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1997 Lexus Lx450 Base Sport Utility 4-door 4.5l on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:195500 Color: Champagne /
 Tan
Location:

Hesperia, California, United States

Hesperia, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sport Utility
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.5L 4477CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: jt6hj88jxv0171073 Year: 1997
Make: Lexus
Model: LX450
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: Full length roof basket, Custom Rear Bumper, Custom Front Bumper, Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: 4WD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 195,500
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: LX
Exterior Color: Champagne
Interior Color: Tan
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 6
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I purchased this vehicle in Chicago from a dealer who had it for sale for about 30 mins.  When i purchased it it had a CEL for emissions.  I drove it across country to SoCal where construction of this project would take place.


I replaced everything related to emissions and smog with new parts, i removed the intake and cleaned all the carbon, replaced the gaskets and most of the vacuum hoses and the intermediary intake tube between the air filter canister and the throttle body because it was split and sucking in dirty air.  I replaced the cat and O2 sensors and had the exhaust completely replaced using a magnaflow muffler.  once the vehicle ran well and passed the stringent smog test here in CA., i set about to building the LX up to the standards of going anywhere and having a good time while doing it.

Having been in business building off road vehicles for the last 30 years you can rest assured no shortcuts were taken.

  1. The front bumper is 1.75" .120 wall tubing and houses a smittybuilt 8K winch, the bumper is bolted to the frame so it can be removed for service.
  2. There are 11 forward facing lights on the LX
  3. the suspension was done in house and has a 3.5" OME lift (medium spring rate) with OME shocks (it rides beautifully)
  4. The rear bumper with dual swing-a-ways house the full size spare, hi-lift and the kolpin fuel cans and maxtrax
  5. there are two LED rear facing lights that go on in reverse and have a bypass switch to aid on setting up camp or trailside repairs
  6. there is a $900 rearview mirror with backup camera built into it.  the camera is mounted to aid in backing up and hitching a trailer alone.
  7. the rear bumper has an additional pair of LED stop/turn/tail lights because the tire partially obscures the factory tail lights.
  8. the fuel carrier has a "euro" light in it, when the lights are turned on the red light stays on at all times (it is very bright)
  9. The LX has a set of bestop power boards which we custom fabricated mounts for so when a door is opened full length steps drop down to aid in entry
  10. the quad headlights have been converted to HID
  11. PHH done 1K miles ago
  12. I replaced the factory head unit so you can listen to a cd or any USB input device
  13. the driver seat leather is so-so
  14. the rest of the leather is in great shape
  15. the third row seats look BRAND NEW
  16. i installed a 1,000 wat inverter under the drivers seat
  17. the custom made roof basket can carry over 1,000 lbs.  it is built from .095 tubing and fully welded (it is painted not powder coated) it needs a touch up
  18. all lights are on relays
  19. the 33" ProComp AT's are new and have roughly 3K miles on them.  the wheels are factory FJ Cruiser and have been painted with outdoor furniture texture paint to match the factory paint (the lower plastic on the vehicle has also been painted with it).  it has been on wheels and vehicle for 3 years, it looks great but could use a touchup.
  20. all decals can be removed 
  21. i had the windows tinted
  22. there is a cobra all in one CB radio
  23. there are husky liner floor mats in the front and rear not the very rear.
  24. there is damage to the carpet in the very rear, it looks like someone transported a battery and acid got on the carpet.
  25. the paint is great shape for its age and while there are no dents there are various scratches indicative of a 16 year old off road SUV
  26. It has a safari snorkel and a K&N filter in the housing
  27. it has a scangauge that monitors fuel mileage, temps and gives an accurate speed
  28. on the freeway at 70MPH it gets 13-17MPG
  29. it has been on every trail in SoCal rated 5 or harder and does it with ease (pulling a trailer)
  30. I will miss this vehicle
I am selling this because i am going to use the money for a new business venture, there is nothing wrong with it that i know of.  Last week it stopped running so i had to replace the fuel pump (lovely job).

I have a gallery online with over 200 photos of this vehicle.  if you would like to see more photos please email me and i will send the link.  finishlinewestinc at gmail dot com

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