Ok, so I've been on the look out and have talked with a number of you, but am not quite sold on anything just yet. I'm looking for a "lower" mileage Land Cruiser that's has documented maintenance and is well cared for. By "lower" mileage, I'm looking for something that's under 200k miles. Bonus points if it's under 150k miles. I don't care if you're overloading and off-roading, or if it's your mall-crawling garage queen, but I do care that it's been well cared for.
Ideally? I'd like a moderately built (lift, wheels/tires, ok with front bumper/sliders) 06 or 07, although the I'm ok going all the way through the 100-series years for the right vehicle. If you have an LX that you'd like to tell me about, I think I'd rather have it built already. I would like it to retain the factory rear bumper and tow-hitch for some light-duty towing if I so decide. I've also found that the heavy duty bumpers and tire carriers generally won't fit into my garage! Colors don't matter (EXCEPT NO GOLD!), although my preference would be white - I'm open to anything if it's the right vehicle. I'd like something that either has the factory NAV/rear camera, or has been upgraded to have NAV (hopefully CarPlay!) and rear camera. The vehicle MUST be California emission eligible (look at the Federal emissions sticker under your hood).
I will say that I'm stupid picky on the interior condition. I know these things get worn over the years, but I've seen some pretty lousy examples with some pretty hefty price tags. I'd like to see the driver's seats that are in great condition - or have been replaced.
Price-wise, my budget depends on what you have available. We can talk about what that looks like. $25k or less is my preference, but I also want the right vehicle (have I said that already?).
I know I'm asking for a lot - but communities like this are awesome for what they can deliver sometimes. Let me know if you have thoughts or questions, and certainly post up what you have!
Thanks all.
Ideally? I'd like a moderately built (lift, wheels/tires, ok with front bumper/sliders) 06 or 07, although the I'm ok going all the way through the 100-series years for the right vehicle. If you have an LX that you'd like to tell me about, I think I'd rather have it built already. I would like it to retain the factory rear bumper and tow-hitch for some light-duty towing if I so decide. I've also found that the heavy duty bumpers and tire carriers generally won't fit into my garage! Colors don't matter (EXCEPT NO GOLD!), although my preference would be white - I'm open to anything if it's the right vehicle. I'd like something that either has the factory NAV/rear camera, or has been upgraded to have NAV (hopefully CarPlay!) and rear camera. The vehicle MUST be California emission eligible (look at the Federal emissions sticker under your hood).
I will say that I'm stupid picky on the interior condition. I know these things get worn over the years, but I've seen some pretty lousy examples with some pretty hefty price tags. I'd like to see the driver's seats that are in great condition - or have been replaced.
Price-wise, my budget depends on what you have available. We can talk about what that looks like. $25k or less is my preference, but I also want the right vehicle (have I said that already?).
I know I'm asking for a lot - but communities like this are awesome for what they can deliver sometimes. Let me know if you have thoughts or questions, and certainly post up what you have!
Thanks all.
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