1997 Lexus Lx450 Base Sport Utility 4-door 4.5l on 2040-cars
Hesperia, California, United States
Body Type:Sport Utility
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.5L 4477CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Lexus
Model: LX450
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: Full length roof basket, Custom Rear Bumper, Custom Front Bumper, Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: 4WD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 195,500
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: LX
Exterior Color: Champagne
Interior Color: Tan
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 6
I purchased this vehicle in Chicago from a dealer who had it for sale for about 30 mins. When i purchased it it had a CEL for emissions. I drove it across country to SoCal where construction of this project would take place.
- The front bumper is 1.75" .120 wall tubing and houses a smittybuilt 8K winch, the bumper is bolted to the frame so it can be removed for service.
- There are 11 forward facing lights on the LX
- the suspension was done in house and has a 3.5" OME lift (medium spring rate) with OME shocks (it rides beautifully)
- The rear bumper with dual swing-a-ways house the full size spare, hi-lift and the kolpin fuel cans and maxtrax
- there are two LED rear facing lights that go on in reverse and have a bypass switch to aid on setting up camp or trailside repairs
- there is a $900 rearview mirror with backup camera built into it. the camera is mounted to aid in backing up and hitching a trailer alone.
- the rear bumper has an additional pair of LED stop/turn/tail lights because the tire partially obscures the factory tail lights.
- the fuel carrier has a "euro" light in it, when the lights are turned on the red light stays on at all times (it is very bright)
- The LX has a set of bestop power boards which we custom fabricated mounts for so when a door is opened full length steps drop down to aid in entry
- the quad headlights have been converted to HID
- PHH done 1K miles ago
- I replaced the factory head unit so you can listen to a cd or any USB input device
- the driver seat leather is so-so
- the rest of the leather is in great shape
- the third row seats look BRAND NEW
- i installed a 1,000 wat inverter under the drivers seat
- the custom made roof basket can carry over 1,000 lbs. it is built from .095 tubing and fully welded (it is painted not powder coated) it needs a touch up
- all lights are on relays
- the 33" ProComp AT's are new and have roughly 3K miles on them. the wheels are factory FJ Cruiser and have been painted with outdoor furniture texture paint to match the factory paint (the lower plastic on the vehicle has also been painted with it). it has been on wheels and vehicle for 3 years, it looks great but could use a touchup.
- all decals can be removed
- i had the windows tinted
- there is a cobra all in one CB radio
- there are husky liner floor mats in the front and rear not the very rear.
- there is damage to the carpet in the very rear, it looks like someone transported a battery and acid got on the carpet.
- the paint is great shape for its age and while there are no dents there are various scratches indicative of a 16 year old off road SUV
- It has a safari snorkel and a K&N filter in the housing
- it has a scangauge that monitors fuel mileage, temps and gives an accurate speed
- on the freeway at 70MPH it gets 13-17MPG
- it has been on every trail in SoCal rated 5 or harder and does it with ease (pulling a trailer)
- I will miss this vehicle
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