Hi all,
Wanted to introduce myself and my new truck. My name is Chris and I am a long time car enthusiast (BMW, AUDI, VW) and this will be my first truck apart from a brief stint with a 2011 Tahoe Z71. I am a passionate car/truck owner and keep them in the best possible condition, usually better than I received them.
I currently drive a 2013 Audi S4 that I will be parting with for something more daily/winter friendly. My plan is to get something more sporty/track oriented come spring. After much deliberation and changing my mind multiple times, I decided on a 100-series LX as I felt it would be a great option! I picked it up this weekend and just got it home. My plan for the truck is to have it as a DD that will be slightly built for occasional off road use. The AHC works like a charm so I'm keeping it until it breaks and will most likely go with a OME kit. Planning on some 275/70/18 KO2 tires in the coming weeks (had them on my '11 Tahoe and loved them), front bumper and tint for this year. Then next spring/summer start adding some more items.
Details on the truck...
2003 LX470
163k miles
GA/NC truck it's whole life (picked it up in ATL)
Picked it up for a great price and drove it all the way back to NY with no issues.
It came with every record since it was brand new from Lexus which was amazing! Always dealer serviced and brought in every 3-5K miles to have anything and everything on it fixed that wasn't up to snuff.
Few items I noticed on the long drive home that will be addressed:
-Replace crappy ML speakers and subwoofer (PO installed a JL sub in factory location but it and most of the door speakers are blown)
-Rear view mirror vibrates and needs to be secured
-Steering wheel wood is peeling bad and leather is worn down. Looking into possible replacements..
Next up will be protecting my new beast. I've detailed cars for a while now and will be giving this truck the full treatment. If anyone is interested, here's my detailing page www.instagram.com/merritt_detailing I used to do it as a side job through school but now just do it as a hobby.
She will get a decontamination, full paint correction and ceramic paint coating on the paint, windows, trim and wheels. Naturally, after protecting the top side, I will be protecting the underside as well. I haven't decided yet but I think I will be putting POR15 on the underside metal (rear axle, frame, suspension components) and then spraying fluid film as well to protect it from the elements.
Glad to be a part of the forum! My younger brother joined a little while ago with his immaculate FJ62 out of Texas and he got me into looking for a LC/LX as my next vehicle!
Onto the pictures:
AHC-low
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on Flickr
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on Flickr
AHC-high
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on Flickr
Interior: It's obviously been used but in good shape for a 13 year old car. Seats will get the leatherique treatment here soon.
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on Flickr
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on Flickr
I already took out the 3rd row
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on Flickr
Underside is in great shape and I will keep it that way! The truck spent a few months in Ohio with the PO during a long trip but hasn't been exposed to the elements since. The spare wheel will also be detailed and have a ceramic wheel coating applied to it to protect it.
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on Flickr
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on Flickr
Wanted to introduce myself and my new truck. My name is Chris and I am a long time car enthusiast (BMW, AUDI, VW) and this will be my first truck apart from a brief stint with a 2011 Tahoe Z71. I am a passionate car/truck owner and keep them in the best possible condition, usually better than I received them.
I currently drive a 2013 Audi S4 that I will be parting with for something more daily/winter friendly. My plan is to get something more sporty/track oriented come spring. After much deliberation and changing my mind multiple times, I decided on a 100-series LX as I felt it would be a great option! I picked it up this weekend and just got it home. My plan for the truck is to have it as a DD that will be slightly built for occasional off road use. The AHC works like a charm so I'm keeping it until it breaks and will most likely go with a OME kit. Planning on some 275/70/18 KO2 tires in the coming weeks (had them on my '11 Tahoe and loved them), front bumper and tint for this year. Then next spring/summer start adding some more items.
Details on the truck...
2003 LX470
163k miles
GA/NC truck it's whole life (picked it up in ATL)
Picked it up for a great price and drove it all the way back to NY with no issues.
It came with every record since it was brand new from Lexus which was amazing! Always dealer serviced and brought in every 3-5K miles to have anything and everything on it fixed that wasn't up to snuff.
Few items I noticed on the long drive home that will be addressed:
-Replace crappy ML speakers and subwoofer (PO installed a JL sub in factory location but it and most of the door speakers are blown)
-Rear view mirror vibrates and needs to be secured
-Steering wheel wood is peeling bad and leather is worn down. Looking into possible replacements..
Next up will be protecting my new beast. I've detailed cars for a while now and will be giving this truck the full treatment. If anyone is interested, here's my detailing page www.instagram.com/merritt_detailing I used to do it as a side job through school but now just do it as a hobby.
She will get a decontamination, full paint correction and ceramic paint coating on the paint, windows, trim and wheels. Naturally, after protecting the top side, I will be protecting the underside as well. I haven't decided yet but I think I will be putting POR15 on the underside metal (rear axle, frame, suspension components) and then spraying fluid film as well to protect it from the elements.
Glad to be a part of the forum! My younger brother joined a little while ago with his immaculate FJ62 out of Texas and he got me into looking for a LC/LX as my next vehicle!
Onto the pictures:
AHC-low
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on FlickrUntitled by Chris Merritt, on FlickrAHC-high
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on FlickrInterior: It's obviously been used but in good shape for a 13 year old car. Seats will get the leatherique treatment here soon.
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on FlickrUntitled by Chris Merritt, on FlickrI already took out the 3rd row
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on FlickrUnderside is in great shape and I will keep it that way! The truck spent a few months in Ohio with the PO during a long trip but hasn't been exposed to the elements since. The spare wheel will also be detailed and have a ceramic wheel coating applied to it to protect it.
Untitled by Chris Merritt, on FlickrUntitled by Chris Merritt, on Flickr
