New potential FZJ80 owner hear and need some advice. I’m looking at a 96 triple locked with 300,000 miles on it. Engine was recently rebuilt and is generally in good mechanical condition. Most of the body is in good shape other than some odds and ends…. Broken door handle, needs antenna, dings and scratches.
My biggest concern is the right rear quarter panel is rusted to the point that the bumper is loose. I’m trying to guage how serious it is and if it’s still worth the $5-6K I can get the car for. The rust is completely hidden by the bumper. Other side, rocker panels, pillars, etc all seem fine. All other rust on the frame seems to just be surface. I’ve includes some pics but it’s a little hard to see exactly where it is. Imagine looking behind the mud flap on the passenger rear wheel and then from underneath by the exhaust.
I also included a pic of the rest of the rear undercarriage.
Any advice to pull the trigger or avoid is much appreciated.
My biggest concern is the right rear quarter panel is rusted to the point that the bumper is loose. I’m trying to guage how serious it is and if it’s still worth the $5-6K I can get the car for. The rust is completely hidden by the bumper. Other side, rocker panels, pillars, etc all seem fine. All other rust on the frame seems to just be surface. I’ve includes some pics but it’s a little hard to see exactly where it is. Imagine looking behind the mud flap on the passenger rear wheel and then from underneath by the exhaust.
I also included a pic of the rest of the rear undercarriage.
Any advice to pull the trigger or avoid is much appreciated.