Lurker for a while before I registered. Ran xterras, a TLC fj cruiser..... then the GT bug hit ( fast smooth low and sporty) But after a while I was longing for another camp/hunt/explore/misc truck. And the search began. I knew I wanted no note on it ( so under 10k) and I wanted a 80 or 100 series cruiser . A few months of searching and several test drives of 80s and 100s ( and their almost twin brothers the lx450 and lx470) and I finally stumbled across the right stuff. I found a 1999 lx470 in the Houston area. Between car fax and Lexus service records I confirmed all major services done( t-belt, rhc service, wp etc.) plus a couple of coils a rear diff , rack and pinion , and a repaint courtesy of west side Lexus , as well as all scheduled oil changes ( seems they took it to the dealership after warranty if something was wrong or for the major services, but a different mechanic who reported to car fax for regular oil/ fluid changes). One owner (female rice grad judging from the emblem I peeled off the rear gate and the tire receipt in the glovebox) that was purchased and spent its life in Houston ( amazing it survived with the drivers in these parts) and no reported accidents.
Has 139k on the engine/ trans/ body based on Lexus around 50k on the diff and 40k on the steering.
Test drive was great and I made an offer on the spot ( helps to have a stack of 100s in your pocket
. Rhc works as it should ( based on indicator count posted elsewhere here) smooth as silk ( handled smoother and with better feel than the 14 pro4x I bought new)
Did find two issues, needed new struts for the hood ( should be here Tuesday, amazon is wonderful) and while the power tilt works, the telescope does not ( thankfully I am a monkeys brother more than an uncle with a 32.5 inseam and a 36 sleeve) but reach is perfect for me where it sits.
Future plans are for tires, maybe an ome lift springs if the ride control fails and a few odd bits if the mood catches me ( bumpers etc). Gotta get the step rails off too......
