Recent content by cobra2top

Well I finally drove a LX450 today. I have to say I like the additional room, especially the width. The LX had 145K and was just traded into a dealer and was not detailed. The thing was trashed inside. How someone can do that is beyond me, especially since they were trading it in. The...

Great find! I have been looking with in 500 miles from NJ and not too much in the $5-6k range although there is one on sleebay in Philly ending soon. I see though they also have it on craigs asking $9k so I don't think it will hit the reserve. I will need to expand my search. The bonus is I...

Great info Thai. I am now focusing on a J80 but watching for the LX450. As stated above I have a Lexus GS400 and to add another Lexus would be nice. The other thing I am noticing about the J80 when comparing the LC and LX, is the LX seem to be the most well kept. It kind of makes sense as...

That is why I bought it. It was just too clean and a classic "little old lady" history to pass up. I have drove the thing 15K miles now and not a single issue. The only upgrade I made was buying the chrome Lexus 17" wheels off a Lexus forum guy. I still have the original 16" rims and tires...

I was initially thinking of going down that road. The GS is just such a great ride though and with 90K on the clock I am not going to get alot of $ for it. The previous owner was litterally the little old lady and lost her license when she could not drive anymore. I bought it from a Lexus...

Good one! Yeah, my wife loves the Lexus GS400 we have so putting another Lexus in the stable would be a sound choice. Too bad the 3rd gen did not come with a "L" on the grill, that would have been a good option to get around the misses!

Great point! You know what they say, Happy wife........uh, well, I am not sure what "they" say but all I know if you have one it's makes things like a "toy" purchase easier if they are happy with it!!:D

Thanks. I think you are right. I can not see the 80's going much further south in price so I hope to see my money back it I ever sell. TO be honest though, the same could be said about a 4 Runner. The ones i am looking at are Limiteds with Rear locker and priced $5-$7K with around 100K. I...

Really check it out and really make sure this is the track you want to go down. There are a ton of Runners out there so really see if the savings is significant enough to off set any issues that may arise down the road with a re-built (tracking, tire replacements due to alignments, etc). I did...

True, but isnt the difference only a few miles? In the end it what would that increase on a 20 gallon fill up, 40 miles? The bonus for me is this would not be a daily driver. It will make the trips to the airport (30 miles each way) a few times per month and to run errands around town from...

Great insight. It is a V6 and I have read that they are slow. In this area I need a little get up and go just to get onto the highways around here! I will pass on it and keep on looking for a J80 or 3gen. With the prices of these rigs lately, I could get into something pretty nice. I have a...

Thanks all for your help and advice. I have been lurking over at IH8Mud.com the past few days and slightly leaning towards the J80 over the Runner. The only major issues is finding one in good condition in the price I want to pay ($5-7K). I am looking but they are tough to find. So, I am...

You are not making this any easier!! 1) Discovery - $6K = 99-02 with 100K. unique look, loaded, not many on the road, excellent off roader, but...cost of upkeep, fear of it not starting when I just returned from a week on business. 2) 4 Runner - $6K = 96-99 Limited with 120K. agressive look...