Vehicle Description
With the price and prestige earned by the Toyota Land Cruiser, it
was a no-brainer that Lexus would also get their own version. So
this 1997 Lexus LX450 is luxurious and loaded, and at the same
time, it upholds the true go-anywhere nature of its iconic 4x4
sibling.
This generation has already earned its reputation for robustness in
Land Cruiser, and so we don't even really have to mention it here.
Instead, we can talk about style. This one looks quite close to the
Toyota because there wasn't much to alter. There was a flat front
end to put an authoritative face forward, but it's rounded at the
fenders to show there was elegance within the authority. Where the
Lexus really showed off its difference was with a standard wide
flared fender look. It looks so distinctive because this was given
a full professional respray to keep its golden glow. It's part of a
history of proper care and investments, and so while this is an
actual mileage vehicle, Land Cruiser fans know these are basically
perpetual machines when you treat them correctly.
The interior is up to Lexus luxury standards. That means plenty of
leather, burled walnut trim, and feature-filled. It's loaded with
automatic A/C climate control, power windows, power locks, power
front seats, power mirrors, cruise control, dual front airbags, a
premium AM/FM/cassette stereo system, and a sunroof. There are
three rows of seating, and like a proper Land Cruiser family
member, the third row folds against the sides to give you a flat
cargo floor. You will find signs of use for an SUV of this
age/mileage, but what's impressive is how all your desirable
features continue to function with a quality feel. So it still
gives you that grand feeling of the Japanese Range Rover.
The Land Cruiser's fuel-injected six-cylinder powerhouse is also
used for the Lexus. It's a good choice because the Land Cruisers
have a long-standing reputation for hardy inline-six motors. In
fact, this one has a large 4.5-liter displacement that you may see
in a V8, but it keeps the inline motor's inherent smoothness.
That's especially true for this clean and well-maintained example.
Around town, this accelerates smoothly, and the four-speed
automatic transmission shifts cleanly all the way into overdrive.
When the pavement ends, the two-speed transfer case and beefy axles
make sure this is a true 4x4. Plus, power steering and four-wheel
power disc brakes make for easier driving in all conditions.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual packet. There's a
reason you don't see many of these for sale; it's because the
owners don't want to let them go. Combining the unbeatable
go-anywhere abilities of the Land Cruiser with the luxury of a
Lexus is a winning combination. Call today!!!
