SOLD SoCal: 2005 Lexus GX-470 200k miles

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Year
2005
Vehicle Model
  1. GX470
Mileage
200800
Color
Blue
Selling our beloved GX after 10 years of ownership. VIN: JTJBT20X850095498. We bought this car from the original owner in 2015 with 96k miles on it from Longo Lexus in El Monte. Lived in LA for the first 10 years and in the hot, dry desert the last 10 years. It is completely rust free, extremely well maintained with all records, clean title in hand. Original owner had all services performed at the dealer and took it in for every squeak and hiccup. Selling because we purchased a 2014 Sequoia to serve family duties and work provides me with a 4x4 F150 that I use to access campsites on forest roads, which was the extent of the offroad use for the GX. When COVID hit we installed the following mods:

2" Eibach Stage 1 lift (installed by 88 Rotors in Baldwin Park, CA)
SPC UCAs (balljoints replaced with non-serviceable units last summer)
Method Beadgrip Wheels 17"x8.5" 0 offset
Front Runner Slimline Rack with faring
265/75r17 BFG KO2 AT tires

The car drives great and the suspension upgrades greatly improve handling. It is 20 years old and not perfect cosmetically but is 100% accident free. Many parts recently replaced and always with OEM Toyota parts including; both CV axles, LCAs, tie rod ends, sway bar bushings/end links, alternator (preventative).

Key points:
3rd row seats included and in perfect shape
Dash replaced under warranty extension in 2017. No cracks
Religiously maintained and major services performed at 1/2 intervals to Toyota's recommendations (ie: trans fluid every 15k)
Driver seat in need of reupholster. Never bothered us, but only getting worse.
Everything works as it should and is in great mechanical condition
Timing belt changed at 96k and 185k
Minor cosmetic flaws on the interior and exterior as expected for a 20 year old vehicle
Rear main seal is wet. No drips of any fluids anywhere.
100% rust free. Never left California under my ownership.
Minimal off road use- only forest roads to campsites
Tires have 10k miles left and should be replaced soon. If I can find some better used I will replace them.
Only code ever thrown was when my wife didn't tighten the gas cap all the way. I replaced it with an OEM cap anyway.

Please message me for more details. I am working on compiling a spreadsheet of all maintenance performed. Also working on scanning all records.

I would not hesitate to drive this truck to New York tomorrow. It is strong, powerful, shifts smooth and will cruise at 85 with ice cold AC blowing in your face.

DM for more photos, details, questions, etc.

Asking price: $12,000 OBO.

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Photo dump bump… not current photos but ‘through the years’

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Those photos do not show it, but I added an OEM hitch. Not for towing but to transport bikes easier.

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Price drop and disclosure of a few things I forgot to mention:

There is a tick noise in the front suspension when going over bumps ever since the lift was installed. I have had it checked by multiple mechanics who cannot find the noise. They have all confirmed the suspension is safe and sound. My suspicion is the sway bar but I have not removed it to check.

Another issue is there is damage to one of the front runner rack rails. I backed into a parking cover with the mountain bike attached and the front mounting point sheared off. The rack is still completely usable, just has an indent on one of the rails.

Let's go with $13,500 OBO to drum up some activity! Not in a rush to sell but I think my first price may have been a little high.
 
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Not getting much attention. $12,000 OBO

Make me an offer so that someone else can enjoy this great truck! Full CARFAX available for anyone who wants to see it.
 

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