Looking to purchase a high milage 08 LX570, any input on LC200s with 250k+ miles?

[bones25]

I bought a 170k+ mileage early 200 series this year. I’ve spent a few thousand to fix some things. It’s really expected with these machines. Sometimes the previous owner has made some of the expected maintenance repairs and sometimes not. As long as you read into the vehicle history and still expect to make repairs here and there, you’ll be good.

For reference:
- I needed a new radiator
- took care of the valley plate leak
- rebuilt the valve body

Enjoy and best of luck with the truck!

 

[Jordann]

Do the seat heaters work? In 'most' cases, it's the ecu module that controls the heat and vent located under each seat. You can either buy new or buy one for a similar year LS and retrofit. Several older threads on this as well. Regarding the sensors, do the rear work? If not, I would confirm PA is 'turned on' Button is close to Start Button. If the sensors are bad, they are pretty cheep to replace.

Yeah, the heated seats worked pretty well. I did not test the rear yet. I turned PA and tested them, sadly they don't work and I guess I'll have to buy some new ones or test if it's the wiring harness. I feel like I definitely would like parking sensors in this big ass suv lmfao.

 

[GreatBenzini]

severe service is generally considered half the interval, so double that

As it concerns trans fluid, I believe the popular opinion is that changing fluid for the first time at 100k+ is a recipe for disaster and to just leave alone.

 

[bj70bc]

that sounds like stupid advice

 

[gasman4u]

As it concerns trans fluid, I believe the popular opinion is that changing fluid for the first time at 100k+ is a recipe for disaster and to just leave alone.

I THINK the newest bit of knowledge about this old wives tail is that it was propagated by people whose transmissions were already on their way out and prior to calling it, they attempted a fluid exchange. After failure, they then blamed the absence of the concentration of clutch materials “keeping it going” on the failure.

But, tbf it’s your rig. Do what you think is best. I’ll stick to 50k exchanges for mine and I wouldn’t have any issue with changing it for the first time at 100k. I’d even consider it for higher initial changes too. But I am likely the outlier.

 

[bloc]

I THINK the newest bit of knowledge about this old wives tail is that it was propagated by people whose transmissions were already on their way out and prior to calling it, they attempted a fluid exchange. After failure, they then blamed the absence of the concentration of clutch materials “keeping it going” on the failure.

This.

 

[DesertRider]

How it has been maintained and used is much more important than the mileage. If it spent most of it's life offroad or on poorly paved roads, it could be shook loose, lots of towing or heavy loads puts wear and tear on the engine and transmission, and lack of maintenance and fluid changes clearly don't help. On the flip side if it's a country club queen, it could just require regular maintenance.

High mileage vehicles are going to have the following items fail and need replacement: water pumps, fuel pumps, alternators, starters, wheel bearings, seals, CV joints, suspension parts etc. So long as you understand this and can live with having to replace those parts so be it. The legendary reliability of the land cruisers is based on the first 100-200k on the odo. As good as Toyota is, 200+k stuff is going to start wearing out, failing and need replacing. Some of those items will make noises and warn you, some of them will give up the ghost and leave you stranded. I would be amazed if anyone who bought a 200+k cruiser didn't have one of those items fail within the next 50k if not sooner, unless they had all been replaced.

 

[GreatBenzini]

This.

Maybe; TCCN continues to adhere to this viewpoint (fast forward to 4 mins in). No moment to me since I've serviced before 60k.

 

[gasman4u]

Maybe; TCCN continues to adhere to this viewpoint (fast forward to 4 mins in). No moment to me since I've serviced before 60k.

I am a big fan of CCN (all hail his name), but on some stuff he’s wrong (oil viscosities beyond what’s in the manual, etc).

Again - he’s forgotten more Toyota stuff than I will ever know, but on this specific instance I disagree.

OP, your rig - your choice.

 

[bloc]

I am a big fan of CCN (all hail his name), but on some stuff he’s wrong (oil viscosities beyond what’s in the manual, etc).

Again - he’s forgotten more Toyota stuff than I will ever know, but on this specific instance I disagree.

OP, your rig - your choice.

Also wrong about the oil bypass valve being within the oil filter cap.

No one is perfect.

Dozens of people on this board have bought used rigs and done the fluid for the first time well after 100k and we very rarely have transmission failure reports.

 

[stonepa]

I THINK the newest bit of knowledge about this old wives tail is that it was propagated by people whose transmissions were already on their way out and prior to calling it, they attempted a fluid exchange. After failure, they then blamed the absence of the concentration of clutch materials “keeping it going” on the failure.

But, tbf it’s your rig. Do what you think is best. I’ll stick to 50k exchanges for mine and I wouldn’t have any issue with changing it for the first time at 100k. I’d even consider it for higher initial changes too. But I am likely the outlier.

Yep - just remember, Drain and Fill, not power flush.

 

[stonepa]

I am a big fan of CCN (all hail his name), but on some stuff he’s wrong (oil viscosities beyond what’s in the manual, etc).

Again - he’s forgotten more Toyota stuff than I will ever know, but on this specific instance I disagree.

OP, your rig - your choice.

Car Wizard says the same thing about all transmission fluid replacements if not done for the first time prior to 100k miles. He won’t touch them.

 

[gasman4u]

Car Wizard says the same thing about all transmission fluid replacements if not done for the first time prior to 100k miles. He won’t touch them.

He's also a super smart (and experienced) guy I watch. His anecdotes referencing this also go back to one specific instance (iirc) and his mentor echoing the fable "if it hasn't been serviced before X, don't do it!"

 

[bloc]

Keep in mind they would have to warranty any work they provide, which can impact their risk assessment.

 

[stonepa]

Keep in mind they would have to warranty any work they provide, which can impact their risk assessment.

Absolutely right.

 

[Vthelexus]

Also wrong about the oil bypass valve being within the oil filter cap.

No one is perfect.

Dozens of people on this board have bought used rigs and done the fluid for the first time well after 100k and we very rarely have transmission failure reports.

I am one of them. Never had any problems unless transmission was already on it's way out.

 

[clrussell]

I own a 2008 with 300k on it.

It has had maintenance done, some parts replaced.

It is our primary travel vehicle and primary tow rig for the boat. I have zero concerns with taking it anywhere you can drive. Other than the price of fuel to get there and back.

I would not hesitate at all to purchase another one with the same miles.