Congrates. $45K is decent, for 03LX with those miles & appearance.
"replaced front shocks, power steering rack, and coolant tees" Those services, you had done. Being from Aspen CO, serviced each spring. Are signs, of prolonged periods of being parked and age related issue.
We see other issues, that may need addressing. So be fair warned, age takes its toll, as does being parked. It was likely service at Bighorn Toyota in Glenwood Sp., CO. Which is was said to be a good shop. But when Dealership do timing belt service. They often, only replace the belt, and only sometimes the water pump. Rarely anything else like, bearings & tensioner! It may have been stored in climate controlled, garage in Aspen. Which would be great. As rubber and foam would be in decent condition. But I'd not count on it. I'd drill down into service history, for parts used. It may sound silly. But if tensioner & idler pulleys of timing belt along with fan bracket and fan belt. Likely need replacing. I'd likely redue T-belt service and replace most all as I came out. Even a great looking fan belt, is suspect. Age has its effect on rubber. The 03 uses Toyota LL (red) coolant. Which requires flushing each 2 years. Wheel bearings and axle bearing and bushing service and lube each 30K. I see most dealership, mess up wheel bearings service and never do they lube axle bearing & bushing.
Very likely they saw leaks at front shock and output shaft of steering rack. Why, rubber seals. So this tells us to be on the lookout, with respect to rubber.
Fuel injectors and fuel pressure regulator, need a close look. Fuel will often leak down from them, while stored. We can then see their needles rust. MPG and performance suffer.
You may have seen a post recently of an 06LC w/21K miles.
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