There's a pretty significant coolant leak underneath and a broken windshield. 2 owners. Zero rust. TX vehicle. Sold by a mom and pop shop.
My question is - is a coolant leak significant enough where I could take a major bath on it?
Would you buy this LC200 2016 for 37K
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There's a pretty significant coolant leak underneath and a broken windshield. 2 owners. Zero rust. TX vehicle. Sold by a mom and pop shop.
My question is - is a coolant leak significant enough where I could take a major bath on it?
Pull codes and see if anything else pops up. A coolant leak on its own isn't that scary, but not knowing whether it's been overheated is the tricky part. It may be the valley plate, but it's hard to see from just a picture.
Mileage? Seems like a pretty good deal if low-mileage and has service history.
Mileage? Seems like a pretty good deal if low-mileage and has service history.
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140K miles with extensive service history. They didn't find any coolant up top, just around the axel
I'd take it to a local Toyota shop familiar with the 5.7 and have them inspect it before purchasing. A little bit of insurance on your end.
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I just did that and that's how I found the leak :/
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Update: mechanic said this has probably overheated and so I walked
Probably for the best! Good luck with your search!
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Update: mechanic said this has probably overheated and so I walked
Thanks for the help bud
"probably overheated"? Does he know about the coolant valley leak on these? (unfortunately I just dont trust anybody these days). I dont know man, a rust free 2016 with 140k, great service history, 2 owners for $37k? That sounds like a solid deal. That leak may have been going on for a while. Where is that leak coming form exactly? Id probably do a bit more digging before I walked, it may be an opportunity to get an even lower price on a good truck.
mine leaked at the water pump at 90K some miles.. that leaks basically straight down on to the under plate and flows to the axle area.... That look like it is right side, so where the big T's are for the heater etc.. those break with age/heat soak, pipes are secured with spring clamps.. anyway I would investigate further right above that and get a scope in the valley and eyes on the back of the heads (visible from underneath pretty easily)..
Over heating would puke out coolant though the Expansion tank.. normally.. if that's dry/without evidence .. probably not then. anyway ... Trust but verify, yourself..
Over heating would puke out coolant though the Expansion tank.. normally.. if that's dry/without evidence .. probably not then. anyway ... Trust but verify, yourself..
Looks like valley plate leak to me. Not necessarily indicative of overheating but it's been there a while. Could be used as leverage for a discount to offset the cost of fixing.
If the head gasket is blown or will blow soon you will absolutely take a major bath on it.
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It's just basic upkeep every 5000 miles
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Is this the VIN? It looks like it was repossessed 1.5 years ago.
Maybe indicative of damage that the owner didn't want to pay for and let the bank take it over.
Pure speculation here.
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I took it over to San Diego Trux and they told me to run for the hills