SOLD Pennsylvania | 1997 Lexus LX450 Factory Triple Locked

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Year
1997
Vehicle Model
  1. 80 Series
Mileage
320000
Color
Black
Hello Everyone. I want to sell this yesterday to buy some crypto. The first $10,000. takes it. Please call me with any questions, 814.414.6950 (leave message if I can't pick up). This vehicle spent 95% of it's life driven by a soccer mom, and garaged kept in CA. I stole it from my brother a few years ago. He threatened my life about it rusting in PA, so I immediately had it Fluid Filmed (4 applications over the years so far), so there is still zero rust. It's been on some fire trails, but never off-roaded.

General info:
* This vehicle is driven daily, and anything that needs fixed or maintained is done immediately
* 320k miles - the transmission is original, and the motor only has about 80k (there was nothing wrong with the original, my brother preemptively swapped it because he dropped the vehicle at his other home and didn't want to have to worry about anything mechanically - rich people problems)
* It runs and drives well, and I wouldn't be afraid to drive it cross country
* I've had it professionally detailed at least 5 times in the past few years, and it really comes out nice
* The interior is very decent, and everything works (seats, moon roof, mirrors, etc.)
* This vehicle is very original ( with og mats, 3rd row jump seats, nothing really modified aesthetically, etc.)

Extras:
* New $1900 Gobi rack
* winch
* OME lift
* 35" tires
* ARB bull bar
* Asfir Skid plate
* White Knuckle Offroad Sliders

The Good:
* fully maintained in every way from original purchase until this day
* runs, drives, shifts, and does everything fine
* no aftermarket changes were done to the engine or general mechanics - it's just plain clean if that makes sense
* I freakin' love that cup holder in the center - no joke
* seats are all 95% as the front ones were redone years ago, and look nice
* has factory radio and antenna works!!

The Bad:
* I need to keep an eye on the coolant level (about twice a month) as it mysteriously goes down, and I haven't troubleshot why
* standard seatbelts issue not retracting
* standard saggy sun visors
* left shaky mirror
* the hood is pretty oxidized and could use some attention - the Detailer said it could be "brought back" with the effort put in
* the steering wheel is worn out like normal, so I just use a cover over it

I love this vehicle, and I'll probably be one of those folks who regrets selling it, but I've had my fun with it, and I love just jumping in a newer vehicle sometimes. It definitely get stares, and is quite the conversation piece at the grocery store. I think this price is beyond super reasonable, and as I've stated, I'd like to sell it yesterday ($10k is the final price). Please call with any questions, and I thank you for your time. I have the title in hand.

Thank you!
Jason



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Underside shots?

Is it dripping coolant, any cold start misfires? Just wondering if it may need head work
I gave up trying to tell where it's coming from. The radiator is new within the last 6 months, but it kinda looks like it might leak through the top seams. I actually heated it up and then it needed head work about 2 years ago. I'm not a mechanic, but the whole "head rebuild" process was a little over $3k. So, it's good in that department.

There are no misfires and it starts right up anytime and in the cold.

I'm working on adding more pics right now. Thank you.
 
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Solid deal! If I needed another 80 I’d grab it. $10K is nothing these days…
 
Solid deal! If I needed another 80 I’d grab it. $10K is nothing these days…
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, I agree it is a solid deal. I thought about listing it for more, but I then I thought I just wanted to list it at a price that would make any buyer feel comfortable, and for me to get it out of my driveway ASAP....lol. Other than the small nitpicky things they all have being that old, it's really a super clean, unaltered, OEM'ish vehicle.

For $10k, it's really a blank canvas. One could daily drive it as-is, or dump $20k into it and not get too $$$ hurt.

Thank you!
 

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