LX 470 Checklist from this video - see the car is well maintained - look at air filter - transmission, engine dipsticks - coolant radiator cap (before running the engine) - overfill reservor - ABS/brake noise pump kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ft9ped2ox52qaXk.html - steering wheel should come down telescope to you when you put key in - check vin number matches - frame - 4 doors - trunk - all the panels - leaky heater hose issue (not huge expense) - hi/low mark between 9-10 levels (set car to low and high) 14 is new - driver seat bad shape maybe new seat cover or re-uphoster - bring camera get look under car - see if muffler replaced - exhaust replaced - look at guards and belly pan intact - drive shaft see if yoke been greased - get idea how much maintaince has been done - tires' - age - treads remaining - what brand michelin ltx

Great info man, thanks! Shopping these right now.

Awesome video, really great tips on what to look for. One more thing on The 100 series that tends to fail sooner than previous generations are the exhaust manifolds. I have seen the exhaust manifold runners separate from the mounting plate that sits against the cylinder head on a few of them. Keep up the great work!

Good buy! Very nice rig. I love those.

Excellent video. Own a 2002 LC. This are definitely good things to cover.

This is great information and should be used for every car purchase. In the northeast like me rust should be the first thing to look for. I’m truck shopping. I drove a 2017 Silverado Z71 today. $33k. The rear fenders/ wheel wells were already chipped and rusting. 5 years it would be falling apart. Just in time to have it paid off. Buy from Florida Texas California or Washington if you can.

Thank you for the information..

It's hard to take you seriously in those Ninja turtle pajamas, but you're spot on. 👍

Good video man. Nice work.

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0512 is the 5th week of 2012, not May.

Thanks for the video, ill be a new owner of a 1999 lx470 really soon

nice video and them pants ROCK

Good video 👍 6:19 0512 doesnt mean May 2012. 05 is the 5th week of 2012. :)

Great video -- I'm not saying you shouldn't look at other areas of the undercarriage for rust, but the main thing is the frame. Including the cross members. Including the one that is directly in front of the spare tire, which can be hard to see unless you drop the spare. Also, the brackets that hold the torsion bars. I hate to say it but other parts can be replaced (even the driveshaft and certainly exhaust). I'm not an expert or a body guy but my thoughts on rust are: surface/shallow = all are going to have this. Flaky = may be okay but start looking closer. Larger flakes and chunks = tap and knock on them, and if the metal feels week/sounds dull, the rust may go all the way through.

I sometimes wish my 2011 MDX would disappear so I could buy one of these.

Thanks

good vid, advice and pants! this vid is win

Thanks man

What head unit do you have ? How much and price to install? Love the video

Sweet truck

ABS accumulator pump failure is very very common on these and a very expensive fix even if you do the work yourself. These are well-known to have their frames rust apart. They are also well known to go over 400,000 miles with no mechanical failures other than the ABS so it's a trade off. They are truly outstanding vehicles otherwise

Rust under rear hatch, rust spot at the hatch handle

Nice TMNT jammies bro

There is nothing to look for it's the best vehicle ever made

Need you to meet me at the dealership tomorrow!

Thank you for this video. What year lx is this? Do you do inspections for people pre-purchase in the nyc area?

How many miles when you bought it ?and how many miles at the time of this vehicle ?

Was always told the Bridgestone dueler h/l alenza + were the quietest

Never trust a teenage mutant ninja turtle! Great video.

great, I just listened to the guy in pajamas talking about a car :)

thanks. try showing a short video on how you engage 4WD for off road use...thanks.

You inspired me to get a lexus. I recent brought a 02 Lexus Lx470 with only 140k. There are a few problems I need to get second opinion on the cause. 1. The car makes a cluck sound as it decelerates. It up shifts very smooth. Trans fluid looks good (darkred). What do you think the cause is? 2. This might be related to issue 1, when shifting between R to D there is a massive cluck or a kick. Your input on what the issues maybe will he greatly appreciated.

good job

Hey I’m out of suspension fluid for my lx 470 and I’m having trouble finding where to buy it. Do you have any suggestions ?

I’m really interested in buying a used one for a daily driver

0512 on the tyre means 5th week of 2012. But still, good info otherwise.

You forgot to mention frame rust...

Nice pants

Do these cars ever have transmission problems?

Dude the intro music was terrible..lmao

I watched 34 seconds. I thought I was going to hear about the not obvious things to look for, it started with, make sure the windows go up and down. Fail.

Not smart. Good effort though