Recent content by asut01

Update, ended up buying one owner 2000 Land Cruiser, with full Toyota Service history until 206k miles (current millage). Only thing this thing needs is timing belt service and right side outer mirror shell which is chipped. Paid $5500. This Cruiser has Toyota rebuild transmission at 122K...

Thank you for the info about the fan bracket, now I see what you mean by that. Looks like we should be able to tackle most of it during one day. Also, why are folks so concern about heater T's. In 206K miles, this SUV was towed in twice, once for the transmission and second for the steering hose.

Thank you for replying. In my family we have 4 Mercedes Benz and between my brother and I, we do all the maintenance, since we have access to shop lift at our buddy's place. Your estimate on parts is dead on, with what I have seen on Rock-Auto and Autohoaus az. I have seen DIY of this job on...

The LX is no go, the owner is little sketchy. So, only option locally to DC is this LC. I have looked thru all the records from the dealer, everything checks out, including rebuild transmission to timing belt work back in 122k miles. Currently, it is due for timing belt service, I should be...

I was able to check the records on LX, but Toyota website is little tricky to get the service records out. I know LX has memory seats, projector head lights, nicer interior, ML audio and AHC. But, was wondering, am I gonna missing those features if I went with LC. Or LC will require least...

I have 2 options. 1. 2000 LC with 206,500 miles (Virginia SUV), dealer maintained its whole life. New transmission from Toyota Dealer at 122k, Timing belt at 122k. Lady is asking about 7k. This SUV is about 1 hour from me. 2. 2001 LX, 191,100, one owner NJ car. Timing belt around 120K...

Thank you! Got it, is there enough clearance under neath the truck or I would need to bring floor jack and stands? Also, how does the front differential gets disconnected from the transmission?

Hello All, Does anyone have a procedure to disconnect front differential? I am planning to buy a 2003 LX 470 which has blown front differential, and guy claims it needs to be towed. I need to drive at least 125 miles to my friends place who has a lift.

Awesome, I am market for 2001 as well, may I ask how much did you pay for yours? I have found one locally (DC area), but the guy has absolutely no records of any kind and the truck has 180k miles. I am hobbyist mechanic, and do most of the maintenance on my 2 cars (Mercedes Benz). If I do get...

I have a potential opportunity for buying a dealer maintained high mileage (~200K). What do I need to look for in this high mileage car? I do all the maintenance work on my both Mercedes Benz (1999 S320 and 1995 E320), and I have access to lift at my friends place. Will I be able to get...

Legacy transmission issues in 2000. How many miles and where it is located? Please post some pictures and maintenance history.

PM, sent, with few questions.

I am looking for 2001 LX470, in Maryland, Virginia, North and South Caroling. Also, willing to fly out to Texas and Atlanta for a right vehicle. Willing to pay some premium for maintenance records

Hello Wak, I am in market for similar one from 2000-2001. Do you mind sharing how much did you pay for yours?