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1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 — used truck versus new compact pickup

TireShopper86Community StarterOct 11, 20251988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62North Jersey
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 151,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck?
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NewCarCamperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 11, 2025permalink
Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. If one piece looks too good on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. Then the comparison gets honest. Do that first. Not wiring anything in the meantime.
WrenchRunnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 12, 2025permalink
Quick add on that: Ask for out-the-door on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. Do that before you talk monthly again. On “used truck versus new compact pickup,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' I screenshotted the quote for later.
WrenchRunnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 12, 2025permalink
Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. Two 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. Then the comparison gets honest. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
MileageShopper86Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 12, 2025permalink
Treat this like a math problem, not a vibe. GAP, paint, and nitrogen are optional until you run the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser numbers without them. If they balk, that's your answer. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. PPI guy I use is booked until next week, so I'm waiting.
DailyLearnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 12, 2025permalink
Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. I would not wire money until I've seen the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser and the title situation in person or via a trusted PPI. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. This is from a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser in North Jersey with 151,000 miles. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Make the next action something you can finish this week. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
DailyLearnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 12, 2025permalink
Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. Two 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. Then the comparison gets honest. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. I'll update if anything new shows up.
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