I wanted to introduce myself to the group.
I just purchased a 2001 Lexus LX 470 with 107,000 miles and are looking for upgrade ideas and any advice.
I have found the following problems with the LX 470:
1.) The plastic piece that runs up the A-Pillar on the passenger side is loose and vibrates at 60+ MPH. This might have been caused when someone replace the windshield because this windshield isn't stamped by Lexus.
2.) The outer most rubber surround on the back glass is loose but, not tore.
3.) The cargo light don't work unless you have the headlights on. I assume it is a bad pin switch in the hatch opening.
4.) There is a small rust spot above the windshield. So I need to find some Lexus gold touch up paint somewhere.
5.) While stopping at a stop sign, the LX 470 cut off the first night I owned it. It didn't flash any codes and started back up easily. The LX 470 has been sitting up but, Lexus dealership just cleaned the throttle body, fuel tank, fuel injector service and tuned up with non platinum plugs about 18 months ago.
6.) A small amount of steering wheel vibration while applying the brakes lightly? None on cruising or hard braking.
7.) None of the running board lights work. (I am assuming this year model has them?)
The good parts:
1.) I have wanted a LandCruiser for over 30 years so I feel like a young man again!
2.) The interior is 99% perfect. Even the drivers seat doesn't even show wear.
3.) Lexus just replaced both front axles and alternator in the past 2 years. So hopefully, I will not have trouble with these parts for a long time.
4.) The suspension and steering feel perfect.
The future plans:
1.) Upgrade to a full blown stereo system while keeping all 3 rows of seating. I purposely looked for a non navigation LC or LX so that I could replace the headunit. This has the ML stereo. I am going to add a center channel speaker, replace the headunit, factory amp and all speakers.
I own the following: (1) JBL MS-8 DSP (2) AudioFrog GB10 subs, (1) Focal K2 Power 3 ways for the front doors, (2) Arc Audio 1200.6 xDI amps and tweeter and midrange pods in case I want to mount speakers on the a-pillars. I need center channel speakers, wire, RCAs, rear door speakers and I want to add a set of speakers in the 3rd row area too.
2.) Maybe some rims and tires to toughen its look up some. So looking for some ideas here.
Thanks for reading my extra long post and please don't pull any punches on any responses because you will not hurt my feelings.
3.) Then LX 470 and I are going on a long road trip!
I just purchased a 2001 Lexus LX 470 with 107,000 miles and are looking for upgrade ideas and any advice.
I have found the following problems with the LX 470:
1.) The plastic piece that runs up the A-Pillar on the passenger side is loose and vibrates at 60+ MPH. This might have been caused when someone replace the windshield because this windshield isn't stamped by Lexus.
2.) The outer most rubber surround on the back glass is loose but, not tore.
3.) The cargo light don't work unless you have the headlights on. I assume it is a bad pin switch in the hatch opening.
4.) There is a small rust spot above the windshield. So I need to find some Lexus gold touch up paint somewhere.
5.) While stopping at a stop sign, the LX 470 cut off the first night I owned it. It didn't flash any codes and started back up easily. The LX 470 has been sitting up but, Lexus dealership just cleaned the throttle body, fuel tank, fuel injector service and tuned up with non platinum plugs about 18 months ago.
6.) A small amount of steering wheel vibration while applying the brakes lightly? None on cruising or hard braking.
7.) None of the running board lights work. (I am assuming this year model has them?)
The good parts:
1.) I have wanted a LandCruiser for over 30 years so I feel like a young man again!
2.) The interior is 99% perfect. Even the drivers seat doesn't even show wear.
3.) Lexus just replaced both front axles and alternator in the past 2 years. So hopefully, I will not have trouble with these parts for a long time.
4.) The suspension and steering feel perfect.
The future plans:
1.) Upgrade to a full blown stereo system while keeping all 3 rows of seating. I purposely looked for a non navigation LC or LX so that I could replace the headunit. This has the ML stereo. I am going to add a center channel speaker, replace the headunit, factory amp and all speakers.
I own the following: (1) JBL MS-8 DSP (2) AudioFrog GB10 subs, (1) Focal K2 Power 3 ways for the front doors, (2) Arc Audio 1200.6 xDI amps and tweeter and midrange pods in case I want to mount speakers on the a-pillars. I need center channel speakers, wire, RCAs, rear door speakers and I want to add a set of speakers in the 3rd row area too.
2.) Maybe some rims and tires to toughen its look up some. So looking for some ideas here.
Thanks for reading my extra long post and please don't pull any punches on any responses because you will not hurt my feelings.
3.) Then LX 470 and I are going on a long road trip!
