Going to look at a LX450 on Saturday!!!

[charlestonfj60]

i am going to look at a 1997 lx450 w/ lockers on saturday. it has only 90,000 miles at a dealership. what do i need to look or do to make sure all is well. i have run a carfax and all it good.have got them down to $9,800.00 over the phone. link below, thanks jason

1997 LEXUS LX450 - WHITE ON TAN - 90K MILES

 

[mooker82]

Looks good in the pictures. Check the FAQ in the 80 tech section or on SleeOffroads website. If you can find some dirt or gravel test the lockers. Depending on where the truck was originally from check for rust. Check the coolant system (bubble test in the overflow bottle). Check the front axle for excess grease (leaking inner axle seals means a front axle job will be needed soon).

 

[boombapslappy]

Ask if there's a maintainance history. Toyota suggests 90k miles for lots of things to be done. With a cruiser that old, those things should have been done long ago regardless of mileage. I'm sure some will disagree. I like peace of mind. My .02.

 

[charlestonfj60]

did not buy with the help of steenh! still looking, thanks again for your help steenh. jason

 

[steenh]

Any time Jason. Glad I could help out.