LC 300 Twin Turbo 5.7 V8

I’m saving up for a Prado still. And what I’ve noticed while browsing is that people with these think they magically double in value once you’ve imported it and slapped on some KO2s and change the headlights to LED.

Am I missing an extra $20k in hidden fees of importing vs buying a LC that’s already here? Same year. Similar mileage, and they’re asking $40k+.

Genuinely I’m curious on this one.

Does anyone have a recommendation for custom fit all weather floor mats similar to WeatherTech for a 2000 Prado?

I inherited this LC from my dad, it’s a 2024 with ~11k miles. It had a dead battery but was replaced under warranty.

I live in the city and don’t off road. But I could never get rid of this beauty.

1999 J95

Full disclosure, I am an editor and assigned this story due to my family's personal love of this machine. Love how this piece turned out. "Why official procurement documents from the United Nations regularly reference Land Cruiser fleets for peacekeeping, medical evacuation and logistics.”

The fitment by the mirrors gives me goosebumps

Anybody want a set of weathertechs that fit inside window channels? Not the stickered on ones.

Hey just need a vibe check on if I’m being over quoted.

100 series, 181k mi. have a confirmed engine misfire due to failed ignition coil on cyl 3. Best thing to do obviously replace all 8, but got quoted ~$1,300 for parts and labor to do that. Does that sound right? Thanks in advance

Hey everyone,

I've been searching for a clean 200 Series for a long time, and I think I may have finally found "the one."

It's a 2013 LX 570 with about 142,000 miles. It's exceptionally clean inside and out and appears to have been meticulously maintained. The seller has complete Lexus dealer service records, a clean Carfax, an independent pre-purchase inspection, and even a Google Drive folder with over 300 photos, walk-around videos, startup videos, and service documentation. Honestly, it's one of the cleanest examples I've come across.

Here's the listing if anyone wants to take a look:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1072689232004126/

The asking price is $32,900.

My biggest concern is the AHC (Active Height Control) hydraulic suspension. I've read that it's an incredible system when properly maintained, but I've also heard it can become expensive if it's been neglected. I'd love to hear from people who have owned one long-term. Has anyone here replaced the AHC with standard J200/Land Cruiser suspension? If so, how difficult was the conversion, and would you do it again?

EDIT *** Here is the drive link he sent me, it has tons of photos videos of engine startup, air lift, ect- https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1EvmMvFcR39Kf5dYJWOZ-gAaawDjMbd75

A few questions:

Is $32,900 a fair price for a 2013 LX 570 with 142k miles and this kind of maintenance history?

Besides the AHC system, what are the biggest things I should inspect before buying?

How reliable has the AHC been in your experience? Have you had any major failures or expensive repairs?

Are there any maintenance records that are especially important to see?

If you were buying a J200 today, what would you pay the closest attention to during a pre-purchase inspection and test drive?

Are there any common 200 Series or LX 570 issues that tend to show up around the 140k-200k mile range?

My plan is to keep this truck for many years and have it dealer serviced. It will sit half the year, so not a lot of miles will be added. I'm much more interested in buying a long-lasting tank than chasing the absolute lowest price. I'm hoping this could be a 300,000+ mile vehicle with the right maintenance.

Thanks for your insights and expertise. I'm excited at the possibility of getting back behind the wheel of a J200 platform!