3RD Generation Lexus LX

These LX models sit on the exact chassis as the 200 Series Toyota Land Cruiser and share the same powertrain, so reliability is at its forefront.

Here is a one owner, third generation Lexus LX570 powered by Toyota’s 383 hp 5.7L 3UR-FE V8.  Power is transferred through the AB60F 6-speed automatic transmission sending rotation to all four tires with a multi-mode, All-Time All-Wheel-Drive system.

Overall, this LX570 is above average in condition for the year.  The maintenance records included indicate service and repairs since the vehicle was new and preventative maintenance never missed a beat.  In addition to the heaping pile of service records, all factory manuals, two key FOBs, original window sticker and Certificate of Delivery are all present.

The exterior of this Lexus is in nice shape.  There are some rock chips on the very tip of the hood and some minor scuffing on trim pieces. There are signs of touch-up paint and the front bumper appears to have had a repaint at some point in its life.  All exterior lighting works and trim and mud flaps are all in place. The Starfire Pearl finish still shines beautifully with no peeling clear coating.

On the inside, this LX shows very well.  The most notable wear belongs to the driver’s seat with some worn-off leather finish and a cracked piece of wood grain near the window controls.  Factory rubber and cloth floor mats are still intact and preserved the cabin’s carpeting very well. There are minor scuffs throughout the interior, but nothing out of the ordinary.

All interior electronics work as they should including the front and rear powered seats, moonroof, auto windows and locks as well as all climate control settings.  The Mark Levinson premium sound system works flawlessly and comprised with an arrangement of 19-speakers offering XM satellite radio functionality, NavTraffic, MP3/CD/DVD and Hard Drive Memory Storage.  The navigation system still looks very up-to-date and the touch screen responsiveness is inline with electronics today. Three headsets and remote are also included for the rear entertainment package.

The remaining interior controlled electronics are associated with the driveability of this LX570.  All modes of drive have been tested to assure they work. Most notably, the all-wheel-drive system is stellar.  The Hi and Lo modes for 4WD work perfectly. Both Crawl Control and Downhill Assist Control ease in and out with a single button.  The Hi and Lo controls for the electro-hydraulic suspension engage in all three levels without issue. The high setting allows the driver 3 inches of increased ground clearance above its neutral state at slow speeds and the low setting brings the vehicle down 2 inches from its neutral state.

The chassis and engine bay are very clean with very minor surface corrosion.  There are no rust concerns at all and not a single leaking component. The 20” wheels have remained in nice condition with only minimal scuffs present in random places.  The full-size spare with matching wheel lowers and raises without any hang-ups. The full tool kit with jack and first aid kit are also still in place from new.

In the last 2000 miles this Lexus LX570 has received a full synthetic oil change with filter, new front rotors and pads and a new OEM starter.  A new State of Maine Inspection was issued and is valid until January 2020.