I was looking into this car and chatted with the owner (a very nice lady who used it to commute). The car appears to be very well cared for and in very good condition. It appears to have been repainted green at some point, but the paint appears good from the pictures. I have to pass on the car because I need AC in my daily commuter, but I thought someone might want to jump on this... it seems like a good deal.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/car/670746618.html

What I have gathered from talking with the owner:
- The car is not yet smogged (she is going to do it this week).
- The car is a 4spd manual
- Had the timing belt done in 2000 along with the following: "drive belts were replaced, spark plugs, fuel and air filters, injector seals, ignition
cables and wires, steam clean engine, replaced headlight switch along with other gaskets, etc."
- No AC
- The odometer is finicky and is not accurate
- She only drove the car short distances (10-15 minute commute).

She was very helpful in answering questions, so I let her know I would post up here, as the car is not for me. Please understand I have not seen this car nor do I have any knowledge of the car other than what has been presented to me in the ad and by the owner.

I hope someone snatches up this car... it would make a great resto project!

-Phil
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1985 240 DL, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80

Someone should pick this up - she lowered her price to $1000

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/car/699030070.html

Just sayin! If I had room in my garage, I would buy it. I want someone to restore this!!!
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75 244GL, 85 245DL (parts), 96 Toyota Land Cruiser

Actually, she just found out it does have AC, so I will be looking at it today! Wish me luck!
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1996 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80

So I went and looked at this car. I won't be purchasing because it does not have PS, but SOMEONE on here should as a restoration project.

Exterior: Straight body, no evidence of an accident that I could see. Rust free as far as I can tell. Looks GREAT - really classic looking. The car has been painted over it's original "rusty-red" color with a deep green. The paint job is probably a 7/10, as they didn't paint the engine compartment or the door sills, but it looks good otherwise.

Undercarriage: Very clean, no rust. Newer exhaust system (appears to be OEM too).

Motor/Trans: probably could use a new clutch and clutch adjustment, but it drives as is. The shifter is pretty worn out and the reverse gate is stuck open so you can easily go into reverse. New bushings and reverse gate/spring assembly would fix. It has a 4 speed manual. The motor started up a little rough for a minute and then settled to a smooth idle. She said she hadn't driven the car regularly in a while, which could be a culprit. The motor sounded OK but a little rattly, probably could use a top end rebuild. The odometer does not work. The car has AC but I did not test it. Previously mentioned maintenance has been performed and she has receipts (timing belt, etc).

Interior: Worn but easily restoreable. Dash cracked in 2 places.

Based on the fact that it is a rust free CA car and the body is in great shape, I would have offered her about $900-1000 if I were to restore it. I hope someone on here grabs the car and restores it, as it really has a lot of potential. I would love to, but I need a daily driver, so the search goes on for an 80's 240!

-Phil
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1996 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80