2006 Lexus LX470 Review: Watch This Before You Buy A LAND CRUISER !!

[@Reoniz]

You guys taking the LX or the Land Cruiser??

[@samiraescobar7222]

Neither

[@SeanGriffith7]

If I had to pick, land cruiser prob

[@myshawnyescobar9305]

If I had a bunch of kids maybe I’d consider one of them

[@renatofuentes543]

I would definitely opt for land cruising through the off-road terrain out on the trails. Both are big time vibes though if you ask me.

[@mariohern4642]

Land Cruiser

[@winglet2009]

Purchased a 2006 LX470 last year with 36000 miles. Best car I've ever owned. (Yeah, there have been Porsches, Audis, Volvos, you name it.) They will pry the keys for this car out of my cold dead hands. This car had been maintained, was in pristine condition. I am well aware of the potential problem spots. Love it.

[@nudz502]

where to find problem spots

[@davidrimple8372]

The JDM spoiler on the LX is actually an air flow diverter. On a sports car it's meant to hold the rear down using wind downforce, but on SUVs it's purpose is to divert air down behind the rear of the vehicle to get rid of the vacuum that develops behind brick shape of the body.

[@Reoniz]

You live and you learn :) I always thought it served the same purpose it did on sports cars, thank u

[@daltonbedore8396]

yea it keeps the back window from getting super dusty as well. a friemd of mine has one that you can flip down for dusty roads and flip up for less drag when your on road

[@ladder3257]

curious, why is it an issue if there is a vacuum

[@craigparker4108]

@@ladder3257 It helps get rid of trapped exhaust gasses which get trapped behind the car. It was a problem when traveling with the rear window down.

[@blue-tb2fd]

@@craigparker4108 worth noting that the rear windows flips up in these

[@SayyafAbdulLatheef]

Man, that's like the best informative video I needed at the moment! Thanks a million buddy!

[@gureno19]

A locking centre differential is just to convert an AWD car into a 4WD....i.e in 4WD the power is split 50/50....you can't do that on high traction surfaces, so you need a center differential to allow slip between the front and rear axles when on the road in AWD mode. I dont know why people think "center diff lock" is a feature like a difflock.... it's literally a mechanical requirement to allow the car to switch between AWD and 4WD.

[@mikegatlin1ify]

Man this is a great video. You’ve done your research and it shows. Thank you and keep it up!

[@Reoniz]

Appreciate it!

[@cohibadream]

There’s actually two more cup holders in the center console lid. Took me forever to notice it.

[@Reoniz]

Yes I know! Realized just after I put this video out 😩

[@iscreamcandytv9642]

I’m about to go test drive one that has no AHC I don’t think I would like it but we’re going to see if you made it seem like it’s such a ride such a good ride even without the hydraulic system

[@Jack_Straw]

Shopped these for a long time until I decided to go with a gx470. Was able to get newer and less miles for less money with most of the same reliability and off road ability

[@Reoniz]

Completely viable move, it’s definitely true that newer GX’s give you much of the same while being both newer and less $... enjoy your rig 😅

[@daltonbedore8396]

i like the barn door on the gx but they are more expensive/hard to find right now

[@rhoodj]

Not the same range at all.

[@jordanmercier3616]

@@daltonbedore8396 Ive got a 2006 gx470 250km on 33s for sale, did the body mount chop, fender liner, and bumper chop to fit the tires. Replaced the rear air bags with coil springs everything works, center diff works perfectly, 4lo works great. 15kCAD

[@jons8507]

Dood! You are super knowledgeable on this stuff. Love it! Even the subtle comments about "Y'know, the kids might like the folding seats". Haha, good stuff.

[@Reoniz]

Hahah yessir, thank you!!

[@TruckinNpluckin2]

Well something happens when you get a bit older like me can you start to prefer the luxury. That’s why I bought the LX 470.

[@Reoniz]

Fair enough !! That's a solid reason actually 😤👍

[@turkovich530]

Good job. Those aughties models look way more elegant than the new crap.

[@Reoniz]

agREed !!!

[@williambreeze2659]

This model is a timeless design!

[@GameOver321]

Cool video. I found an 04 lx with 180k miles for 5k. Good deal? Do these take premium only

[@Reoniz]

I think 87' works, and on the surface that sounds like a solid price!!

[@hedge313]

Hope you bought it for that.

[@MFA16]

Great job man! Very informative and enjoyable. Subscribed

[@frankiefresh420]

So it’s not as big as the Toyota sequoia correct? Because I love the longer wheel base of the sequoia.. does Lexus make a longer wheel base like the sequoia?

[@drberrydds1]

I’m actually a dentist and this is actually why I bought this car, funny!!!!

[@Reoniz]

Haha I can dig it 😎😎

[@mylesavan4024]

A very complete package of what I want in an SUV

[@Reoniz]

the best part is how well these things hold their value now, it’s almost a no brainer

[@mylesavan4024]

@@Reoniz plus these things are hella rare. You dont see these things everyday.

[@Reoniz]

@@mylesavan4024 couldn’t agree more

[@mylesavan4024]

@@Reoniz this and the LX 450

[@Reoniz]

@@mylesavan4024 dude yes, those are even less common, only made for 96’ & 97’

[@dawoodakj]

I have the exact same one and could you please help me connect the Bluetooth with that car display

[@Reoniz]

That particular car had a cassette tape to aux with a Bluetooth adapter attached to it. An even easier solution is a radio transmitter such as the anker roav f2 !!

[@myshawnyescobar9305]

A classic!

[@Reoniz]

Truly!!

[@asadmehmood5587]

Indeed

[@scottsmith6571]

Size is just right they used the room really well

[@Reoniz]

Very true, especially when you realize how short the car is in length compared to many modern day SUV's

[@Will-cs3yb]

He went all James Pumphery on us at 2:50

[@Reoniz]

Lmaoo all these damn donut media videos have me saying horsepower wrong!! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dariog36th]

You forgot there’s two cupholders inside the center console lid. And two more in the 3rd row.

[@bahrainphonegamer5706]

Can you show us what to check in a used lx470 before you buy it.

[@Reoniz]

As much as I'd love to, there are so many more mechanically qualified people... I'd just say as long as the usual rust and preexisting damage isn't prevalent... then just to make sure the car has been maintained and has new fluids, pads, and rubber if necessary !!

[@nzer0x]

I think you can fit 3-4 more tall boys. At least you could in a older 2001. There’s at least one cup holder in the 3rd row, and 2 more in the front...The top layer of front center armrest has a hidden fold down cup holder.

[@Reoniz]

Yes you’re absolutely right, I realized this just after posting the video and mentioned it in my description. Would’ve fit 9, my b :/

[@hedge313]

You missed the two cup holders in the top of the center console.

[@LukeStallings86]

Great video! Thanks for posting it. What size tires do you have on there?

[@Reoniz]

Thanks man!! The owner has this LX running on 275/65/R18... so I think that makes for a 30/31” tire... somewhere in there lol

[@bruh9989]

It feels like a grandfather when driving the LX470. 😂

[@Reoniz]

Lmaoo 😅😅

[@spencerwright7315]

There are 2 cup holders in the lid of the center console....

[@alexchandler3259]

The use of the spoiler on the back is actually to kick dirt/dust off the rear window that’s why it has the gap between the hatch and the spoiler

[@Reoniz]

Oh that's really interesting, thank you!

[@alexchandler3259]

@@Reoniz 4Runner of the era is the same way, pretty neat the way Toyota did it

[@sean2freshmdsn]

I want one so bad it hurts

[@Reoniz]

They’re pretty sweet

[@bnellaniyah]

Nice vid. Would you buy the 2003 version, decent price and miles?

[@Reoniz]

Ya I like that 03' and newer have the updated interior and slightly better transmission, always inspect the car before you buy!!

[@nigahiga1637]

Yo you missed the cup holders in the front armrest, the lid is sectioned so that u can open a set of fold out cupholders

[@Reoniz]

Dude I know! I realized it shortly after uploading and put it in the description... totally my b :/

[@michaelking4578]

It doesn't have a spoiler. You'll see those on many SUVs to keep dirt off the back window. I call it the rear window dirt deflector/spoiler.

[@craigparker4108]

It was originally to get rid of trapped exhaust gasses which get trapped behind the car. It was a problem when traveling with the rear window down.

[@IcejjfishTbone]

Love everything other than the split headlights

[@Reoniz]

Hahaha first of all your username has me weak 😂😂 and it sounds like the 100 series LandCruiser is perfect for you

[@rr8299]

Split is my Favorite part

[@datsun370z]

Wish they were still cheap. It's bananas!

[@Reoniz]

It sure is!

[@djyems1021]

Hey brother, how tall are you? Also is that a Seiko SKX 007?

[@Reoniz]

I'm just about 6'2 🤠 and close!! It's an SKX013, the 007's smaller brother

[@jaymoar3561]

How much did you pay for it? Sorry if you already mentioned in video.

[@Reoniz]

It’s not my car, just one I borrowed for a review! However, they’re typically in that $12-$17 thousand range, depending on year and condition

[@jean-louismaupin8802]

You guys never talk about fuel economy. Here in Australia fuel is expensive. A friend of mine has the Lexus landcruiser 2006 and its a fuel gasler. Mine is 2006 landcruiser Sahara 4.2 TD with tons of power and very similar in terms of luxury and uses a fraction of what he is consuming. I had it since new never had a problem .I pull an off road caravan to go bush every year . Best car ever

[@Reoniz]

That's awesome! And I can't speak on it too much as I usually only have the cars for a few hours... you're better off checking off checking out something like Edmunds for those needs! 🤙🤙

[@joshthomas2536]

Common knowledge tells you that diesel is better than petrol for terms for economy and torque. Not sure what's surprising about it

[@CobraCommanderX]

i am your 175th subscriber!!!

[@Reoniz]

You’re a beast !!! Thank u

[@perkalater79]

Excellent commentary!

[@Reoniz]

Thank you very much!!

[@bcatz454]

Dude, its 7 tall boys. You missed the second compartment in the center console. It hold an additional 2 tall boys. Also, it was a heads up night vision display.

[@Reoniz]

Yes you are right! I realized this the day after uploading and put it in the description! I actually missed two in the third row as well so it would’ve been 9, my bad! Gotchu on the night vision display, have yet to see one of those in person

[@vkhiev]

I prefer the LX over the land cruiser

[@Reoniz]

Hell ya 😎👍 I definitely agree when it comes to the 100 series!

[@Eagleeyes8787]

You don't have rear diff lock

[@Reoniz]

You are correct. Center diff lock!

[@ladweeb1798]

I bought a 2006 LC last year after several months of searching. And it has the active height control. I did not consider the LX.

[@Reoniz]

I really like Land Cruisers to be honest... this generation LX is my fav of all LX’s... but if I was buying new, I’m going LC all the way!!

[@WookieLove1]

Same for me, searched and searched. Pulled the trigger on the 06 Landcruiser. Love it. And, I love looking at the LX now, too.

[@scottsmith6571]

@@Reoniz lc has very cheap shitty seats compared to the lx.. at least the 300 series

[@Reoniz]

@@scottsmith6571 I'll look into it!

[@darylalston8574]

The rear looks like my 05 my 06 looks different my rear lights are higher

[@Reoniz]

Hmm? This is definitely an 06, not sure what to tell you...

[@darylalston8574]

@@Reoniz my mistake i have 06GX

[@Reoniz]

@@darylalston8574 ahhh no worries 😎👍

[@TheMongoose87]

Great video! The heads up display was for the night vision camera.

[@Reoniz]

Thank you! And ya that’s what I’ve been hearing, would still be cool to see in person

[@TheMongoose87]

I definitely did not use it that much, but it was a really cool feature to have when it was really dark roads.

[@Nomadicfieldcraft]

Snagged a 2000, Toyota landcruiser vx limited from Japan with less than 100,000 miles on her. Other than her being a thirsty lady for fuel, it’s a rad vehicle as a daily driver.

[@mohammadahmed4811]

Sir Should I buy These Car In 2022

[@Reoniz]

Why not !

[@mohammadahmed4811]

@@Reoniz thanks ❤️

[@Reoniz]

@@mohammadahmed4811 gotchu !!

[@vkhiev]

100% I prefer LX over land cruiser

[@luqmanrahimhf]

Nice make.mkre videos of 100 series land cruiser and 80 series too

[@Reoniz]

Just waiting to get my hands on one of each and you got it!!

[@raaidreedon340]

You forgot the tall boy test for the jump seats! They most likely wouldn't fit

[@Reoniz]

I absolutely did!! Although I agree that they'd probably not fit!!

[@raaidreedon340]

@@Reoniz Btw I've watched a lot of reviews and you definitely did the best job. Ended up buying a 2001 which is a little more dated but it's already become my favorite car!

[@Reoniz]

@@raaidreedon340 that's a very kind compliment, thank you!! And that's still awesome, enjoy your 100 series 😎

[@LookOutside...]

you talked about the active height control without ever talking about the height control aspect of the active height control

[@younisalezeb5644]

I lik even the color nice thank you so much

[@Reoniz]

Thank you!

[@johnq4354]

I was looking at 1998 lx470 in Canada, 230000 km, is there anything to look out for when buying an old lx?

[@Reoniz]

These are pretty reliable trucks, I'd say the typical rust, previous accident history, and engine maintenance checkups should suffice

[@levskitoronto]

Check out Slee's buying guide. In general rust is the biggest killer for these trucks.

[@bahrainphonegamer5706]

Is it worth it to buy a used lx470? And I if it is. How many miles does it goes before you find something gone wrong?

[@Reoniz]

I think on peripheral level it's definitely worth it, and a tremendous value for sub $20k I think I'd try to find something in the 120-160k mile range, because the closer they creep to 250k miles, the more likely little issues will begin to present themselves. All of this to say, the year you buy matters (timing belt vs chain) and the condition of the particular car regardless of mileage

[@bahrainphonegamer5706]

@@Reoniz thank you for your help. In my country the lx470 has a fridge inside the arm rest. In fact every landcruiser and lexus lx in the middle comes with a fridge inside the arm rest.

[@Reoniz]

@@bahrainphonegamer5706 hahah that's awesome... shout-out to Bahrain

[@sydneybotko3156]

Lexus more like FLEXus

[@Reoniz]

Wow couldn’t have said it better myself

[@Ulghart]

Most ppl always say that these vehicles are built forever and that they are supposed to last 1millon miles. My brother has a car workshop and 15 years of experience. I asked his opinion about a LX470, single owner, flawless condition, with about 250K miles on it. This is what he said: "Those and the land cruisers are really well built, much much better than any other SUV. But all of them fail. I have worked on many, and they have the same mechanical issues and problems, maybe not as frequent, but they have them anyway. But they also have a mayor problem: Parts are expensive, and most of the times Toyota won't sell them, so you have to go to a dealer. And then, be ready to pay 5K+ for a transmission rebuild or ABS system failing, or engine. Those SUV are heavy, and with 250 miles, transmisssons fail, no matter how well made they are. Also engine reaching that miles start making noise. Valve lifters wears off and dealers will charge you 4K + for a job that's 20 + hours" In conclusion, they are great, but when they fail, be ready to spend big money.

[@Reoniz]

Can’t disagree with anything you said here, no car will last forever or not have any problems, certainly when approaching 300k miles. I can say 2 things though. The first is that I know a couple people with over 300k on this platform that have YET to have an issue, and the second is that when you consider the value proposition, these tend to be worth fixing, because they are relatively straight forward machines, and people are less timid about buying a LX or Land Cruiser that may have seen a repair. Otherwise, I generally believe the newer the car, the fewer the miles, and the better the reputation of the make, the better your experience will be lol 😅

[@SirDrewPeacock]

How does he compare it to maintenance of a bmw say the E60 M5?

[@tembosoundsshow9867]

Nicely done mate!

[@Reoniz]

Thank you !!

[@MrFuchew]

That nav screen is a big steaming turd right in the middle of the dash

[@Reoniz]

Hahaha ya... same is true of almost every 2000 and newer car as we move forward :/

[@MrFuchew]

@@Reoniz i have a 2004 ls430 base without the nav

[@Reoniz]

@@MrFuchew good man!! I love the e92 BMW's with the "single hump" for the same reason... timeless 👍

[@franksanche8994]

You talking about the truck but you never mention how much MPG The most important thing

[@Reoniz]

My fault! I only drove the car for about an hour, so hard to comment much on that aspect, but I'd say low to mid teens depending on how it's driven!

[@joshthomas2536]

Nobody buys a petrol v8 weighing 2500kg and worries about fuel economy.

[@hedge313]

Premium only, 13-14 MPG. That 4.7 sounds so good though.

[@MaziEmdi]

Hey credit Cruzin the Land for those photos.👍🏾

[@I_Have_An_Opinion_Always]

Brah, you spend way too much time in SoCal.

[@scottsmith6571]

Love my 11 lx570

[@Reoniz]

The 200 series is a beast!! Gotta review one soon 😎👍

[@michaelmiller-hr6vz]

I owned a Lexus 2002 lx470 for 17 years. 157,000 miles absolutes no problems ever. If someone hadn’t rear ended me I would still own it. Why did Lexus stop making that model configuration-? Dumbest auto company move.

[@stephenboykin4958]

Nice skx brah

[@Reoniz]

Good eye 👌🏼😎

[@stephenboykin4958]

I just bought a 100 series and I’m also a watch guy. Skx is the 100 series of watch’s

[@Reoniz]

I like that analogy !! Congrats on the 100 series

[@CruisingTheLand]

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[@باسمالغياث]

I want to buy this car

[@Reoniz]

This exact one is for sale rn!! Haha But overall the 100 series LX is awesome

[@باسمالغياث]

Do you have a 2007 Lexus for sale

[@باسمالغياث]

I want to buy it from you

[@باسمالغياث]

@@Reoniz I want to export it to Yemen

[@Reoniz]

Not sure about the whole export situation Bc I'm not a dealer, but if you're serious, shoot me a DM on Instagram @reonizz and I'll try to facilitate

[@youngwoolee7971]

4x4 smoooooooooth daddy

[@Reoniz]

Ya this a daddy whip

[@kylemoros9365]

You missed 2 more cup holders in the center console, when you lift it up, the part that lifts up has a drop down for 2 more... 7 tall boys my friend

[@Reoniz]

Yes !! That’s true, I noticed just after uploading and included it in the description. I missed those two and the two fold downs in the 3rd row as well. Wish I hadn’t forgotten them :/ lol

[@SeanGriffith7]

First

[@Reoniz]

🤝🤝

[@7_slices]

U got a thick accent

[@Reoniz]

What kind?

[@kc0lif]

100% great vehicle but not land cruiser

[@Reoniz]

Haha if you're referring to the title, I was making the bold claim that the LX is a better value than the LC (for the 100 series)... and if you're just being cheeky well then thank you hahaha 😎👍 I really like these late model year 200 series LC's 😍😍