On 2021 Mar 24, , Sheldon Martin wrote
(in >):

> I paid all cash in 1990 ($27,000) for a brand new '91 Landcruiser that
> now sells for well over $100,000. It runs like brand new and has cost
> practically nothing to maintain; one new battery, one new set of
> tires, and normal fluid changes... oh, and occasionally air in the
> tires. Has a little over 100,000 miles and I can easily get more than
> I paid, in fact the mechanics at the Toyota dealership who maintain it
> have offered me $50,000 for it. I'd rather keep it, what could I buy
> with $50K that would be better... wouldn't even pay for a new tractor.

I´m astounded that your belts and hoses have lasted thirty years. I´m
more amazed that you have only gone through two batteries in thirty years.
Good for you.
I´ve been continuously running Toyotas since the late `70s and one for 27
years. They run cheap and are great vehicles, but I´m not as fortunate as
you have been.