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 '96 LX450-Whats it worth?
#459937
06/05/04 03:45 AM
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I have already checked KBB and Edmunds, but I would like to know what you guys think. I haven't looked at it up close yet, so I don't know if the lockers are on it. Specs:
'96 Lexus LX450, 153,000 miles
-Moonroof
-Leather
-Basically loaded, but not sure about lockers yet
What do you guys think?-With and w/o lockers?
1985 Toyota 4Runner, dual e-lockers, exo and more
2007 Toyota Tacoma Crewcab TRD 4x4
2000 Suburban 2500 4x4
1991 Tiffin Allegro Class A MHome (Ole Krusty)
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Re: '96 LX450-Whats it worth?
[Re: dragr1]
#459938
06/09/04 06:54 PM
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Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 1,056
Body Damage is Cool
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Lockers don't really make a difference in price. Most buyers have no idea what they are and could care less. If you have checked KBB and edmunds and NADA then you have a good idea of the true market value.
John Smith 79 FJ40
87 StdCab w/22R TLCA# 9074
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Re: '96 LX450-Whats it worth?
[Re: John Smith]
#459939
06/09/04 09:39 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 2,157
Body Damage is Cool
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One is for sale in my area. I stopped and looked - it seems the lockers have been removed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> At least the place on the dash is now an empty hole - no switches, nothing! I was looking into these a few years ago and yes, as stated before me, most people don't know if they have them or not. You want them at no extra charge. I decided against the older LEX. I'm going to get my GF's '02 LX470 when she is ready for her third one <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: '96 LX450-Whats it worth?
[Re: dragr1]
#459940
06/10/04 01:50 AM
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I drove the LX450 yesterday and decided against it. It was pretty clean and showed no signs of ever being offroad. It does not have the lockers, I could have bought it for $9000, but I passed.
1985 Toyota 4Runner, dual e-lockers, exo and more
2007 Toyota Tacoma Crewcab TRD 4x4
2000 Suburban 2500 4x4
1991 Tiffin Allegro Class A MHome (Ole Krusty)
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Re: '96 LX450-Whats it worth?
[Re: dragr1]
#459941
06/10/04 05:44 PM
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Anonymous
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Any particular reason you passed?
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Re: '96 LX450-Whats it worth?
#459942
06/11/04 01:50 AM
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Joined: May 2002
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Any particular reason you passed? It didn't drive as good as my 191,000 mile Z-71 that has been offroad everyday of it's life.
1985 Toyota 4Runner, dual e-lockers, exo and more
2007 Toyota Tacoma Crewcab TRD 4x4
2000 Suburban 2500 4x4
1991 Tiffin Allegro Class A MHome (Ole Krusty)
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Re: '96 LX450-Whats it worth?
[Re: dragr1]
#459943
06/15/04 11:31 PM
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Anonymous
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Probably live axle versus IFS handling, but maybe not.
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Re: '96 LX450-Whats it worth?
#459944
06/16/04 12:30 AM
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Joined: May 2002
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Probably live axle versus IFS handling, but maybe not. No not that, the steering felt worn out and loose.
1985 Toyota 4Runner, dual e-lockers, exo and more
2007 Toyota Tacoma Crewcab TRD 4x4
2000 Suburban 2500 4x4
1991 Tiffin Allegro Class A MHome (Ole Krusty)
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Re: '96 LX450-Whats it worth?
[Re: dragr1]
#459945
06/27/04 08:42 PM
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Anonymous
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It was probably the steering dampener and/or bushings. It is very common for a Full Time 4WD to have this problem after that many miles. It is a very simple and inexpensive problem to correct. BTW, nearly all LX 450's have a center locking diff. It engages when you shift to 4 Lo. Comparing this vehicle to your chevy is an apples to oranges situation.
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Re: '96 LX450-Whats it worth?
#459946
06/30/04 12:08 AM
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Anonymous
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It was probably the steering dampener and/or bushings. It is very common for a Full Time 4WD to have this problem after that many miles. It is a very simple and inexpensive problem to correct. BTW, nearly all LX 450's have a center locking diff. It engages when you shift to 4 Lo. Comparing this vehicle to your chevy is an apples to oranges situation. I tend to mix the terms around, but all the FJ80's and 450s have a center locking diff, all this does is switch the vehicle from AWD to 4WD. The 93-97's had a center diff locker option, where you could lock both the front & rear diffs in addition to the center (I believe it's basically like the e-lockers available on the 4Runners & Tacos)
Last edited by corbs; 06/30/04 12:26 AM.
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