alscott000
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Ok so, I would very much appreciate all of the input I can get here so feel free to have at this. I have an opportunity to get an LX 470 for likely very short money (maybe a couple grand?) and there are some definite pros and cons of this truck. I do not have any pictures but I will be as descriptive as possible. Here it goes:
2004 LX 470 with only 100,209 original miles. I think we can all agree that for a 100 series in the year 2020, that is pretty low. The truck is fully loaded, and the interior is flawless.It even had its timing belt and water pump replaced at 97k miles. The exterior is a little more rough, with a scrape in the front bumper, some paint fade on the hood, and the passenger side mirror is broken. Rust underneath isn't bad. There is definitely some spots, but no rot. Overall, for 100k miles, I'd say its a pretty rare truck for only a few thousand dollars. But here's the catch...
It is not running. The story goes, in 2018 the guy used the truck to jump start another vehicle and then the LX just shut off. He had the battery and the starter replaced. With the key in the ignition, everything works. But when you turn the key, the engine makes just one quick "click" sound and that's it. It won't even turn over.
So my questions are, should I buy it? Does anyone have any idea as to what might of happened? Is it fixable? is it worth fixing? And lastly, how much should I offer him? I asked him how much he'd sell it for, and he told me to just make an offer. Him and his wife both just want it gone, which leads to me think I can get it for cheap. By the way, it has a clean title and everything.
Any input is good input. I have never owned a Land Cruiser before, but I have always admired them and know the basics. Might this be the one? I'll let you guys decide. Thanks!
2004 LX 470 with only 100,209 original miles. I think we can all agree that for a 100 series in the year 2020, that is pretty low. The truck is fully loaded, and the interior is flawless.It even had its timing belt and water pump replaced at 97k miles. The exterior is a little more rough, with a scrape in the front bumper, some paint fade on the hood, and the passenger side mirror is broken. Rust underneath isn't bad. There is definitely some spots, but no rot. Overall, for 100k miles, I'd say its a pretty rare truck for only a few thousand dollars. But here's the catch...
It is not running. The story goes, in 2018 the guy used the truck to jump start another vehicle and then the LX just shut off. He had the battery and the starter replaced. With the key in the ignition, everything works. But when you turn the key, the engine makes just one quick "click" sound and that's it. It won't even turn over.
So my questions are, should I buy it? Does anyone have any idea as to what might of happened? Is it fixable? is it worth fixing? And lastly, how much should I offer him? I asked him how much he'd sell it for, and he told me to just make an offer. Him and his wife both just want it gone, which leads to me think I can get it for cheap. By the way, it has a clean title and everything.
Any input is good input. I have never owned a Land Cruiser before, but I have always admired them and know the basics. Might this be the one? I'll let you guys decide. Thanks!