LX5280

Just got it a week ago, had it transferred from Murietta, CA to Denver, CarMax. 84K miles. Have been wanting an LX for a long time. Coming from a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee I've owned since 2001 with 18K miles, It had a good run.
I registered on the drivers.lexus.com site before I bought it and check the VIN, was serviced on schedule at Lexus San Diego
The LX is a huge upgrade for me and the family. Very excited to learn everything I can about it from this forum and also contributing whenever I can.



First time to the Mountains

Chocolate

Very nice, I was looking at a red one but it was priced a little too high. That's a rare color.

Rob6656

Congrats! I have the same color, but 2011. Such a pretty red.

jrmckinley

Congrats and welcome to the forum. The LX and LandCruiser are phenomenal SUV's. I doubt you'll be disappointed!

lexusrus

Congrats.

At 84K miles the LX570 had not even really broken in yet.

Just make sure to get all the routine maintenance done per service schedule and you'll have many many trouble free happy miles. Our last 2000 LX470 had 280K+ trouble free miles when we traded in for a new 2013 LX570.

Enjoy
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LX5280

Thanks everyone, it is amazing SUV. It was about the same price as a brand new 2018 Ltd. 3rd Row 4Runner, but after driving the 4Runner and then an LX it is a world of difference. And only 84K miles isn't much for a 200-Series Toyota.
I like all of the LX Colors, but have noticed the Claret Mica is rare, have only seen one online, never out on the road before I bought mine. The Satin Cashmere (Gold) seems to be pretty rare too.
I'll definitely keep up with the routine maintenance, I'm meticulous about it, I'm someone who will read about Oils and Filters for fun , e.g.
Oil Thread

xfea

Big time congrats.
You have moved into a different league entirely.
When things get nasty - I laugh at the snow and ice and mud.


BTW - The plate is LEX GO

xfea

Oh - one thing that flummoxed me...for weeks.
I wanted to turn off the A/C, just let unprocessed outside air through the vents...warm day - windows open.
But when I would go to the Climate menu - the A/C button would be greyed out and on.
Finally discovered that the cold box (Chiller in the armrest) when on prevents you turning off the A/C.

LEXUS prioritizes cold IPA's over the passengers!

Haha - as it should.

xfea

One more thing - being diligent about maintenance.
In 2016 (17?) these went to a 10,000 oil change interval.
5K is a bit of overkill - LEXUS realized it and doubled the change interval.