Hi, all!
This is my first post, so if I am posting in the wrong spot, I apologize. Well, I'm gonna try and keep it short and to the point. I'm in the market for a 06-07 Lexus LX470 with less than 150k miles. I am completely green (new) when it comes to these vehicles. I've browsed many threads in regards to purchasing one of these vehicles and would just like to have someone else's prospective on this purchase.
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Asking Price: $18,998
Out the Door Price: $17,500 (Trading in a 2016 Scion IM; Getting $8,000 for trade in, I owe about $6,000 on it)
Year: 2006
Make: Lexus
Model: LX470
Color: Sand Dollar Pearl with Ivory Interior
Mileage: 132K
Owners: 2
Title Status: Clean Title, no accidents
Pre-purchase Inspection: Paid another well rated local shop to inspect vehicle
Location of Ownership: NY
Dealers Location: PA
My Location: Baltimore MD
Maintenance Records: Full serviced at Lexus dealership(s) with extensive records (I put the VIN into the Lexus portal to pull up all the service records)
Main Preventive Maintenance: Timing belt and water pump replaced at 118K miles. Typical oil changes and brake changes (pads, rotors, etc), coolant flushes, etc.
Concerned Maintenance Items:
- AC: Seems the vehicle was brought in at 119K miles with the AC blowing warm, dealer found it was low on refrigerant (with only .5lbs in system.) They did leak test, didn't see anything and just refilled it and that was it. Then at 125k Miles it was brought back in due to blowing warm again. Lexus stated "Rear AC Evaporator and AC Suction Lines" needed replacing at a cost of $2,900... owner declined.
I had the pre-purchase shop inspect issue and they said the compressor never kicked on (Signs of low refrigerant.) I informed the dealer I'm purchasing it from and they sent it to another shop that had the A/C equipment to diagnose the issue. They replaced the Evaporator core located behind the dash. At the end of the day, I know this is a common issue and might just cap off the rear AC lines.
- Catalytic Converter: Seems that check engine light was on for CC at 118k miles when it got state inspected, can't tell via records if it got replaced or the O2 sensor did.
I had the pre-purchase shop inspect issue and they said it all looked fine and would pass state inspection. They said O2 Sensors look new and the check engine light wasn't on nor were there any codes
- AHC: All seems to be functional, i'm just worried about it because it's an expensive system. I do have TechStream loaded up and will be doing a few checks when I see the vehicle in person this weekend. ~Eventually will be getting a 2 inch lift, so i just need this system to get by until then.
- Rust: Given that this is a New York truck, I am worried about rust but being that I'm originally from FL, I don't know what is acceptable and what isn't. It doesn't look to bad, mostly surface rust? I was quoted at $800 to have a shop completely clean and undercoat it. Any input would be great!
With all that said, I think it's a solid rig at a decent price. I will bring up the AC issue again to the dealership I am purchasing it from and see if they could warranty the whole AC system for like 1 year or 5k miles (I work from home so I don't drive much.)
Anyways, on to the good parts, the pictures! Let me know your opinions; Buy or Pass??
Exterior Photos:
This is my first post, so if I am posting in the wrong spot, I apologize. Well, I'm gonna try and keep it short and to the point. I'm in the market for a 06-07 Lexus LX470 with less than 150k miles. I am completely green (new) when it comes to these vehicles. I've browsed many threads in regards to purchasing one of these vehicles and would just like to have someone else's prospective on this purchase.
----------------------------------------------------------
Asking Price: $18,998
Out the Door Price: $17,500 (Trading in a 2016 Scion IM; Getting $8,000 for trade in, I owe about $6,000 on it)
Year: 2006
Make: Lexus
Model: LX470
Color: Sand Dollar Pearl with Ivory Interior
Mileage: 132K
Owners: 2
Title Status: Clean Title, no accidents
Pre-purchase Inspection: Paid another well rated local shop to inspect vehicle
Location of Ownership: NY
Dealers Location: PA
My Location: Baltimore MD
Maintenance Records: Full serviced at Lexus dealership(s) with extensive records (I put the VIN into the Lexus portal to pull up all the service records)
Main Preventive Maintenance: Timing belt and water pump replaced at 118K miles. Typical oil changes and brake changes (pads, rotors, etc), coolant flushes, etc.
Concerned Maintenance Items:
- AC: Seems the vehicle was brought in at 119K miles with the AC blowing warm, dealer found it was low on refrigerant (with only .5lbs in system.) They did leak test, didn't see anything and just refilled it and that was it. Then at 125k Miles it was brought back in due to blowing warm again. Lexus stated "Rear AC Evaporator and AC Suction Lines" needed replacing at a cost of $2,900... owner declined.
I had the pre-purchase shop inspect issue and they said the compressor never kicked on (Signs of low refrigerant.) I informed the dealer I'm purchasing it from and they sent it to another shop that had the A/C equipment to diagnose the issue. They replaced the Evaporator core located behind the dash. At the end of the day, I know this is a common issue and might just cap off the rear AC lines.
- Catalytic Converter: Seems that check engine light was on for CC at 118k miles when it got state inspected, can't tell via records if it got replaced or the O2 sensor did.
I had the pre-purchase shop inspect issue and they said it all looked fine and would pass state inspection. They said O2 Sensors look new and the check engine light wasn't on nor were there any codes
- AHC: All seems to be functional, i'm just worried about it because it's an expensive system. I do have TechStream loaded up and will be doing a few checks when I see the vehicle in person this weekend. ~Eventually will be getting a 2 inch lift, so i just need this system to get by until then.
- Rust: Given that this is a New York truck, I am worried about rust but being that I'm originally from FL, I don't know what is acceptable and what isn't. It doesn't look to bad, mostly surface rust? I was quoted at $800 to have a shop completely clean and undercoat it. Any input would be great!
With all that said, I think it's a solid rig at a decent price. I will bring up the AC issue again to the dealership I am purchasing it from and see if they could warranty the whole AC system for like 1 year or 5k miles (I work from home so I don't drive much.)
Anyways, on to the good parts, the pictures! Let me know your opinions; Buy or Pass??
Exterior Photos:
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