Nice video. My family has several LX Lexii in our herd and have for many years now. One of my 2000's I drive every day just rolled over 395k miles. I just sold a '99 LC with 470k miles and my '96 80 series LX has 504k miles. They are not perfect but not far from it. Certainly amazing engineering and design.
Awesome vid. I just picked up an ‘06 w/ 270k miles about a month ago. Everything works fine, yes it soaks up gas, but I knew that going in. I need to take out my passenger jump seat too lol
Ahs adjusts back to normal height when you start driving and the side mirrors tilt in put in reverse but doesnt adjust back well sometimes. I have 03 pearl white lx470 and love it
There are a lot of videos from the Middle East and Russia on TikTok. I think I have watched them all. These trucks are known throughout the entire world. Enjoy yours!
Louis, if your side mirror adjustment switch is set to the middle position it will disable the tilting side mirrors when going into reverse. If you set it to the left or right mirror position it should make them function. Or you could just have a gremlin!
thanks for that, the mirrors do not move up or down no mater what position the switch is in. It really doesn't bother me though, as they are set just fine now, and I manly use the spot mirrors I stuck on.
The Lexus LX 470 isn't just the best SUV in the world. The Lexus LX 470 is the greatest SUV ever made. The greatest SUV of all time! It's arguably better than the newer versions of it.
I would agree. I asked my 15 year old if he thought it was cool, and he answered, “ how many other cars do you see that have night vision?” Sarcastic kid, but point well made. That very rare option still works! Great for spotting critters when driving in the woods or mountains.
of course they no longer make the LX470, but a low millage 200 series will last a long long time. Its so hard to find a low millage LC100 or LX470. The GX 470 is a great used option as well.
@@loutwo I must say, low mileag 100 series LX/LCs are overpriced and overrated. Low mileage means it sat too much and I assure you they can have more issues than high mileage hundys that have kept moving parts polished up and moving like they were designed to do.
I picked up an 05 4 Runner Limited 4WD with 205k for my 15 year old son. I liked it so much, I tried to find another one for me. A guy I know was selling his 06 LX470 with 214k and I got that instead. Now me and my son both have great trucks!
Nice Video - my 100 Series 12/2002 will pass ½ Million Kilometers this season. Here in Switzerland I daily tow a 3k trailer with it since 2010. Not one single issue so far. All 15’000 quality Oil, every 200.000 clean the automatic gearbox and do maintenance as written in the manual. Every single button or gadget still works 100%. AHC aswell! The only thing I would say is not too good engineered: brakes!!! They are to small dimensioned for this truck. Especially when driven with a trailer in the back. My 100 series is probably fully equiped and equally with the Lexus LX in the US. The leatherseats still are in shape, still first exhaust!!! All the best for you in Dallas … keep cruising and never sell this rock. 😂
Thanks for the great info on your rig. As for the brakes I upgraded to a softer more aggressive pad, with new rotors and the braking power is much improved,
I am in the hunt for a 100 series as we speak. I’ve been turned off on how people let their interior go so badly. Hoping you give more details on your next vid. What year is yours?
Tough city, Dallas, traffic worse than LA, summers are hotter than Saudi Arabia, flatter than a pancake, not a tree in sight. But the people are amazing in Texas. This is the second best SUV in the world. The land cruiser 200 series takes that title. I enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting.
Picked up an 05 with 225k and zero rust on it last month. Extremely excited to start building it, but it's overdue for a timing belt so that will have to come first. Finding out new cool things about it every day. Just found out it has 2 additional cup holders that fold down in the center armrest!
@@DISTHEBESTYO I work at a used car dealership and paid wholesale from a trade in so I'm not not a fair comparison. Though I would estimate based on a clean no rust example that is unmodified and with working AHC to be 12-15k at 200k+ miles. LX values are declining since the covid spike but are always going to demand a premium. No rust examples are always valued higher, and there are a lot of people who will go to great lengths to get a warm climate LX.
@@DISTHEBESTYO forgot to mention 03+ are more valuable as they have slightly more hp and a 5 speed transmission, and 06-07 are the most sought after since they got a 30 hp bump with the addition of VVTI. So those factors also will play a role in the price.
If you want to see the oldest landcruisers you need to go to the capital of Yemen! The country has a mountainous terrain and ppl believe in these cars... some date back to the first ever made. 😅
Fuel mileage is a con. Timing belt is a con. Other than that, it’s an awesome ride.mine is a second vehicle, so the mpg and high mileage did not mean that much to me.
@@loutwo honestly that’s better than I thought. I was settling for the gx because people are claiming 17. I get 15.5 in my sequoia and I’m fine with that but I’ve seen people saying they get 12 best in the lx.
@@i_read_bad_reviews most days the little trip computer shows 14-15 combined. On road trips I’ll get 17mpg at 70 and 15mpg at 85 I’ve only calculated with gallons filled at the pump and miles driven one time, but it matched the trip computer, so I assume it’s accurate
@@loutwoI agree with that. Mine gets about 12-14 in town, depending on traffic. I took a road trip - 800 miles, and got about 16. Avg mph was probably 80 when rolling, but a few bad accidents had us standing still for half an hour each.
3 Japanese 4x4 are over engineered master pieces and holding the value regardless of mileage Toyota LC Mighty 80 Amazon (24V TD 4.5 Petrol) Monster LC 100 Amazon Cygnus or lx470, And by the looks of it The God father of All gangster 4x4s Nissan Patrol or safari Y60 lwb ... lol
Here in Australia the toyota landcruiser with 1hdfte/1hz and nissan patrol with td42 engine are considered as the most dependable vehicles for tough harsh work . Super reliable
Just bought a 2005 gx470 for $4500 with 340000 miles drive like a new car. Interior and exterior in excellent conditions.
Nice video. My family has several LX Lexii in our herd and have for many years now. One of my 2000's I drive every day just rolled over 395k miles. I just sold a '99 LC with 470k miles and my '96 80 series LX has 504k miles. They are not perfect but not far from it. Certainly amazing engineering and design.
that is insane, I cant wait to see 300 on mine.
Awesome vid. I just picked up an ‘06 w/ 270k miles about a month ago. Everything works fine, yes it soaks up gas, but I knew that going in. I need to take out my passenger jump seat too lol
I like keeping mine in, just up. Every now and then I drop them just to clean and let breathe a little. The look pristine. Really enjoying my LX.
Ahs adjusts back to normal height when you start driving and the side mirrors tilt in put in reverse but doesnt adjust back well sometimes. I have 03 pearl white lx470 and love it
I like my FJ60, 100, and 200 series Land Cruisers. Because they are the best SUVs in the world.
The best and beautiful Lx470 in the world is here
Great video. You’re gonna love your rig. Mines from 1999 and has 320,000 miles and runs like a sewing machine. Love it.
Incredible, I bought a 159k mile 2006 LC this week.
Hey, I'm also in Dallas and I just picked up an LX 470. I'm planning to do a low key overlanding build. Looking forward to your future videos.
Hey James, Ill be posting a new vid of the changes ive made to the LX in a day or so. thanks
We spent a week Richard Branson’s property in Kenya. With him being British, you would think they had Land Rovers. Nope. Landcruisers
There's an old Australian saying, if you want to go into the outback to take Land Rover, if you want to come home take a Land Cruiser
how was kenya
@@therealbuttercup5841 awesome. Highly recommended !
I just bought lx470 2007 american spec in dubai . Super clean thank you😍😍😍😍😍american spec is way better than gcc spec which we get here😍
Thanks awesome, Hope you love it
There are a lot of videos from the Middle East and Russia on TikTok. I think I have watched them all. These trucks are known throughout the entire world. Enjoy yours!
Lol excellent video, i also bought a 100 series land cruiser this week, for similar reasons 159k miles 2006
My mirrors and steering wheel are the same as yours. Don’t know why, but not a bid deal. It drives and rides great.
Louis, if your side mirror adjustment switch is set to the middle position it will disable the tilting side mirrors when going into reverse. If you set it to the left or right mirror position it should make them function. Or you could just have a gremlin!
thanks for that, the mirrors do not move up or down no mater what position the switch is in. It really doesn't bother me though, as they are set just fine now, and I manly use the spot mirrors I stuck on.
Wow! That did the trick on my 2006! Thanks Dan!
The Lexus LX 470 isn't just the best SUV in the world. The Lexus LX 470 is the greatest SUV ever made. The greatest SUV of all time! It's arguably better than the newer versions of it.
despite all the satire, I really do love mine, Just added a bumper too, you can see that on a new video
I would agree. I asked my 15 year old if he thought it was cool, and he answered, “ how many other cars do you see that have night vision?” Sarcastic kid, but point well made. That very rare option still works! Great for spotting critters when driving in the woods or mountains.
You are my favorite TH-camr of all time.
Own a 4 Runner. Really want a brand new Lexus GX470. Would last a lifetime. Great video.
of course they no longer make the LX470, but a low millage 200 series will last a long long time. Its so hard to find a low millage LC100 or LX470. The GX 470 is a great used option as well.
@@loutwo I must say, low mileag 100 series LX/LCs are overpriced and overrated. Low mileage means it sat too much and I assure you they can have more issues than high mileage hundys that have kept moving parts polished up and moving like they were designed to do.
I picked up an 05 4 Runner Limited 4WD with 205k for my 15 year old son. I liked it so much, I tried to find another one for me. A guy I know was selling his 06 LX470 with 214k and I got that instead. Now me and my son both have great trucks!
Nice Video - my 100 Series 12/2002 will pass ½ Million Kilometers this season. Here in Switzerland I daily tow a 3k trailer with it since 2010. Not one single issue so far. All 15’000 quality Oil, every 200.000 clean the automatic gearbox and do maintenance as written in the manual. Every single button or gadget still works 100%. AHC aswell! The only thing I would say is not too good engineered: brakes!!! They are to small dimensioned for this truck. Especially when driven with a trailer in the back. My 100 series is probably fully equiped and equally with the Lexus LX in the US. The leatherseats still are in shape, still first exhaust!!! All the best for you in Dallas … keep cruising and never sell this rock. 😂
Thanks for the great info on your rig. As for the brakes I upgraded to a softer more aggressive pad, with new rotors and the braking power is much improved,
I am in the hunt for a 100 series as we speak. I’ve been turned off on how people let their interior go so badly. Hoping you give more details on your next vid. What year is yours?
Here you go man th-cam.com/video/wiGmRq9eAUU/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgyXgg2y6mUXEUqpryl4AaABAg
R u still looking for 1
Tough city, Dallas, traffic worse than LA, summers are hotter than Saudi Arabia, flatter than a pancake, not a tree in sight. But the people are amazing in Texas. This is the second best SUV in the world. The land cruiser 200 series takes that title. I enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for the comment, and glad you enjoyed it. I plan to make more on the build out
Picked up an 05 with 225k and zero rust on it last month. Extremely excited to start building it, but it's overdue for a timing belt so that will have to come first. Finding out new cool things about it every day. Just found out it has 2 additional cup holders that fold down in the center armrest!
the cup holders a cool, but very odd. I ddid timing belt, water pump, and AHC flush a few days after I bought it
@@loutwoI had mine done right away also. Mechanically, it is sound. I have a water intrusion issue, and am getting a new windshield on Friday.
How much did you pay for it? I’m looking for one with similar miles in really good condition no rust but there asking 20k…
@@DISTHEBESTYO I work at a used car dealership and paid wholesale from a trade in so I'm not not a fair comparison. Though I would estimate based on a clean no rust example that is unmodified and with working AHC to be 12-15k at 200k+ miles. LX values are declining since the covid spike but are always going to demand a premium. No rust examples are always valued higher, and there are a lot of people who will go to great lengths to get a warm climate LX.
@@DISTHEBESTYO forgot to mention 03+ are more valuable as they have slightly more hp and a 5 speed transmission, and 06-07 are the most sought after since they got a 30 hp bump with the addition of VVTI. So those factors also will play a role in the price.
How did you get your back windows so dark? Always thought the factory tint would always give it that mirror look which I never liked.
Amazing suv but the rust problem is annoying
Perfect review 😅
How many miles when you bought it and for how much??
it had 217,000. at the time it was worth about 18,000 when I bought it. That was at the height of used car market.
@@loutwo not bad
18k for a vehicle that’s probably got 250k of life left 👍🏾
The LC76 is the best SUV in the world. The Land Cruiser is the best SUV in America.
If they are maintained properly, they should see 500-600k
I love lx470 esp tailgate
Love you suv
If you want to see the oldest landcruisers you need to go to the capital of Yemen! The country has a mountainous terrain and ppl believe in these cars... some date back to the first ever made. 😅
So what are the cons on the vehicle, you said you would do a video on that lol
Fuel mileage is a con. Timing belt is a con. Other than that, it’s an awesome ride.mine is a second vehicle, so the mpg and high mileage did not mean that much to me.
Some of your edits are too tight and cutting off the end of your sentences. Otherwise excellent vid.
It’s a truck, Mister Hipster!
Which year is that?
2005
We all know the 80 series is the best.
Did you know?
What kinda mpg ?
14-17 at best
@@loutwo honestly that’s better than I thought. I was settling for the gx because people are claiming 17. I get 15.5 in my sequoia and I’m fine with that but I’ve seen people saying they get 12 best in the lx.
@@i_read_bad_reviews most days the little trip computer shows 14-15 combined. On road trips I’ll get 17mpg at 70 and 15mpg at 85
I’ve only calculated with gallons filled at the pump and miles driven one time, but it matched the trip computer, so I assume it’s accurate
@@loutwoI agree with that. Mine gets about 12-14 in town, depending on traffic. I took a road trip - 800 miles, and got about 16. Avg mph was probably 80 when rolling, but a few bad accidents had us standing still for half an hour each.
Unfortunately the best SUV ever is the 80 series
3 Japanese 4x4 are over engineered master pieces and holding the value regardless of mileage Toyota LC Mighty 80 Amazon (24V TD 4.5 Petrol) Monster LC 100 Amazon Cygnus or lx470, And by the looks of it The God father of All gangster 4x4s Nissan Patrol or safari Y60 lwb ... lol
Here in Australia the toyota landcruiser with 1hdfte/1hz and nissan patrol with td42 engine are considered as the most dependable vehicles for tough harsh work . Super reliable