SOLD San Diego: 1997 Lexus LX450 | NO RUST | 1-Owner

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lilevo

lilevo

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Threads
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Messages
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Location
San Diego, CA
Year
1997
Vehicle Model
  1. 80 Series
Mileage
184802
Color
tan
Outside Link
https://bit.ly/9635-LX450
FS: 1997 Lexus LX450 – 4M9 Cashmere Beige Metallic – 1-Owner Corporate CA Truck – $10,000 – San Diego, CA

NO LOCKERS

Year/Make/Model: 1997 Lexus LX450
VIN: JT6HJ88J5V0169635
Mileage: 184,802
Color: Exterior 4M9 Cashmere Beige Metallic / Tan leather
Drivetrain: 4.5L 1FZ-FE i6 • 4-speed automatic • Full-time 4WD w/ low range
Location: San Diego, CA
Price: $10,000 (+ $150 dealer service fee)
Contact: 262-320-7665 or taninjdm@gmail.com
Full photos & details: 1997 Lexus LX450 For Sale | 1-Owner California SUV, No Rust - https://bit.ly/9635-LX450



Highlights​

  • California truck, ONE-OWNER corporate, No Accidents, No Rust. Fresh, Clean slate for your build
  • Comprehensive records: CARFAX shows a 28-year one-owner history with NO accidents. Limited Lexus service history available on the website

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Condition​

  • Underside: Looks almost new, no rusting or damage

  • Mechanical: Runs and drives as expected for a 1997 with 184k. Michelin tires need to be replaced before driving the truck home. I can assist with this.
  • Dealer replaced rear engine seal and front pump seal at 84k miles
  • Starter replaced at 78k
  • Front shocks replaced at 50k miles
  • Radiator recently replaced
  • Regular fluid changes and inspections completed. Oil, coolant, transmission fluid look brand new
  • A/C is colder than any car I've ever had

  • Interior/Exterior: Stock interior: original stereo tested with Bluetooth cassette adapter and sounds great. CD Changer doesn't play. Floor mats original. Seats show expected dryness/cracking on driver/passenger side—covers needed. Dash has some cracks from California sun and heat.

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Disclosures / Notes​

  • As with vehicles over 10 years old, mileage is exempt; $150 dealer service fee applies to retail purchases
  • Last passed emissions in 2020, unknown if DMV is owed back fees if re-registered in California.

Logistics​

  • Ready for pickup or transport from San Diego, CA. I can assist with discounted shipping nationwide
  • Records and further details available via the site link

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Phenomenal advertisement. Beautiful 80, beautifully presented and preserved. GLWS.
 
Would this truck sell if:

The seats were replaced, repaired?
It had new tires?
The wheels were powder coated?

What needs to be done for people to be interested in this truck? I thought for sure a 1-owner, CA truck would sell immediately

This one sold for 22k? 20k? Not sure what it went down to.
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SOLD Thread '1997 Lexus LX450 80 Series'

Runs strong with no issues....and she will for years to come!
Solid exterior, interior, and underbody.
156,500 original miles.
Not triple locked.
This is a great price on a great truck. I have owned three of these, and currently have two.
It has come time to pass one of them along, and get into the next project...

Recently done:
New OEM O2 sensors
New OEM spark plugs/wires
New air intake tube OEM
New Michelin LTX/MS tires
New Hella horn
New premium stereo system
New Exhaust, including OEM muffler and tailpipe
New Magnaflow Y-pipe and cats
New OEM drive belts
New front brakes, OEM...
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What makes that one sell for 5-10k more than this one?
 
the other truck had a lot of pm done. also with a cracked dash that’s a fairly involved process to swap if you can even find one. it’s a nice truck. with lockers i think it would’ve sold already.
 
So if we replaced the following items, it would instantly sell for $15-$18000?

1) OEM O2 sensors
2) OEM spark plugs/wires
3) Michelin LTX/MS tires
4) OEM drive belts
5) OEM front and rear brake job
6) Front and rear differential fluid change

Right now the best offers we are getting are $7-$10k
 
Government is shut down right now, San Diego has a huge federal population. That's about 3-4k in maintenance, plus the LX penalty vs the LC nameplate. Zero lockers as mentioned above, and with it sitting in a barn as a "barn find", nearly every piece of rubber will need replacing from dry rot.
 
prwillard2 said:
Government is shut down right now, San Diego has a huge federal population. That's about 3-4k in maintenance, plus the LX penalty vs the LC nameplate. Zero lockers as mentioned above, and with it sitting in a barn as a "barn find", nearly every piece of rubber will need replacing from dry rot.
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I saw this LX being transported on Balboa and thought it looked decent when it was at a stop light.

I have the same thoughts as prwillard though. The lack of maintenance, the condition, being an LX model, and color are probably deterring buyers. Most people desire a one owner car that's pristine and doesn't require the need to do anything. This one is lacking in some areas unfortunately.
 
One owner 30 year old truck…? I suppose it could happen.
 
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