For Sale FS: 1996 Lexus LX450 (Located in IL - *needs repair*)

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As title states, LX450 SUV

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*** Pictures in link - https://photos.app.goo.gl/QT129Jwi43mJNq1R6

Fully equipped, Gold package, tow package, 2-owner, 215k miles.

I have original bill of sale, owner's manuals, 2 original and working key fobs, 4 original keys, 1 Lexus wallet, emergency key, and factory tool set.

No dents, no accidents, straight body. Silver Pearl clearcoat (original factory paint). Expected rock / regular road chips, some rust (see photos).

*** Has been sitting for 11 months, not running.

Original motor needs repair, issues as follows:

- blown head gasket as of Janurary 2018
- oil pump cover leaks (I have repair parts, Toyota O-ring cover seal and front crankshaft seal)
- seized A/C compressor, went out Summer 2017
- original exhaust is solid, but has a flange gasket leak
- power antenna doesn't work, you hear the antenna motor run however it does not move
- all windows work, but motors operate slowly, especially in the cold

Recent repairs:
- 4 new Michelin LTX M/S Tires (p275/70/16)
- new Lexus front / rear shocks
- new sway bar link / bushings, front / rear
- new Akebono ceramic brake pads / front / rear
- new Toyota fan belts, A/C belt, Idler pulley
- new NKG plugs, wires, cap, rotor
- new distributor o-ring seal, replaced heater hose with special compresion clamps
- new die hard gold battery - oversized group with thermal protector

Other pros:

- cold weather ZKW starter
- lambswool front seat covers
- both 3rd row seats included
- electric overdrive button on shifter works excellet
- changed trans pan gasket + dexron 3 fluid (old fluid was still pink - no crud or smell)

I never once had to engage the high/low 4 wheel drive or the electrical lockers. Never abused or driven off road. Family vehicle. Oil changed every 3k, garaged most of its life. Nice truck - was going to attempt the fix myself, I do not have the garage space, resources, or energy. Asking $4,250 or best offer. You flat bed or haul away. Contact me by PM and we can chat over the phone, or by email. I'll check back here often however I'm not the most computer savvy guy. Thanks!
 
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Dangit, how much maintenance history docs do you have on it? Really looking for something closer for my daughter but it is CLEAN. How is leather under the lambswool? Thanks
 
Dangit, how much maintenance history docs do you have on it? Really looking for something closer for my daughter but it is CLEAN. How is leather under the lambswool? Thanks
The seats bottoms are shot,cracked and split.Its what expected with the mileage. The covers took care of the issue and are comfy too. This was my wealthy bosses wife's vehicle. Always garaged and serviced religiously at the Lexus dealer on the original bill of sale. I purchased in 2002 with 106,000 mi. He never gave me a log. it was immaculate and I knew the vehicle. Bought for my wife. I have done most repairs myself. Taking to our Lexus Dealer is suicide. Crooks, theeves! I kept a simple log of repairs . Date,mileage,and what i did. I changed oil and filter every 3 to 4K miles. Fluids as needed and drove it. It never gave us major problems. Very reliable vehicle,ran good and drove nice. Worth restoring. I was going to get to the oil pump cover leak and front crankshaft seal. and then the head gasket blew . Something I don't think I can do. Not knowledgeable enough. Big 6 with double overhead cam. Big Z on the block. I heard this is a great motor. Excellent transmission never a problem. If your a Toyota mechanic and have the skills this may be the one.
 
Can't edit my original post at the moment so here are the revisions I'd like to make.

1) Price lowered to $3,250 - come and get it, need it off the driveway. Would be a good resto project or donor.

2) Edit - ZKW cold weather starter, meant to type 2 KW - sorry.

3) replaced hose - PESKY heater hose, to clarify. 3 new radiator hoses installed.

4) addition - excellent transmission, no problems ever.
 

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