worth it??

[Jerrytown]

hello all, i am not a member of any LC club as of yet because i dont yet own one...but im looking. typically im a jeep guy but think im falling in love with the 40!! unfortunately im on an extremely tight budget, and yes i understand that yota parts are more expensive, ive been doing quite a bit of research lately. im looking for something that i will not have to put a ton of money into it at first just to be drivable and street legal, then i can throw money at it here and there, so...
i found this...any comments?
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/car/428092800.html
still waiting for a reply from seller.

thanks
sean

 

[76FJ40]

Unless they're both rust buckets with rusted frames you can't go wrong.

 

[greytandy]

hello all, i am not a member of any LC club as of yet because i dont yet own one...but im looking. typically im a jeep guy but think im falling in love with the 40!! unfortunately im on an extremely tight budget, and yes i understand that yota parts are more expensive, ive been doing quite a bit of research lately. im looking for something that i will not have to put a ton of money into it at first just to be drivable and street legal, then i can throw money at it here and there, so...
i found this...any comments?
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/car/428092800.html
still waiting for a reply from seller.

thanks
sean

Sean:

Unfortunately, "FJ40" and "tight budget" usually don't go together. But, for a safely driveable 40 for $1700 it's worth checking out. Drive it and see what you think. I would recommend asking someone with some experience to help you look for the common FJ40 problems and assist in assessing if it's a good deal. I'm sure somebody in the Pittsburgh area will help. Good luck!

 

[Jerrytown]

thank you for your comments, that was going to be my next question...what are some of the common problems with FJ40s??

thanks again
sean

 

[76FJ40]

Rust - rockers, door bottoms (all 4), rear sill, floor, frame, windshield frame, fenders, quarters, ...

Check the frame for cracks where the rear spring hangers attach

 

[Cruiser804]

My vote is no. I bought a 40 from that area and the rust was everywhere. Unless you can see it for yourself and look it over inside and out I would pass.

Personally I would not buy any early model vehicle from the Rust Belt let alone a 40.

I learned the lesson the hardware.

 

[Blue77FJ40]

Sean, check with the Steel City LC club out there. I'm sure you can find someone willing to help you look.