2000 Lexus LX 470 (290,000 miles) - POV Driving Impressions
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Місяць томуEngine: 4.7-liter V8 DOHC 32 valves
230 horsepower @ 4800 rpm
320 lb-ft torque at 3,400 rpm
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Fuel economy: 13 MPG in the city, 16 MPG on the highway
Towing capacity: 6,500 lbs
Dimensions: 192.5 in long, 76.4 in wide, 72.8 in high
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@pascutia Місяць тому
One of the best SUVs ever made. They ride like an absolute cloud and they’re so incredibly smooth.
@resadrecebli2263 Місяць тому
My dead brain thought he was gonna drive 290.000 miles in a video 🤦♂️
@SueUTube Місяць тому
Miles 34,000 to 78,000 are spirited highway driving.
@bitcoochie4093 Місяць тому
😑
@nemysyys2285 Місяць тому
LMAO
@MrLazlness Місяць тому
I did that one day
@wumao_gang1020 Місяць тому
In 32 minutes 🤣
@Milkinporsche Місяць тому
These old v8 lexuses are the best.
@kuruptzZz Місяць тому
25 years old, 300K miles...wtf? Legendary. I hope one of the engineers gets to watch this, like a proud father
@camilleshilling1048 Місяць тому
Just bought a clean 2001 this October with 276k miles, “Blue vapor” color, all buttons and no screens- it’s my pride and joy. I adore it
@logang6381 Місяць тому
Gotta love the simplicity of the driving machine. The tackyness of it
@huskynoob7881 Місяць тому
I have the same one, check it out in my channel. 2001, vapor blue.
@electrikoptik Місяць тому
These Land Cruisers are built like tanks!
@issavibez394 Місяць тому
Better than trashy jeep
@bigdlife86 Місяць тому
Miss my 2000. Bought cheap during Covid. Moved across the country in it. So plush. Crossed 200k cruising along.
@Marco-yl8cm Місяць тому
Why did you sell it
@langraman8756 Місяць тому
@@Marco-yl8cm broke
@adarianalt Місяць тому
Greets from Russia, Siberia. I have 2001 lx470 from US 🇺🇲, it has 235k miles and still in good condition. AHC is overhauled this year, changed all required details and liquids. Last year changed transmission refurbished. That's most expensive issues for 20+ year vehicle.😊
@MaximumDIYGarage Місяць тому
42 region rules!
@Darkstar22177 Місяць тому
I have a 2001 Tundra with the same 2UZ V8 currently at 306k miles. These engines are amazing. There's a reason why there are multiple UZ powered vehicles that went past one million miles
@Lseries0O0O0 Місяць тому
No matter how fancy and tech advanced cars nowadays, they will never be as reliable as these old cars. As my 78’ Datsun 280z proves which still drives solidly after 46 years. Same engine/transmission. Keep them stock and they will serve you endlessly.
@issavibez394 Місяць тому
Some are
@username8644 Місяць тому
The more fancy and tech advanced they are, the less reliable they will be
@relaxingsounds7782 Місяць тому
Your recreational vehicle you drive once in a blue moon or put 3 miles as day doesn’t count lil bro. Clearly they don’t last. The average vehicle you see on the road is not 46 years old lol. No one is still driving a half century old car as their daily driver.
@maniac.chopper Місяць тому
Watching videos like this feels like coming home. Magnificent car, great review!
@rightlanehog3151 Місяць тому
Chris & Chris, The owner Dan gets bonus points for immediately taking this vintage LX to Krown. 🙌🙌People go 'gaga' over these split tailgates but the tailgate on the new Ineos 4X4 is the apotheosis of tailgate design . Today's 70 Series and earlier generations of Land Cruiser also offered a tailgate that would split and carry a spare tire. 🤩🤩
@akilghosh Місяць тому
I have the exact same car. You will never ever want to speed when you drive this LX. You are always relaxed and happy. I haven't got a single speeding ticket in 6 years since I owned this. Incredible in snow and offroad too.
@gideonighodalo3476 Місяць тому
24yrs ago, but still very reliable ❤
@digitalgulby Місяць тому
My old man had a ‘99 and a ‘03, bought both new. They were such nice vehicles. We own a ‘18 GX now and also love it.
@ChrisWalksFast Місяць тому
Owned one of these for a bit and loved how easy it was to modulate the transmission. Able to easily get it up to highest gear as soon as possible to help get more fuel economy
@bennnnn226 Місяць тому
Sometimes a great pov driving video is not only about graphic and car, it also needs enough narration to make the whole video more interesting and immersive. Keep up the good work ❤
@ExtraFancy96 Місяць тому
Have an 01 in this exact spec, just rolled over 200k. I did delete the AHC cause the cold temps in northern MN gave me issues, and it would default to low mode. Normal rust for a midwest vehicle, and have had lots of money dumped into it to keep it going. But I love it so much, just drove a round trip to Toronto and back with no issues and got over 14 mpg on 33s. Hope to keep it for another 200k!
@lukejeung4615 Місяць тому
That's the time when Lexus used to build TANK with true bullet proof engine!!
@hmubtakir Місяць тому
I am in my 50s and I used to own one of these, so I know exactly what the vehicle has to offer. What is very impressive is how the two of you at your young age can also appreciate what this vehicle has to offer. Despite the high mileage, these vehicles are made almost bulletproof and can easily go up to 500,000 miles without any headaches or major repair.
@Jimy273 Місяць тому
Only the legendary Topher can make a legendary review on this legendary car
@genotsSnor Місяць тому
Love the extended Chris and Chris video's!
@JSLTRD Місяць тому
I have this exact same LX - even color combo. Have 250k on it…super reliable. They truly are classic and in my opinion one of the best vehicles Lexus ever built. You guys nailed the review. Thanks for making this video…nice surprise to come across a review like this one.
@leonardonegri2851 Місяць тому
I love Toyota and Lexus cars from the late 90's and early 2000's
@ChateauJuice Місяць тому
Picking up a LS400 this week! You dropping this vid got me warmed up :)
@2015BLOXXER Місяць тому
Nice!
@m3chan1zr Місяць тому
I have a 1998 LS400. Love the car. Great road trip car
@will4688 Місяць тому
Topher is #1. Great video.
@shannoncrawford7212 Місяць тому
Had a 2003 V8 4Runner. Sounds even better with a magma flow cat back exhaust (also removes the resonator). Doesn’t drone and sounds fairly normal when cruising. But when you get on the gas it spices up the V8 growl.
@flamegaming760 Місяць тому
Lexus 4 Life!
@AndreThompson925 Місяць тому
I love these MO videos. Now you have me looking for one.
@parhampwrc Місяць тому
2d ago …😱
@Tinovodanovic Місяць тому
Such a beautiful SUV. The LX 470 and 570 our one of my dream SUVs.
@ChrisWalksFast Місяць тому
I love videos with substitute Topher riding shotgun. More talking = more entertainment. Sometimes the videos drag a bit when it’s just you being quiet.
@special5934 Місяць тому
I love my 2006 Land Cruiser. VVTI and AHC on the Toyota version is great. The only stuff I wish I had from the Lexus variant is the ML sound system and the slightly better noise dampening. Minnesota car so it’s a bit on the rusty side, but not bad and no frame rot. A lot of people rip out AHC, but I love the system and I’m glad to have it on the Toyota version. I think the 06/07 Land Cruiser with AHC is probably the best version of the 100 series, but it’s much much harder to find one than the corresponding 06/07 LXes. I compromised a bit on condition to get the Toyota badge within my budget.
@eaboh117 Місяць тому
It's so good to see this era of Lexus finally get some respect
@AdrianKurian Місяць тому
One of the best vehicles made in the early to mid 2000s! Can you do more reviews on cars from the 2000s? I’d like to see a Tahoe/Yukon Denali /Suburban POV. Pontiac GTO from the 2004-2006 time period and the VWs, BMWs, Audis, Mercs, Volvos and LRs from this Era. Man, the early to mid 2000s we had some great cars, 2000-2020 (I believe cars in this time period had the great balance between mechanical supremacy and adequate technology).
@TurboRC101 3 дні тому
My favorite aspect about these 4.7 engines is the jumpy torque! Moved from a 470 to a 460 and I notice more high end but I miss the low end! 😂
@mohammadshahin8758 Місяць тому
I remember that my uncle was the first one to ride it. I remember it when it was new. It was a rocket and the air conditioning was like putting you in Siberia. The sound of the engine was the tune of monsters.
@RobsRetroGaming Місяць тому
CLASSIC!
@greg5856 Місяць тому
Such a cool truck!!
@SebastianAddari Місяць тому
Thanks for making the value of my 2006 LX470 go up 😏
@lpflood Місяць тому
My mom had a '99 Land Cruiser in this color combo, this brought back memories!
@salimi.sheriff7608 Місяць тому
Incredible
@LexusRXGuy Місяць тому
I love the 100 series LX. seeing this one brings back memories of my dad's old '99 LX. He had the same interior as this but with that goldish beige exterior. he had the chrome badging which I think it's rare but I'm not sure correct me if I'm wrong. he traded it in back in 2018 for a certified 15 LX cause the thing had 130kish miles and the suspension crapped out on him. IDK where it is now since the thing went to an auction in NY after he traded it in. Fun fact if you didn't know the rear windows can be opened automatically for ventilation for the 3rd row
@mrTopherB13 Місяць тому
This was my favorite SUV growing up I remember the 2000 was the last year before Mark Levinson took over as the premium option for Lexus audio how is that Nakamachi! Never got to hear one in person
@jasondante313 26 днів тому
Really like your videos. Very well done! When are you going to be doing a first drive of the 2024 Land Cruiser? Thanks
@mikegoolsby2731 Місяць тому
My 2003 has 325K Daily it. I drive 3000-3500 a month for work. Highway. Gonna take it on a 16 hour road trip here in a couple weeks. Plan on getting another one.
@aspecreviews Місяць тому
17:39 my friends in high school had a 2005 Toyota Highlander. It had an ECT SNOW button. No PWR and she didn't need it - she was too much of an environmentalist/hippie type. I am surprised VDIM didn't beep at you once - the Highlander had VDIM with a beeper too and my friend found that out once taking an off-ramp a little too fast in the snow. "Beepbeepbeepbeep" and it goes where you point it...
@jqentertainment6966 Місяць тому
I just got a 2016 GX460. Amazing how there isnt much difference between these 16 years apart
@m3chan1zr Місяць тому
My dad has a 2002 LX with about 300k miles. He just got a 2023 GX460 to replace it and I have to say the throttle tuning/setting seems better on the LX than the new GX. Perhaps it’s the transmission gearing or something but I would say the LX feels better to drive than the GX, but the new GX is more comfortable and quieter (then again, it’s 22 years newer).
@Ironswiftness Місяць тому
Topher, would you pick this or an early 460? They are roughly the same price when you find them.
@reddevil6585 Місяць тому
It’s nice man
@kblouhtoo5072 Місяць тому
The gems 💎
@zachgiacalone3445 Місяць тому
The badges are actually real gold. I had an LS400 with gold badges and the previous owner told me not long after he had bought it new, someone stole the badges off of it and he went back to the dealer to get new ones put on and that’s when he found out they were made out of gold.
@MaximumDIYGarage Місяць тому
doubt it. Perhaps gold-plated, but not "made out of gold". If they were, it would be a $120,000 truck back then in 2000.
@JokerCat9 19 днів тому
Love that wood trim, something missing from modern cars.
@aetherkiller Місяць тому
Cruise control not working on toyota/lexus of that era is pretty common among higher mileage cars. My '98 corolla's cruise control only liked to work on days above about ~10 degrees C
@NeightrixPrime Місяць тому
I wonder what Topher would think of the 4.5gen Acura TL. They tend to run cheaper than used Accord, granted they do want premium gas.
@EndeavorsDnB Місяць тому
Would be in one of these twice a week for a ride to Hebrew school after actual school when I was young. I would fall asleep in the back with-in the 1st 5 min every time. It’s such a calming vehicle.
@EndeavorsDnB Місяць тому
Wht’s wrong w an Eco-Mode? U don’t like to save gas sometimes?
@pdubsyyyy 26 днів тому
@@EndeavorsDnBwhat’s wrong with eco mode lol? Because it’s new age cylinder deactivation garbage
@SamFBM 26 днів тому
this version in the uk (Land Cruiser Amazon) mostly came with the 4.2TD i believe which would have been great for the states
@adamg.515 Місяць тому
i have the 1999 lancruiser with the same v8 but with a 5 speed manual and 188k miles
@leehall5447 Місяць тому
I have a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser and really the only thing I hate is the navigation unit, if it dies, you can’t control your AC or heat, sometimes the nav screen is just black for me and I have to restart the car and it comes back on
@NargisC Місяць тому
Whoaaaa😮 strongggg
@jasonmccann257 Місяць тому
I own a 2004 LX470, and I just rolled 236,000 miles on it. I also removed the AHC suspension for traditional Land Cruiser suspension. I also own a 2015 LX570. Between the two, the 470 drives like a dream. The V8 engine in the 100 series Land Cruiser/LX470 was originally designed by Toyota for Japanese aircraft but was rejected due to its weight. Toyota decided instead to put the engine in the 100 series Land Cruiser. The V8 engine is also the "Million Mile V8 engine."
@TheTopher Місяць тому
Do you prefer the way the 470 drives over the 570?
@jasonmccann257 Місяць тому
@TheTopher yes. Don't get me wrong, I love my LX570, but the engine in the LX470 and how it handles feels super smooth when you are driving in the LX470. I always tell everyone I wish could put the engine from the LX470 into the LX570. It's one of those things you need to feel for yourself to understand.
@ricepony33 Місяць тому
Drove a 2003 last week, perfect condition but it was just too slow. It made my LS400 feel quick and my 05 Tundra positively potent.
@iheartgs400 Місяць тому
Get a GX instead of the LX.
@zeskimo1044 Місяць тому
do a review on a stock gx470 on road
@bamaboyburns8079 Місяць тому
This is impressive but not surprising Lexus/toyota are just solid Honda/acura are right there I had a 06 tsx with 224k and it ran great before I traded it and I now have a 11 civic si with 209k it will be 3 years in September and no major issues at all just regular maintenance oil changes new tires etc granted it’s not 290k miles but the way she runs I think she will get there
@JDMSwervo2001 Місяць тому
Crazy how these things go for crazy money still
@resadrecebli2263 Місяць тому
depreciation is a myth ~ Lexus & Toyota
@gbfan1234567 Місяць тому
I've got a 390k mile LC100 you could test drive!
@shivenreddy5328 Місяць тому
The modern GX550 is the spiritual successor to this 100 series LX. It's so boxy and wide.
@peterouuu Місяць тому
Looks more like an 80 series to me
@ace773 Місяць тому
You really need to take it offroad for us
@Twraus Місяць тому
So what price should we be buying low mileage C5 Corvettes for?
@kgisabeast Місяць тому
Only flaw with these is the rear door loves to rust up here in the Midwest
@adi1_mhd Місяць тому
Pleaseeeee drive 2008-2012 LEXUS LX570, I really want to see your impression on the interior etc
@pdubsyyyy 26 днів тому
That’s a garbage new age Lexus, this lx470 is way better and more reliable
@davealaddin9952 Місяць тому
What happened to the 4Runner?
@westleymoeun1336 Місяць тому
Love these old Lexus/yotas! Man Michigan got some really bad roads tho 😂
@issavibez394 Місяць тому
Cincinnati roads aren't any better
@christopherclark4774 Місяць тому
If you had to pick one vehicle to own for your entire life, LX470/100 series is the choice. Can do everything anywhere anytime.
@tuckerhiggins4336 Місяць тому
Man I shoulda bought an old v8 4runner. Bought a new because I didn't wanna have to fix anything. Now I just keep buying stuff for it anyway lol
@romo2517 Місяць тому
love my '99
@holdenb3403 Місяць тому
reminds me of my 01 430 !
@johnireland6301 Місяць тому
I bought a 2023 and hoping for the result
@Softbusiness1980 Місяць тому
Good vehicle
@Orangematz Місяць тому
day 1 of asking for you to drive an LS430 now!
@KaxEdit Місяць тому
Sigma car
@WayApp Місяць тому
Lexus elegance
@dinushanw77 Місяць тому
This SUV still worth around 60,000USD in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
@OrbiterFan Місяць тому
Own a 2006 lx470. AHC is a nightmare unless you are handy and can service it yourself. Otherwise save yourself the headache, swap the front shocks with the stock LC shocks, torsion bars, and the rear springs, you have to pull 2 fuses and totally disables the AHC system. My AHC needed to be service but couldn't find a mechanic to do it. Ended up deleting it, couldn't be happier, ride quality feels amazing.
@adarianalt Місяць тому
Where are you live? We have on of the best hydraulic suspension workshop in Russia in deep Siberian nowhere - Biysk. 😅
@alpe6228 Місяць тому
It will literally outlast a brand new Elantra N by 400 000 miles lmao.
@Chazlovesburnouts Місяць тому
That’s the most random comparison lol
@A52_E92 Місяць тому
@@Chazlovesburnoutsexactly my thoughts like what kinda comparison is that? 😅
@JDMSwervo2001 Місяць тому
The salt is what kills these
@alpe6228 Місяць тому
just a random thought considering my friend is already on his second engine in his at 100 000 kms lol.@@Chazlovesburnouts
@ericsaucedo5053 Місяць тому
random but true @@Chazlovesburnouts
@se.chino713 Місяць тому
U gotta review a 98 Lexus ES300
@lifesizegummybear Місяць тому
Nice Speedmaster.
@thinperx5628 Місяць тому
Have a 2002 one of these with 92k original miles and about to sell it
@brq4cars Місяць тому
why?
@jqentertainment6966 Місяць тому
On bring a trailer hopefully
@chbobby8382 Місяць тому
Why don’t you do a POV Of a 2013-2018 Lexus ES 350
@campampates Місяць тому
For anyone wanting one and seeing the bloated prices...just get a Sequoia. It's basically the same thing. Don't say that to a LC LX owner to their face though.
@pdubsyyyy 26 днів тому
I own a gen 1 tundra and as much as I wish the seq or tundras are basically the same thing as a lx470, they simply are not lol
@kris.notchris Місяць тому
Can you drive the 2024 Hyundai Sonata?
@supamariooo Місяць тому
You can plug your laptop into the car and turn off the auto steering wheel
@MRX5000X Місяць тому
Channeling his “outer” James May too
@abdulelahissa8033 Місяць тому
Same land cruiser
@MinhThangDam Місяць тому
This SUV would age beautifully with black leather interior imho
@mr_chliken9088 Місяць тому
Drive a Mitsubishi 3000gt Vr4!!
@buriburimaccho Місяць тому
Hi 🖐
@ShinobiTekken Місяць тому
The GX470 engine was certified to run a small plane according to Car Nut Guy
@jpete3027666 Місяць тому
I didn’t know the 4.7 was. I know the 4.0 and possibly 4.3 V8’s were certified for aircraft use but never used for it.
@sewshiestrip Місяць тому
I'm curious how tall Chris is, just to get an idea of how much headroom there is.
@TheTopher Місяць тому
5'11
@langraman8756 Місяць тому
the suspensions sounds like it had its days
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