Hi all, looking for some group wisdom on a potential purchase. I'm coming from a 2006 4Runner with the 4.7L that was totalled (and I have quite a bit of other experience with the 2UZ). I've still got eyes open for an LX/LC/GX470 of that vintage, but am increasingly becoming interested in the 460 as an option. I looked at and drove one today, and wanted to get some opinions. I have had vehicles with the 2UZ in them for so long that I feel confident in what to look for, work needed to baseline, and whether or not one I go look at is a good example or not. I am not there yet with the 460, so here I am.
It's a 2013, with 187K miles. White with tan interior, both of which are my preference. Small amount of surface rust that I'm fully comfortable with. It was serviced at a Lexus dealership its entire life, with regular visits and periodic maintenance. However, a couple things that seem to be potential sticking points on the forum aren't mentioned.
It had a transmission flush early in its life, around 30K. There's no mention of any work past that. Would that be a point of concern for anyone here? I'd be doing a drain and fill myself on most likely anything I buy, but worry about long term consequences.
There are two coolant drain and fills mentioned, the last about 30K miles ago. Coolant level was fine when I saw it, and I couldn't find any pink stuff that would indicate a serious leak (completely aware that a seller could have cleaned it up before my visit). No overheating issues on my 20 minute drive. Is it an inevitability that the valley plate is either leaking or will leak shortly after I would take ownership? I'm fine doing the work myself, but it does affect what I'd pay. Same for a radiator, doesn't appear to have been swapped.
Little in the way of suspension work. A CV axle is basically it. I'm assuming I'd need to be planning to do all the good stuff (LCAs/swaybar bushings/struts/springs, etc etc etc), but I know nothing about AHC, KDSS, etc. Is there significant maintenance I'd need to be planning on as part of baselining? Again, not scared to do it but affects the price. Steering/suspension didn't feel overly loose or sloppy to me, but this is the first time I've driven a 460 so my frame of reference might not be great.
Depending on all these, fair value feels like $14-$15K to me. Hopefully I'm not way off the mark. This would not be a real off road vehicle- a mild lift, size or two up on tires, and that'll be plenty of capability for me. Thanks for any help, insight, or anything else!
It's a 2013, with 187K miles. White with tan interior, both of which are my preference. Small amount of surface rust that I'm fully comfortable with. It was serviced at a Lexus dealership its entire life, with regular visits and periodic maintenance. However, a couple things that seem to be potential sticking points on the forum aren't mentioned.
It had a transmission flush early in its life, around 30K. There's no mention of any work past that. Would that be a point of concern for anyone here? I'd be doing a drain and fill myself on most likely anything I buy, but worry about long term consequences.
There are two coolant drain and fills mentioned, the last about 30K miles ago. Coolant level was fine when I saw it, and I couldn't find any pink stuff that would indicate a serious leak (completely aware that a seller could have cleaned it up before my visit). No overheating issues on my 20 minute drive. Is it an inevitability that the valley plate is either leaking or will leak shortly after I would take ownership? I'm fine doing the work myself, but it does affect what I'd pay. Same for a radiator, doesn't appear to have been swapped.
Little in the way of suspension work. A CV axle is basically it. I'm assuming I'd need to be planning to do all the good stuff (LCAs/swaybar bushings/struts/springs, etc etc etc), but I know nothing about AHC, KDSS, etc. Is there significant maintenance I'd need to be planning on as part of baselining? Again, not scared to do it but affects the price. Steering/suspension didn't feel overly loose or sloppy to me, but this is the first time I've driven a 460 so my frame of reference might not be great.
Depending on all these, fair value feels like $14-$15K to me. Hopefully I'm not way off the mark. This would not be a real off road vehicle- a mild lift, size or two up on tires, and that'll be plenty of capability for me. Thanks for any help, insight, or anything else!
