1998 Land cruiser with 240K mileage

[GTV]

Look for rust on the chassis.

 

[newworld2004]

Look for rust on the chassis.

frame just surface rust , but behind plastic bumper there is rust.

 

[Christian P.]

this is just for 98. don't have 97 since it is on FB.

First impression looks good. I don't see much rust - which state are you located?

I think for 5K you should jump on it.

 

[Christian P.]

nevermind I see Virginia.

The driver seat does not even seem that bad. Looking on AutoTrader, it seems like the cheapest ones go or 4-6k. So it's in the ballpark

 

[newworld2004]

First impression looks good. I don't see much rust - which state are you located?

I think for 5K you should jump on it.

this is in North VA.

 

[newworld2004]

nevermind I see Virginia.

The driver seat does not even seem that bad. Looking on AutoTrader, it seems like the cheapest ones go or 4-6k. So it's in the ballpark

I am just afraid of other unknown repairs like head gasket or valve guide seal?

 

[Christian P.]

I am just afraid of other unknown repairs like head gasket or valve guide seal?

Any vehicle at this price point is going to need some repairs.
A new Land Cruiser is now $85k, the cheaper SUV is over $30k.

If you can't do the repairs yourself, I would think you may be better buying a brand new vehicle with full warranty.
Put your $5000 as a cash down on a new Tacoma, they have very little depreciation.

 

[newworld2004]

Any vehicle at this price point is going to need some repairs.
A new Land Cruiser is now $85k, the cheaper SUV is over $30k.

If you can't do the repairs yourself, I would think you may be better buying a brand new vehicle with full warranty.
Put your $5000 as a cash down on a new Tacoma, they have very little depreciation.

Got it. thx

 

[newworld2004]

First impression looks good. I don't see much rust - which state are you located?

I think for 5K you should jump on it.

according to Toyota dealer needs lower control arm ball joints boots torn , ( this is what known currently)

 

[newworld2004]

I went and saw 97 LC and it was in bad shape regardless of rust. I am thinking to go back and test drive one more time the 99.

 

[newworld2004]

I ended up buying 99 , looking forward to it.

 

[hayde89]

FYI you can replace the lower ball joints without replacing the Lower control arm. Give Cruiseroutfitters a call for the parts . Can be done in an afternoon.

 

[newworld2004]

Thanks for feed back. please see below Pic, this is what Toyota dealer advised PO as repair is needed. what is exact part is required to address this?

 

[Josie'slandcruiser]

Congrats on your purchase! The 100 Series is a great vehicle!

BTW, I see the dealership is suggesting new shock absorbers. The OE Toyota replacements are not very expensive and work well with the stock suspension.

But, what are your plans for this vehicle?

Good luck!

 

[Sloth Cruiser]

Have the heater tees been done? If not they are easy to do yourself. If not you should definitely do them. They get brittle over time and you don't want to lose coolant while out in the middle of nowhere.

Also congrats on the truck, they are great vehicles.