1996 Lexus LX

LX450 SUV

4.5L Inline 6 Cyl 24V

Automatic

JT6HJ88J8T0132480

Clear

Gasoline

We would love to keep this car forever, but bought a 2013 Mercedes GL450 and have limited parking. We have no choice but to let it go. Our family bought this Lexus from the original owner in 1997 and have loved every minute of owning it. It spent its entire life in Nashville TN until 2008, when it was handed down from father to daughter (who used the car in Upstate NY, MA and then in briefly PA). The car comes with a COMPLETE SERVICE HISTORY back to 1997. Other than changing the oil regularly, documented service includes: 35000 3/11/1999 30k service (Oil change, transmission fluid replaced, differentials oil changed) 64734 7/25/2003 60k service (Oil change, brake fluid changed, differentials & transfer case oil changed) 66304 8/19/2004 Replaced starter 87220 8/8/2008 Replaced security system & remote, Lexus 90k service (Oil change, brake fluid changed, differentials & transfer case oil changed) 3/6/2009 EGR valve replaced 3/7/2009 Oil pan gasket replaced 7/16/2009 Trailer hitch installed (only used twice to tow small U-Haul trailers) 10/31/2011 Plugs, Wires, Distributor Cap & Rotor, Belts, Idler Pulley 4/16/2012 Belts, Power Steering Hose, EGR Valve, Wheel Bearings 6/14/2012 EGR backpressure sensor replaced 1/22/2013 Power steering pump replaced 2/23/2013 Battery replaced 123925 6/11/2013 Transmission temperature sensor replaced, trans fluid changed During the last few winters since moving to the northeast, we found the car’s full-time four wheel drive outstanding in the snow. LX450s are also great off road (features include low range transfer case, locking center differential, and plenty of ground clearance), but we really only had to get it muddy once… it escaped an exceptionally sloppy grass parking lot after a rain storm with ease. It’s great to have 3 rows of seats, too... Overall, we're sorry to see it go, but we hope it ends up in a good home that loves it as much as we do. Condition: Engine and transmission are strong and solid. A/C is ice cold. Never smoked in. No shakes, drives straight (although the last alignment shop canted the steering wheel a few degrees off center - see last photo below). Great cosmetic condition overall, except for a few minor (typical) items: some paint/body blemishes, power radio antenna doesn't move, the steering wheel cover is starting to peel a little at the corners, the passenger power seat tilts and reclines but will not more fore/aft – this is a very common problem on these cars. We had the driver’s seat mechanism professionally rebuilt and it works fine. Everything else works. See for yourself in the pictures!Additional aftermarket features: - Back-up camera - Bluetooth hands free speakerphone & music receiver (Belkin F4U037) - Class IV Tow Hitch - Both front seats professionally reupholstered in 2009 with very durable (but soft) synthetic leatherRadio and CD player (6 disc changer) still in great shapeExterior in good shape for age, only major paint damage is on the right rear corner. Tires are in good shape (see for yourself below). EXTERIOR Color: Champagne Pearl Variable intermittent windshield wipers Rear window wiper/washer Body-color front/rear bumpers Privacy glass Dual beam halogen headlamps w/integrated side marker lights Stone resistant body-side cladding Tow Hitch INTERIOR Vehicle theft-deterrent system w/remote transmitter Center console Remote hood/fuel filler door release AM/FM stereo: 7-speakers 6 disc CD changer Rear window defogger Tilt steering column Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors Cruise control Leather-trimmed seats/interior 7-passenger seating w/adjustable pwr front seats, fold-down middle seat, split-folding removable rear seat Wood accent trim Pwr windows w/driver side "auto-down" Sunroof Remote entry system Pwr door locks w/driver side two-turn unlock feature Air conditioning-inc: automatic climate control Rearview camera for parking assist Bluetooth capability Driver and passenger cup holders MECHANICAL 4-wheel/3-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) Live axle suspension w/coil springs, gas-pressure shocks, stabilizer bars P275/70R16 SBR tires 4.10 final drive ratio Pwr 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes 2-speed transfer case 16" x 8.0 alloy wheels Ladder-type frame 4.5L (273) twin-cam SEFI 24-valve 6-cyl engine Pwr recirculating-ball steering Full-size spare tire Tool kit 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD, second-gear starter switch 25 gallon fuel tank Full-time 4-wheel drive w/locking center differential SAFETY Front/outboard three-point seat belt w/front height adjustable, middle center lap belt Side door beams Driver & front passenger air bags (SRS) 62 pictures: Regarding the front wheel alignment and the steering angle, see below for a picture showing the steering wheel when travelling straight ahead on the highway. Note that the car does NOT pull to either side (even under braking), but rather, the steering wheel is slightly off center: