So with children that continue to grow like weeds, and a desire to change things up a bit, Mrs. Sarc has been interested for sometime in something a little different than her Mazdaspeed 3 with the following criteria:
-no minivans.
-something relatively modern with a hint of
vintageness to it.
An 80 or 100-series Land Cruiser seemed to fit the bill, so on the hunt we go. After some close calls with some low mileage examples, we found the following rig in Denver. The fact that Mrs. Sarc has never been to those parts of the country made the trip even more appealing. 2003 w/130k miles. Fresh timing belt and stock apart from a Slee 2.5" lift with OME suspension and brand new BFG KO2s. Found the car on a Wednesday, hopped on the plane Friday morning.
Fortunately the weather was ideal; high 60s and clear skies. Perfect weather for inspecting a car. Though I wish the seller was a little more forthcoming in some of the worn items and imperfections, the truck was as described and clean as a whistle in all the nooks, crannies, and underside.
After doing the deal Friday afternoon and a 2 hour wait at the DMV, off we went to Manitou Springs to an AirBnb for the night.
Kicked off the drive home at 0600 on Saturday with a walk through the Gardens of the Gods. Incredible place.
Made it home Sunday morning without a hiccup. The thing is a tank, though she drinks more than Dean Martin at a Friar's Club roast.
First order of business will be a full fluid change, then on to some PDR work and Leatherique of the interior. Now I get the allure.