What should I beware of when buying 96-98 Landcruiser 80 diesel?

Rippoff prices ,when looking this time last year prices upto 38/40k for the last of the 80 series factory turbo diesels with auto box !!!

My 80 series has 270k on it and no problems (touch wood)

Go turbo or you will regret it at the first hill. Unfortunately mine is non-turbo. It pulls fine and gets where I want to go but a bit slower.

I damaged the steps very early on due to logs jumping up under the step. I have a roof rack and when in the desert I throw the spare on the roof as the spare in place acts as an anchor and drags along the crest between wheel tracks.

I raised mine 50mm, threw in a second battery for the fridge and carry a compressor in front of the battery behind the grill.

I know of no bad points so just look for panel beating repairs and you cannot go wrong. I am very happty with mine.

Me feelings also. Fit a turbo to the diesel engine and you will never regret it. There is nothing in particular to worry about but expect the LSD to be fairly open by 150k's. Otherwise just do the normal checks. Good luck.

Definitely look for, or fit later, a turbo! Makes a HUGE difference!

And check the renowned 80 series LSD ......... it'll probably be "buggered"

Nice truck though!