To buy or not to buy? (1 Viewer)

[jonahhady]

Hey squad. Wanted to get more eyes on this. I don't want to assume or jump to conclusions but this seems like a flip to me. Anyone feel the same way? Any thoughts on this cruiser? I've been in the market for a while and I keep striking out, seems impossible to find a good deal. Any thoughts are appreciated.

These two links are the current listing:

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | eBay

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1994 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80

Bid for the chance to own a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #114,269.

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And here is a link to a video that the "previous owner" posted on the BAT thread:



You can see rust holes in the wheel wells, peeling clear coat, etc. and now about a year later it has new paint, rust "treatment" on the underside but the guy has no information on who did the paint, who treated the rust, if it was done properly etc.

Anyways, not trying to offend anyone so if this is your listing please reach out so we can chat. Just trying to do my due diligence.

 

[Marco Lau]

4.2L 94 1fz-fe is a first of its kind...

 

[gummycarbs]

You can see rust holes in the wheel wells

Where?

 

[jonahhady]

Where?

In the youtube video from PO

 

[gummycarbs]

In the youtube video from PO

I'm not digging through that and looking at that stupid watch again. Post a screenshot.

 

[jonahhady]

I'm not digging through that and looking at that stupid watch again. Post a screenshot.

Haha. Its at 9:54.

 

[jpoole]

Are you sure that the video you posted is of the same 80 and that you've not mistakenly associated your video with the listed 80?

The 2 youtube videos that I see on the BAT thread do not include the video you posted. They look like different 80s to me or else a ton of work was done between your video and the photos/video on BAT. The rust differences, worn out steering wheel, etc. are obvious differences and I'm sure that with a close review more could be found.

I guess I have the same question you have but it just doesn't seem like the same 80, thus the video you shared seems unrelated unless a ton of work was done which would have to be very well documented for the price to make sense. I'd also have to do an in person inspection to verify that the work / paint was to my standard before jumping into that 80.

 

[GeoEng]

Just use basic car buying logic and don’t let your emotions get the better of you.
• Never buy a car that has been in the rust belt.
• Never buy a car that has been in the hurricane belt (flood damage).
• Buy a car with as few previous owners as possible.
• Avoid flippers. And Florida. And Orange $ounty CA.
• Avoid cars with a *hitload of black spray paint on the underside.
• Only buy a car with a positive maintenance history.
The car you showed fails these tests. And was way to expensive for all the unknowns.
That car looked like this:

 

[jonahhady]

Are you sure that the video you posted is of the same 80 and that you've not mistakenly associated your video with the listed 80?

The 2 youtube videos that I see on the BAT thread do not include the video you posted. They look like different 80s to me or else a ton of work was done between your video and the photos/video on BAT. The rust differences, worn out steering wheel, etc. are obvious differences and I'm sure that with a close review more could be found.

I guess I have the same question you have but it just doesn't seem like the same 80, thus the video you shared seems unrelated unless a ton of work was done which would have to be very well documented for the price to make sense. I'd also have to do an in person inspection to verify that the work / paint was to my standard before jumping into that 80.

Yeah the video was posted by someone other than the seller in the BAT thread, so I’m positive it’s the same truck.

 

[jonahhady]

Just use basic car buying logic and don’t let your emotions get the better of you.
• Never buy a car that has been in the rust belt.
• Never buy a car that has been in the hurricane belt (flood damage).
• Buy a car with as few previous owners as possible.
• Avoid flippers. And Florida. And Orange $ounty CA.
• Avoid cars with a *hitload of black spray paint on the underside.
• Only buy a car with a positive maintenance history.
The car you showed fails these tests. And was way to expensive for all the unknowns.
That car looked like this:

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Thanks. I agree, just needed someone to talk me down haha. Being in the market for this long is just frustrating.

 

[Brindleboxer]

You could also compare the VIN from the listings, I cannot open the ebay one but the BaT has a VIN listed.

Also, if you feel uncomfortable on proceeding then it may not be the truck for you. I would listen to my gut (not emotions) and wait for the right one for you.

 

[gummycarbs]

The BaT listing shows a bunch of rust peeking out from behind whatever that black stuff is.

Whoever did the rust treatment skipped the treatment part, or only did it on the easiest bits to reach.

Don't be one of those fools who only looks for "triple locked" rigs.

1993 toyota land cruiser for sale by owner - Vancouver, WA - craigslist

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser Runs and drives perfect New power steering gear New spark plugs and wires New battery New alternator New front stabilizer strut New rear panhard bar 35” falcon wild peaks...

portland.craigslist.org

1994 toyota land cruiser for sale by owner - Medford, OR - craigslist

Beautiful old Toyota Land Cruiser never off-road completely stock. Well maintained tricky hose has been replaced water pump radiator fuel filter front knuckles wheel bearings new battery wipers.

medford.craigslist.org

 

[ikarus]

What's your budget? I see that eBay listing is $28K. If you have that much to spend I think you'll be able to find a pretty clean cruiser no problem. What are you looking for exactly? Year, mileage, etc.

 

[thatcabledude]

Coolant leak from somewhere.

I’m confused where those heater hoses are going because it appears rear heater is unhooked:

Is that tape?!

 

[lp2k]

Haha. Its at 9:54.

@jonahhady your better off shopping on the classifieds section where most of the work is done.

if your not hands on or a seasoned 80 vet, prepare to drop 10-20k to get her to dependable status

 

[Tachycardic]

I wouldn't buy it for $28500. Not with the rust seen at 9:32 and 9:54.