For Sale ***SOLD***1993 Toyota 75 series project for sale Ebay $8,000 no reserve (1 Viewer)

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Price $14,500 obo. Importation docs included. It's also listed on Ebay right now.

Got starry-eyed and bought this 75 on ebay: (wrong thumbnail below, but if you follow the ebay link, it will take you to the correct listing)

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD Florida Serviced Fj80 4WD 3rd Row Clean Rare! | eBay

🔥 HOT LISTING Open for more photos and a detailed description.

www.ebay.com

I mean, what could possibly go wrong with an imported 1993 Landcruiser from Central America with 1,875,000 miles on it? Guy barely spoke english, so I casually translated everything he said into: DO IT, IT’S FINE. BUY IT, IT’S AWESOME. DO IT! BUY IT!

So I wired a total stranger 16k and spend almost 2k getting it to the east coast. That’s right, I’m 18K in and I’m not ashamed. I’ve done dumber s*** than this…

Of course he said it was perfect, and me being the trusting person I am… believed him. Once I got it here, I shipped it to a shop I use and this is what they said (also see video):

• Engine is crooked in bay. Needs new mounts.
• No heater
• Engine is pouring oil out because freeze plug popped out. Engine does run.
• Driveshafts are loose
• Axle hubs need to be rebuilt. Rear axle seems fine.
• Truck having trouble staying in 1st gear.
• no windshield wipers (totally over rated anyway)
• Gas tank leaking (was braised, but a totally s*** job)

Here’s the good:

• Frame solid and rust free. See photos/videos.
• Body is straight and in fantastic shape. There is bodywork. Also a few minor dings/scratches and whatnot. No biggie
• Paint looks really good with a few blemishes here and there.
• New wheels and tires are awesome
• Crazy unique
• Interior pretty good!
• Replacement parts in the original listing seem to be accurate.

Shop is saying it's all repairable, but quotes to have this all done by a shop are too high for me to continue.

additional pics and vids: HERE



Original description from the auction (if ebay pulls it):

1993 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER SERIE 75
condition: excellent
cylinders: 6 cylinders 4500 carburetor
drive: 4wd
fuel: gas
odometer: 94000
paint color: Blue
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: pick up


I have this 1993 Toyota FJ 75 pick up well as everything else is in perfect conditions. The car has a 1FZ 4500 motor, manual transmission H151F, the front bumper has 2 headlights. The car is refurbished is all aspects. The upholstery is in perfect conditions, the seats. It has so many other great features, come by and see it for your self.


-NEW Tires 285/70R17
-New wheels Toyota
-Front Inti bumper
-headlight Led
-led lights
-New Belts (all 3) from Toyota
-Snorkel
-Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror with Compass, Outside temp
-New DieHard 825 CCA Battery Group 27 from Sears Dec2017
-old man emu 2' inch
-work in the differential the suspension SOA
-2 year old Drive Shaft Couplings
-New Tie Rod Ends Front (All 4)
-Steering Shaft Seal Replaced (No Hot Foot)
-1 Year ago Old Man Emu Steering Dampener
-UltraGause to OBDII for MPG, Distence to Empty
-Washable Factory (Toyota) Air Filter
-No Factory Lockers
-Front Axle seals/bearings/wipers serviced with TrailGear kit including Trail Safe Seals.
-New Brakes - drilled Rotors/ceramic pads


The Engine 4.5 Carburetor IL6, Transmission, AC Works Flawlessly


Thank you for looking at my Post, I am Intereted in Selling this Beast. NOT IN A RUSH. No Trades, Cash or other reasonable means of...

 

[gomotomoto]

It's relisted on Ebay for 14,500 allowing buyers to make offers as well.

Otramm has it. Says it's all repairable, but his rough estimate is around 15k, which is too much for me to swing. There is bodywork. The motor does run (but says he's confused as to how it's running). Says there's alot of gasket sealer where there should be gaskets (plan on rebuilding or repowering). They did drive it off the shippers truck and into it's current spot.

I'm going to have to take a bath on this. If you want it, go ahead and make an offer on the auction.

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | eBay

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in white. Single owner since new! I've always taken pride in keeping it in the best shape as I thought I could always have it. I have every single receipt for any work done on the car since 2003.

www.ebay.com

 

[gomotomoto]

aaaaaand I owe @bugsnbikes an apology....

 

[jfrench]

Sorry to hear this man. Any more specifics on "There is bodywork" please?

 

[gomotomoto]

Sorry to hear this man. Any more specifics on "There is bodywork" please?

I just asked if there was bodywork. He said yes. I then asked "is it all bondo?" He said, no there's metal there, but there's a good amount of work on top of that metal..."

 

[TWILLY]

Man, what a bummer. I'm sorry. Having always thought of importing a 70, I've been following this, and it's precisely the situation one would fear in taking that risk.

 

[gomotomoto]

Thanks. It's ok. Take my lumps and move on. Will be an expensive lesson, but will get past it.

Now, I'll face the truth about its actual value.

 

[gomotomoto]

I just set the Ebay auction (with NO reserve) to 8k. I'm hoping I can fetch 11-12. If it's 8... we'll then it's 8. I'm at the mercy of the market. I'm 18k into this...

That's cheap enough for someone to slap the body on a donor 80 series. That'll let someone enjoy this and get out whole on the out-sale.

 

[OGBeno]

@bkfj40

 

[2fpower]

So sorry for you. Hope it sells to someone here on mud.

 

[TonyP]

That's a bummer.
I still believe it's worth a bit more than $8k.
If I wasn't tied up in the Troopy build and keeping my geriatric BMW running, I'd snag it.

 

[FJBen]

Bummer. I was hoping for a better diagnosis, but can’t say I’m surprised.

I agree with others I think it’s worth more than $8k for sure. I think you try to get the most you can and will be “ahead” money then trying to redo it.

It is a cool looking truck for sure. Good luck.

 

[2fpower]

Got the bidding started for you.

 

[gomotomoto]

Got the bidding started for you.

Right on, good luck @2fpower

 

[colby1979]

Totally worth more than 8k, 14 to 18 sounds mor reasonable to me.

 

[2fpower]

Totally worth more than 8k, 14 to 18 sounds mor reasonable to me.

Now accepting bids.....

 

[SNLC]

I will trade you a good running 93 80 series and a 95 80 with cloth interior, diff locks, good original paint but a bad engine.

I am well over $10k in both of these Cruisers.

Cheers

 

[gomotomoto]

I will trade you a good running 93 80 series and a 95 80 with cloth interior, diff locks, good original paint but a bad engine.

I am well over $10k in both of these Cruisers.

Cheers

Thanks, the auction is underway and looking forward to just taking a breath.

 

[TrailRunner40]

Thanks, the auction is underway and looking forward to just taking a breath.

I hate to hear that this happened to you man but sounds like it will be over soon. I once got suckered in to a business deal with a good "friend" and he ended up swindling me out of a boatload of cash. Sometimes these painful lessons are the ones we need to change habits. I know I learned mine the hard way!

 

[maxamillion2345]

9400$ sorry it didnt go for more man!

Congrats to the new owner.

 

[2fpower]

Anyone on here buy it?