Looking at a GX470, what should I look for (1 Viewer)

[OffRoadScott]

What are some of the common issues I should be looking at or for?

From the pictures I have seen the frame appears to be rust-free, AZ car its whole life.

Shot leather, where can I find replacement leather cushions, leather?

It is lifted on Bilsteins and ARB/OME springs. Anything I should be aware of with this setup?

 

[OffRoadScott]

 

[MrTorgue]

There's a few things you could do. Here's a link to lexus drivers which can give you a detailed look of its service history. Obviously if you are too far to look underneath yourself you could get the seller to record a video of underneath and the engine bay/frame rails/wheel arches. Ask the seller for details like when the timing+water pump kit was done and when and or if the SAIP (secondary air injection pump) was serviced (if ever).

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Leather seat and cushions.

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[OffRoadScott]

There's a few things you could do. Here's a link to lexus drivers which can give you a detailed look of its service history. Obviously if you are too far to look underneath yourself you could get the seller to record a video of underneath and the engine bay/frame rails/wheel arches. Ask the seller for details like when the timing+water pump kit was done and when and or if the SAIP (secondary air injection pump) was serviced (if ever).

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drivers.lexus.com

Leather seat and cushions.

Security Measure

www.ebaystores.com

The timing belt was done 13K ago according to a sticker in the engine bay. What issues would the SAIP cause?

 

[MrTorgue]

The timing belt was done 13K ago according to a sticker in the engine bay. What issues would the SAIP cause?

SAIP when failing will throw a code, and in some occasions will be an expensive fix unless you install a bypass. I'm pretty convinced I'll install the bypass in both my 470 and 460 just as a preventative measure. I've heard about this causing some engine trouble if plastic pieces (or something else?) getting in to the engine but I cannot find that article again so maybe someone else can chime in here to confirm or deny.

• P0412 – Secondary air injection system switching valve “A” circuit
• P0418 – Secondary air injection system system relay “A” circuit
• P1440/P1443 – Secondary air injection system control valve circuit bank 1/bank 2
• P1441/P1444 – Secondary air injection system switching valve number 2 bank 1/bank 2 stuck open
• P2440 Secondary air injection system switching valve stuck open bank 1
• P1442/P1145 Secondary air injection system switching valve number 2 bank 1/ bank 2 stuck closed
• P2441 – Secondary air injection system switching valve stuck closed