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1997 lx450...one great truck!

Discussion in 'Buy / Sell / Trade' started by osagecruiser, Nov 26, 2012.

  1. Nov 26, 2012 at 5:07 AM
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    osagecruiser

    osagecruiser [OP] Member

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    1997 Lexus LX 450

    Time to let her go, this is one great truck! It has kept my son safe for 6 years and has never left him stranded. We have maintained the heckout of this truck. My son has driven cross country in it several times so each time we would have our mechanic go through it, if we found something questionable we would replace everything around it. All fluids and filters havebeen changed and checked regularly, 3 to 5 k miles. The paint is ok, it has some trail rash. I repaired a dent at the drivers sidetaillight..not perfect. The truck does have the front and rear locking diff’sand comes with the 3rd row seats that are in near perfect condition



    Modifications

    3”OME Lift

    ARB front winch bumper

    IPOR rear bumper with swing out spare tire

    CustomSliders (heavy duty)

    GT Seat Covers custom made for the LX

    Cupholder mod

    12Kwinch off brand but works like a champ

    Motts Toyota lights

    Heavy duty floor mats



    Major Repairs

    Completed within thelast 2,000 miles

    Valvecover gasket

    Spark Plug Gaskets

    New plug wires

    New vacuum lines

    New steering stabilizer

    New windshield

    New Starter

    New AC compressor



    Completed within thelast 4,000 miles

    Front axel rebuild

    New front rotors and brake pads

    PHH

    Rear main seal

    Front oil pump gasket

    Waterpump

    New belts

    New rear brakes

    Front passenger seat motor

    Drivers side window motor replaced

    Drivers side sun visor has been replaced with a new one…no floppy visor



    We put 4 new Nitto Terra Grappler tires on 4,000 miles ago LT315



    The Bad

    Check engine light has been on for 6 years..code 403 02 sensor, the truck runs great as is 13 – 14 mpg around town and 17 – 18 mpg hwy just never found it to be an issue

    The Leather on the front driver seat is worn…not bad but worn

    The leather on the center console is worn

    The antenna no longer retracts

    There are some stains and dirt on the headliner and carpet…nothing terrible but needto mention them.

    No keyless entry..have 3 keys for the truck



    I purchased this truck from Chris Rech of Tornado Alley Cruisers



    PRICE…$ 12,000.00 OBO …make us anoffer

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  2. Nov 27, 2012 at 2:54 PM
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    EasyDoesIt

    EasyDoesIt DesertDoesIt.com

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    Good looking rig. Whats the mileage? Gearing? Any interior shots?

    GLWS
     
  3. Nov 27, 2012 at 6:09 PM
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    osagecruiser

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    easy,
    mileage is at 181,000 plus or minus...i have some interior pictures and here they are...if you need more photos let me know...this is truely a great truck! thanks for looking

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  4. Nov 30, 2012 at 3:43 PM
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    to the top
    osagecruiser
     
  5. Dec 3, 2012 at 3:21 PM
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    anybody?.....
    osagecruiser
     
  6. Dec 10, 2012 at 7:35 AM
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    to the top...again
     
  7. Dec 18, 2012 at 2:59 PM
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    Dark Knight

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    A few bolts are different.
    Wow that's awesome.
     
  8. Dec 31, 2012 at 6:05 AM
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    bump it for the new year!
     
  9. Jan 16, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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    10k obo...make me an offer...
    osagecruiser
     
  10. Jan 16, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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    Dark Knight

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    A few bolts are different.
    Ok, ok... I'll trade you, + some cash to boot for my truck.

    :D
     

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