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1996 Lexus Lx450 - Lexus Version Of The Toyota Landcruiser on 2040-cars

Year:1996 Mileage:184600
Location:

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

For Sale is a 1996 Lexus LX450, which is really a Toyota Land Cruiser with Lexus badges. Overall, this well-maintained 7-passenger SUV is in great shape with a few cosmetic issues. I've been the owner for the past four years and have owned it without any issues other than maintenance projects. I have only put on around 30,000 miles. I've enjoyed owning this vehicle and truly belief it's got another 100,000 solid miles in it. These SUVs are known for long, productive lives. Google it if you're interested in knowing more. Below are some bullet points to consider:

Car Details:
184,5xx miles
7 - passenger
All wheel drive with 4-wheel high & low gears
Black with Tan interior
Tires - 50-60% tread life left on Toyo tires
6-disc built in CD player
2" trailer hitch system installed - not wired for lights

Recent Maintenance/Repairs:
In Prep for Sale - Full inside & outside detail with buffing & carpet cleaning
2014 - Front & Rear Brakes - new rotors on back, turned rotors on front & new front caliper
2014 - New power steering
2014 - New battery
2014 - New front axle knuckle gasket kit installed in right front wheel
2013 - New Air Conditioner
2013 - New Complete exhaust system from engine to tailpipe
2012 - New heating fluid lines from front heater to rear heater
Oil changes with 10W40 every 3000 miles & other routine maintenance like tire rotations

Condition Notes:
Front bumper - I purchased the car 4 years ago with the front right bumper slightly pushed in. It was likely backed into. Looks like front bumper could be removed, bracket bent back, and then bumper re-installed. It ins't a big deal for me, so I haven't fixed it. 

Paint & Body - Overall for a 1996, the paint and body work are in good shape. Just waxed/buffed and the only things you see is when you stand right over the flat surface areas where rain, dirt, & anything else have collected over the year and caused spotting. Can't tell from 5' away. There are a few small door dents, paint cracks on bumpers, and small stone chips. There is visible rust on the running boards just at the edge of the running boards.

Rear Hatch Under Wiper - this is common place to rust out. I sanded the rust, patched it with metal patch putty, and then repainted those areas. You can tell it's there, but the rust has stopped & it's sealed with satin paint that matches well. Not professional, but effective.

Sunroof - The sunroof works. The only problem is that it only goes about half way back. Something stuck in the track or binding it halfway. I personally just haven't wanted to drop the headliner to inspect. Don't really use sunroof that much anyway.

Cigarette Lighter doesn't work (disconnected wire maybe) and the rear passenger side window button on driver's side door doesn't work. The window works and the button on that door works, just not the button on the driver's side door. Just haven't taken door apart to inspect.

I'm happy to answer any other questions. 

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