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Hi,

I been looking for a truck/SUV as a daily driver and to tow my boat (2000lbs roughly).... today a close buddy said if I'm interested, he might be willing to sell his 99' LX470 to me for $12k. It currently is in good condition and has 140,000 miles. He's never had any major issues -- just regular maintenance. (he bought it for $20k when it had 100k miles) -- his reason for selling is because he's thinking of getting a newer model lx470.

I'm very tempted, but here are some questions hopefully you all can answer:

1. Is 140k miles something to be concerned about? Any personal experiences of your LX470 going over 200k with minimal problems? (I trust that its a toyota... but still... there's always some doubt)

2. Any engine/drive terrain/recall issues I should know about the 99' LX470?

3. Towing capability... will the frame hold out for towing 2000+ lbs? How about on long drives (road trips)? Can you punk/abuse this SUV or do you have to baby it cuz its luxury? (is it similar to toyota trucks where we can pretty much beat/abuse whatever the heck we want and still watch it live over 230k miles? - obviously with regular maintenance being done)

4. What do you guys average for mpg on gas? (Highway? City?)

5. Is the price of $12k fair? (your opinion)

6. Anything else I should be concerned about?



Thanks in advance for those that help answer these questions!

Thanks and if you guys give good feedback... I may be a LX470 owner sooooooooooon!!!!

osomoso

Sounds like a good deal. Make sure the timing belt is done or gets done. Pulling 2k lbs. is nothing for this truck. I do it regularily. Mileage is about 11 in town and 17 highway. The price is right. Get in it.

Jayson

$12k sounds like a bargain to me, although I haven't visited any of the online auto pricing sites to validate it.

To be on the safe side, why not schedule a thorough inspection of the vehicle with your local Lexus service department? It's worth the $85-$150 to have them give it a once over. If the tech gives it the "Ok," then jump on it!

Good luck!