SOLD Belligham, WA - 1998 LX470 - Modified, Rebuilt title, what would you think this is worth?

Year

1998

Vehicle Model

1. LX470

Mileage

241000

Color

Gray

Hey fellow enthusiasts! Very long time lurker here, but first time poster and just joined.

So, long story short, I've never actually sold a vehicle before and I am having a touch of difficulty estimating the value. I know what it's worth to me, what I paid for it, whats been invested in time and money, but I am in a bind with work and I need to let my baby go.

I was going to post this on Craigslist local to me, but I wanted to get the price right. I see what people value rebuilt titles as about 2/3 of comparable clean title, but I think this has to be looked at more critically, and considering this is the foremost collection of people who would know or have an opinion, here goes.

This is what I was intending on posting, and I am waiting for the next sunny day to get good pictures but I'm washing and waxing and detailing it before hand. I added some pics to help valuation but by no means would they be the final pics... it won't matter once someone sees it and test drives anyways... it's not like someone will buy sight unseen.

So here goes. I am not expecting to get back what I put into it, and I know the labor and service is a wash, as is my time and love.

Please share your opinions, I respect the feedback and please be mindful that this is my baby and really don't want to sell it but I don't have a choice anymore and if this can take care of me one more time with the sell then I will lovingly but tearfully let it go.



1998 Lexus LX470 / 100 Series LandCruiser - Modified - Rebuilt Title

Ultimate Offroad Camping Rig!
For sale is my 1998 Lexus LX470, a legendary 100 Series LandCruiser, perfect for any Toyota enthusiast and ready for your next adventure!

Features:

• Custom vinyl flooring (carpet replaced)
• 1/2 inch Dynamat and heat shielding throughout
• Dobinsons rear dual swing-out bumper
• Gamiviti flat rack
• 200W lightbar
• Snorkel for dusty trails
• Mountain Hatch tailgate cutting board
• Rain deflectors
• Extra 12V outlets in rear cargo area
• Rear cargo area tie-down hooks
• Aftermarket amp and speakers
• Alpine ILX W650 head unit with bypass
• 1998 Lexus LX 470 Wiring Diagram book

Maintenance & Upgrades:

• Full 90k Torfab service performed at 200K (includes steering rack, radiator, alternator, timing belt, water pump, CV boots, and transmission service)
• Spark plugs, fuel filter, and coil packs replaced
• New wheel bearings, U-joints, upgraded brake calipers, pads, and cross-drilled/slotted rotors from Rock Auto
• Fresh oil, oil filter, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and recent AHC fluid change

Recent Investments:

• Rear bumper: $2,400 new
• Gamiviti rack: $2,000 new
• Flooring: $800 shipped
• Torfab services: $7,600

Notes:

• Needs alignment, front sway bar bushings, and new door speakers
• No third-row seat
• Tires due next year (currently on 33s, no rubbing)
• Steering wheel vibrates at 60+ mph (alignment needed)
• Tilt motor in steering column doesn't work consistently
• Minor cosmetic damage on front from previous owners
• Sunroof sealed (never worked), driver’s memory function and horn currently non-functional

History:

• Purchased as a rebuilt title from a dealership at 177K; babied and used primarily for forest service roads and camping trips.
• No history on damage other than Carfax stating front end damage and it lines up with the cosmetic damage on the body.
• Received clean bill of health and has happily and safely carried me and my family the last 64k in 5 years all over the state on and off road without a single issue.

I’m only selling due to a job transition. I planned to keep it long-term, including further upgrades like suspension work and a front bumper with a winch.

Asking $11,000, which includes all accessories (boxes, jack, tools, etc.). I’m open to offers and negotiations and may consider trades for a street/sport or dual-sport motorcycle (no small bikes, Harleys, or cruisers please).

Serious buyers are welcome to test drive. Thank you for looking—available anytime!

 

[Stormfield]

Flooring, 2nd row seats and all interior plastic is intact.

 

[Stormfield]

Since there are a lot of viewers but no comments yet, this is what I was thinking.

Do you all think this is acceptable, or too high?

Asking $11,000, which includes all accessories (boxes, jack, tools, etc.). I’m open to offers and negotiations and may consider trades for a street/sport or dual-sport motorcycle (no small bikes, Harleys, or cruisers please).

 

[scrappyshihtzu]

I am assuming the suspension is still stock? I would take care of the alignment and get rid of the high speed vibration. That puts off a lot of buyers as you could be potentially spending a lot of time and money chasing down that issue. Fix that and 9-10k should be possible.

 

[Stormfield]

Yes, stock AHC, 1 new globe and flushed accumulator.

Perfect feedback, exactly what I was after. Thank you. Worth the 200$ investment, although cash is tight I can prioritize it.

Much appreciated!!

 

[JOFS]

Always a bummer to see it listed here to 11000 and craigslist for 9K

I have a kid in Bellingham I was tempted to send to look at it but concerned that there is a mud premium.

 

[Stormfield]

Ah no premium, if anything a discount, because it means more to me for it to go to a good home and be well used and cared for

I didn't really list it here just wanted to get a valuation. There was such high traffic but low interaction here I kind of took up working craigslist and friends and family.

 

[Stormfield]

For what is worth I corrected the alignment, detailed inside and out, added the Torfab service history, and dropped the price to 9k. All the showings have previous gen LC so I'm feeling good about it.

Once again, wasn't really listed here, just trying to see if I was on point with my estimated value, and thankfully I was close and appreciate the tiny insight here.

I did hope for more interaction, but that's what I get for being an introverted lurker.

Marking as sold even though it's on the market officially so it doesn't throw anyone else off. I can't go back and edit the original posts otherwise I would and officially list it here.

 

[Stormfield]

Mispost

 

[Stormfield]

Always a bummer to see it listed here to 11000 and craigslist for 9K

I have a kid in Bellingham I was tempted to send to look at it but concerned that there is a mud premium.

I'm sorry you had this thought. This is not my intention and never has been. If anything there would be a mud discount, but it's too late to edit the original post.

The numbers I had in my mind was craigslist being public so start highest, mud a couple thousand below, and friends and family a couple more.

Since there was high traffic but no interest probably due to a new account and all that stuff, I focused my efforts on marketing here in the region instead.