Wanted WTB: Best LX450 survivor in the $20-$30k range (non-triple locked OK)

Year

1997

Vehicle Model

1. LX450

Mileage

12345

Color

White

Hi All,

As the title states, I have $20-$30k to spend on an 80-series. I'm combing the classifieds daily, but thought it couldn't hurt to post a WTB here. Since "best" means different things to different people, these would be my preferences:

• Good cosmetic condition, original interior and paint
• Close to stock (not looking for something already built)
• Minimal to no rust
• ~150k miles or less
• Well documented maintenance history
• Fewer previous owners the better, a former mall crawler would be ideal
• Minimal deferred maintenance
• I'd consider an LC but I've always preferred the way the LX looks
• Something on east coast would be ideal (I'm in NYC but will travel)
• Not going to be doing heavy off-roading so non-triple locked is fine

I'm an adult, have cash in hand, will not waste anyone's time. Not in a huge rush, happy to wait for the perfect one to come along. I already have a GX470 and an LX470 (which I love), but an 80-series was always the dream. If you have one or know of one please let me know.

Appreciate the help.

Nate

 

[Nate101]

Thanks to everyone who PM'd me. Curious if anyone has thoughts on this truck? I usually don't pay much attention to ebay but this one ticks a lot of boxes. Just a shame they did such a poor re-upholstery job on the front seats.

1997 Lexus LX 450 450 1 Owner No rust Low 128K mi 3rd Row FJ80! | eBay

🔥 HOT LISTING Open for more photos and a detailed description.

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[405]

This one looks like it could be nice: 1997 Lexus LX450 Toyota Land Cruiser for sale by owner - Dublin, CA - craigslist - https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/dublin-1997-lexus-lx450-aka-toyota-land/7708635446.html

 

[Nate101]

Thanks that one is right up my alley but about as far from me as you can get in the continental US. I still might text them to get more info though.

This one looks like it could be nice: 1997 Lexus LX450 Toyota Land Cruiser for sale by owner - Dublin, CA - craigslist - https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/dublin-1997-lexus-lx450-aka-toyota-land/7708635446.html

 

[405]

Thanks that one is right up my alley but about as far from me as you can get in the continental US. I still might text them to get more info though.

Yes, the pro of that could be that there is hopefully no rust/rot being a CA truck.

 

[405]

Heres another one for you..A LOT more miles than youre looking for. But it looks clean and is at the low end of your budget: Log into Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/389018957007596/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post

 

[Nate101]

Yes, the pro of that could be that there is hopefully no rust/rot being a CA truck.

No doubt, I love California trucks but shipping has gotten insane and I just don't have time to do that drive myself. Hoping for something in NC, SC, GA, AL, etc. or a southern car that someone recently brought north.

Heres another one for you..A LOT more miles than youre looking for. But it looks clean and is at the low end of your budget: Log into Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/389018957007596/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post

That is a great for sale ad and feels like the kind of person you want to buy from. Thoughts on that price given high miles?

 

[Hblock]

Heres another one for you..A LOT more miles than youre looking for. But it looks clean and is at the low end of your budget: Log into Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/389018957007596/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post

Thanks you for the kind words on my now sold LX450. It was the cleanest 80 I have ever owned. She sold for the asking price.

 

[Nate101]

Thanks you for the kind words on my now sold LX450. It was the cleanest 80 I have ever owned. She sold for the asking price.

Congrats! It was an amazing example and very well presented...just wish it was closer.

 

[Nate101]

Bumping this thread, had some nice leads but nothing I've pulled the trigger on so far. Would love to pick up something soon.

 

[Nate101]

Bumping this thread, I bought a really nice 100-series last year but I'd still love to add an 80-series to the stable. Budget has increased slightly to $30k. If you know of anything please let me know.

 

[hdj8081]

Thinking of selling this.

 

[hdj8081]

97 40th trd supercharger

 

[Brooks Hatlen]

Hi All,

As the title states, I have $20-$30k to spend on an 80-series. I'm combing the classifieds daily, but thought it couldn't hurt to post a WTB here. Since "best" means different things to different people, these would be my preferences:

• Good cosmetic condition, original interior and paint
• Close to stock (not looking for something already built)
• Minimal to no rust
• ~150k miles or less
• Well documented maintenance history
• Fewer previous owners the better, a former mall crawler would be ideal
• Minimal deferred maintenance
• I'd consider an LC but I've always preferred the way the LX looks
• Something on east coast would be ideal (I'm in NYC but will travel)
• Not going to be doing heavy off-roading so non-triple locked is fine

I'm an adult, have cash in hand, will not waste anyone's time. Not in a huge rush, happy to wait for the perfect one to come along. I already have a GX470 and an LX470 (which I love), but an 80-series was always the dream. If you have one or know of one please let me know.

Appreciate the help.

Nate

Hello Nate. I have an LX I'm trying to sell now. I think it mostly fits your bill. Call or text 814.414.6950. I'm in PA. Thank you.

 

[jtwoods4]

No doubt, I love California trucks but shipping has gotten insane and I just don't have time to do that drive myself. Hoping for something in NC, SC, GA, AL, etc. or a southern car that someone recently brought north.


That is a great for sale ad and feels like the kind of person you want to buy from. Thoughts on that price given high miles?

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[studio19atx]

97 triple locked LC, 166K miles, $26K will be ready for new home this coming week.

 

[MeWantLC]

Bumping this thread, I bought a really nice 100-series last year but I'd still love to add an 80-series to the stable. Budget has increased slightly to $30k. If you know of anything please let me know.

Nate, are you still looking for one?

Cheers,

G

 

[Nate101]

Nate, are you still looking for one?

Cheers,

G

Yes, several good leads but but nothing I've pulled the trigger on yet. Patiently waiting for the right one to come along.

 

[Nate101]

Hey everyone, I would like to bump this thread back to the top. I am putting my 78k-mile 2006 LX470 up on BaT this summer so am motivated to find a nice 80-series to replace it. Ideally an original unmolested LX450. Budget is still low $30s.

I have had a couple really nice trucks slip through my fingers in recent months (and in one case land in the hands of a flipper ).

Willing to travel for the right one. Thanks in advance.

 

[BNC]

Mine is probably not pristine enough for what you are looking for, but it is much cheaper, and stock, so you could do some resto work to get it to where you want. Drop me a line if interested, but mine will be taken off the market next weekend if it doesn't sell.
1993 FZJ80