This 1 owner 2002 LX470 might be the best value vehicle for the age and mileage! You decide. Please excuse the wind noise! I am working on upgrading my photography set up.
I just bought my 3rd. 2002 with under 180k For $3500. I haven't paid over 5 or put a dime into one yet.. all 3 are like new. 2 came with solid suspension.
why do you think OEM Lexus battery is better? Lexus does not make batteries. Im sure they just put a toyota or lexus label on an Everlast or Duracell battery and charge twice as much for it. I would just look for a battery with an equivalent or better CCA capability. Look into Interstate batteries, they are highly rated, although on a high end, last longer. Good luck, man. You've got a great truck there!
I would personally recommend ditching the height control. We had a similar factory air-height set up on our 4RUNNER and it only gets more expensive as time goes by. Just go with a standard shock and strut replacement or do the lift. You’ll be much happier and it’ll be cheaper to maintain in the long run. Trust me bro. 😊
I agree that the AHC can be fickle with age and more expensive than its worth. In my case it was simply the globes and then an AHC line in the rear. The ride quality of the AHC is just too nice to sacrifice if the system is not completely inop.
Very good deal. But not cheapest. lol . I just bought a 2003 LX 470, with 92,000 miles original owner perfect car fax. sand dollar for $4500. AC was not working and timing belt has not been changed. Lexus gave previous owner a $5000 estimate to fix AC. I fixed it for $180.00 . I put new tires on it, new pads and rotors and I am removing a few dents and scratches. Suspension is perfect, car rides like it is new. Will do timing belt in 10K miles or so.
Michael Winston what a steal !! I got 219k miles for $5400 and still had the original timing belt! It was still in decent shape actually could have got another 100k out of it! The rear ac line is crimped up from the previous owner and it does not hold Freon .. I have also been quoted a lot of money to repair this..
nice video man thanks for all the tips, im picking up a 1999 lx470 v8 in 2-3 weeks, its currently getting a timing belt service, water pump, fresh oil change and coolant to make the drive back safetly. hopefully it doesnt have any other of those issues u mentioned
I’ve found one for about 6k and it’s mechanically perfect with a completely replaced interior... only kicker is it’s got 332k miles... debating whether or not to go for it
I see you upgraded from the 4Runner, how in the hell did you find that thing for 5k. Has to be something wrong with it there is no way they sold it that cheap.
Jay Moar the hydraulic suspension accumulators were on the way out. I find that the best way to get a car for cheap is to bring the cash and show that you have it. A bird in the hand is better than 2 in the bush.
Nice video - thanks for sharing! I'm hunting for one of these at the moment. Not sure if you mentioned it, but is there a good way to check that the center diff lock is indeed engaged without having it on a lift or in slip conditions?
“No rust whatsoever”…then proceeds to show us rust. I know he’s in NYC so his idea of rust is different than most. This is a lot of rust and we didn’t get to see the frame…I wouldn’t but that truck. Not that good of deal IMO.
The only reason I liked the lx 470 is because of the engine reliability, and if I wanted to add more. The AHC is way ahead of its time impressively smooth like how a luxury car should be.
Great video, my wife and I are looking at a 2000 LX470 in really good shape, very recent timing belt service, greasable ball joints, brand new tires and a few other recent maintenance check points done. Very little rust. AHC system appears to be fully functional but looks like one is leaking a little bit. It spent the first 10 years of service in CA, the next 8-9 years in CO, a little while in AZ and the last 2 years or so here in TX, all with pretty decent maintenance records. It has 200K miles, Seller is at 10K, firm. Did you ever put up videos on replacing the globes?
I own both 4runner and lx470. I think the 4runner has a much better design and better built. The LX470 does drive much more comfortable but alot of things that breakdown much quicker.
I just picked up a 2000 model, I'm excited to put this thing through it's paces! Nice vid!
Nice! Take good care of it
I just bought my 3rd. 2002 with under 180k For $3500. I haven't paid over 5 or put a dime into one yet.. all 3 are like new. 2 came with solid suspension.
how?
pj843 he’s lying or it’s rusted to hell. People on the internet just literally throw numbers out.
why do you think OEM Lexus battery is better? Lexus does not make batteries. Im sure they just put a toyota or lexus label on an Everlast or Duracell battery and charge twice as much for it. I would just look for a battery with an equivalent or better CCA capability. Look into Interstate batteries, they are highly rated, although on a high end, last longer. Good luck, man. You've got a great truck there!
I would personally recommend ditching the height control. We had a similar factory air-height set up on our 4RUNNER and it only gets more expensive as time goes by. Just go with a standard shock and strut replacement or do the lift. You’ll be much happier and it’ll be cheaper to maintain in the long run. Trust me bro. 😊
I agree that the AHC can be fickle with age and more expensive than its worth. In my case it was simply the globes and then an AHC line in the rear. The ride quality of the AHC is just too nice to sacrifice if the system is not completely inop.
where can you buy the conversion kit for coils
This was helpful as the LX470 is on my shortlist.
Bro that Lexus gold is GORGEOUS!
Naboo its that arabian gold
@@HMNLT yep. Cashmere Beige Mica
Very good deal. But not cheapest. lol . I just bought a 2003 LX 470, with 92,000 miles original owner perfect car fax. sand dollar for $4500. AC was not working and timing belt has not been changed. Lexus gave previous owner a $5000 estimate to fix AC. I fixed it for $180.00 . I put new tires on it, new pads and rotors and I am removing a few dents and scratches. Suspension is perfect, car rides like it is new. Will do timing belt in 10K miles or so.
Michael Winston what a steal !! I got 219k miles for $5400 and still had the original timing belt! It was still in decent shape actually could have got another 100k out of it! The rear ac line is crimped up from the previous owner and it does not hold Freon .. I have also been quoted a lot of money to repair this..
What ended being the problem on ac?
It seems like most everyone on YT gets sweet deals on cars. I never heard one person say they paid a regular price.
congratulations, it is beautiful. take good care of it!
nice video man thanks for all the tips, im picking up a 1999 lx470 v8 in 2-3 weeks, its currently getting a timing belt service, water pump, fresh oil change and coolant to make the drive back safetly. hopefully it doesnt have any other of those issues u mentioned
Great deal man. Beautiful truck.
Thank you!
Change diff breather as soon as possible !!
Looking forward to the globe replacement videos.
You got a smokin deal.
Hi handsome. You got a deal of a lifetime. What a beautiful car. If you buy a new one it will cost 130,000.00 usd
One owner in NY, i dont believe it doesnt have any rust.
SC14 i know, it was garaged in a very affluent neighborhood.
HMNLT garage would of sped up the rust actually. If he drove it in the snow then you keep your car in a warm garage it’ll actually rust stuff faster.
I’ve found one for about 6k and it’s mechanically perfect with a completely replaced interior... only kicker is it’s got 332k miles... debating whether or not to go for it
Might be better to buy one with a blown engine for cheap, and swap a rebuilt into it.
Buy it
Great vid! I’m shopping for one now. Thanks!
I got a 2006 silver for around 9k.
You got ripped off, buddy. OMG.
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 no way
Great video. Any more in the works with this vehicle? Don’t see any others.
Ill be uploading a new video on a other LX470 soon. This one has found a new home
My dream car😍
great content
I see you upgraded from the 4Runner, how in the hell did you find that thing for 5k. Has to be something wrong with it there is no way they sold it that cheap.
Jay Moar the hydraulic suspension accumulators were on the way out. I find that the best way to get a car for cheap is to bring the cash and show that you have it. A bird in the hand is better than 2 in the bush.
Awesome video. Do you still have this LX?
Nice video - thanks for sharing! I'm hunting for one of these at the moment. Not sure if you mentioned it, but is there a good way to check that the center diff lock is indeed engaged without having it on a lift or in slip conditions?
Binding in the wheels when on dry pavement and turning. Best of luck with the search, I will have one coming up for sale with 85k, 2006.
“No rust whatsoever”…then proceeds to show us rust. I know he’s in NYC so his idea of rust is different than most. This is a lot of rust and we didn’t get to see the frame…I wouldn’t but that truck. Not that good of deal IMO.
Did you ever replace those globes?
Gas is 14hwy 11 city 21 gallons.
Omg. What is wrong with wind noise
I know im sorry! I’ve since bought a microphone!
I want one so bad but with 13mpg I'm thinking a Toyota Sienna instead
Jorge Meza i average about 15
I got 20 HWY on my '05
@@colinbecker6869 same here 20-22
Score for 5k.
Hi my name is Elijah and I’m a fellow lx470 owner I would like to get in contact with you if you don’t mind I also have a UA-cam channel as well.
Dreaming Eli sure. Just message me
A bit ugly but a great truck
The only reason I liked the lx 470 is because of the engine reliability, and if I wanted to add more. The AHC is way ahead of its time impressively smooth like how a luxury car should be.
Great video, my wife and I are looking at a 2000 LX470 in really good shape, very recent timing belt service, greasable ball joints, brand new tires and a few other recent maintenance check points done. Very little rust. AHC system appears to be fully functional but looks like one is leaking a little bit. It spent the first 10 years of service in CA, the next 8-9 years in CO, a little while in AZ and the last 2 years or so here in TX, all with pretty decent maintenance records. It has 200K miles, Seller is at 10K, firm. Did you ever put up videos on replacing the globes?
great video
I own both 4runner and lx470. I think the 4runner has a much better design and better built. The LX470 does drive much more comfortable but alot of things that breakdown much quicker.