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1995 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER W/REAR LOCKERS ONLY 93K MILES 1994 1996 4X4
1995 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER W/REAR LOCKERS ONLY 93K MILES 1994 1996 4X4
Some proof that our trucks are appreciating...
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richardlillard1
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It’s not proof of anything. For reliable data you should go by a median, not a single example.
That said, I did recently spend $140 to tint my windows, so I’m reasonably certain that added between $50 and $55 to the value of my land cruiser which is probably worth a solid $4k, maybe around $6k if I part it out.
That said, I did recently spend $140 to tint my windows, so I’m reasonably certain that added between $50 and $55 to the value of my land cruiser which is probably worth a solid $4k, maybe around $6k if I part it out.
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Okay, how about "anecdotal proof" combined with empirical evidence (sample size 1) that asking prices are going up, up, up? 
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richardlillard1
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Well gas is cheap right now, just like they were a couple years ago, the las time these posts were common. Pretty sure that stupid 96 limo was for sale then too...
NorCalFJ100
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What would be truly beneficial would be if there was a database of the actual sold prices of these trucks. I know there is some data on eBay, which is nice...I see asking prices all over the place on the interwebs.
i would say clean 80s are going way up. like under 150K, triple locked, 100% factory and in great condition.
now the average unlocked, dented, faded paint, and busted up leather 80 has stayed at the same 3K to 6K depending on miles.
now the average unlocked, dented, faded paint, and busted up leather 80 has stayed at the same 3K to 6K depending on miles.
Going by NADA values, which is the centralized database of sorts that you're looking for, they are. I looked up book on my 40th about a year ago, and I seem to recall it coming in a little under 10k. Now? Fookin' 18k. Wtf.
davidp14
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3x locked. Nice condition. (Not pristine, mind you) 176k mi. I paid 5k last month.
People ask crazy prices at times. And some times they sell for those prices. You know what they say about suckers right?
Trucks in that condition are a rare find and will always command higher prices (as long as somebody is willing to pay for it). Doesn't really mean the rest of our crappy trucks are worth the same.
Mdej3
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3x locked. Nice condition. (Not pristine, mind you) 176k mi. I paid 5k last month.
You paid 2k for the Cruiser. 3k for the tire shine.
davidp14
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I did the tire shine myself. So I guess it's worth 8k now
Actually it was wet in that pic, so maybe 7k
there's a 6BT swapped cruiser in the local craigslist for $44k or something. Doesn't even have a clean interior 
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3x locked. Nice condition. (Not pristine, mind you) 176k mi. I paid 5k last month.
Same as I paid for mine. They're definitely going up
If Proffitts Cummins RePower 79-Series is up for sale for $229k, I’d say our 80-Series rigs are worth at least $150k.
A little high but I do see the nice ones going for more and more money. 40th Anv, Collectors editions, the black ones and anything clean is going for good money. I've seen them sell in the low 20's with no issue. There are people out there with disposable income that used to have one or always wanted one that are now buying them. Knowing they can easily go to 400k with maintenance.
Not everyone wants to spend the day scouring the internet for their dream car at a low price.
On another note they should have probably replaced the air bag module before they took the picture of the dash. As they get older I'm seeing more and more 80's that have sat with dead batteries have that module go out.
Not everyone wants to spend the day scouring the internet for their dream car at a low price.
On another note they should have probably replaced the air bag module before they took the picture of the dash. As they get older I'm seeing more and more 80's that have sat with dead batteries have that module go out.
inkpot
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there's a 6BT swapped cruiser in the local craigslist for $44k or something. Doesn't even have a clean interior
So this is likely the kind of seller that claims 50 grand invested; so Buy now and save 6000$.
So this guy is in business to LOOSE money? I think not.
But if he IS, give him my phone number! I’ll bring a wheel barrow, or even a dump truck , and he can load it up with whatever: pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and/or hundred dollar bills! Anything to help him out.
This really hits the nail on the head. The value of an 80 is based upon the how much money the buyer wants to spend. Well maintained 80s will demand high prices because they’re a great platform and there’s a growing group of buyers who want to spend the money on building up a killer truck. If you want to build a solid-axle, body-on-frame 4x4, your options are limited. Land Rover, Mercedes G, Jeep JK, etc. Within that subset, it’s either junk or egregiously expensive. Suddenly, a $12-15k stock 80-Series seems like a pretty good deal.
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