2000 Lexus LX 470 - 300k Mile Update & Muffler Delete

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Engine: 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
Tires: 285/70R17 Firestone Destination X/T
Fifteen52 Turbomac HD [classic] Carbon Grey wheels - 17x8.5, ET0
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[@tylerntran]

Nothing like early 2000’s Lexus

[@churrobomb1554]

My 2007 is pretty nice. It’s just a is250😂

[@bleu_chzst924]

1988-2007 lexus/toyota= golden age of the automobile

[@faheemabbas3965]

Nothing like an era of cars that will never come back. Now, we need to find a way to cripple the auto industry to make them make good cars like this again..

[@bradedwards7890]

Absolutely agree. Great vehicles back then.

[@freebehindbars8654]

Just bought a 1999 LX470 with 147k miles for $1,000. Needed a battery and could used fresh tires. Everything works as it should. Service schedule kept by Lexus and garage kept by a local business owners mother, who became too old to drive.

[@jonlosito2004]

The ultimate HOLLY GRAIL of 2000s luxury SUVs!!

[@x3479]

No cayenne turbo s?😢

[@noriceformeplz]

The older I get I really appreciate early 2000's cars, they didn't tune every cars suspension to be sporty and stiff and unable to feel every small crack in the road. This Era of cars suspension was so smooth and "floaty" feel no bumps.

[@JRB41]

The stuff they were making 20 or so years ago was in my opinion peak Lexus

[@knaudi86]

this reminds me a lot of my GX 460 with electric cutouts. Its a great DD. No one expects the Lexus to have that sound to it.

[@mattmc8391]

The 4.6 sounds so much better than the 4.7 . The 4.6 wants to rev and it sounds good doing it .

[@bigdlife86]

Favorite LX. To this day, my previous 200k 2000 LX470 still went down the road more solidly, handled better, rode better and felt “better” than all my newer GX’s & LX600 after. Legendary gen. Love this one and the specs💯

[@special5934]

I sold my 100 series for a 2022 GX, this video is making me miss it a bit 😂 I had rust and some pending maintenance, so it was the right call, but I still miss it. Couldn’t justify the size of the 200/LX570, so GX it was for me. Towards the end my car started to sound like this a bit unintentionally thanks to an exhaust manifold leak 😬 great video!

[@brandonnhol]

Those Fifteen52 wheels look so damn good on this

[@bradedwards7890]

I loved Topher’s GX460 he had several years ago.

[@nastynatee88]

The tuner at my shop has an 06 (the later years are the better to get with the 5 speed and VVTI variant of this engine) and its got about 250k on it now. Its crazy just how well these were made, if you were blindfolded and heard it fire up you would never know its an almost 20 year old car that's creeping up on 300k, its a shame that cars like these really aren't made anymore

[@xaviermcneal656]

That sound is amazing.

[@DailyDriver.]

God this styling is so great! Timeless simplicity

[@RoseStrohm]

Good on ya for not having big wheels and actually having sidewall. Everyone in SUVs and trucks put huge wheels on them for no reason

[@Ty420]

Please Toyota bring the 5.0L and 4.7L V8 back. Such an amazing Vehicle.

[@Justinhomii]

Toyota is woke- never gona happen

[@05Elantra98GSGang]

Man I CANT WAIT for the videos of the 1998 Lexus GS400 man

[@TurboRC101]

Love the 470 compared to the 460. Low end torque makes you forget about the other numbers. I am going to say the early model LX and GX transmissions were better as well. Compared to the one joined with the GX 460. Less sensors, more of just it works.

[@rcdesigns]

I have an 04. They are truly amazing.

[@2015BLOXXER]

I loved seeing these on the road growing up

[@drevo400]

I added a chip level 3 tune to mine it increased the gas mileage by 2 miles per gallon, and defiantly power increased

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Look at that beautiful 2000s Lexus interior ❤️❤️👏👏 this was one of THE cars to have back in the day if you wanted all out luxury 👏👏

[@xMrP1nkx]

Awww man really beautiful car. I think the older I get the more and more a older car that is reliable is more enticing. I'd love to have to travel across country. If it were up to me I'd pick this over a M-car!

[@hungo7720]

What a classy and resilient car. 2000s’ Lexus were something exceptional,

[@juanzingarello4005]

This was my childhood dream car.

[@markdoyle5542]

Same just bought one that arrives in a few days.

[@slocarfr]

nothing like the 2uz

[@harmonicposting]

man this thing is awesome

[@losingmyfavoritegame8752]

That is a beautiful specimen! ❤

[@slocarfr]

sounds absolutely hilarious, but great

[@cricket_v8]

Wish the LX470 was sold in the UK! Sounds great, love a Toyota Lexus V8. ISF owner myself!

[@ZagelMedia]

I have a 2003 Toyota Avalon XLS (leather interior), rides like a cloud and it's been bulletproof the last 4 years!

[@VG22.]

1990-2020 best era of lexus....

[@_noxid_retrac_]

Miss those gold emblems on Toyota and Lexus :,(

[@tom11zz884]

The interior still isn't even broken in yet...lol Lexus are just a different breed...period. The new ones sadly probably won't be as reliable as the older ones though.

[@NFSMAN50]

The suv that lives forever!!!

[@ShowtimeAS]

First car I ever drove, amazing memories

[@digitalgulby]

My dad had a 99 and a 02, bought both of them new. They were such nice vehicles, wish we still owned them.

[@extremeanalogmusic6296]

Timeless machine

[@Understand-q2c]

Lexus Lx: I am speed! 😂

[@Tahakamee]

It could be faulty brake pedal switch preventing to engage cruise control. Had same issue with mine ‘06 LX. Love you Topher

[@NafaratMiyaMiya]

Gorgeous ... was the steering wheel replaced, looks very clean?

[@rforracemode5846]

Could be a brake pedal switch causing the issues with the cruise control. Try putting your foot under the brake pedal and lifting up. Might fix it 🤷‍♂️

[@kyle6209]

These trucks are great to buy used

[@briantroy24]

You should try out the Kenda Klever A/T2. I've got the R/Ts on my GX470 I don't think I'll buy another tire other than the R/T for these. It's perfect mix of on road and off road

[@maniac32145]

Is muffler delete legal? Will you pass emissions?

[@supercrazysuperperson-sf6ys]

perfect

[@I.LikeCars]

It sounds really nice, exhaust leak and all 😂

[@importh0412]

Aye M119 sticker

[@brettweltz8135]

I wonder would it be possible to swap the 4.7 L V8 with the 5.7 L V8?

[@chris-d3y8d]

sounds like my brothers old 05 gc 4.7

[@DailyDriver.]

Mercedes makes those mileage stickers too. I doubt you’ll see any of these new 2.0 twin charged or twin charge hybrid Volvos with those stickers

[@cameronyorio6663]

Is this an older video are has that one road been closed forever?😂

[@austinc5103]

you sold your v8 4runner!? where was the update lol

[@freebehindbars8654]

Not gaining any performance gain with just a delete, actual you’ll almost always see a dip in torque.

[@JustaWhiteF350]

0:22 same chime as 1st gen sequoia

[@blue-tb2fd]

And as many older Hyundais

[@allanthomas332]

There’s one cruise control module on the Lexus

[@wintersu0303]

LS 430 🙏plz

[@is250QLD]

Gs460❤

[@deonmayfield619]

Ls460? 🤔

[@migs6674]

why does it rub?

[@blue-tb2fd]

Bigger tires

[@mohamednaser188]

ماأسم هذه الولايه ؟؟؟ انها جميله حقا ومناظر طبيعيه خلابه وأكثر من رائعه .❤❤❤

[@JOONWOOKIYOTAKA]

Michigan

[@mohamednaser188]

@@JOONWOOKIYOTAKA رائعه حقا ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mohamednaser188]

@@JOONWOOKIYOTAKA رائعه حقا ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gwinbeer]

Long live the 2UZ

[@justaguy6862]

@2:25 is that the face?!

[@Localtraveler2376]

He doesn’t really hide his face.

[@JOONWOOKIYOTAKA]

He's never hidden his face but yes that's bro

[@Justinhomii]

Riced out

[@freetibet14]

HI

[@rah.248]

300k miles on a lexus LX 470? Thats basically barely broken in!😂🔥

[@username8644]

Nice 4runner

[@tyhyhh]

Day too many of asking topher today review my starlet

[@RyanPadua-23]

Why is there 2 shifters? 😂😂

[@pleaseadoptus]

One's for the 4WD