Hello all -
I had a 1980 FJ40 back before I realized how truly awesome they are (in my twenties) and now that I'm much older, I want another one. Fortunately, I'm living in Costa Rica and there are tons of good used options at reasonable prices. I plan on driving it around here for the next year and half, then shipping it back to the US when we move back home to CO. Not planning on getting seriously into 4X4 activities, I prefer it mostly stock. Leaning towards the 40, but I might also look at the 60s too. I'd like to keep value in mind; if I choose to sell it when I return, I'd like to make some $$ on one of the more coveted models.
My biggest questions as I start shopping are engine selection (diesel or gas), model years to seek or avoid, other tips. I plan on posting some of my options here for feedback; hopefully that will be interesting for some folks here. Gonna start actively shopping once the lockdowns start to free up. Thanks!
I had a 1980 FJ40 back before I realized how truly awesome they are (in my twenties) and now that I'm much older, I want another one. Fortunately, I'm living in Costa Rica and there are tons of good used options at reasonable prices. I plan on driving it around here for the next year and half, then shipping it back to the US when we move back home to CO. Not planning on getting seriously into 4X4 activities, I prefer it mostly stock. Leaning towards the 40, but I might also look at the 60s too. I'd like to keep value in mind; if I choose to sell it when I return, I'd like to make some $$ on one of the more coveted models.
My biggest questions as I start shopping are engine selection (diesel or gas), model years to seek or avoid, other tips. I plan on posting some of my options here for feedback; hopefully that will be interesting for some folks here. Gonna start actively shopping once the lockdowns start to free up. Thanks!