I loved my 95 FZJ80 it had 136K miles on it and it was time for a new ride. I traded for the 2004 4runner 4x4 V-8 Sport, wow what a great ride. I look forward to learning about the 4runner from you guys.

 

Good stuff, congrats and ENJOY!!!

 

It's about time! The first thing to do is to CHECK TIRE PRESSURES! You might've read here that consensus is 38-40 psi cold, but too many dealers leave the 50 psi shipping pressure.

OK, just to get the jump, what color? Pictures? Oh yeah, congrats!

 

I plan on checking them in the morning. But when I bought it I had the dealer change the Dunlops for Michelin Crosstrains or what ever they are called. I did this since tirerack indicated that the Michelins were twice as good as the Brigstones and the Dunlops?? All of the write-ups indicated that everyone loved the Michelins but hated the others. I want to make sure they put the correct amount of air in them. The manual says they should have 32psi. You guys are running 38psi cold???

 

I'm running 33-34, 36 was too hard for me. I have the Dunflops
AT 36 the DUnflops started feeling jittery on the road.

 

Congrats, Sweet ride, huh?


I just picked up 97 LX450. So I might be hitting you up for some info!

Welcome,

Doug

 

So you traded in the 80 instead of selling it outright?

 

Congrats on the new ride.

 

Doug go here - http://65.219.61.46/forum/index.php?board=2 best 80's information on the web. Great bunch of guys, they know the FZJ80's.

 

Don't like to screw with selling to individuals. My 80 was in great condition and I had spent over $2K in the last several months updating all of the items that would be worn or old at 136K miles, (belts, hoses, PHH, shocks, stablizer, plug wires, cap, rotor, brake pads, rotors, added a new MP3 player, etc.). I got $3500 off MSRP on the new 04 4runner Sport 4x4 (with 21 miles on it) that listed for around $36,000 and they gave me $10,000 for my 1995 FZJ80 with 136K miles (Dark green, leather, 3rd row seats but no lockers). If I would not of cared for my LC as I did I would of gotten around $8000 in trade for my LC, so I don't think it was a waste of money to keep my LC in top shape. Plus the dealer took the old LC stereo and will give me back the MP3 player after the switch stereo's, that was around $250 of my $2000 that I had spent on the LC. I'm happy.

 

See, told ya everybody is nice here.

Congrats.

 

You are right.