LC - How many k's is too many
Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2009 at 14:31
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Matt Watson
Hi all.
I'm looking around at various 4x4's including 80's series LC's, just wondering though, how many k's on to the clock is too many? Should I discount any with 400,000 or more, or will these engines happily do more than that if
well maintained? Obviously how
well the engine is looked after will play a big role, but really, what is the life expediency without major rebuilds. Or, is this just a "how long is a piece of string" question.
Thanks
Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Jan 28, 2009 at 16:16
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2009 at 16:16
You can always fix the mechanical stuff. But you can't always fix the body and chassis. Walk away from any vehicle with rust in bad
places (eg sills, roof, windscreen) and cracks around the steering box on an 80series chassis.
I'd be willing to buy a vehicle with a good body and chassis that had done high k's, and passes a good
test drive. I've had friends come away on desert trips with diesel LandCruisers with over 400k on the clock, but had reasonable maintenance.
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Reply By: Madfisher - Wednesday, Jan 28, 2009 at 18:52
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2009 at 18:52
If I had 10 grand to spend I would be looking at a petrol as you can get very good petrol Pajs, Jacks, 80 4.5 petrols. We just brought an immaculate 9/03 Nullabor jack with 76000ks for $14000.00.
As soon as I get it detailed our 3lt Paj is going in the trader. (98000ks) for arround $7500.00. It has some minor battle wounds but is in perfect mechanical condition.
Most Diesels in this price range are really to have BIG money spent on them.
But if you look long enough you will always find a low k vehicle.
I have never paid more then $15000.00 for a 4wd and the highest mileage when purchased was 130000ks on my 4 runner and that was only because I was in a hurry.
Good luck Pete
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