Would you? (80 to 100)

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tdrillin

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Currently own a '96 FJ80. Basically stock -- 33" BFG, 100 series brakes, few small tweaks. 185K miles, well maintained and very clean. No F/R lockers.

Received an unsolicited on it last weekend at the boat ramp for more than I paid.

Considering a '98 - '00 100 series to replace it. 115 - 150K miles. Probably cost me less than $12K. Would get it clean and baselined, put new tires on it.

Will be a daily (6 mile commute) as I'm selling my M5 (makes you appreciate Cruiser reliability and functionality). Hunt and fish 25 days a year. Haul a dog. No boat for the next couple years.

Thoughts?

Picture of my current LC so you don't die of boredom.

 
I looked long and hard at several 80-series LC's before finally deciding on a '02 100-series. I love the styling and the solid axles on the 80, but I just couldn't stand the lack of power from the 6-banger. The V8 on the 100 is silky smooth and the amenities are nice. The fit/finish of the rig is also better than the 80 IMO. Only regret for me is not going with a '03 and later (5-speed auto). Best thing is to go drive a few 100's.
 
If you're not rock-crawlin, the 100 is superior in just about every way... Except maybe looks - and even then a 60 beats 'em both... I went from '95 to '00. :meh: dozens of threads on here already that hash every possible detail of comparison...
 
SupraTuRD said:
I looked long and hard at several 80-series LC's before finally deciding on a '02 100-series. I love the styling and the solid axles on the 80, but I just couldn't stand the lack of power from the 6-banger. The V8 on the 100 is silky smooth and the amenities are nice. The fit/finish of the rig is also better than the 80 IMO. Only regret for me is not going with a '03 and later (5-speed auto). Best thing is to go drive a few 100's.
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The 4.5l in the 80 is ridiculous.

I'm in the NW, arguably the most aggressive LC market in the country. An '03 is $20K, which I don't want to spend.

Stereo in the 100 any better?
 
tdrillin said:
The 4.5l in the 80 is ridiculous.

I'm in the NW, arguably the most aggressive LC market in the country. An '03 is $20K, which I don't want to spend.

Stereo in the 100 any better?
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Sound system in the '02 is decent... better sound quality than a OEM 80-series setup.
 
That's a very tough call. I love my 80, and I couldn't decide, so I went for both...
 
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