Recent content by robo200

I think I put myself in a harder predicament by engaging the steering lock, otherwise this procedure should've been adequate:

Yesterday I tried to start the truck and the key wouldn't turn one bit, turning the steering wheel only engaged its lock. I tried two keys (a master and a valet), and neither could turn the lock cylinder. My pressing problem is that I need to move the vehicle in 3 hours due to parking...

Greetings! I was shopping for a 200 series but saw this 05 LX470 with 160K on the odometer popped up asking for $10K and snatched it up. Minimum rust for a northeast vehicle. I’m a competent DIY mechanic and was pretty satisfied with the inspection. First I tried was to take a look at the...

Coming to this tread to get an opinion if this 09 LX is priced right at $33K, with only 35K miles. It hasn’t been driven much and practically sat for last 2-3 years. Towed in in March 2022 for no-start, probably a drained battery. Dealership maintained at regular mileage intervals (but not time...

I printed out all FIVE vehicle's specifications from lexus.com and not one mentioned luxury package or Levinson audio. Am I looking at the wrong area? The dealership listing of this particular vehicle does mention lux package though.

Thanks everyone for inputs and especially the thoughtful reply above. Sounds like later MY is the way to go. All vehicles were LX not LC. Based on the insurance formula, $3K value for 40k miles, which is 13 cents per mile. It sounds reasonable. I was using 25 cents a mile in my head earlier...

I’m looking forward to buying my first 200 series LX. With a budget around 30k, I’ve found a couple of candidates, and would like some advice on the right pick: 1. 2011MY, 105K miles, no accident, $29K 2. 2011, 125K, no accident, $25K 3. 2015, 150k, no accident, $32K 4. 2014, 92K, Carfax...