- Year
- 2006
- Vehicle Model
- LX470
- Location
- United States
- Mileage
- 265000
- Color
- Silver
Hello~
Located in Orange County.
I really have not followed values on LX470 models. I'll list this for $21k to start.
I've decided to part ways with my beloved LX470. I particularly sought out the 06-07 model LX for my needs after long term ownership of a 99 LC that my wife, dogs and I used to tour and camp through as much of Death Valley as we could.
The LX470 was chosen as the replacement for our 100LC due to the AHC system and how well it handles the miles and miles of washboard roads on the way to our favorite destinations - Ballarat via Trona, South to Goler Wash and the gateway Butte Valley, Lotus Mine, Newman's Cabin, Barker Ranch (where Charlie Manson was captured), Mengel Pass and finally, the Geologist Cabin, Russell's Camp, Stella's Cabin, my dear friend Emmet Harder's cabin and claim, and of course the amazing, inexplicable Butte in the Valley. We enjoyed following the Tonopah and Tidewater rail line, visiting and exploring around Cerro Gordo and ultimately spending 4 weeks of that trip at the Caretaker's cabin and the Burgess Mine on an extended 6 week trip during COVID where we both we able to "WFH aka Work From Home" using Tesla's Starlink system.
Well - enough reminiscing...Here's why I'm selling:
In the past year I was in a severe auto accident and came away with some nerve damage in my left arm and right leg, and as a result, attempting to sleep anywhere other than my own bed is impossible for now. Adding to this, my wife and I just had to put one of our dogs down that we spent the past 14 years traveling to Death and Panamint Valley with, and it seems like now is the time to make some changes to our week/weekend adventure strategy.
I will recover, but life for me will be significantly different and will be looking for something for our adventures that someone else will work on and with a warranty. No idea what that is maybe a new LC250/GX550 or Grenade-ier. My wife says get a Rivian since we do have a 250v 9500w Generator that we have used in the past for charging an EV while vehicle testing on previous road trips (I work for an OEM that makes EVs, unfortunately nothing they make is really Death Valley appropriate)...so I've narrowed it down to those few vehicles as alternatives.
About this LX470
Maintenance and Updates that I did, other than having a local Land Cruiser expert do the timing belt kit, that resulted in a leak that should be an easy fix related to the cam seals, it's not leaky enough to drip overnight so I haven't focused on it
The list below is a copy/paste from my iOS notes, so there may be some duplicates, I've tried to edit it to remove any of those, but happy to answer any and all questions that may come up.
I absolutely love working on Land Cruisers, and had fun making this LX "new" to me:
There are a few negatives:
1. The Right Rear door has a scrape that is on the trim and paint. When I bought this sight unseen, this was not disclosed. I was livid at the time it arrived, but it's not noticeable unless you focus on it. I have not tried to buff it or do anything, surprisingly it does not bother me.
2. The exterior cladding is showing fading. While I believe this LX has been garage kept nearly it's entire life, these trim pieces are fading. If I am unable to sell it here I'll touch it up with the Duplicolor BTY1617 OEM matched paint at some point, but again...it's not horrible, just not new looking.
Located in Orange County.
I really have not followed values on LX470 models. I'll list this for $21k to start.
I've decided to part ways with my beloved LX470. I particularly sought out the 06-07 model LX for my needs after long term ownership of a 99 LC that my wife, dogs and I used to tour and camp through as much of Death Valley as we could.
The LX470 was chosen as the replacement for our 100LC due to the AHC system and how well it handles the miles and miles of washboard roads on the way to our favorite destinations - Ballarat via Trona, South to Goler Wash and the gateway Butte Valley, Lotus Mine, Newman's Cabin, Barker Ranch (where Charlie Manson was captured), Mengel Pass and finally, the Geologist Cabin, Russell's Camp, Stella's Cabin, my dear friend Emmet Harder's cabin and claim, and of course the amazing, inexplicable Butte in the Valley. We enjoyed following the Tonopah and Tidewater rail line, visiting and exploring around Cerro Gordo and ultimately spending 4 weeks of that trip at the Caretaker's cabin and the Burgess Mine on an extended 6 week trip during COVID where we both we able to "WFH aka Work From Home" using Tesla's Starlink system.
Well - enough reminiscing...Here's why I'm selling:
In the past year I was in a severe auto accident and came away with some nerve damage in my left arm and right leg, and as a result, attempting to sleep anywhere other than my own bed is impossible for now. Adding to this, my wife and I just had to put one of our dogs down that we spent the past 14 years traveling to Death and Panamint Valley with, and it seems like now is the time to make some changes to our week/weekend adventure strategy.
I will recover, but life for me will be significantly different and will be looking for something for our adventures that someone else will work on and with a warranty. No idea what that is maybe a new LC250/GX550 or Grenade-ier. My wife says get a Rivian since we do have a 250v 9500w Generator that we have used in the past for charging an EV while vehicle testing on previous road trips (I work for an OEM that makes EVs, unfortunately nothing they make is really Death Valley appropriate)...so I've narrowed it down to those few vehicles as alternatives.
About this LX470
- 2006
- Spent all of it's life in a garage. All the black trim shows as new or close to it. I've replaced a lot of them too while the Yen/Dollar exchange rate was favorable, with parts coming from IMPEX
- Flawless AHC with new globes and fresh fluid
- Zero rust, Zero! Florida and California it's whole life
- 265,000 miles
- TRD Pro BBS Rims with Motorsports Tech spacers - 1.25" front and 1" rear, less than 10k miles on them
- Also will come with the 06 stock LX wheels and tires that are well over the "best by" date. The rim paint is thin and some of the black basecoat is showing through...but balance perfectly and look nice still without any noticeable curb rash.
- Tons of new stuff, AHC globes, shock bushings, nearly every bushing replaced in the suspension
- It does leak a bit of oil, mostly from the cam covers. It's not enough to drip overnight but it is not completely leak free.
- I do have a Teyes head unit that I can install if you prefer, I had it installed and removed it while gathering parts for the Nav/Climate conversion to the standard ROW setup so any head unit could be used.
- I have replacement stock rear springs, a steering intermediate shaft (current one has some play in the u-joint, and replacement rear upper links to install still and this rig should be near-perfect
Maintenance and Updates that I did, other than having a local Land Cruiser expert do the timing belt kit, that resulted in a leak that should be an easy fix related to the cam seals, it's not leaky enough to drip overnight so I haven't focused on it
The list below is a copy/paste from my iOS notes, so there may be some duplicates, I've tried to edit it to remove any of those, but happy to answer any and all questions that may come up.
I absolutely love working on Land Cruisers, and had fun making this LX "new" to me:
- April 2022 259.2k T Belt, Water Pump, Tensioner, Pulleys, Fan Bracket, Radiator, All hoses and clamps, Spark Plugs, Valve Cover Seals, Aisin TKT021 was installed along with various seals, gaskets, etc
- April 2022 259.3k Grease Rear Driveshaft. Used Lucas Red’n’Tacky for u joints, and marine grease for splines
- May 2022 AHC fluid flush at 259,100k
- May 2022 @259.4k replaced all AHC globes
- May 2022 front shock upper cushions and lower bushings, and replaced o-ring and backing ring for front shock AHC connection
- June 2022 repacked wheel bearings.
- June 2022 New pads and rotors front and rear
- new ridies front seat covers installed
- new leather recovered steering wheel by Dallas Custom Steering Wheel
- Install rear lower control arms and lateral control arm / panhard bar 11.19.2022
- July 2022 MAF repair connector kit from ih8mud installed to replace brittle connector
- Install 2 new fuel tube clips. One on fuel filter and 2nd close by, July 2022
- Install rear luggage hooks, July 2022
- Install new wiper blades 10/1/2024
- Install skid plate radiator foam 10/10/2024
- Install new Front and Rear door moldings
- New Fuel filter 9/2024
- August 2022 install new DS18 Pro front 6.5” speakers and DS18 Pro rear 4" speakers
- August 2022 Install replacement subwoofer - SKAR EVL-65 in stock enclosure
- Install new front window / door moldings - Ordered from Impex 6/21 for all 4 doors plus 1/4 vent windows
- Install new Hub on Driver Side and new hub to rotor bolts (bolts are in LX470 parts box with bushings, etc)
- Insalled new Rear stabilizer bar (Impex)
- Change diff & t-case fluids(Front 1.8, Rear 3.5 quarts and tcase 1.4 quarts oil), 24mm socket - April 2024
- Engine Mounts done April 2024
- Installed new Steering Rack (Bell Lexus 6/27) and Tie Rod Ends (Impex 6/21). Alignment done at Lee's Auto 6/2024
- Install new CV Axles (Ordered from Bell Lexus 6/27)
- Install Left and Right No2 lower control arm bushing (Impex 6/1/22)
- Lower control arms - Ordered from Bell Lexus North Scottsdale 6/24 during 17.76% promotion
- Upper control arms - Ordered from Impex 6/21
- Install new OEM Rear lift gate struts
- Install new Driver door “Lexus” sill plate trim
- Lube rear drive shaft + u joints again (6/2024 with Schreader Moly)
- Install all new Front diff bushings purchased all parts from IMPEX 6/1/2022
- Lube Front Drive Shaft + U Joints (6/2024)
- Front Brake Rotors + pads + repack wheel bearings 6/2024
- Front stabilizer links, stabilizer bar on-frame bushings 6/2024
- Rear rotors + pads + parking brake adjustment 6/2024
- Install new bulbs for Puddle lamps: they are super nice and bright now
- Fix all dash lights and accessory lights, switch lights
- 90011-01018 Quarter Panel Vent Window Switch Bulb
- 84999-70007 CDL Switch Light Bulb, 90010-01039 Bulb w/cap for CDL
- New 88578-60100 Foam btwn skid plate and radiator
- 84999-10310 Seat Heater Switch Bulb, Power 1/4 Window Switch Bulb
- 90010-01061 RSCA cutoff switch bulb
- 84999-10470 (T1 size based on Amayama pic) Bulb Outer Mirror Switch, cap for outer mirror switch bulb: 84998-10430 - from ih8mud this bulb may work for defroster and rear a/c panel bulbs also
- Bulb for 90010-01022 Bulb - Cigarette Lighter
- 672190010-01039 Bulb - AHC Suspension Control Switch
- Install new LH Front Diff Oil Seal: 90311-47027 and RH Front Diff Oil Seal: 90311-47013
- Install new Seat Cushion Front Foam: 7150260100, purchased for $110 at Impex 71502-60100 TOYOTA , 7150260100 New parts search — IMPEX JAPAN
- Install new Seat Leather covers from Ridies, Done 12/2024
- Wipers 85212-60171 RH Wiper Blade, 85222-33200 LH Wiper Blade
- Lubed and serviced sunroof
- New engine air filter
- Installed new hub in LH front to replace cross threaded dealer serviced hack job
- Removed front seat belts and power washed after soaking
1. The Right Rear door has a scrape that is on the trim and paint. When I bought this sight unseen, this was not disclosed. I was livid at the time it arrived, but it's not noticeable unless you focus on it. I have not tried to buff it or do anything, surprisingly it does not bother me.
2. The exterior cladding is showing fading. While I believe this LX has been garage kept nearly it's entire life, these trim pieces are fading. If I am unable to sell it here I'll touch it up with the Duplicolor BTY1617 OEM matched paint at some point, but again...it's not horrible, just not new looking.
