toddmorr

136k on an 05. Great shape, no rust or any suspension issues whatsoever. I maintain it meticulously myself, no indie or dealer work for me.

Front seats less than pristine, got a quote to get them recovered for something like $900.

as much as I like the 100 series, I've caught myself looking twice at the 200 series lately.

LS400UCF20

^^^ I have heard that the ride, build quality, and toughness of the 100 series is superior to that of the 200 series. The only area that the 200 beats the 100 is in the modern amenities/electronics.

hankinid

Same is said relative to an 80 compared to a 100.

I'd give the 200 a plus for an engine / trans combination (6-speed for me) that gets mpg close enough to a 100 to not care. Cruising at 80 around 2100 rpm is awesome.

Handling I'll give to a 100 with AHC. Off-road I'd rate them a toss-up in ability. I find the driver's position in the 100 gives me better visibility in some cases...360 degree cameras are great, but rain or snow cancel that option.

"Modern amenities / electronics" are often responsible with driver distraction...check your local news. Insurance companies are predicting increases in premiums as a result. Collision avoidance may balance that a bit, but it becomes unavailable in cruddy weather when you might really need it.

I'd also give the 100 major pluses for interior storage. Far more places to store your stuff.

sway162

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1999 with 163k. Everything still works!

scottsattl

Still running like new

ta1drman

156,800 miles on my LX470.

Max707

I found a vinyl spray Coating at a local automotive store that works great on the seat makes them look like they're new and protects the leather filled all the cracks and matched my gray leather seats. I have 147,000 miles and mine is pristine no rust great condition always maintained. I had Slee off-road in Colorado install an old man emu 2 inch lift differential drop and step rock sliders and I added 33 inch BFG KO 2 tires looks bad ***

convert1

White 2000 LX 470 owned 14 years 260,000 miles runs great looks great,very solid,reliable, all around transportation ,nothing better in the snow, yet comfortable and quit on a longroad trip..just bought 2007 silver LX with 94,000 love the extra power ++ and better ride and handling with the factory 18's a little thirstier though! Window sticker was $69879 bought for 26k which i think ws a steal..dealer serviced all theway with a recent belt and water pump change...

ThomasGS4

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My '00 just ticked to 175k!

Dockof-bay

Grey 1999 LX470. Second owner. Everything works as it should. 213k

deadmilenk

2000 LX470 second owner, just over 203k

Gerryb4447

We have two LX470s, a 1998 and 2007 with 330K and 220K respectively, both bought new. Best cars/trucks I've ever owned and that includes a few BMWs. Getting serious about replacing them, seriously considering either GS460s or LX570s. Don't really need the space or size of the 570s any longer but like the features. Haven't done anything yet because we hate the snarky/sharky front grill on the present series.

We had the steering wheel lock pin removed from the 1998 and dragged it behind our motor home for 50,000 miles so the chassis has more miles than engine/tranny.

One thing I don't like is the brake action. The 1998 seems to require more foot pressure and movement than the 2007. A couple times I have had my right foot contact both brake and accelerator simultaneously. Would like to adjust that which may be a simple fix but is there anything that can be done to adjust the boost pressure itself?

SuperDad

2000 LX470 with 191k

tlhicks

1999 LX 470 with 203K

Gerryb4447

We've had two LX470s, one a 1998 and the second a 2007. The 1998 shows 280K but is actually 336K. We towed it behind our motorcoach for the difference of 56K miles. This has unquestionably been the best vehicle we've ever owned but replaced it last week with a 2018 MB 450 GLS. The LX 470 was given to our grand daughter as a school car. It remains in pefect shape, never a ding, maybe a few gravel specs but no damage and drives like new. Very few mechanical issues, did replace ball joints, the original muffler was replaced last week and the normal wear items such as brake pads but nothing more. Always Royal Purple or Amsoil synthetics throughout. Would have bought at new LX570 but just can't abide the "shark"front end on the current Lexus models.

The second LX470, a 2007 model, has 220K miles and has been just as perfect as the 1998. Think I'll hang with it for a while.