I went to GA and drove mine home to NJ.

It was perfect 4 years ago and with yearly fluid film applications and washes after saltings its still rust free.

 

[3_puppies]

recall on Landcruiser/Lexus frames?

I thought that was only certain year Tundras

 

[JThorntonVT]

Apologies- no recall but a lawsuit that included some LXs and, I believe, 100s.

 

[RND1]

Here's the rub: you live in New England. So, even if you buy a pristine undercarriage rig that lived it's whole life in the desert, it will start rusting after one Winter in VT. Yes you can slow it down with Fluid Film, Krown, NH Oil Undercoating, etc but it will still rust.

So, it all depends on if you have the time to search in the Sun belt, make a cash offer sight unseen, wire a deposit to hold it while you scramble to find a cheap ticket to fly out and drive it back. Or pay $1500 to ship it back. I would try to find a rig locally that's been taken care of better than the one you purchased.

 

[Kabanstva]

No you should not

 

[REDrum]

All vehicle have rust, its the rot you want to stay away from.Really depends on how the vehicle was maintained and washed in winter. Also consider northern NE vs Southern NE, the former having a lot more salt on the roads. I've owned 3 LCs who spent tha majority of their lives in Southern NE and they have been ok, with rust/rot. Yes I have had to knock back rust but also used fluid film to slow the degradation. Hot climate vehicles have issues to with UV on all the plastic and paint fade/sun burn.

 

[MaineiacMoose]

NO lol

 

[Kabanstva]

All vehicle have rust, its the rot you want to stay away from.Really depends on how the vehicle was maintained and washed in winter. Also consider northern NE vs Southern NE, the former having a lot more salt on the roads. I've owned 3 LCs who spent tha majority of their lives in Southern NE and they have been ok, with rust/rot. Yes I have had to knock back rust but also used fluid film to slow the degradation. Hot climate vehicles have issues to with UV on all the plastic and paint fade/sun burn.

No. All vehicles do not have rust lol.

 

[REDrum]

No. All vehicles do not have rust lol.

Said the man from Illinois....LOL

 

[neoworm]

This thread is to long. Simple answer is "NO".

 

[Kabanstva]

Said the man from Illinois....LOL

Exactly. I know what rust is. And I know every car doesn’t have rust. What’s your point?

 

[D21FJ60]

This thread is to long. Simple answer is "NO".

I was even wondering if it was necessary, given the multiple threads on "iS tHiS tOo MuCh RuSt?" or "I found this truck in the cargo hold of the titanic, should I buy it for $75,000?"

 

[neoworm]

I was even wondering if it was necessary, given the multiple threads on "iS tHiS tOo MuCh RuSt?" or "I found this truck in the cargo hold of the titanic, should I buy it for $75,000?"

No s***