SOLD 1997 LX450 - Texas (1 Viewer)

Year

1997

Vehicle Model

1. LX450

Mileage

203000

Outside Link

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bfuKKdteZhMZZooF6

Bringatrailer auction went live today!!

1997 Lexus LX450

Bid for the chance to own a 1997 Lexus LX450 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #66,103.

bringatrailer.com

This LX450 is showroom quality.

I just submitted it to BaT (Bringatrailer.com), but I'm also open to selling it to a MUD member since I have heard it takes BaT a while to process new submissions.

203k miles currently, and sitting in my garage. Asking $32k.
TONS of photos here (around 250 photos): LX450 - https://photos.app.goo.gl/bfuKKdteZhMZZooF6

I have talked to a few of you that are interested over the last 24 hours, and thought a video walk through would help answer a lot of questions. Below is a video walk through I just did. Please let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to call me as well:


Following have been done in the last 2 months by me:
* All 3 belts replaced with OEM toyota belts
* OEM Denso iridium spark plugs
* OEM Toyota distributor cap and rotor
* OEM Toyota spark plug wires and coil wire
* Power antenna
* Trunk hatch gas struts
* Hood gas struts
* OEM Toyota PCV valve
* OEM Toyota valve cover & PCV hoses
* Oil and filter change

Following were done by the previous owner in the last year or so:
* ARB Front bumper
* Black Rhino wheels and CNC machined spacers
* Procomp AT Sport LT285/75/16 tires

Following were done by the previous previous owner here on MUD around 2018-2020:
* Valve cover gasket
* EGR components
* Radiator
* Throttle cable
* Front birfields / knuckles rebuilt and resealed
* PHH - Gates green stripe, with breeze constant torque clamps
* Radiator hoses and breeze constant torque clamps
* Fan clutch
* Exhaust - OEM style
* Full interior carpet replaced
* Full leather replacement along with center console lid and doors
* New hood insulation
* Old Man Emu front and rear coil springs
* OEM Toyota shocks
* EBC brakes
* Full glass and trim out re-paint
* Replaced all side glass (doors)
* Replaced third row sliding glass with new OEM Toyota solid single piece glass
* Pioneer door speakers, retained factory door panels and speaker grills
* Replacement 4" sub in center console

Everything works and functions as it should. No leaks. No rust. No check engine lights. No problems at all. It's about as perfect as an 80 series gets.

I'm located in Round Rock, Texas (just north of Austin). Happy to answer any questions and have you swing by to see it if you're interested.

 

[NKP Garage]

A few more photos. See link in the first post for Google Photos link with around 250 detailed photos.

 

[FMC80]

Damn, this is a clean rig.

 

[jomelo]

What color is it? Green?

 

[FMC80]

Yep, green; tons of photos in the link. I know lots hate on the green but I think it's a unique color and it shifts with the light to where it looks black and blue. It's a sweet color imho.

 

[jomelo]

Yep, green; tons of photos in the link. I know lots hate on the green but I think it's a unique color and it shifts with the light to where it looks black and blue. It's a sweet color imho.

yea I agree. It’s a gorgeous truck. Very clean.

 

[NKP Garage]

What color is it? Green?

It is the factory lexus color for the year called "Dark Emerald Pearl". It was a two tone color with a pearl/metallic gray at the bottom half and fender flares. The color code for Lexus Dark Emerald Pearl is "6M1", I think. One of my favorite colors on the 80 series. Looks almost black at night, and very deep dark metallic/pearl green in the day.

 

[NKP Garage]

I have talked to a few of you that are interested over the last 24 hours, and thought a video walk through would help answer a lot of questions. Below is a video walk through I just did. Please let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to call me as well:

 

[NKP Garage]

A couple people asked for a cold start video. Finally got home from work early enough to take one today. Here ya'll go.

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photos.app.goo.gl

 

[NKP Garage]

All following preventative maintenance done over the last few weeks. None of it was really needed, but I'm just a weird guy that doesn't like leaving anything untouched. I'll upload videos of all the work soon too.
Iridium spark plugs
PCV Valve and hoses
New Duracell Group 27f battery
Heater control valve
Radiator
Thermostat and gaskets
All 3 drive belts
Spark plug wires
Distributor cap and rotor
Distributor o-ring
Ignition timing set to factory setting of 3degrees

 

[NKP Garage]

Video walk through of temperature readings at normal operating temperature of the radiator inlet and outlets, temperature of the cylinder head, temperature of the exhaust manifolds, temperature of the AC vents with heater on, and temperature of the AC vents with cooling on. Also included in the video is hands-off driving to show the how the LX450 tracks straight under acceleration, coasting, and braking.

 

[NKP Garage]

Uploaded a lot more videos of the recent maintenance in detail, walk throughs of different functions, condition, etc.... Keeping them all in this running playlist that I'm adding to:

LX450 Playlist on Youtube

 

[FMC80]

Dude this thing is ****ing beautiful. I'm not sure a BaT buyer would care about hood struts or hatch struts but you have the info so why not? I don't think you'll have any issue on BaT getting top dollar. You'll take a hit for it being a Lexus vs Toyota but nothing you can do about that. I'm really excited for this thing to go live; you have my support!

 

[NKP Garage]

Added another video with a lengthy drive test

 

[NKP Garage]

Been collecting as much history as I could about the vehicle from sources available and consolidating into a single spreadsheet.

9/27/97	Manufactured and shipped to dealer		From carfax
10/1/97	Install tow hitch. Lexus dealership	10	From Lexus records
10/1/97	Install running boards. Lexus dealership	10	From Lexus records
11/1/97	1000 mile service. Check tires, belts, fluids, electrical, wiring, road test, lubricate chassis. Lexus dealership	1303	From Lexus records
12/15/97	Titled to first owner	10	From carfax
1/1/98	Check phone roaming. Reprogram. Lexus dealership	3883	From Lexus records
6/11/98	Title or registration issued or renewed		From carfax
10/1/98	Grease all fittings. Check hinges. Hose condition. Tires front 7/32, rear 6/32. Oil/filter change. Check and tighten all bolts. Inspect and correct belt tension. Check vibration, balance tires. Wash. Inspect battery and terminals. Replace air filter. Replace windshield wipers. Inspect suspension. Remove and replace 1 shock. Lexus dealership.	12976	From Lexus records
2/1/99	Inspect brakes, need to be replaced. Adjust rear seats. Grease all fittings, hinges, hose condition, wires. Check tires. Leak from oil filter, replaced oil filter. Phone cord adjusted. Oil/filter change. Correct belt tension. Clean battery terminals. Replace windshield wipers. Lexus dealership	21195	From Lexus records
5/11/00	Passed emissions test	36712	From carfax
7/1/00	Inspect brakes. AC too cold, trained client. Oil/filter change. Check wire and hoses. Flushed cooling system. Clean battery terminals. Replaced 6 spark plugs. Replaced and flushed brake fluid. Replace windshield wipers. Correct belt tension. Replace air filter. Replace transmission fluid. Replace differential fluids. Lexus dealership.	38943	From Lexus records
4/19/01	Passed emissions test	46221	From carfax
1/11/02	Title or registration issued or renewed	53814	From carfax
1/15/02	Fix wires on trailer plug. Inspect ball joints, bolts, chassis, brake lines, pipes, hoses. Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. Oil/filter change. 4 wheel alignment. Replace air filter. Resurface front rotors. Replace front brake pads. Lexus dealership	53985	From Lexus records
2/1/02	Crankshaft oil seal, remove and replace rear crankshaft seal (rear main seal). Replaced crank bolt. Lexus dealership.	53998	From Lexus records
10/1/02	Replace antenna assembly. Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. Oil and filter change. Replace front brake pads and rotors. Check 4wd, hard to go into 4LO. Fixed. Lexus dealership	60991	From Lexus records
3/1/03	Remove and replace starter. Lexus dealershiop	64195	From Lexus records
5/1/03	Oil and filter change. Clean belts. Lexus dealership	66038	From Lexus records
5/6/03	Vehicle serviced	66038	From carfax
10/3/03	Title or registration issued or renewed	67819	From carfax
10/15/03	Program 2 key fobs. Lexus dealership	68976	From Lexus records
3/4/04	Passed emissions test		From carfax
3/10/04	Title or registration issued or renewed	68065	From carfax
4/4/05	Passed emissions test	78000	From carfax
3/24/06	Passed emissions test	82000	From carfax
12/1/06	Service complete. Lexus dealership.	84699	From Lexus records
12/29/06	Passed emissions test	85019	From carfax
3/27/07	Title or registration issued or renewed	85500	From carfax
1/22/08	Passed emissions test	91000	From carfax
12/31/08	Passed emissions test	93000	From carfax
1/15/10	Passed emissions test	97000	From carfax
5/10/10	Passed emissions test	99000	From carfax
4/25/11	Passed emissions test	115000	From carfax
5/18/12	Passed emissions test	135000	From carfax
7/9/12	Vehicle serviced at Roberts Toyota. Maintenance inspection. Oil and filter changed	137286	From carfax
5/31/13	Passed emissions test	153000	From carfax
1/14/14	Passed emissions test	163000	From carfax
12/22/14	Passed emissions test	167000	From carfax
2/21/17	Passed emissions test	172000	From carfax
2/12/18	Passed emissions test	176000	From carfax
2018-2020	Front axle, knuckles, birfields, and seals rebult	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	Front shocks replaced with new OEM Toyota	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	Rear shocks replaced with new OEM Toyota	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	Valve cover gaskets	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	New EGR sensors and components	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	New radiator	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	New engine fan clutch	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	New throttle cable	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	New PHH - Upgraded gates green stripe hoses	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	New radiator and coolant hoses	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	Breeze constant torque clamps for cooling system	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	New heater control valve	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	Complete new exhaust with cats	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	New carpet for entire truck. With new sound deadening foam	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	All new leather custom built and installed by Roadwire	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	New OEM Lexus seat foam	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	New hood insulation	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	Old Man Emu coil springs	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	EBC Brake upgrade	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	Pioneer door speakers	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	Replaced 4inch "sub" in console	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	All drivetrain fluids changed	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	Replaced some of the hard brake lines	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	New OEM Toyota extended brake lines	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	All new glass ordered from Toyota overseas. Third row sliding glass replaced with single piece Toyota glass.	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	All new window trim and gaskets	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	New weatherstripping	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	New rain gutter trim	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
	Full trim out and glass out professional repaint and restoration of entire vehicle	170-180k miles	From IH8MUD owner
4/11/19	Passed emissions test	177000	From carfax
In 2020	ARB Front Bumper		Last owner
9/9/21	Vehlcle sold to me	202433	From carfax
In 2022	New OEM Toyota Distributor cap, rotor, and oil seal	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	New OEM Toyota spark plug wires	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	New OEM Toyota Denso Iridium spark plugs	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	New OEM Toytoa PCV valve, grommet, and two hoses. With new OEM Toyota clamps	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	New OEM Toytoa Center differential lock switch installed	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	Compression test, cold dry test, all cylinders between 175-180psi cold	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	Set base ignition timing to factory 3 degrees	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	Replaced radiator with a new one	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	New OEM Toyota heater control valve	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	New OEM Toyota drive belts. All 3 belts replaced	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	New Duracell 27F high capacity automotive battery	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	New hood gas struts	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	New trunk hatch gas struts	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	Power seat gears removed and replaced	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	Oil and filter change	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	New OEM Toyota air filter	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	New OEM Toyota red coolant	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	New OEM Toyota thermostat and gaskets	203k miles	Current owner "me"
	New OEM Toyota radiator cap	203k miles	Current owner "me"

 

[NKP Garage]

Bringatrailer auction went live today!!

1997 Lexus LX450

Bid for the chance to own a 1997 Lexus LX450 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #66,103.

bringatrailer.com

 

[NKP Garage]

The BaT auction ends tomorrow!!! Very curious to see where it ends up and who the new owner will be.

 

[NKP Garage]

So..... What do you do when the winning bidder calls you very shortly after the auction ends to tell you a BS family excuse about why he can't follow through with the purchase?

Anyone want this beauty? I'm exhausted with this process.

 

[Fzj80 1997]

Man that sucks. Did bat give you the contact info for the second highest bidder? Seems like they’ll be pretty close to the winning bid accounting for the buyers fee that they now no longer have to pay.

 

[NKP Garage]

Man that sucks. Did bat give you the contact info for the second highest bidder? Seems like they’ll be pretty close to the winning bid accounting for the buyers fee that they now no longer have to pay.

Not yet. I sent BaT an email last night. Waiting on a response.