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Ever since I sold my '02 LX I've been mourning the loss. Then I found satsifaction with an '04 LS430 but still wanted a truck to relieve the urge for a vehicle that gives that whiff of 'I could take this anywhere'. I remember reading, somewhere on these here forums, some guy saying 'we think our truck's got looks, when everyone else thinks it's a frumpy soccermom SUV'. Pretty accurate - but I still think they're dang good lookin.

Anyway I found a VVTI truck after 3-4 months of searching. Had to fly clear across the state to get it, and the story was the guy bought it (sight unseen from a dealer) for his wife but she had been spoiled by all the tech in an X5 and wasn't interested. Turns out he had had an LX before, too. Two-owner Texas truck before the guy bought it, and he hadn't yet registered it in California, so officially I'm the third owner, and he had rear brakes and timing belt done on it in the two months that he owned it. Great service record, pieced together from the Lexus website and carfax.

The only problem I could see from afar was the awful gold package decals. I bought a rubber wheel before I bought the truck. Found out when I got there that there was an RMS leak, and the AHC felt rock hard. By then I was committed and I drove it tag-less to my folks place in the high desert.

Drove it home, following a 570 most of the way out of Tehachapi.

Gross, right? No thanks!

First order of business: getting those decals off. Tried a couple solvents before I realized just a grey scotch brite pad was all it took.

More brushed nickel than chrome, but I'll take it. Also futzed around with decal placement and settled on this:

Also scored a brand new 1up rack for 400 off craigslist around the same time.

Previous owner cared enough about it to reupholster. i'm pretty partial to 'saddle' interiors and maybe this is more orange than saddle but I liked it right away.

Edit: putting the history in here so I can look it up easier:



Lexus driver's website:

6/22/2017 (109227 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0803152
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPT'S
DESCRIPTION: ~|~WORLD CLASS INSPECTION - PLEASE FIND AND REVIEW ATTACHED VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT ~|~ATTACHED INSPECTION REPORT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE. ~|~FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE WE HAVE REGISTERED YOUR VEHICLE IN OUR AUTOMATED RECOGNITION SYSTEM. THIS WILL ALLOW US TO INSTANTLY IDENTIFY YOUR VEHICLE WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN THE SERVICE DEPT SO THAT WE MAY SERVE YOU MORE EFFICIENTLY. A DISCREET TAG HAS BEEN APPLIED

SERVICE: GENERATOR/STARTER/MTR-GAUGE
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER STATES THAT BATTERY LIGHT ON ~|~FOUND ALTERNATOR FAILED LOAD TEST - RECOMMEND TO REPLACE NEW ALTERNATOR ~|~ALTERNATOR, R&R 05/07 - COMPLETED

SERVICE: DECLINED RECOM SVC
DESCRIPTION: ~|~DECLINED RECOMMENDED SERVICE ~|~FOUND AFTERMARKET BATTERY FAILED LOAD TEST - RECOMMEND TO REPLACE NEW OEM BATTERY ~|~CUSTOMER DECLINED TO REPLACE NEW OEM BATTERY - CUSTOMER WILL TAKE VEHICLE TO AFTERMARKET BATTERY SHOP. NO WORK PERFORMED AT THIS TIME

6/21/2017 (109226 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0803080
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPT'S
DESCRIPTION: ~|~WORLD CLASS INSPECTION - PLEASE FIND AND REVIEW ATTACHED VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT ~|~ATTACHED INSPECTION REPORT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE. ~|~FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE WE HAVE REGISTERED YOUR VEHICLE IN OUR AUTOMATED RECOGNITION SYSTEM. THIS WILL ALLOW US TO INSTANTLY IDENTIFY YOUR VEHICLE WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN THE SERVICE DEPT SO THAT WE MAY SERVE YOU MORE EFFICIENTLY. A DISCREET TAG HAS BEEN APPLIED

SERVICE: INSPECT AUTO TRANS & DIFFERENTIAL
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER STATES THAT VEHICLE MAKES HUMMING/WHINING SOUND WHEN IDLING ~|~FOUND TORQUE CONVERTER MAKING WHINING SOUND AND REAR MAIN ENGINE SEAL SEEPING - RECOMMEND TO REPLACE NEW TRANSMISSION AND RESEAL REAR MAIN ENGINE SEAL ~|~CUSTOMER DECLINED TO REPLACE NEW TRANSMISSION AND RESEAL REAR MAIN ENGINE SEAL - NO WORK PERFORMED AT THIS TIME

2/22/2017 (108103 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0775438
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPT'S
DESCRIPTION: ~|~WORLD CLASS INSPECTION - PLEASE FIND AND REVIEW ATTACHED VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT ~|~ATTACHED INSPECTION REPORT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE. ~|~FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE WE HAVE REGISTERED YOUR VEHICLE IN OUR AUTOMATED RECOGNITION SYSTEM. THIS WILL ALLOW US TO INSTANTLY IDENTIFY YOUR VEHICLE WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN THE SERVICE DEPT SO THAT WE MAY SERVE YOU MORE EFFICIENTLY. A DISCREET TAG HAS BEEN APPLIED

SERVICE: DECLINED MAINT SVC
DESCRIPTION: ~|~DECLINED MAINTENANCE SERVICE ~|~FOUND VEHICLE PAST DUE FOR 105,000 MILE SERVICE - RECOMMEND TO PERFORM A 105,000 MILE SERVICE ~|~CUSTOMER DECLINED 105,000 MILE SERVICE - NO WORK PERFORMED AT THIS TIME

SERVICE: CURTAIN AIRBAG GX/LX
DESCRIPTION: ~|~SAFETY RECALL GLB. CERTAIN 2004-2006 GX470 AND 2003-2006 LX470 VEHICLES CURTAIN-SHIELD AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. ~|~THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN-SHIELD AIRBAGS WHICH DEPLOY FROM THE ROOF RAILS IN THE EVENT OF CERTAIN TYPES OF CRASHES. DUE TO IMPROPER PROGRAMING IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT, UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC AND ~|~AN AUTHORIZED LEXUS DEALER WILL REPLACE THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE AT NO CHARGE - COMPLETED OP CODE CGG01C 2.1 HOURS WARRANTY

SERVICE: CURTAIN AIRBAG GX/LX
DESCRIPTION:

3/24/2015 (97072 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0628486
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPT'S
DESCRIPTION: ~|~WORLD CLASS INSPECTION - PLEASE FIND AND REVIEW ATTACHED VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT ~|~ATTACHED INSPECTION REPORT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE. ~|~FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE WE HAVE REGISTERED YOUR VEHICLE IN OUR AUTOMATED RECOGNITION SYSTEM. THIS WILL ALLOW US TO INSTANTLY IDENTIFY YOUR VEHICLE WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN THE SERVICE DEPT SO THAT WE MAY SERVE YOU MORE EFFICIENTLY. A DISCREET TAG HAS BEEN APPLIED

SERVICE: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
DESCRIPTION: ~|~REQUESTED FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT ~|~REPLACED NEW STEERING RACK AND FRONT DRIVE AXLE BOOTS - SEE LINE 3 AND LINE 4 ~|~ALIGN FOUR WHEELS - COMPLETED

SERVICE: *AXLE DIAGNOSIS
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUEST TO INSPECT CV BOOTS FOR LEAKS ~|~FOUND BOTH FRONT INNER AND OUTER C.V. BOOTS TORN AND LEAKING - RECOMMEND TO REPLACE BOTH NEW FRONT DRIVE AXLE CV BOOTS ~|~REPLACED BOTH NEW FRONT DRIVE AXLE C.V. BOOT KITS - COMPLETED LEXUS EXTRA CARE (800) 448-1505 [NICK] AUTHORIZATION #VSA3BW6883

SERVICE: STEERING WHL/MAIN SHAFT
DESCRIPTION: ~|~UPON INSPECTION - FOUND POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION LEAKING ~|~FOUND RACK AND PINION LEAKING FROM BOTH BELLOWS BOOTS. ~|~REPLACED POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY - COMPLETED LEXUS EXTRA CARE (800) 448-1505 [NICK] AUTHORIZATION #VSA3BW6883

SERVICE: WATER PUMP
DESCRIPTION: ~|~UPON INSPECTION - FOUND WATER PUMP LEAKING ~|~FOUND WATER PUMP LEAKING - RECOMMEND TO REPLACE NEW WATER PUMP ~|~REPLACED NEW WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND TOPPED OFF COOLANT - COMPLETED LEXUS EXTRA CARE (800) 448-1505 [NICK] AUTHORIZATION #VSA3BW6883

12/21/2012 (80874 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0463200
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: OTHER NON-OEM ACCESSORY INSTALL/R&R
DESCRIPTION: ~|~INSTALL DVD CHANGER ~|~REPLACE CENTER CONSOLE N FRONT 2 SEATS ~|~INSTALL DVD CHANGER

10/22/2012 (80874 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0460886
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: INSPECT BRAKE PADS & DISKS
DESCRIPTION: ~|~REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS RESURFACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ~|~COMPLETE E ~|~FRONT BRAKE JOB, INCLS. REFACING, W/O HARDWARE, R&R 03/07

SERVICE: *REAR BRAKE PADS
DESCRIPTION: ~|~REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS RESURFACE REAR BRAKE ROTORS ~|~COMPLETE E ~|~REAR BRAKE JOB, INCLS. REFACING, W/O HARDWARE, R&R 98/07

10/21/2012 (80178 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0460304
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: BATTERY
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/S VEHICLE HARD STARTING/ REQUIRES JUMPSTART ~|~COMPLETE E ~|~BATTERY, R&R 98/07 US

SERVICE: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
DESCRIPTION: ~|~REQUESTED FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT ~|~COMPLETE ~|~ALIGN FOUR WHEELS ALL

SERVICE: 30000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUESTS A 90K MILE SERVICE ~|~INCLUDES FACTORY AND DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ~|~90K MILES OR 108 MONTHS

9/11/2012 (79651 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0452633
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: STATE INSPECTION
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 1 YEAR STATE INSPECTION VIR ~|~STATE REGULATIONS ~|~1 YEAR STATE INSPECTION ALL

2/27/2012 (73375 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0981241
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPT'S
DESCRIPTION: ~|~WORLD CLASS INSPECTION ~|~ ~|~COMPLETED W/ SERVICE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES AT 4MM, MAY NEED NEXT SERVICE. ALL ARE OK AT THIS TIME.

SERVICE: 65000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUESTS A 65K MILE SERVICE ~|~INCLUDES FACTORY AND DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE 34PSI 8/32 TIRES 4MM FT & R BRKS ~|~65K MILES OR 78 MONTHS 5529/6388

8/25/2011 (67697 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0946978
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: 30000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUESTS A 60K MILE SERVICE ~|~INCLUDES FACTORY AND DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ~|~60K MILES OR 72 MONTHS

SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPT'S
DESCRIPTION: ~|~WORLD CLASS INSPECTION ~|~ ~|~COMPLETED W/ SERVICE

SERVICE: *FUEL INJT FLUSH W/S
DESCRIPTION: ~|~FUEL SYSTEM TUNE UP WITH SERVICE ~|~PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED BY TIME AND MILEAGE ~|~PERFORMED COMPLETE FUEL SYSTEM CLEAN & FLUSH TUNE UP. FLUSHED FUEL INJECTORS & FUEL LINES, CLEANED THROTTLE BODY ASSY, AND DECARBED ALL TOP ENGINE VALVES

SERVICE: ST/SHAFT SNAP RING
DESCRIPTION: ~|~SAFETY RECALL ALF ~|~LX470 STEERING SHAFT SNAP RING ~|~INSTALL NEW SNAP RING / OP 0523G1

2/18/2011 (61632 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0911884
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: 55000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUESTS A 55K MILE SERVICE ~|~INCLUDES FACTORY AND DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ~|~55K MILES OR 66 MONTHS

SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPT'S
DESCRIPTION: ~|~WORLD CLASS INSPECTION ~|~ ~|~COMPLETE W/ SERVICE

SERVICE: MISC
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/S RADAR DETECTOR NOT WORKING. CHECK FOR ON/OFF SWITCH NOTICED AFTER LEAVING FROM LAST VISIT ~|~REMOTE FOR K40 HAD TO AAAA BATTERIES ENERGIZER BRAND ~|~REPLACED BATTERIES W/ DURACELL BRAND BATTERIES, SYSTEM WORKS FINE NOW. ADVISE CUSTOMER IF REPLACING THE BATTERIES THEM SELFS, TO DO W/ DURACELL ONLY BATTERIES

7/28/2010 (56466 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0873314
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: 50000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUESTS A 50K MILE SERVICE ~|~INCLUDES FACTORY AND DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ~|~50K MILES OR 60 MONTHS 34PSI 5-6/32 5-6MM FT & R BRKS

SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPT'S
DESCRIPTION: ~|~WORLD CLASS INSPECTION ~|~ ~|~COMPLETED W/SERVICE

12/27/2009 (50981 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0831972
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: 40000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUEST A 45K MILE SERVICE ~|~INCLUDES FACTORY AND DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ~|~45K MILES OR 54 MONTHS

SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPT'S
DESCRIPTION: ~|~WORLD CLASS INSPECTION ~|~REC FUEL INJECTION FLUSH NEXT VISIT ~|~COMPLETED W/SERVICE

SERVICE: LOW TIRE INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/S LOW TIRE WARNING LAMP IS ON ~|~SPARE TIRE AT 27 PSI ~|~SET TIRES TO 34 PSI

7/8/2009 (45681 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0799433
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: STEERING WHL/MAIN SHAFT
DESCRIPTION: ~|~LEFT BUTTONS OF STEERING WHEEL HAS PIECE THAT FELL OFF AND WAS LOST. INSTALL SOP PART. ~|~BROKEN OFF, NO PARTS, NOT WARRANTY ~|~INSTALLED LEFTSIDE STEERING WHEEL BUTTON SWITCH

SERVICE: 40000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUESTS A 40K MILE SERVICE CK EXT LIGHTS, BODY, & CHASIS ROAD TEST VEHICLE. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND ROTATE TIRES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED INSPECT AND CLEAN BATTERY TERMINALS. INSPECT ENGINE AIR FILTER INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ~|~INCLUDES FACTORY AND DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ~|~PERFORMED 40K MILES OR 48 MONTHS SERVICE AT 45,000MI

SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPT'S
DESCRIPTION: ~|~WORLD CLASS INSPECTION ~|~ ~|~COMPLETED W/ SERVICE

SERVICE: LOANER CAR
DESCRIPTION: ~|~LOANER ~|~IN ORDER TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS, PLEASE RETURN YOUR LOANER CAR WITHIN 12 BUSINESS HOURS UPON NOTIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE BEING READY. ~|~SURCHARGE FOR LOANER VEHICLE

3/17/2009 (40204 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0778281
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: 35000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUESTS A 35K MILE SERVICE CK EXT LIGHTS, BODY, & CHASIS ROAD TEST VEHICLE. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND ROTATE TIRES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED INSPECT AND CLEAN BATTERY TERMINALS. INSPECT ENGINE AIR FILTER INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ~|~INCLUDES FACTORY AND DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ~|~35K MILES OR 42 MONTHS AT 35

SERVICE: LOANER CAR
DESCRIPTION: ~|~LOANER ~|~ ~|~SURCHARGE FOR LOANER VEHICLE

SERVICE: STATE INSPECTION
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 1 YEAR STATE INSPECTION EXPD 2/9, INS IN GLOVE BOX ~|~STATE REGULATIONS ~|~1 YEAR STATE INSPECTION ALL

SERVICE: STEERING WHL/MAIN SHAFT
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/S THERE IS A BUTTON THAT FELL OFF OF STEERING WHEEL. ~|~ ~|~CUSTOMER ADVISED NOT A WARRANTY MATTER W/OUT MISSING BUTTON TO TURN IN. SEE ESTIMATE FOR REPLACMENT OF LEFT BUTTON SWITCH FOR STEERING WHEEL.

SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPT'S
DESCRIPTION: ~|~WORLD CLASS INSPECTION ~|~ ~|~COMPLETED

SERVICE: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/S REAR WIPER IS MAKING NOISE, SCREECHING,. PLEASE INSPECT. ALSO INSPECT FRONT. ~|~ ~|~REPLACED ALL THREE WIPER BLADE INSERTS

10/2/2008 (34648 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0747684
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: 30000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUESTS A 30K MILE SERVICE ~|~INCLUDES FACTORY AND DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ~|~30K MILES OR 36 MONTHS AT 30 TIRES AT 7/32'S BRAKES AT 7MM

SERVICE: LOW TIRE INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/S LOW TIRE WARNING LAMP IS ON ~|~SPARE TIRE LOW 26 PSI,ALSO R/FRONT TIRE HAD A NAIL ~|~SET TIRE PRESSURE TO 34PSI AND REPAIR TIRE

SERVICE: OTHER NON-OEM ACCESSORY INSTALL/R&R
DESCRIPTION: ~|~PLEASE INSTALL A NEW TRAILER HITCH COVER. ~|~ ~|~INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH COVER. N/C

SERVICE: CP CARWASH
DESCRIPTION: ~|~COMPLIMENTARY CAR WASH

8/6/2008 (31884 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0736742
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: ~|~REPAIR AS PER ESTIMATE!! HOLD FOR INSURANCE ~|~BODY DAMAGE ~|~SEE ESTIMATE FOR DETAILS

5/7/2008 (29163 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0720804
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: ~|~PLEASE RESET MAINT REQ'D LAMP ~|~ ~|~DONE

SERVICE: CP CARWASH
DESCRIPTION: ~|~COMPLIMENTARY CAR WASH ~|~ ~|~DONE

SERVICE: 25000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUESTS A 25,000 MILE SERVICE CK EXT LIGHTS, BODY, & CHASIS ROAD TEST VEHICLE. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND ROTATE TIRES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED INSPECT AND CLEAN BATTERY TERMINALS. INSPECT ENGINE AIR FILTER INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ~|~INCLUDES FACTORY AND DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ~|~25K MILES OR 30 MONTHS AT 25 BRAKES 8MM IN FRONT, 9MM IN REAR. ALL TIRES AT 8/32NDS SEE REPORT CARD IF NEED. VEHICLE DUE FOR MAJOR 30K SERVICE NEXT VISIT.

2/21/2008 (26359 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0706682
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: STATE INSPECTION
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 1 YEAR STATE INSPECTION EXPS 2-8 ~|~STATE REGULATIONS ~|~1 YEAR STATE INSPECTION ALL

SERVICE: RADIO/CD PLAYER
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/S DVD PLAYER DOESNT EJECT OR INSERT. CK. ~|~ ~|~ORDERED DVD/CD CHANGER ASSY

SERVICE: FRONT/REAR BODY
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/S REAR TOW HITCH COVER FELL OFF DURING LAST WASH. PLEASE REPLACE. ~|~ ~|~MAKE READY TO INSTALL

SERVICE: NON-OEM RADAR DECTOR INSTALL/R&R
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/S THE REMOTE CONTROL FOR RADAR SYSTEM HAS FALLEN OFF AND MISPLACED PLEASE CK W/ PARTS FOR REPLACEMENT. ~|~ ~|~REPLACED REMOTE. CUSTOMER GIVEN AT SERVICE DESK.

SERVICE: FRONT/REAR BODY
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/S CENTER ASHTRAY COVER FELL OFF AND NEEDS TO BE SECURED. ~|~FT ASHTRAY ASSY STICKING AND CLOVER FELL OFF OF TRAY ASSY ~|~REPLACED ASH TRAY ASSY AND CLEANED DEBRIS LOCATED IN ASSY OP# 550991 0.2HRS T1-62 T2-83

12/18/2007 (23364 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0694654
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: ~|~PLEASE RESET MAINT REQ'D LAMP ~|~ ~|~COMPLETED.

SERVICE: AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/S ONCE HEAT WAS ON, TOOK FOREVER TO COOL DOWN. PLEASE TEST ALL OPERATIONS TO DETERMINE IF ALL IS OK. ~|~ ~|~THE A/C SYSTEM IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED.

SERVICE: NAVIGATION COMPUTER
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER HAD SOME QUESTIONS ON NAVIGATION USE, PLEASE SEE IF PARTS HAS C/D OR DVD INSTRUCTIONAL. ~|~ ~|~PLACED THE INSTRUCTIONAL DVD FOR THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT.

SERVICE: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/R TO REPLACE ALL WIPER INSERTS, FRONT AND BACK. ~|~ ~|~REPLACED ALL THREE WIPER REFILLS.

SERVICE: 20000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CUSTOMER REQUESTS A 20,000 MILE SERVICE CK EXT LIGHTS, BODY, & CHASIS ROAD TEST VEHICLE. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND ROTATE TIRES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED INSPECT AND CLEAN BATTERY TERMINALS. INSPECT ENGINE AIR FILTER INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ~|~INCLUDES FACTORY AND DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ~|~PERFORMED 20K SERVICE. FRONT & REAR BRAKES ARE AT 8MM. ALL TIRES ARE AT 8/32.

7/24/2007 (18196 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0664944
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: ~|~REPAIR AS PER ESTIMATE!! HOLD FOR INSURANCE ~|~BODY DAMAGE ~|~SEE ESTIMATE FOR DETAILS

SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: ~|~REPAIR PER ESTIMATE ~|~ ~|~REPAIRED PER ESTIMATE

7/11/2007 (17500 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0664723
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: ~|~PLEASE GET B/S EST ON REAR BUMPER DAMAGE L/R. ~|~SENT TO BODY SHOP. ~|~ESTIMATE IS ON FRONT SEAT.

SERVICE: MISC MAINT
DESCRIPTION: ~|~NO CAR WASH, DRIVE UP AS SOON AS FINISHED. ~|~ ~|~DONE

SERVICE: 10000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM
DESCRIPTION: ~|~ ~|~ ~|~15K MILES OR 18 MONTHS 36PSI 10/32 9MM 8MM

1/8/2007 (11267 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0632416
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/S K-BAN RADAR NOT WORKING PROPERLY ~|~ ~|~REPLACE BATTERY IN RADAR

SERVICE: CP CARWASH
DESCRIPTION: ~|~COMPLIMENTARY CAR WASH ~|~ ~|~OK

SERVICE: OTHER NON-OEM ACCESSORY INSTALL/R&R
DESCRIPTION: ~|~RESET MAINT REQ LT ~|~ ~|~OK

SERVICE: OTHERS
DESCRIPTION: ~|~C/S WHEN FIRST ACCELERATING THERE IS A VERY FAINT HUMMING NOISE HEARD FROM DASH ~|~ ~|~NO ABNORMAL HUMMING NOISE HEARD ON ACCELERATING

SERVICE: 10000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER. CHECK ALL FLUIDS CK PADS, ROTORS, LINES, HOSES, CALIPERS, & PARKING BRAKE. CK STEERING GEAR & LINKAGE, BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS. CK EXT LIGHTS, BODY, & CHASIS ROAD TEST VEHICLE. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND ROTATE TIRES UNLESS ~|~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~|~10K MILES OR 12 MONTHS

6/20/2006 (5310 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0598463
REPORTED BY: Westside Lexus

SERVICE: CP CARWASH
DESCRIPTION: ~|~COMPLIMENTARY CAR WASH ~|~ ~|~OPK

SERVICE: 5,000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: ~|~CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER. CHECK ALL FLUIDS CK PADS, ROTORS, LINES, HOSES, CALIPERS, & PARKING BRAKE. CK STEERING GEAR & LINKAGE, BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS. CK EXT LIGHTS, BODY, & CHASIS ROAD TEST VEHICLE. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND ROTATE TIRES UNLESS ~|~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~|~5,000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED

SERVICE: 1,000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: ~|~LEXUS PERSONALIZED SETTINGS PROGRAM INSPECT AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES. ROAD TEST VEHICLE. ~|~ ~|~CHANGED SETTING PER CUSTOMER REQUEST ON SELECTION FORMS OP CODE 001030 .4

1/22/2006 (12 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0156026
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Birmingham

SERVICE: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE FOR USA ALL ALTITUDES
DESCRIPTION: ~|~PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ~|~ ~|~COMPLETED PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION.

SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: ~|~INSTALL VEHICLE TAG & BOLT KIT. ~|~ ~|~INSTALLED VEHICLE TAG & BOLT KIT.

1/19/2006 (1 miles)

REPAIR NUMBER: 0156109
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Birmingham

SERVICE: DETAIL
DESCRIPTION: ~|~DETAIL VEHICLE

 

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Ever since I sold my '02 LX I've been mourning the loss. Then I found satsifaction with an '04 LS430 but still wanted a truck to relieve the urge for a vehicle that gives that whiff of 'I could take this anywhere'. I remember reading, somewhere on these here forums, some guy saying 'we think our truck's got looks, when everyone else thinks it's a frumpy soccermom SUV'. Pretty accurate - but I still think they're dang good lookin.

Anyway I found a VVTI truck after 3-4 months of searching. Had to fly clear across the state to get it, and the story was the guy bought it (sight unseen from a dealer) for his wife but she had been spoiled by all the tech in an X5 and wasn't interested. Turns out he had had an LX before, too. Two-owner Texas truck before the guy bought it, and he hadn't yet registered it in California, so officially I'm the third owner, and he had rear brakes and timing belt done on it in the two months that he owned it. Great service record, pieced together from the Lexus website and carfax.

The only problem I could see from afar was the awful gold package decals. I bought a rubber wheel before I bought the truck. Found out when I got there that there was an RMS leak, and the AHC felt rock hard. By then I was committed and I drove it tag-less to my folks place in the high desert.

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Drove it home, following a 570 most of the way out of Tehachapi.

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Gross, right? No thanks!

First order of business: getting those decals off. Tried a couple solvents before I realized just a grey scotch brite pad was all it took.

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More brushed nickel than chrome, but I'll take it. Also futzed around with decal placement and settled on this:

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Also scored a brand new 1up rack for 400 off craigslist around the same time.

Previous owner cared enough about it to reupholster. i'm pretty partial to 'saddle' interiors and maybe this is more orange than saddle but I liked it right away.

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That interior is amazing. Can you please share other pics of it? My leather is due for replacement and I'd love to do something like that. Looks like it kinda matches the wood. I never would have tried that, but I think that looks killer.

 

[usedname]

That interior is amazing. Can you please share other pics of it? My leather is due for replacement and I'd love to do something like that. Looks like it kinda matches the wood. I never would have tried that, but I think that looks killer.

Couple photos the seller had taken:

The material is not the greatest, some kinda supersoft synthetic stuff, getting kinda wrinkly in the front, but otherwise seems to be holding up well.


First order of business after driving 9 hours was fixing the seat. The seat sucks, guys. I remember this from my '02. And I know I'm not crazy cause I already searched this site and there's a buncha people who have the exact same complaints: too high, not deep enough, no thigh support, lumbar sucks. So I cut out a harbor freight princess pad in the same shape as the front floormat, and stuck it under the floormat with double sided tape. Instant 1/2" increase in floor height relative to seat bottom. Then I ordered this on Amazon and not only was it easy to set up, but it does not shift a bit and is infinitely adjustable. Looks ugly but I don't care.

Speaking of ugly but don't care - for those with worn out/dirty seatbelt retraction problems - I tried washing the seatbelt in detergent, which softened it up but really didn't help much with retraction. Luckily I learned about Tesa tape from I think the @2001LC thread where he fixed all his rattles and noises (come do mine please) - if you put a strip of Tesa tape in the slot that the seatbelt goes through, it immediately becomes so low-friction that zzzzzzip your seatbelt will go right back in. Will take a picture of this later.

Edit: putting in carfax history for easy searching

Owner 1
Purchased:
2006
Low mileage! This owner drove less than
the industry average of 15,000 miles per
year.
Personal Vehicle
12,241 mi/yr
Date Mileage Source Comments


01/11/2006 NICB Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original dealer


02/18/2006 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sealy, TX
Titled or registered as personal vehicle
03/23/2006 15 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sealy, TX
Title #10131338783102027
Title issued or updated
- First owner reported
- Loan or lien reported


06/21/2006 5,309 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Recommended maintenance performed
- 5,000 mile service performed
- Vehicle washed/detailed


01/08/2007 11,267 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- 10,000 mile service performed
- Vehicle washed/detailed
- Engine checked


02/01/2007 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sealy, TX
Title #10131338783102027
Registration issued or renewed
- Passed safety inspection


07/12/2007 17,500 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- 15,000 mile service performed
- Vehicle washed/detailed


12/19/2007 23,364 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- 20,000 mile service performed
- Wiper(s) replaced
- Brakes checked
- GPS/Navigation system checked
- A/C and heating system checked


02/01/2008 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sealy, TX
Title #10131338783102027
Registration issued or renewed
- Loan or lien reported
- Passed safety inspection


02/22/2008 26,359 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Anti-theft/keyless remote(s) replaced
- Radio/sound system checked
- Emissions or safety inspection performed


02/22/2008 Texas
Inspection Station
Sealy, TX
Passed emissions inspection
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05/08/2008 29,163 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- 25,000 mile service performed
- Vehicle washed/detailed


08/04/2008 31,884 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Vehicle washed/detailed


10/03/2008 34,648 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- 30,000 mile service performed
- Tire condition and pressure checked
- Vehicle washed/detailed


02/02/2009 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sealy, TX
Title #10131338783102027
Registration issued or renewed
- Loan or lien reported
- Passed safety inspection


03/17/2009 40,204 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Recommended maintenance performed
- Maintenance inspection completed
- 35,000 mile service performed
- Wiper(s) replaced
- Steering/suspension checked
- Wipers/washers checked
- Emissions or safety inspection performed


03/17/2009 40,205 Texas
Inspection Station
Sealy, TX
Passed emissions inspection


07/09/2009 45,681 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- 40,000 mile service performed
- Steering/suspension checked


12/28/2009 50,981 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- 45,000 mile service performed
- Tire condition and pressure checked


02/01/2010 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sealy, TX
Title #10131338783102027
Registration issued or renewed
- Loan or lien reported
- Passed safety inspection


07/29/2010 56,466 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- 50,000 mile service performed


02/01/2011 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sealy, TX
Title #10131338783102027
Registration issued or renewed
- Loan or lien reported
- Passed safety inspection


02/18/2011 61,632 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- 55,000 mile service performed
- Electrical system checked


08/24/2011 67,697 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
- 60,000 mile service performed
- Throttle body cleaned/serviced
- Fuel injection system flushed/serviced


02/01/2012 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sealy, TX
Title #10131338783102027
Registration issued or renewed
- Loan or lien reported
- Passed safety inspection
- Vehicle color noted as White


02/28/2012 73,375 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Recommended maintenance performed
- Brakes checked


08/20/2012 79,651 Dealer Inventory
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle offered for sale


09/10/2012 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Emissions or safety inspection performed
Looks like this dealer serviced the car in order to
prepare it for sale. That's a good thing!


09/11/2012 80,158 Texas
Inspection Station
Sealy, TX
Passed emissions inspection


10/18/2012 80,178 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- 90,000 mile service performed
- Battery replaced
- Four wheel alignment performed
- Front brakes replaced
- Rear brakes replaced
- Front brake pads replaced
- Rear brake pads replaced
- Brakes checked


10/23/2012 80,195 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle sold


11/02/2012 80,874 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced


Owner 2
Purchased: 2012
Personal Vehicle
Date Mileage Source Comments
12/01/2012 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tomball, TX
Title #10130241232144044
Title issued or updated
- New owner reported
- Loan or lien reported
- Vehicle color noted as White


04/14/2013 83,339 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Fluids checked
- Oil and filter changed
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews


06/15/2013 84,804 Sears Auto Center
Houston, TX
281-955-4728
searsauto.com
4.5 / 5.0 51 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced - Maintenance inspection completed - Tire(s) balanced - Tires rotated


09/28/2013 87,192 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Veri
fied Reviews
Vehicle serviced - Maintenance inspection completed - Electrical system checked - Fluids checked - Vehicle washed/detailed - Oil and filter changed - Emissions inspection performed


09/28/2013
Texas
Inspection Station Tomball, TX
Passed emissions inspection
11/01/2013
Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept. Tomball, TX
Title #10130241232144044
Registration issued or renewed - Loan or lien reported - Passed safety inspection - Vehicle color noted as White


03/16/2014 90,219 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Veri
fied Reviews
Vehicle serviced - Maintenance inspection completed - Antifreeze/coolant checked - Fluids checked - Oil and filter changed - Cabin air filter checked - Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed - Cooling system checked


09/28/2014 93,801 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Veri
fied Reviews
Vehicle serviced - Maintenance inspection completed - Fluids checked - Oil and filter changed - A/C system checked - Power steering checked - Emissions inspection performed


09/28/2014
Texas
Inspection Station Tomball, TX
Passed emissions inspection


11/01/2014
Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept. Tomball, TX
Title #10130241232144044
Registration issued or renewed - Loan or lien reported - Passed safety inspection - Vehicle color noted as White


03/16/2015 97,008 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced - Maintenance inspection completed - Oil and filter changed - Antifreeze/coolant checked - Fluids checked - Air filter checked - Battery/charging system checked - Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed - Cooling system checked


03/19/2015 97,072
Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-558-3030
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Veri
fied Reviews
Vehicle serviced - Maintenance inspection completed - Four wheel alignment performed - Axles checked - Steering/suspension checked - Water pump replaced


09/16/2015 99,651 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Veri
fied Reviews
Vehicle serviced - A/C system checked - Emissions inspection performed


09/16/2015
Texas
Inspection Station Tomball, TX
Passed emissions inspection


10/01/2015 99,802 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
Vehicle serviced - Maintenance inspection completed - Oil and filter changed
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews


11/01/2015 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tomball, TX
Title #10130241232144044
Registration issued or renewed
- Loan or lien reported
- Passed safety inspection
- Vehicle color noted as White


03/15/2016 102,196 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Oil and filter changed
- Fluids checked
- Antifreeze/coolant checked
- Cooling system checked
- Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed


06/02/2016 105,475 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Oil and filter changed


09/30/2016 106,679 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- A/C system checked
- Emissions inspection performed


09/30/2016 Texas
Inspection Station
Tomball, TX
Passed emissions inspection
11/01/2016 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tomball, TX
Title #10130241232144044
Registration issued or renewed
- Loan or lien reported
- Passed safety inspection
- Vehicle color noted as White


01/05/2017 107,603 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Oil and filter changed
- Vehicle washed/detailed


02/21/2017 108,103 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-433-5327
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed


06/22/2017 109,227 Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
281-433-5327
westsidelexus.com
4.7 / 5.0 307 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Alternator checked
- Transmission checked


10/02/2017 110,478 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- A/C system checked
- Emissions inspection performed


10/02/2017 Texas
Inspection Station
Tomball, TX
Passed emissions inspection


11/01/2017 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tomball, TX
Title #10130241232144044
Registration issued or renewed
- Loan or lien reported
- Passed safety inspection
- Vehicle color noted as White


11/14/2017 110,881 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Oil and filter changed
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews


07/11/2018 115,296 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Oil and filter changed


10/01/2018 118,381 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Emissions inspection performed


10/01/2018 Texas
Inspection Station
Tomball, TX
Passed emissions inspection


11/01/2018 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tomball, TX
Title #10130241232144044
Registration issued or renewed
- Loan or lien reported
- Passed safety inspection
- Vehicle color noted as White


01/28/2019 119,514 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Oil and filter changed


10/10/2019 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Emissions inspection performed


10/10/2019 121,334 Texas
Inspection Station
Tomball, TX
Passed emissions inspection


10/28/2019 122,529 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Oil and filter changed
- Vehicle washed/detailed


11/01/2019 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tomball, TX
Title #10130241232144044
Registration issued or renewed
- Loan or lien reported
- Passed safety inspection
- Vehicle color noted as White


09/26/2020 123,290 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Emissions inspection performed


09/26/2020 Texas
Inspection Station
Tomball, TX
Passed emissions inspection


11/01/2020 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tomball, TX
Title #10130241232144044
Registration issued or renewed
- Loan or lien reported
- Passed safety inspection
- Vehicle color noted as White


01/09/2021 National Tire & Battery
Tomball, TX
281-257-2504
ntb.com
4.2 / 5.0 67 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Electrical system checked
- Battery/charging system checked


01/28/2021 123,730 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
- Fluids checked
- Oil and filter changed
- Air filter checked
- Antifreeze/coolant checked
- Cooling system checked


10/13/2021 125,299 Northpointe Express Care
Tomball, TX
832-559-7621
npexc.com
4.9 / 5.0 112 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Emissions inspection performed


10/13/2021 Texas
Inspection Station
Tomball, TX
Passed emissions inspection


11/01/2021 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tomball, TX
Title #10130241232144044
Registration issued or renewed
- Loan or lien reported
- Passed safety inspection
- Vehicle color noted as White


04/28/2022 Oklahoma
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tulsa, OK
Title #810011563970
Title or registration issued
- Exempt from odometer reporting
- Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a
new location


12/11/2022 129,284 South Pointe Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Tulsa, OK
918-584-1481
southpointcjd.com
4.4 / 5.0 206 Verified Reviews
Vehicle offered for sale


12/16/2022 129,341 South Pointe Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Tulsa, OK
918-584-1481
southpointecjd.com
4.4 / 5.0 206 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Oil and filter changed
Looks like this dealer serviced the car in order to
prepare it for sale. That's a good thing!


01/10/2023 129,348 Luxury Import Care
La Mesa, CA
619-741-1000
luxuryimportcare.com
4.9 / 5.0 52 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Timing belt tensioner/idler replaced
- Engine checked
- Rear brakes replaced
- Hood shocks replaced
- Timing belt replaced
- Timing belt tensioner/idler checked
- Rear brake pads replaced


02/24/2023 129,368 Rancho Auto Service
El Cajon, CA
619-660-5797
4.9 / 5.0 53 Verified Reviews
Vehicle serviced
- Emissions inspection performed

 

[usedname]

Alright, other things I've done:

-AHC flush - this brought back the plushness but also brought back the body roll, so now I have a new rear sway bar and bushings/end links sitting in the garage for an install.
-Headlight restoration kit, new highs lows and reverse lights, with some guidance from Daniel Stern
-new cabin filters
-new rear wiper
-USA spec bluetooth w/ aux
-Opened up the rear trim, refoamed subwoofer, dynamatted wheel wells/cargo area
-Same with front doors, refoam, dynamat - * I THINK all that dynamat in the rear actually made the cabin a little more boomy over sharp bumps. Guess it makes sense. So I'm not going to do the rear doors. Cabin is super-quiet on the highway, just noisy over bumps and that's not due to lack of insulation.

-Might never use them, but got new elastic bands from Michaels and replaced the stretched out ones in the storage bins:

-Oh yeah the steering wheel was off-center, and in the process of doing the VGRS fix, I noticed that the steering angle was some crazy high number. So when the system uncoupled the steering wheel from the steering rack, I figured why not try to 'unwind' the wheel to get the steering angle down. ... Turn turn turn turn scraping noise scraping noise *snap* ...And that's when I learned what a clockspring is and how the buttons on the steering wheel keep working when you turny turny.

 

[usedname]

Problems I have:
-RMS leak
-valve cover leak fixed
-quirky AHC problem where everything functions but the truck never comes up to the zeroed height, always half an inch short - tried to replace a sensor but it didn't do much, @IndroCruise has ordered me to do some electrical investigation which I'm currently putting off problem fixed by simply including the amount the sensors read to the standard height
-need cheap sliders cause it looks better without the running boards but I still need steps cause my kids are little and also I won't do any real wheeling
-power steering reservoir hose leak


Things I need to do:
-figure out how the hell do you get to the inner line of valve cover bolts to snug them up
-clean out power steering reservoir/replace hoses, flush
-heater Ts (have a new pack sitting around from my LAST LX from 4 years ago!) + replace one of the hoses which has screw clamp on it (waiting to accumulate enough parts to get free shipping from McGeorge)
-coolant flush
-new fuel filter
-install LC rear sway bar
-grease driveshaft
-shin-etsu everything
-get another key made


Eventual things I need to do:
-steering rack bushings
-front sway bar bushings
-spark plugs... maybe at the same time as valve cover gasket?
-engine mounts... maybe at the same time as RMS?
-flush all the transmissiony parts? I think there's like three different things under the truck that need fluid?


NVH rehabilitation, hopefully:
-front LCA?
-body mounts
-engine mounts
-tranny mounts

 

[Rhetoric]

Nice work on the straps! I am going to copy that.

And I would have bought your gold package from you. Or swapped emblems…

 

[usedname]

Nice work on the straps! I am going to copy that.

And I would have bought your gold package from you. Or swapped emblems…

I thought someone might want to swap, but it included the hubcaps AND the bit of metal around the antenna.. Oh and when I scrubbed the hubcaps I found out that one of them was actually chrome and someone had just carefully painted it to match.

FYI for the straps, you probably do not have to remove the trim; you could just cut out the straps and let the end pieces fall off into the wheel well area. The straps are folded around and stapled to small rectangles of stiff paper. Probably an old credit card cut to size would work just as well. Measure to size and staple both ends, then slip the ends in sideways, done.

 

[Rhetoric]

I thought someone might want to swap, but it included the hubcaps AND the bit of metal around the antenna.. Oh and when I scrubbed the hubcaps I found out that one of them was actually chrome and someone had just carefully painted it to match.

FYI for the straps, you probably do not have the remove the trim; you could just cut out the straps and let the end pieces fall off into the wheel well area. The straps are folded around and stapled to small rectangles of stiff paper. Probably an old credit card cut to size would work just as well. Measure to size and staple both ends, then slip the ends in sideways, done.

Awe man you had EVERY component! Haha. Ive got an ‘07 with the same wheels so we could have direct swapped!

OK OK trolling done. I do have some 06 chrome 5 spokes to install…

Keep up the good work and thanks for the extra detail on the straps!

 

[usedname]

Here's the tesa tape on the seatbelt hanger:

I gawrawntee your seatbelt will retract 300% faster.


And my favorite mod: cleaned up old tire in the cargo area. Won't shift around no matter how fast you take turns, can hold a couple of grocery bags upright, the cavity holds small things which won't get lost, and is about the same height as the rear seats when folded, so it's a perfect shim to carry big/long things level. Can be shifted back a little with an open tailgate to carry 4x8 plywood.

QUESTION: what parts wear out the fastest if you're always taking sharp turns too fast?

 

[suprarx7nut]

Couple photos the seller had taken:

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The material is not the greatest, some kinda supersoft synthetic stuff, getting kinda wrinkly in the front, but otherwise seems to be holding up well.


First order of business after driving 9 hours was fixing the seat. The seat sucks, guys. I remember this from my '02. And I know I'm not crazy cause I already searched this site and there's a buncha people who have the exact same complaints: too high, not deep enough, no thigh support, lumbar sucks. So I cut out a harbor freight princess pad in the same shape as the front floormat, and stuck it under the floormat with double sided tape. Instant 1/2" increase in floor height relative to seat bottom. Then I ordered this on Amazon and not only was it easy to set up, but it does not shift a bit and is infinitely adjustable. Looks ugly but I don't care.

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Speaking of ugly but don't care - for those with worn out/dirty seatbelt retraction problems - I tried washing the seatbelt in detergent, which softened it up but really didn't help much with retraction. Luckily I learned about Tesa tape from I think the @2001LC thread where he fixed all his rattles and noises (come do mine please) - if you put a strip of Tesa tape in the slot that the seatbelt goes through, it immediately becomes so low-friction that zzzzzzip your seatbelt will go right back in. Will take a picture of this later.

Awesome, thanks.

That's surprising and impressive that they recovered all seating surfaces in that. On the outer sections of the seat I might prefer a dark taupe to match the upper trim color, but your setup is still much more interesting than the same old beige from the factory. Good score, IMO.

 

[TexLXCRZR]

Couple photos the seller had taken:

View attachment 3302568
View attachment 3302569
View attachment 3302570

The material is not the greatest, some kinda supersoft synthetic stuff, getting kinda wrinkly in the front, but otherwise seems to be holding up well.


First order of business after driving 9 hours was fixing the seat. The seat sucks, guys. I remember this from my '02. And I know I'm not crazy cause I already searched this site and there's a buncha people who have the exact same complaints: too high, not deep enough, no thigh support, lumbar sucks. So I cut out a harbor freight princess pad in the same shape as the front floormat, and stuck it under the floormat with double sided tape. Instant 1/2" increase in floor height relative to seat bottom. Then I ordered this on Amazon and not only was it easy to set up, but it does not shift a bit and is infinitely adjustable. Looks ugly but I don't care.

View attachment 3302578

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Speaking of ugly but don't care - for those with worn out/dirty seatbelt retraction problems - I tried washing the seatbelt in detergent, which softened it up but really didn't help much with retraction. Luckily I learned about Tesa tape from I think the @2001LC thread where he fixed all his rattles and noises (come do mine please) - if you put a strip of Tesa tape in the slot that the seatbelt goes through, it immediately becomes so low-friction that zzzzzzip your seatbelt will go right back in. Will take a picture of this later.

looks great - would be amazing with black carpet

 

[usedname]

Awesome, thanks.

That's surprising and impressive that they recovered all seating surfaces in that. On the outer sections of the seat I might prefer a dark taupe to match the upper trim color, but your setup is still much more interesting than the same old beige from the factory. Good score, IMO.

Yeah as soon as I saw that I thought - someone was taking good care of this thing. Paid a lot for it but I'm minding less and less!

 

[diabetik81]

The gold package emblems bring a few bucks on marketplace. I was looking to buy them myself (I like the nostalgia) but they're over $300 for the set which I didn't see worth it.

 

[usedname]

The gold package emblems bring a few bucks on marketplace. I was looking to buy them myself (I like the nostalgia) but they're over $300 for the set which I didn't see worth it.

Whaaaat. Well I'd still have had to pay to get chrome ones..

 

[newbielx470]

High-five to you I too had a 02 LX, then a 04 LS430, now a 07 white Hundy

 

[2000UZJ]

And my favorite mod: cleaned up old tire in the cargo area. Won't shift around no matter how fast you take turns, can hold a couple of grocery bags upright, the cavity holds small things which won't get lost, and is about the same height as the rear seats when folded, so it's a perfect shim to carry big/long things level. Can be shifted back a little with an open tailgate to carry 4x8 plywood.

Please make sure that is properly fastened down. I'd rather have my eggs become projectiles in the event of a collision than an old tire.

I run a Reef drawer on the driver side, with grooved carpet on top that hold dual InstaCrates in place perfectly. This contains things from sliding around, and the drawer is bolted down and the crates secured by a simple strap. The crates then fold down and go into the drawer perfectly when not carrying items.

Reef2 - The Reef Evolved

New in 2022, the Reef evolved to provide even more usable space inside, new more flexible anchoring bars, and use less material to save weight and cost.

landsharkoutfitters.com

Amazon product ASIN B07N12GLCZ

 

[usedname]

Please make sure that is properly fastened down. I'd rather have my eggs become projectiles in the event of a collision than an old tire.

I run a Reef drawer on the driver side, with grooved carpet on top that hold dual InstaCrates in place perfectly. This contains things from sliding around, and the drawer is bolted down and the crates secured by a simple strap. The crates then fold down and go into the drawer perfectly when not carrying items.

Reef2 - The Reef Evolved

New in 2022, the Reef evolved to provide even more usable space inside, new more flexible anchoring bars, and use less material to save weight and cost.

landsharkoutfitters.com

Amazon product ASIN B07N12GLCZ

Why come? I don't think it will be possible for it to exit the cargo area in anything less than a catastrophic rollover...

I do woodworking so I'll build a drawer or platform eventually.

High-five to you I too had a 02 LX, then a 04 LS430, now a 07 white Hundy

Duude. But do you still have the LS? You're not supposed to sell those you know!

 

[2000UZJ]

Why come? I don't think it will be possible for it to exit the cargo area in anything less than a catastrophic rollover...

I do woodworking so I'll build a drawer or platform eventually.

If you run into the back of somebody at 30MPH, assuming the tire hits the back of the seat going 15MPH...my basic math tells me that a 60 pound tire will have 12Kn of force behind it after traveling ~1 meter. That's ~2,700lbs of peak impact force. Whoever is sitting in the backseat, or whatever is stored in the old tire will certainly have an interesting ride.

 

[usedname]

Feels more like 40 lbs, but FINE, I'll loop some straps through it.

 

[04UZJ100]

Couple photos the seller had taken:

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The material is not the greatest, some kinda supersoft synthetic stuff, getting kinda wrinkly in the front, but otherwise seems to be holding up well.


First order of business after driving 9 hours was fixing the seat. The seat sucks, guys. I remember this from my '02. And I know I'm not crazy cause I already searched this site and there's a buncha people who have the exact same complaints: too high, not deep enough, no thigh support, lumbar sucks. So I cut out a harbor freight princess pad in the same shape as the front floormat, and stuck it under the floormat with double sided tape. Instant 1/2" increase in floor height relative to seat bottom. Then I ordered this on Amazon and not only was it easy to set up, but it does not shift a bit and is infinitely adjustable. Looks ugly but I don't care.

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Speaking of ugly but don't care - for those with worn out/dirty seatbelt retraction problems - I tried washing the seatbelt in detergent, which softened it up but really didn't help much with retraction. Luckily I learned about Tesa tape from I think the @2001LC thread where he fixed all his rattles and noises (come do mine please) - if you put a strip of Tesa tape in the slot that the seatbelt goes through, it immediately becomes so low-friction that zzzzzzip your seatbelt will go right back in. Will take a picture of this later.

Can you post a link to the thigh extender? Looks decent and I agree - seats lack thigh support big time!