Land Cruiser

[informationjunky]

Also, carfax and searchtempest
Searchtempest is a nationwide craigslist search. my TLCA number was in the low 6000.

 

[Fatal_Bert]

Don't know if you've seen this listing or not.
https://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/fs-1999-lexus-lx470-4x4.2095458/

 

[Lazarus]

Back in early 1990s while working at Ford dealership saw a
yellow FJ40 on the back lot. Asked the service mgr about it.
Lady that brings her Lincoln in for service had it towed in
to get it running so they could sell it. Bought it to use at their
lake property then hubby died and it had been sitting in garage.
I looked it over, had less than 5K miles. Stock except for after
market wheels added. Only mark was a dent on right rear pillar
like it had been hit by a baseball. Talked to the lady told her I
was interested in the LC. We agreed on $3500 and when we
found out all it needed was a new battery she insisted on paying
for that. After I got it home realized it still had cosmoline on certain
areas like Toyotas have shipped in before predelivery service. The
jack stored in rear area was still wrapped in Japanese newspaper.
All it needed was general wash, wax and vacuum out some cobwebs.
Advertized it in Autotrader as 'Finest Land Cruiser in Captivity'. Guy
from Covington or Cumming came to look at it with his son. They
apparently had other FJ40s at home. As they climbed around this one
made gleeful comments like "Look at This!" and "Oh, so that's what
goes there!". They also liked the antenna I added to right front bmpr.
From driver's seat pretty hard to tell where that bumper corner is.
Lot easier with tip of antenna sticking up over there. Bumper already
had small hole from factory so easy to use it for antenna. Needless
to say they took it home with them.

If you would have kept it and it stayed in that condition it could have likely ended up in the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum

 

[Lazarus]

Also, carfax and searchtempest
Searchtempest is a nationwide craigslist search. my TLCA number was in the low 6000.

I should probably try carfax. I got that and CarMax confused and haven't checked them out.

Searchtempest I try but it seems a little confusing to use to me .

 

[Lazarus]

Don't know if you've seen this listing or not.
https://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/fs-1999-lexus-lx470-4x4.2095458/

I have but I'd prefer a Cruiser over an LX and I ultimately I would like black or the dark grey. That seems like a really good deal though. I found another LX470 in FL with similar mileage for $7500

 

[Dawgbrain]

Nice '02 with 160k popped up in Nashville...

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/brentwood-2002-toyota-land-cruiser/7044400749.html

 

[NWGeorgiaSquatchman]

Nice '02 with 160k popped up in Nashville...

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/brentwood-2002-toyota-land-cruiser/7044400749.html

I'm gonna PM you in a bit with some questions! I may even try to call you if you don't mind. I have it in my mind to get a 80 series as my next vehicle and I need some learning on em lol

 

[Dawgbrain]

I'm gonna PM you in a bit with some questions! I may even try to call you if you don't mind. I have it in my mind to get a 80 series as my next vehicle and I need some learning on em lol

I'm always up for talking Cruisers.

 

[DEERE_MECHANIC]

Here is my 100 series, looked for about 6 months and found this one just outside of Knoxville, was owned by and older lady who bought it brand new in 1999 and kept it in the garage for 20 years. Had 92k miles when I bought it back in September and was bone stock. I have since added an Icon stage 3.5 2.5” lift 33” tires and 2018 tundra wheels. I have always been a Jeep guy and still own 2 wranglers but this Cruiser is starting to become my favorite vehicle to drive. These are some of the best automobiles ever built! Good luck with your search

 

[coolformula]

Keep looking and just take your time. It's going to take some time to find budget friendly with, rearlocker, and timing belt docs. Just like the first gen Tundras, most of the ones I see don't have the timing belt done (everybody just skips it), so got to be ready to pay more for all of that, or buy a used cheap one and dump the $$$ in to get all the maintenance done. Good luck on the search, their great vehicles!!