1996 Lexus LX450

Details

This Lexus LX 450 made its way from Hawaii to its current location in Scottsdale, Arizona. The owner spent a year looking for such a well-sorted example of this model. The benefits of its current location and point of origin are evident in the vehicle s rust-free body. All mechanical work was completed by Desert Toy Shop in Mesa, AZ, and State Automotive in Salt Lake City, UT. The owner also states that the much-loved iron-block 4.5L inline-six-cylinder engine has been rebuilt despite the car having just over 100K miles. This overlander sits on a 2.5-inch Old Man Emu lift and new BF Goodrich KO2 tires. In addition, the suspension bushings have been replaced, and the steering box was also rebuilt along with replacing the wheel bearings. Service records of the mechanical commissioning are available from the owner.

A respray of the Cashmere Beige body was applied to the exterior by Legend 4x4 of Salt Lake City. The inspection report lists a few small chips and a few scratches on the body and body pillars, but overall, the car is a 4 out of 5. Inside the luxury off-roader, new leather was added to the shifter, steering wheel, console, front door arm cushions, and front seats, as passengers are treated to beige leather and wood-trimmed accents. A new aftermarket stereo with Bluetooth has been installed, and the original is included in the purchase. Despite being well cared for, some wear is still present on the interior seats and carpets, but the interior is listed by the inspector as a 3.9 out of 5. Weather Tech floor mats have been installed by the owner.

About the Model

Lexus capitalized on the new era of luxury SUVs with the LX 450. The first generation only lasted from 1996 to 1997, and the SUV carried the same reliability reputation as its sibling, the Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80. The LX is a luxury version of the FZ and comes with a full-time four-wheel drive system and an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. Leather, power locks, a premium sound system, automatic climate control, and an optional moonroof made the LX a more posh option than the J80. In its initial generation about 14,000 units were produced.

Standard Features and Specs

• Leather
• AWD
• Six-cylinder engine (4.5L inline-six)
• Automatic transmission (Four speed electronically controlled)
• Cashmere Beige paint
• Power Locks
• Automatic climate control

Known Modifications

• Old Man Emu 2.5-inch lift
• Satellite radio with Bluetooth
• Heated seats

Service History

• New BF Goodrich KO2 tires with only 1k miles on them
• Services performed by State Auto, Salt Lake City, UT
• 2018 New suspension bushings, New center differential lock switch, all systems flushed, new belts
• 2019 Rebuilt steering box
• 2019 New steering knuckles with Koyo wheel bearings
• 2022 Engine was completely rebuilt using genuine parts.
• Completed by Desert Toy Shop in Mesa, AZ
• New leather on seats, armrest, steering wheel, and shifter
• Respray of Cashmere Beige paint by Legend 4x4 in Salt Lake City, UT
• Service receipts for all work done under current ownership

Ownership History

• No prior history to the current owner
• Purchased by the current owner in Hawaii
• The car resides in Scottsdale, AZ

Known issues

• Stain on the carpet in the rear of the vehicle
• Scratches on the body pillars
• Driver side sun visor doesn t stay all the way up

Due Diligence

• Third Party Photos
• Third Party Vehicle Inspection Report can be found here. 
• Owner testimonial