Legends6spd

Background: I used to own a SC300 and had a GS430. I am thinking about getting back into a Lexus through a LX470 as a temporary vehicle to hold us over until our Tesla Model X arrives. We are currently on the waiting list and the launch of the Model X has been delayed twice already and no end in sight

We would like to spend as little as possible on the temporary vehicle but it needs to get my wife around. I stumbled on this vehicle:

http://www.auditysonscorner.com/used...bd857fa612.htm

Carfax shows an accident (airbag deployed). Is it me or is the front wheel well sitting higher than the rear? It has really high mileage at 180k. I supposed it is due for a $1k timing belt change? Should I run as far away from this car as possible and look for a cleaner/less milesage/accident free vehicle?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

midwest2

The stance on it is definitely not right. It could be as easy as a bad AHC rear sensor, or something much more $$. It's either pushing a timing belt service or vastly late for one. However, the body looks great and not bad interior either---you would think they would at least wipe the dust off the center console. The miles wouldn't scare me at all.

Legends6spd

Yeah I'm moving on from that car. No way I'd purchase it. The accident itself doesn't help either.
Please contact me if you guys know of any good 2003-2007 White LX470 for sale!

rcan1015

My 2001 with 97K cost $13,000 a few months ago--and it had the timing belt/water pump already replaced. Even though the accident was a long time ago and probably doesn't have much bearing now, there is certainly an issue with the suspension. And that can be real expensive. Plus it most likely will need timing belt/water pump service, probably one or more of the locks/window regulators will need replacing (based on my experience with two LXs). What is the rust situation in NJ? I always avoid any vehicle that spent most of its life in the northeast or north central states just because of the salted roads--but I don't know if they salt the roads in NJ. I think it would be a risky choice to buy it.

Legends6spd

rcan, thanks for responding but audi tysons corner is in VA not NJ.
i've long passed on this vehicle is mostly looking at 2003-2007's for a higher price, but they are hard to find.

if anyone wants to sell their LX please let me know !