Kind of a cross-post from the pricing thread, but I figured a dedicated thread would be better.
I just picked up a 99 LX470, 197K miles, and ABSOLUTELY CLEAN!!!
I live in Cincinnati OH and was looking for a rust fee Southern vehicle, so I spent a few months stalking on Craigslist and found this one in Atlanta.
Three owner vehicle. She started life in Texas as a lease which was turned in at about 20K miles. Second life was as a fleet vehicle (think company car) until about 45K miles. Third owner (old lady) had it until she traded it in about a month ago at her Lexus dealer.
Full service records
Paid $8,800
I have named her "VERA."
I just had it in for a full inspection at my local Lexus dealer and the only things I need to do are repack the front wheel bearings and replace the SLOWLY weeping CV boots. Other than that, the service writer was amazed!!! Actually had the mechanic come on out and comment on how well taken care of the truck is
On principle, I am going to change the oil, trans fluid, diffs and transfer case fluids, flush the AHC fluid, replace spark plugs, and then service the bearings and CV joints. After that, THE MODS BEGIN, HA HA HA!!! I am thinking new tires (Cooper ST Maxx, unsure on size for now) when the current ones wear down a bit. Sliders, rear bumper, and new radio will also be going in. Electrical upgrades as well... Hopefully I will be able to get them in over the winter.
I just picked up a 99 LX470, 197K miles, and ABSOLUTELY CLEAN!!!
I live in Cincinnati OH and was looking for a rust fee Southern vehicle, so I spent a few months stalking on Craigslist and found this one in Atlanta.
Three owner vehicle. She started life in Texas as a lease which was turned in at about 20K miles. Second life was as a fleet vehicle (think company car) until about 45K miles. Third owner (old lady) had it until she traded it in about a month ago at her Lexus dealer.
Full service records
Paid $8,800
I have named her "VERA."
I just had it in for a full inspection at my local Lexus dealer and the only things I need to do are repack the front wheel bearings and replace the SLOWLY weeping CV boots. Other than that, the service writer was amazed!!! Actually had the mechanic come on out and comment on how well taken care of the truck is
On principle, I am going to change the oil, trans fluid, diffs and transfer case fluids, flush the AHC fluid, replace spark plugs, and then service the bearings and CV joints. After that, THE MODS BEGIN, HA HA HA!!! I am thinking new tires (Cooper ST Maxx, unsure on size for now) when the current ones wear down a bit. Sliders, rear bumper, and new radio will also be going in. Electrical upgrades as well... Hopefully I will be able to get them in over the winter.
