How to Price a 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon

Visiting your local car dealer may aid in pricing your Land Cruiser.

Determining an accurate value of a 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is an important step toward buying or selling one. Knowing Land Cruiser values in general and the value of a specific one in particular will help you make an informed, fair buying or selling decision. There are several ways to price a 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser; using a combination of them or all of them is the best way to ensure you come to a well-rounded and realistic price. Doing your homework and knowing what an individual Toyota Land Cruiser is worth can help you get a good deal.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Computer with Internet access

1. • 1

     Go to the NADA Guides website and select "New and Used Car Center" under Car Research Center. Select "Toyota," then "1990 & older." Click on "1982," then "Land Cruiser 4 Door Wagon 4x4." Select "Get Used Value." This will give you the current general price range of a 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon. Depending on the condition of your vehicle, you can determine if the price should fall in the low, average or high retail category.

   • 2

     Go to an online car dealer or auction site such as Car Max, Cars Direct, Craig's List or eBay and price other 1982 Toyota Land Cruisers by searching for any that are for sale. Knowing what vehicles like yours are going for will give you a rough idea of what the price of yours should be. Remember to take into consideration any differences between yours and those you research on the car listing sites, differences such as year, condition, features, new tires and so on.

   • 3

     Visit a local car dealer and ask what your Land Cruiser is worth if you're looking to trade one in, or whether the dealer could get you one and what price it would be (if you're looking to purchase one). Asking the opposite question of what you want to do may also be a good idea, as it may add insight into the true value of your vehicle. Even if you don't end up dealing with the dealer you question, it may help you come to a conclusion on the price of a 1982 Land Cruiser Wagon.

   • 4

     Take the estimate from NADA Guides, the price of similar vehicles off the online website and the prices you were given by the local car dealer, and make an informed and realistic decision as to the price of your Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon or the price you would be willing to pay for one.