Hello,
I've been searching here for a while getting information about the LX450/LC, and decided to go ahead and post for advice.
I found one at a local dealer I've delt with before. I may buy it but wanted to see what I need to look out for, appearance and ride is great but it has 197,000 miles.
I know to look into replace/cleaning the head gasket. I also had the local Lexus dealer run a maintenance history for me and it came back fairly positive, looks like the previous owner had it regularly serviced there. Also, the Carfax came back clean (but I know those don't show everything).
I also called the mechanic that the dealer uses and he said he replaced the front rotors and idle pulley.
So, as far as mileage goes, I've taken that the census here is mixed as far as rebuilding the engine vs doing nothing except HG until something needs fixing. Does the engine life max out at 250,000 - 300,000 miles?
I'm selling my current car due to a baby on the way, and I don't want a car payment. I've always wanted an 80's series LC/LX450. Dealer is asking $8900 and I think I can knock a thousand or so off of that.
Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!
I've been searching here for a while getting information about the LX450/LC, and decided to go ahead and post for advice.
I found one at a local dealer I've delt with before. I may buy it but wanted to see what I need to look out for, appearance and ride is great but it has 197,000 miles.
I know to look into replace/cleaning the head gasket. I also had the local Lexus dealer run a maintenance history for me and it came back fairly positive, looks like the previous owner had it regularly serviced there. Also, the Carfax came back clean (but I know those don't show everything).
I also called the mechanic that the dealer uses and he said he replaced the front rotors and idle pulley.
So, as far as mileage goes, I've taken that the census here is mixed as far as rebuilding the engine vs doing nothing except HG until something needs fixing. Does the engine life max out at 250,000 - 300,000 miles?
I'm selling my current car due to a baby on the way, and I don't want a car payment. I've always wanted an 80's series LC/LX450. Dealer is asking $8900 and I think I can knock a thousand or so off of that.
Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!