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Thank you for your counsel.
As far as I know, the 2000 LX has the wood/leather steering wheel compared to the '99's all-leather wheel. The '01 LX has optional DVD navigation and Mark Levinson stereo compared to 2000 (and prior) Nakimichi stereo. The '02 LX makes the nav and ML stereo standard, I believe.
Mechanically, I don't believe anything has changed since '98 (I think they had VSC and Active Trac back then).
http://www.autoweb.com.au/id_LEX/doc_lex0001041/article.html
Since the prior Land Cruiser had a seven year cycle (1991 to 1997), I'm guessing the 2003 LX will look the same as the 2002 but have major updates to keep up with the 2003 GX470. That means a 5 speed automatic, side airbags, steering wheel controls and maybe a bigger engine someday.
Here's a link to some GX pics:
http://www.auto.com/photos/gallery/2002/lexusgx470/
Hope it helps.
On a related topic, had anyone changed the "break-in" oil at 1000 miles? I know Lexus does not make this recommendation, though...
As far as climate goes, unless you are using straight grade oil, then a multi-vicosity oil will last. The 5000 mi or 7500 mi of course depends on your driving style as well as the conditions.
Of interest, Lexus doesn't recommend synthetic oils with longer change intervals unlike most other manufactures. With the sludge problems is some of Toyotas 6 cyl engines it will be interesting to find out if they have a change in policy.
"Multi viscosity oils are one of the great improvements in oils, but they should be chosen wisely. Always use a multi grade with the narrowest span of viscosity that is appropriate for the temperatures you are going to encounter. In the winter base your decision on the lowest temperature you will encounter, in the summer, the highest temperature you expect. The polymers can shear and burn forming deposits that can cause ring sticking and other problems. 10W-40 and 5W-30 require a lot of polymers (synthetics excluded) to achieve that range. This has caused problems in diesel engines, but fewer polymers are better for all engines. The wide viscosity range oils, in general, are more prone to viscosity and thermal breakdown due to the high polymer content. It is the oil that lubricates, not the additives. Oils that can do their job with the fewest additives are the best." off of http://www.vtr.org/maintain/oil-overview.html
IMO changing ones' oil is a religious thing, but your average joe doesn’t have clue #1 (there’s just so much stuff to consider
leleux - haven't heard about it on a Lexus but a friend of mines 4 runner had the same thing happen and they replaced it under warranty.
I drive 2000LC and live in Midwest. Needless to say, there is a lot of salt on the road during winter time. I noticed a lot of 98-01 LC's have these surface rust spots near the callipers on the "round part" that is made of what looks to be an alumunum and looks like it can be open with a key. It probably stores an ABS or VSC mechanism inside. Please note: The callipers do not have rust spots on them.
Anyhow, these rust spots look really bad and I was wondering if there is a way to remove them, preferably without taking the wheels off. Perhaps there is a chemical solution someone is aware of. I realize, one has to be careful not to damage alloy wheels.
Please provide as much info as possible. Thanks very much in advance.
Also, do be forewarned, it is not a "Money Color" on LXs. If resale value is a concern, go with Pearl White, Cashmere Beige, or Black if you live at least 300 miles north of where Palm Trees grow (Or in California)
Bill
And it is a "Hot" color on Land Cruisers.. and Pretty good on LXs. Like I said tho.. Right VS Wrong color can be a $2K+ hit on a 3yr old one!
Choose wisely as they say!
Bill
When I first moved to Orlando, before I opened my own store, I woked at the local Lexus sore to get an idea of the local market...
Sometimes people would come in and be indecisive on color "Well, we like the Pear White, but we also Like that Burgandy.. whatcha think Bill?"
My answer would be that it was, of course, their decision, but that if they liked both that the Burgandy ones (Say, LS400s) were selling for $3K less at auction, everything else being equal, than Pearl White ones.
Of course, Buy and Drive what you like! But.. if you are indecisive...or "on" a few different colors.... consider the external factors too!
Bill
What would you recommend out of a 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lexus LX 470, or 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser??
If money is no object I'd go LX470, TLC and Navigator in that order but I'd also wait for the 2003 LX470. If money is an issue I'd go Navigator but its a bigger more lumbersome truck then the LX or TLC and nowhere near the quality, reliability or body build of either one. I'd again consider the GX which will be in the $45-50k range if money matters.
Thanks for the Information lijflx !!
Do you think the 2003 Navigator is better than the LX 470! The new 2003 Model has got a couple of improvments , I like the versatily of the 2 and 3rd rows, where they can fold down to the floor. Do you think its still worth it though??
Again just depend on how it will improve your life. After all if you need three rows you have helpers to lower the seats for your (someday).
What you buy is really your preference. I test drove the Navigator and it's just not in this league but that doesn't mean it's not a good SUV. The LX470 rides like a luxury car and it's very quiet. But after reading the little I did I'd definitely wait to the 2003 if you go that route.
AS
Did you drop a decimal point somewhere along the way?
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Keep in mind at the end of last year, lx470 won't sell at all. I saw local news paper advertising cut throat price. And there was even manufacturer to dealer incentive of around $3000.
Also if you search the lx470 archives, you would see lots of people bought their lx470 for $1500 to $2000 over invoice two years ago. And over the past few years, this car is virtually not changed, except lexus made some options standard.
But if you really like the car and can't wait to get it, I would say you did a very good job in negotiating $4000 off msrp. There is not much demand for this car anymore due to the ages of the design and competitions. Thus Lexus is producing less and thus the higher average selling price than before. That is partially the reason I am holding off the purchase.
If indeed a new lx is coming out for 2003, I would expect customer cash or dealer incentive from lexus and much lower dealer markup in the fall.
But thanks for sharing the price for us. Most people don't do that.
I think they must have cut production in anticipation of the GX 470 introduction which I thought originally was going to be sooner than next year. Does anyone think that the changes in the 2003 model ( 18 " wheels, changes to the dash& grill etc.) are worth the wait (November)?
Thanks
what i paid was 5,420.00 $ less than the MSRP, which was 2,614.00$ over the invoice price.