1998 Land cruiser with 240K mileage

newworld2004

Adventurer
Hello

My neighbor has 1998 LC with 240 K on it. in last year Timing belt/water pump , serpentine belts,all hoses, front axle, front brakes, and air conditioning condenser is done.However due recent visit to Toyota dealer he was told the LC needs lower control arm ball joints boots torn. there are little rust as well. he is asking for 5 K. engine and trans seems fine, I didn't see smoke or any thing like it.

please advise.
 

Christian P.

Expedition Leader
Staff member
5K does not buy much these days. Is he the original owner? How bad is the rust?

At first that seems like very doable at this price.
 

newworld2004

Adventurer
5K does not buy much these days. Is he the original owner? How bad is the rust?

At first that seems like very doable at this price.
He is second owner. under the truck is mostly surface rust, but behind plastic bumper there were pieces which it was failing.
 

phsycle

Adventurer
Sounds like you’re not too mechanically inclined. The 97 will typically need more maintenance than a 98. Stick with the 98.
 

redthies

Renaissance Redneck
The 97 also has a straight 6, not a V6. You might want to look at something a little simpler and easier to maintain.
 

newworld2004

Adventurer

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