Hi all, I'm a long time member who hasn't posted in a while.
As said, I'm about to buy a 200, I'm in the UK so only the V8 diesel is available. I have a bit of a dilemma choosing between 2 cruisers I've narrowed my search down to.
1st, and I feel favourite is a low mileage, super clean 2008 model in silver. It has perfect Full Toyota service history. Is immaculate inside and out, MOT history is great with no worrying advisories, 2 owner car that's been looked after and had an easy life by the looks of it.
2nd choice is a green 2011, this one is a 1 owner car, 10000 miles less than the silver. Has a few age related upgrades over the earlier truck.
That's where the good bits end, exterior is scruffy, mainly brush pinstripes but needs paint on the tailgate and has deep scratches in a couple of places. Broken sidestep, scabby alloys and interior is a bit dirty. Service wise, it's fully serviced, but last 3 are not Toyota, independent garage. It looks to me it was a farm managers truck and a bit neglected, intercooler is clogged with leaves and dirt, engine covered in dust, and on the MOT history, a few advisorys like tyres worn down with cord showing, brake pads down to 1.5mm, side window broken. All pointing to previous owner not caring for it too much.
Both cars drive really well. I'm leaning more towards the early one, but is the 2011 Model Year a better option, The garage are offering to correct most of the issues I've highlighted?
Thanks guys, and sorry for the long first post in the 200 forum. PS, I already own a 1HD-FT 80 series, DD is a Hilux, so know Toyota's fairly well.
As said, I'm about to buy a 200, I'm in the UK so only the V8 diesel is available. I have a bit of a dilemma choosing between 2 cruisers I've narrowed my search down to.
1st, and I feel favourite is a low mileage, super clean 2008 model in silver. It has perfect Full Toyota service history. Is immaculate inside and out, MOT history is great with no worrying advisories, 2 owner car that's been looked after and had an easy life by the looks of it.
2nd choice is a green 2011, this one is a 1 owner car, 10000 miles less than the silver. Has a few age related upgrades over the earlier truck.
That's where the good bits end, exterior is scruffy, mainly brush pinstripes but needs paint on the tailgate and has deep scratches in a couple of places. Broken sidestep, scabby alloys and interior is a bit dirty. Service wise, it's fully serviced, but last 3 are not Toyota, independent garage. It looks to me it was a farm managers truck and a bit neglected, intercooler is clogged with leaves and dirt, engine covered in dust, and on the MOT history, a few advisorys like tyres worn down with cord showing, brake pads down to 1.5mm, side window broken. All pointing to previous owner not caring for it too much.
Both cars drive really well. I'm leaning more towards the early one, but is the 2011 Model Year a better option, The garage are offering to correct most of the issues I've highlighted?
Thanks guys, and sorry for the long first post in the 200 forum. PS, I already own a 1HD-FT 80 series, DD is a Hilux, so know Toyota's fairly well.