New Beater (yes another new car)

onewhippedpuppy · 04-15-2009, 05:13 AM

But this one is slow.

It's a '91 FJ80 Land Cruiser with 191k. Exterior is very good (considering), original paint is very nice, no real dents, zero rust. 2 owner, records since new including the original window sticker. Everything works, interior is in excellent shape (just needs a detail). I drove it back from OKC last night. This will serve as a backup DD, Home Depot runner, and maybe get a little offroad fun as well. It's slow but incredibly simple and very solid. It makes no apologies for what it is, and I like that.

slow&rusty · 04-15-2009, 05:19 AM

191K on a Toyota truck...meh...just broken in!

Congrats.
Yasin

Jim Richards · 04-15-2009, 05:20 AM

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahaha!

Matt, you kill me, man.

VincentVega · 04-15-2009, 05:30 AM

Nice

I'm tempted by a local fj62, neat trucks.

slakjaw · 04-15-2009, 05:53 AM

NICE!

I miss my old FJ-60

Heel n Toe · 04-15-2009, 06:49 AM

That's pretty cool, Matt... nice find.

I don't know if we're gonna let you call it a beater though.

But hey, take the bumpers off, rub some dirt on it, and put some cigarette burns in the seats, and we'll consider it.

Come on... I know you checked the MPG on the trip home... what was it? Anything over 16 is gravy.

onewhippedpuppy · 04-15-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Richards

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahaha!

Matt, you kill me, man.

What can I say, I aim to please.

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Originally Posted by Heel n Toe

That's pretty cool, Matt... nice find.

I don't know if we're gonna let you call it a beater though.

But hey, take the bumpers off, rub some dirt on it, and put some cigarette burns in the seats, and we'll consider it.

Come on... I know you checked the MPG on the trip home... what was it? Anything over 16 is gravy.

Hey, it's cheap and old, that's close enough for me. Per the PO it will get 16 MPG at 65-70 MPH. I haven't filled it up yet from my trip, so I don't know what I got at 75 MPH. I probably don't want to know.

kach22i · kach22i's Garage

Just needs a chin spoiler.

Chin Spolier - fast/easy/cheap/effective

Jim Richards · 04-15-2009, 09:14 AM

Well Matt, how much are you selling it for?

vash · vash's Garage

what is the high/low (in months) before he sells this thing?

onewhippedpuppy · 04-15-2009, 10:33 AM

The Jag will be selling long before this one.

Part of the motivation for this purchase was to serve as a backup vehicle. It will probably sit quite a bit and only see DD duty when I'm between cars.

MichiganMat · MichiganMat's Garage

One my favorite 17mpg vehicles, maybe 2nd to my LR D2

onewhippedpuppy · 04-15-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MichiganMat

One my favorite 17mpg vehicles, maybe 2nd to my LR D2

I actually talked to David (DMoolenaar) about the Disco, as he's had 3. There's just too many potential expensive issues, I wanted something MORE reliable than the cars I usually drive.

craigster59 · craigster59's Garage

Dude, with that 3FE engine kids on skateboards will be passing you. Nice score, that thing will run forever, easy to wrench on too.

onewhippedpuppy · 04-15-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by craigster59

Dude, with that 3FE engine kids on skateboards will be passing you. Nice score, that thing will run forever, easy to wrench on too.

Fortunately after hearing that about the 3FE I was actually pleasantly suprised. It will do 75 with the A/C on without trouble, I was expecting it to barely be able to climb hills.

MichiganMat · MichiganMat's Garage

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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

I actually talked to David (DMoolenaar) about the Disco, as he's had 3. There's just too many potential expensive issues, I wanted something MORE reliable than the cars I usually drive.

I've been happy with my personal D2, but maybe I've just been really really lucky. That Cruiser should run forever if you treat it right though, a much more dependable choice.

bell · bell's Garage

there's one of those rolling around here with a turbo supra engine in it.....it'll light up all 4 wheels

Tim Hancock · 04-15-2009, 04:19 PM

Matt, I bet that thing will last you damn near a lifetime should you choose to keep it as an occasional driver.

Sarc · 04-15-2009, 04:26 PM

Nice score! I've been debating between an FJ60 and 80 myself.....

onewhippedpuppy · 04-16-2009, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MichiganMat

I've been happy with my personal D2, but maybe I've just been really really lucky. That Cruiser should run forever if you treat it right though, a much more dependable choice.

From browsing LR forums, it seems that they are hit and miss. I just didn't want to take a chance. Nice trucks though, I really liked the Disco 2 that I test drove.

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Originally Posted by Tim Hancock

Matt, I bet that thing will last you damn near a lifetime should you choose to keep it as an occasional driver.

That's typically not a worry for me, is it?

I plan to keep it for quite some time, we'll see if I can stick with my plan.

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Originally Posted by Sarc

Nice score! I've been debating between an FJ60 and 80 myself.....

Maybe we just need to periodically trade cars?

I started sifting through the box of old parts that came with the LC. Inside I found a new power steering pump seal kit (mine is leaking) as well as a new idler pulley (mine is squeaking). Sweet! I also detailed the interior last night, this thing has been well-loved because it is in great shape. The only interior flaw is wear on the driver's seat, but it came with new OEM seat covers.