Used 200 in RI -- any thoughts?

[nazgul1]

I am looking at the following two owner 200 that's available for sale:

http://mobile.bmwofwarwick.com/inventory.aspx?_used=true&_makef=toyota&_model=land+cruiser

It has surprisingly low miles. Two owners makes me a little nervous but carfax checks out (not that that's definitely mean it's without accidents in the past).

I am willing to travel a bit but this one is just about 100 miles from where we are.

Any thoughts on the vehicle? Anything that will make you look elsewhere?

I will be First time LC though it seems I have been looking for one forever. Any help will be much appreciated!

 

[MScruiser]

I don't see anything that particularly stands out as a big NO.

I see some headliner staining, lots of scuffs around the doors, well used rear leather seating, missing volume knobs on the rear contols, etc.

All of the above were caused by kids of course. I would also expect that the headphones and remote control are probably missing as well (kids). I would also assume the rear cup holder was broken? Basically, kids will break anything they can get their hands (and feet) on.

If none of that really bothers you, and the carfax checks out, I'd at least take a closer look at it and take it for a test drive, making sure to listen out for drivetrain rattle and any issues during a cold start.

 

[nazgul1]

I don't see anything that particularly stands out as a big NO.

I see some headliner staining, lots of scuffs around the doors, well used rear leather seating, missing volume knobs on the rear contols, etc.

All of the above were caused by kids of course. I would also expect that the headphones and remote control are probably missing as well (kids). I would also assume the rear cup holder was broken? Basically, kids will break anything they can get their hands (and feet) on.

If none of that really bothers you, and the carfax checks out, I'd at least take a closer look at it and take it for a test drive, making sure to listen out for drivetrain rattle and any issues during a cold start.

Thank you for a quick response!
Yes I did see the "used" second row -- didn't notice the scuff marks/staining until you mentioned them! Don't bother me that much, since some of them could be addressed with some TLC.

 

[Hothonda]

Since it's a dealer, let them do the TLC

 

[SWUtah]

Put it on the rack and check for rust!!!

 

[bjowett]

I second the above.

 

[Tripledave]

Third ^^^^


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[T4Runner]

I was in RI over the wknd and saw that LC in their lot as I drove past -- had I known I could have poked my head inside...

I don't know the ownership dates but is it possible it was leased first and then bought by second owner who felt it was too truck-like or not luxurious enough or something to that effect?

Anyway, agree with previous posts -- I would take a look underneath...