Hey!
Had a pre purchase inspection done on a 2000 LX470 with 150k miles for $14k.
Appeared to be maintained well but inspection noted the following:
Replace Lower Oil Pan Gasket: $2,600
Replace Rack and Pinion: $1,200
Replace Power Steering Hose: $1,000
Total: $4,800
Been looking for roughly 6 months or so, narrowly lost out on 2 and can have this one if I want it...my question is, if I make these repairs, can I realistically expect this vehicle to last another 5-10 years at 7k miles/year with minimal expenses?
or
Should I give up on the LX search, increase my budget to $25k and look for a 2010+ Lexus GX.
Had a pre purchase inspection done on a 2000 LX470 with 150k miles for $14k.
Appeared to be maintained well but inspection noted the following:
Replace Lower Oil Pan Gasket: $2,600
Replace Rack and Pinion: $1,200
Replace Power Steering Hose: $1,000
Total: $4,800
Been looking for roughly 6 months or so, narrowly lost out on 2 and can have this one if I want it...my question is, if I make these repairs, can I realistically expect this vehicle to last another 5-10 years at 7k miles/year with minimal expenses?
or
Should I give up on the LX search, increase my budget to $25k and look for a 2010+ Lexus GX.