My parents have an old 1999 LX470 with about 197k miles that they're willing to just give me. I'd say it's in pretty great condition given it's use (mostly used as a surburban mom vehicle, no over landing, no ignorant use etc). Reading up on it, it's a pretty legendary series and 200k miles is not much at all. I figure I can get a lot more use out of it opposed to selling it for $3-4k. Just wanted some insight on what to expect. It's been maintained very well throughout its life but I understand I should be ready to do some work on my own, which I'm willing to. I'd be using it for general hauling and work, along with carrying around my dogs.

I should try to make it go another 100k, right /o/? Or will it be a total ass pain trying to work on a 25+ year old car

>>28528886 (OP)
Its worth more than $3-4k unless its rusted to fuck or something. You could possibly get $10k from the right braindead toyota faggot.
You sound retarded and a wrenchlet so I dont think this ownership story is going to have a happy ending. Its a reliable car but it will likely need a lot within not too long. Its probably due for a timing belt soon

>>28528889
That's just the ripoff value I saw I could get but that's good to know. You seem like one of those braindead faggots I could sell it to so maybe that is a better option for me. You're right, I don't know shit about cars which is why I inquired. Thanks for the advice fuck face

>>28528886 (OP)
>I should try to make it go another 100k, right /o/?
Easy.
>Or will it be a total ass pain trying to work on a 25+ year old car
Unless you have to change the starter they're piss easy to work on.

>>28528886 (OP)
That car will go to 500,000 miles or more.
Try to get 1 million miles out of it. If the interior isn't fucked up it's actually worth quite a lot as an owner's car in terms of value that it will provide.
Bonus: Lexus is still considered a high-end luxury brand and the design is nearly timeless and has held up.
>I should try to make it go another 100k, right /o/? Or will it be a total ass pain trying to work on a 25+ year old car
These particular cars made by Lexus at this point in time were the pinnacle of engineering and manufacturing. That car is fully built in Japan with all-Japanese made parts.
There is not a single part which will fail which you can't replace easily.

You will have to do the following maintenance:
Change oil
Check the records to see when it had the transmission fluid changed/flushed last.
Differential Fluid
See when the last time the Serpentine belt was changed. If it hasn't been changed yet get it inspected.
Check Brake pads/rotors
Check tires

Those are all $100-200 repairs or less.

>>28529023
>Lexus is still considered a high-end luxury brand
They literally never were, and could never be a high end luxury brand LOL
They're literally goyotas you delusional fuckin weeblet godsDAMN

this is the exact type of retarded faggot you need to dump this thing on >>28529023
Just prattle off this nonsense about muh japanese steel forded 1000 times and he'll make the so y face and fork over $10k for your old beat to shit family hauler lmao

>I should try to make it go another 100k, right /o/? Or will it be a total ass pain trying to work on a 25+ year old car
https://lexus.oempartsonline.com/v-1999-lexus-lx470--base--4-7l-v8-gas
Thankfully also Lexus has not become a trash brand like many others and they are still offering parts for your car. I'd get everything checked and then order whatever OEM replacement parts you need.
There's no reason to replace the car when you can literally still get Japanese-made parts for it.
>>28529025
>>28529027
Uh, actually sweetie, in the real world normies don't know Toyota makes Lexus.
And UNFORTUNATELY for you I am the most based and reasonable poster on this board.
t. owns BMW and Toyota and doesn't care about gay normie opinions

>>28528886 (OP)
>buying parts for a 25 year old lexus
Have fun with that

>>28529030
>in the real world normies don't know Toyota makes Lexus.
Lol why are weeblets so fucking delusional?
even random girls know that lexus are just tarted up goyotas
And UNFORTUNATELY for you, I am the most "based" and reasonable poster on this board, to use the parlance of our times
abcd, xyz, t. rex. currently owns 4 BMWs and a goyota, and used to own a goyota gs350 fsport

>>28528886 (OP)
Just keep it, with 5-10k if you sold it you cant get anything decent that isnt clapped out anyway unless you are very lucky. The Lexus was used by your family and you know the vehicle history/usage. Learn to wrench on it and save ur $$$ unlike those broke ass college kids who go into debt even harder by buying decent used cars on a loan.
That car in particular can easily hit 300k if you do proper maint. Dont give a shit what other people think, if theyre real friends they should be happy and grateful they can hitch a ride in this roomy luxury car.

>>28529030
>>28529061
They literally sell them still, dumbass.

>>28528886 (OP)
>90s Yota
check for rust, because if you live on the coast, there will be shit loads of rust, the Japs used the cheapest steel possible back then.
Apart from that, it should be bulletproof, as long as you follow the maintenance schedule. Look into undersealing if you do live on the coast.

>>28529091
Lexus is not a Goyota.

>>28529093
you need to be 18 and not a retard to post here

>>28529089
Not what I implied, retard.

>>28529094
And also... Audi is not a VW
>>28529097
Lmao what exactly did you "imply" because it seems that you implied it would be hard to find parts. They make them still.

>>28529093
Delusional

>>28529100
LMAO non-M key
don't make me mog you in front of /o/

>>28529097
what's this then? you fucking spastic

>>28529101
>ebonics

>>28529106
To be mogged is a term of /fit/ not of the negronic tongue, you N'WAH!

>>28529107
So it's little gay twink lingo? I don't understand fagbonics bmaooo0o0o0

>>28528917
oh. so you're trolling, noted

>>28529110
It would be like saying "kek", you fucking
N'WAH.

>>28529113
Kek cry pussy

>>28529114
Sorry I don't speak Ebonics :^)

>>28528886 (OP)
Chances are the power steering will develop a leak if it hasn't already, as most rwd Lexus products of that era have or will suffer. Outside of that it's solid. There won't be much going on that's not immediately obvious after checking relays and fuses.

>>28529112
No, I'm asking genuine albeit ignorant questions. People being autistic and calling me a retard is a little extra but par for the course on this site (social skills hard lel).

>>28529088
I'm in my 30s so I don't give a shit what people think. I just knew that this was a well looked after car and only now am reading about how legendary the 100 series are.

>>28529091
This car was driven in NC mostly around the triad area and a little bit near the coast but I don't think rust is very prominent which is lucky.

>>28529061
I see what you're saying but you literally can buy OEM everything. No, it does not look cheap but you can't say that about most other 25yo+ car parts

Thanks for all the other posts and insights. Play nice everyone

>>28529182
/o/ has some of the most severe autism and troll-prone retards on 4chan.com; the serpentine belt is a $50 part and maybe $75 worth of labor.
>No, it does not look cheap
It is cheap, thoughbeit.

>>28528886 (OP)
>>28529104
All SUVs look the same to me. Hell toss the Ford Explorer and Chevy Suburban of Tahoe or whatever into the mix it's all the same shit to me.

Put some AT/MT tyres on it and have some fun with it

>>28528886 (OP)
sell it to someone who will actually appreciate this gem of a vehicle.
a sheltered faggy rich kids like yourself won't maintain it properly. sell it and go buy something newer and shitty and tremendously gay like kia/hyundai or dodge/chrysler slop

>>28529725
You're very poor, and angry because of it. We get it.

>>28529729
Hahaha nope. I'm $250k liquid right now with over $500k in assets :)
i simply don't like it when fags like op ruin gems

Surprising how every other anon seems to have a net worth of a million with the quality of cars usually posted on this board.

>>28528886 (OP)
>I should try to make it go another 100k, right /o/?
There are a couple of 2UZ engines in old Tundras that have gone over 1M miles. However, the problem is that it eats up gas quite a bit. And if I recall correctly, they require premium fuel. Fuel budget is should be a consideration if you choose to keep it.

Personally, if it's in good condition, I'd try to keep it running until the transmission gives out or it gets into an accident.

> Or will it be a total ass pain trying to work on a 25+ year old car
Compared to new trucks, not so much I think. If you live an a dry and temperate place (ie, you're not working on rusty junk), it shouldn't be so bad.

>>28529816
I mean I drive total shitboxes but it has nothing to do with what I can/can't afford. New cars arent any better than 90s cars and in many ways are significantly worse.
>pic related, the gold and silver i keep in my desk drawer

>>28528886 (OP)
Its pretty good quality and doesn't need much maintenance, pretty decent off road. I just find it one of the most boring cars to drive, its fits the stereotype of an old mans car so well. Slow big old car holding up traffic kind of thing.

>>28528886 (OP)
u might make it go another 197k

>>28529725
Braindead Toyota faggot detected?

>>28529739
You seem like the type of guy to show me your bank account when buying a car saying you don't care about money and then start pinching your tits over a couple hundred. Stay mad

>>28530071
Good to know. I think keeping it around is worthwhile

If it's basically a Landcruiser with a facelift then keep an eye on the front left wheel hub, they tend to start leaking after so many miles due to the stress of the offset diff.

>>28529100
hi, kitty!

As long as the frame isn't rusted to the point that it looks like Doctor Doom's asshole it'll run well past 300k. Just take it to whatever mechanic your family deals with to see if it needs long term preventative maintenance work done and get an idea for costs. It's certainly cheaper than buying some mystery shitbox now and that era of Lexus is pretty good as long as you're fine with the lack of features.

>>28529100
My Nissan uses some BMW branded parts but it isn’t a BMW. Specifically, I had to replace the fuel damper. I’m not going to go get the box right now, but it’s a BMW part although was made in Japan (im ok with this).

The fuel pump is a new made in USA Holley part and not oem Bosch because $100 was easily justifiable vs $500+.

Yes, this is all on a Nissan too.

No Goyotas in this household!

>>28528886 (OP)
I would detail the fuck out of it and sell it to some boomer on BaT for 60k

>>28528886 (OP)
These things have the 2UZ-FE "Million Miles Engine".
You're getting a car for free, just accept it and use it. This car is basically a 1% when it comes to a handmedown car. Whatever hassle you could go through to sell it, you won't be able to get anything better for the money.

>>28528886 (OP)
What work are you going to have to do on this? It's practically brand new.