Is it a good deal?

Mate,
Sounds like a ripper to me. Have a look underneath to see any visible damage to underbody components from off road work etc. Maybe get the engine checked over by a mechanic for compression etc. Check for rust along bottom of rear cargo area windows etc.
But if you're in the market for a good strong 4x4, it'd be okay I reckon.

Good luck,
Roachie

bit pricy for it's age but k's are good. Have it checked by your local auto club & try to beat him down as Roachie said. As long as it had regular services the sitting around won't have hurt it.

You would be nuts to pay them $ for an 88 model.

read previous posts on imports, dont believe the klms to start with. in a few yrs time when you go to sell it you will get sod all being an import to start with...

YMMV..

Do NOT trust the mileage.

I inspected a imported Landcruiser with 125,000KMs on the clock before Chrismas and discovered that the log book and auction sheet stated 245,000Kms in Japan. The mileage on the imported Japan 4WD is always manipulated either in Japan or in Australia. you can import your dream car at half price
try http://www.j-cars.com

I would NOT buy a diesel 4wd without factory Turbo. You will know what I mean if you drive diesel in high altitude (mountain) area.

reisender,
without Turbo, the diesel engine is powerless and will be running like a dog. Due to the high altitude in mountain area, the oxgen in the air is much thinner so that the diesel will NOT able to burn effectively and over-heating is not uncommon. you may also want to know the Turbo will kicks in as low as 1800 RPM and gives you the max. torque and power around that RPM.

Why factory Turbo? aftermarket Turbo normally will ruin your warranty for a new car and gives you more grief as time goes on. People are scared off by your aftermarket Trubo when you want to re-sell your non-factory Trubo. A lot of aftermarket Turbo cost you $3000+ and the possibility of breakdown in the middle of nowhere.

I have been looking a imported Landcruiser HJ61 model from Japan. They all have factory turbo by Toyota, very low mileage, PTO winch and other goodie.

reisender,
don't pay more than $11k for an imported 88 Patrol diesel, I have been through what you are going through, looking at imports and spoken to many ppl and dealers. They can land them here for around $8k after quarantine, cleanup etc etc. $3k is a damn good profit for them. Some yards in WA don't have to offer a warranty either. All the ones I had a look at appeared to have rust along the seem at the firewall inside the engine bay, don't ask me why. The 4.2 Diesel imho is a great motor, although have not had any expereince at altitude, i currently drive a gq 4.2 and am happy with it. Truckster is right about resale in the future, don't expect to get top dollar for jap import if you want to sell it on. The jap imports have great extras on them as u can see and don't forget 24 volts, so makes it hard if u want to run a dual battery set up in the future, not impossible but means u will have to put batteries in the cabin, which has other problems. there is also a little device u can purchase which will allow u to run 12 volt accessories w/out causing problems to the 24volt system. i think REDARC sell it. Most other stuff about them is covered in the other posts.. good luck!