craigslist too good to be true FJ40

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http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/3235021536.html





this is prolly a scam


but, if it is real..........

 

[overton]

I asked the seller if the 24K mileage on this truck was accurate - here is the reply verbatim.

Dear bruzr,

Hello,
My inkling is that its 124k based on the information from previous owner but no documentation to back it up in writing.
Regards,
JP

- pinondesign

 

[studawg]

Interesting, I thought I remembered it being 22k actual. I guess it was listed with what the odometer stated, but I thought in the description it said it was actual.

 

[studawg]

I asked the seller if the 24K mileage on this truck was accurate - here is the reply verbatim.

Dear bruzr,

Hello,
My inkling is that its 124k based on the information from previous owner but no documentation to back it up in writing.
Regards,
JP

- pinondesign

So that is from TLC? Because they are stating on the website and in the video that its 24k actual, and it looks it. The guy in the TLC video states it is 24k, too.

Its a shame somebody cut the dash for that CD player, and velour in a 40? No way, thats worse than vinyl in a Bentley.

And I hope the guy in the video DOES NOT get his pinstripe guy to redo the pinstripe on the hood! That faded pinstripe looks way better!

That is one sweet truck though.

 

[overton]

That was from the owner who sold it to TLC - Not very clear one way or another. Sure looks like a low miles truck to me.

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

That was an all original 78 with 22k miles that sold on ebay for $31,800 a few weeks ago. So, yeah, its a scam.

That FJ40,.. is currently & legitimately,... for sale by Jonathan @ TLC:

http://www.tlc4x4.com/TruckDetail.asp?TruckID=154


Cheers!
~CLK

I asked the seller if the 24K mileage on this truck was accurate - here is the reply verbatim.

Dear bruzr,

Hello,
My inkling is that its 124k based on the information from previous owner but no documentation to back it up in writing.
Regards,
JP

- pinondesign

So that is from TLC? Because they are stating on the website and in the video that its 24k actual, and it looks it. The guy in the TLC video states it is 24k, too.

Its a shame somebody cut the dash for that CD player, and velour in a 40? No way, thats worse than vinyl in a Bentley.

And I hope the guy in the video DOES NOT get his pinstripe guy to redo the pinstripe on the hood! That faded pinstripe looks way better!

That is one sweet truck though.

Wow...what a joke!

 

[BTUMAN]

Now listed in Oklahoma too. The thought of the irony of the scammer getting run over by a 200 with an ARB bumper makes me feel better. If that happens, and it is a black one, it wasn't me.

 

[studawg]

Wow...what a joke!

So whats a joke?

 

[elephantsCBR]

Well I got a email from the seller in Louisiana. It seems she got it in a divorce and has another vehicle. Just wondering if anybody else got a response from the seller.


------------- response

Hello there,
My name is Debra, and I'm emailing you about the 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser I have for sale. The truck is in very good shape, no known mechanical issues, without scratches or dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. The mileage is 23,979, manual transmission, with an 6 CYL 2F engine, MUSTARD YELLOW exterior and grey interior. I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans, under my name. The price was reduced at $4,900. Because of my divorce settlement, i own this truck and as a woman i don`t need it so i`m trying to get rid of it as soon as possible (that`s why i`m selling it so cheap).
On the following link you can find more pictures:
http://photobucket.com/T-FJ40
If you have any other questions, or need more info, please feel free to ask.

Thank you,
Debra

_____________. My email


Hey, I'm interested in your Land Cruiser

I was wondering if you could send me some more pictures and information.

How many miles on the odometer?
How does it run?

Pictures of engine bay? Interior?


I'm really interested.


Be safe in this storm


1978 Toyota Land Cruiser - $4900

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Thanks Cody Sent from my iPhone using IH8MUD

 

[overton]

ScamaLamaDingDong!

 

[N919HJ]

Actual Add from ebay see here

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NO-RESERVE-/130743157478?forcev4exp=true#ht_58168wt_1167

 

[Living in the Past]

I noticed one of the coolest things about the vehicle is now gone. The CA black & yellow TLC J40 plates have been removed.

 

[overton]

I noticed one of the coolest things about the vehicle is now gone. The CA black & yellow TLC J40 plates have been removed.

Someone told me people are willing to pay a small fortune for Vintage CA plates - who knew?

 

[Rubiconcruiser]

Guys if you like I wil run by the shop, its only a couple miles from me at the moment and ill let you know. JIm

 

[Chriscanoe]

Here is the reply I got from some woman named Debra Fowler. BTY she never tried to call, and never sent anything from Amazon. I went no further with it.
It is currently listed in Atlanta CL.

Hi Chris,

I will ask Amazon to send you the invoice (contact details, payment instructions) explaining how things work. After you receive the invoice, in case you decide to buy it you will have to pay through Amazon, as they will hold, protect and guarantee your money until you get the truck. You will try it out for 5 days, and if at the end you are happy with it, you can give them the "green" to release the money to me. Or if not, you can just send it back and get a refund, without paying for the shipping. I also tried calling you but I couldn't reach you.
Thank you,

 

[crotalusatrox]

Ask her to send a photo of herself (from the neck down)














...

 

[elephantsCBR]

Guys if you like I wil run by the shop, its only a couple miles from me at the moment and ill let you know. JIm

I personally believe it's a scam. I just wanna see how far she goes.

Thanks Cody Sent from my iPhone using IH8MUD

 

[DetroitStyle]

The link in the original post has been flagged... but I'm guessing it looked like this?

It's listed in Detroit as well

 

[daniel.watters]

....still a gorgeous truck.