Lexus LX570: What I've Learned Owning It

I hunted the west coast for this vehicle. When it was brand new, it was $85,000. These cars are so capable and useful, but expensive to maintain. I researched a lot about it, but I learned even more since owning it. Here is what I know, but feel free to let me know what you've learned.
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[@hayden93]

Here’s what you got to do, 5-6k mile oil changes, transmission fluid every 40-50k miles and you’ll be to 500k miles in no time

[@muscles662988]

As a loud and proud Toyota FanBoy (I own a 2016 Toyota 4Runner myself), you have an EXCELLENT vehicle on your hands. MIJ vehicles are the ONLY way to go.

[@user-mk6kw1bn9n]

if you notice the suspension going up and down you should flush the fluids.

[@1000PerCentHuman]

Guy, your video is AWESOME! I really enjoyed hearing your comments and the details - thanks for that! I am a happy 2nd owner of an '08 GX with 235k miles and it is going strong! I recently got the itch for the LX and came across your video and oh boy do I really want one now. All the best on your travels and keep enjoying one of the best vehicles in the world.

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Thank you. I love the GX.

[@acaptain5118]

Thanks for video. I'm getting one soon. Wife has 09 RX 350, which we love as well.

[@NKPGarage]

Love the LX570. Such an amazingly well built, and well thought out vehicle. I'm on my third one now and still love everything about them.

[@Machinesinmotion01]

3rd one! That's awesome.

[@DavidHili]

Have you ever owned an LX 470?

[@NKPGarage]

@@DavidHiliyes. I’ve had two LX470s in the past. They’re great as well. But very different suspension and drivetrain than the 200series

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

I'll tell you what I've learned since owning one. It's one of the best vehicles ever made.

[@orchardmudtwin]

Excellent review I watched the whole thing

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Thanks!

[@jonathanmcphail5254]

I have the exact model, one year newer. Getting close to 200,000 miles. Wife tells me I need to get a new car. Honestly, I have no desire to get anything new. It’s a great car. I do wish at times I could squeeze out a few more miles per gallon however. 😊

[@BankstonT]

How is your suspension coming along?

[@AgezzioJzaeabcnr]

Great video, great truck! I own a 2014

[@MrSuperrajab]

Here’s ones of those little things that make this car nicer; for the rear passenger’s seatbelts (second and third rows), there are pieces on the pillars that can securely hold the seatbelts in place so that they don’t make and noise be it from open windows at speed or rough paths that might shake the car while driving.

[@YaMbutaM]

Awesome video, I'm taking delivery of 2008 LX 570 Monday I'm very excited to be owning this SUV. I thought I wanted a Range Rover SC, but after test-driving the LX, I was sold on it. I think I'm going to love it and keep it as long as I can.

[@brettk173]

Same here - drove an RRS SC and did enjoy it, but it's basically a time bomb. My previous LR had $28,000 in first year repair costs. I still love them for some twisted reason but now have a 2014 LX570 and have not looked back, it's an incredibly solid vehicle.

[@ktomb]

Just bought a 2009 LX570 yesterday, which looks exactly like your rig. I was looking for a good one for awhile as well (very hard to find). Flew from SoCal to Arizona and drove her back. Very happy with it so far.

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Congrats!

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Check your recirc damper. They break when dealers and/or owners don't know to put the system in recirc when changing the cabin filter. You should see it move up and down when switching between recirc and outside air. I put a warning on the cover over the filter.

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Thanks for the tip.

[@Allen_Yuon]

This thing is such a beast, I picked up GX470 and loving. Both platforms will run forever!

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Love the GX...almost chose one before the LX.

[@birthright94]

@@Machinesinmotion01 can you tell what are the differences between the two? Which one would be more comfortable in terms of suspension comfort on bumps?

[@calebg4890]

@@birthright94engine size, the lx will definitely be more comfortable I think but it also depends on the terrain you plan on riding in.

[@birthright94]

@@calebg4890 michigan, roads with bunch of pot holes. very bumpy. I'm looking for the most comfortable suspension between the two

[@calebg4890]

@@birthright94 I’d be willing to bet the LX has a better suspension set up

[@RamblinFlicks]

Dude have you ever looked at minivans? I don’t know much about cars and I could sure use some input. Gonna be in the market for one soon. Love your videos!

[@Machinesinmotion01]

I just sold my minivan for the Lexus. Lol!

[@RamblinFlicks]

@@Machinesinmotion01 that’s hilarious!

[@ddaley87]

Great vid man. Buying one this week in Qatar. 2015 12k miles! Still had the plastic on the seats.

[@Machinesinmotion01]

You're kidding! Grats!

[@brianpalay3760]

Congrats on finding the right LX for you and your wife! I picked up a white/black 2013 a few months ago and the main feeling I get driving it is just that everything is so substantial, inside and out. I don't love the fuel economy, but I was prepared, coming from a GX. I play music as a side job, and it's great for hauling my gear, and if need be, a couple other band members' gear. If my main job wasn't remote, I would have gone a different route, but most days I burn zero fuel anyway. You're right that it should last a long time. I bought mine at 148,000 without hesitation. Enjoy that thing!

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Love your thoughts. "Substantial" is a great word to describe the truck. Congrats on yours!

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Suprisingly I get between 16 and 17 mpg with mixed driving. Even through hilly terrain.

[@Machinesinmotion01]

@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 That's impressive!

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

@@Machinesinmotion01 I've been sticking with 87 octane lately, as a test. Doesn't seem to make a difference. This is with a 2010.

[@sweetblue44]

Just realized your license frame says Bell Lexus. I get all my parts from there, Dan and his crew will always take care of you at a great price!

[@daisymae4508]

Great review, you nailed everything perfectly. I own probably the nicest 2008 LX 570 in the country -- or one of them. It just turned 100k in 2023 and is in mint condition. Bought it from the original owner who were an older couple that lived in Naples Fla. They maintained it meticulously. I live in Iowa but store it over the winter. They are such great vehicles and a person really needs to drive one to feel that buttery smooth transmission paired with the 5.7L V8. It's a big vehicle that stands tall but does not drive big at all because of the low belt line of the windows. Our 2022 Honda Pilot drives bigger than our LX. Thanks for the great review.

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Thank you!

[@temetnosce7482]

Nothing like smiling when you see a bunch of potholes coming up in the road 🤠 I wonder if your AHC is doing "extra things" as it is getting older. I love it, but sometimes I get that bad feeling when it is shifting height at a stoplight lol. I found out today that LX up until 2011 actually have a much better approach angle compared to 2013+ LX (31 vs 27 in AHC high) because of the changed front bodywork.

[@rolandoortiz5421]

Just bought a 2010 lx570 I live in guatemala being shipped from Fort lauderdale can't wait to get it comes next month

[@calebg4890]

The lx and gx for platform are the best!

[@effscottfitz-gee2024]

Are you sure the front camera is broke? My 2013 requires that I push a button on the dash to activate it. There is another setting that turns it on every I slow to like 2mph, which I turned off (very annoying). Also, didn’t know about the battery tender?!?! I can’t wait to check to see if I have one in the morning. After 165k miles I’m still learning new things about it. Only 1/3 of the way through your video and can’t wait to watch the rest. So happy to find a review/experience from another normal person, not a car critique.

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Yes, I'm sure. Mine came from Arizona and the front grill must have faced the sun a lot. The camera itself is missing pieces.

[@Jones720k]

On any 200 series make sure to check for cam tower leaks on pre inspection very costly repair north of 5k to complete.

[@ssc7453]

one flaw that I see is there is no cargo cover. How do you hide stuff in back? these days a lot of smash and grab.

[@kellstat]

Nice ride. Just FYI, the LX's, as well as GX's are Full Time 4wd, it is different that AWD.

[@mohafzal2790]

Congrats on ur car, I’m on the hunt for a LX570, is there any particular model year to avoid? Or they all have legendary reliability

[@Machinesinmotion01]

I'm under the impression that all years of the 570 are good. If you go for the 470, shoot for the 06' or 07' because they have upgraded engine and timing chain, instead of a timing belt you have to change.

[@namelessless9055]

All of them goes to central asian countries! Kyrgyzstan, Kazakstan, we love it! We’ve sent many of these there

[@chrisr.955]

Got a 05 lx 470 been thinking about upgrading to 570. Or just get both…

[@sweetblue44]

You can turn off the dropping by putting it in Neutral (height, not gear) and hitting the button OFF above that little switch. You will get an 'off' in the dash and it won't lower or raise anymore. I had a 2014 year of this, it was amazing.

[@jonathannguyen3620]

Great Video! I think you covered almost everything everyone should know. I purchased my 2008 with 140k miles in December 2022. Probably the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. It has such a unique charm about it that makes it such a joy to drive. I’ve since modded it quite a bit though 😅

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Thanks for the feedback. Congrats on the car! I'm agreeing with your conclusion too.

[@Dechkaon]

Just got one 2013 lx570 with 160k kms. Amazing vehicle. Wish gas consumption was little better. But when i drive it i forget all worries )

[@Huundo]

This is definitely the best choice I had my 2011 for 12 years rode it to 190k miles it’ll take anything you throw at it. Broke my heart when i sold mine to upgrade to the 2019 I dont feel as confident in the 2019s 8 speed i liked the 6 speed more it felt much more responsive. Also the touchscreen and infotainment in the 2011 was much easier to navigate because its all touchscreen whereas the newer one uses that mouse like thing. My alternator & radiator went out at 150k My hydraulic suspension went out at 178k miles All my service was done with lexus/lexus certified mechanics. Other than that it was all general maintenance/ fluid changes

[@Huundo]

Another note in my experience the range for keys to the 2019 SUCK! Compared to older models not even half the range of my older key fob 😢

[@tpp4007]

Hey, if you ever thinking about upgrading your headlights with the new Lexus LED strip beams, they have aftermarket’s for those. And if you want a really nice aftermarket apple touch screen, with no installation required, let me know. I upgraded mine and it look so modern now.

[@daven.5417]

Hello sir, I’m in Southern California. May you kindly advise myself where I can go to get those two upgrades, please.

[@JasonCohenphoto]

I'd love to know about those two upgrades too

[@BankstonT]

Yea, drop the links pause

[@jeff31xx]

The split rear gate is awesome, and they took that away with the new lx 600 which I think was a mistake. Great car.

[@driojal]

Trash all those plastic covers. At 150K check for coolant leak around the radiator, the little square thing on top of the radiator also the engine valley cover starts leaking. The stereo is absolutely amazing. If you get tired of the AHC suspension you can swap it to Land Cruiser suspension

[@BankstonT]

Thanks for the advice on the suspension because the wavy part of the AHC can get annoying after a while. The factor of it lowering and stuff is cool but it's not as solid in the ass as I like. I think changing that out would save us from buying globes and globe fluid and even give the rear-end more of solid feel.

[@lawrencef3560]

i wish they put this interior design in 2nd gen sequoia. That would have been a perfect SUV for me. The interior of the LX 570 and the space of the Sequoia. just my wish, it's not going to happen anyway lol

[@MrLazlness]

08 had the clear rear windows

[@BankstonT]

What is the fix for that WAAVY suspension? new accumalators? new shocks? Or is the waviness a tradeoff for the hydraulic suspension?

[@Machinesinmotion01]

I changed the accumulators and it fixed it up. Ordered the fluid and parts off Amazon. About $500 to do it yourself.

[@FLG8r]

it's a great vehicle ... own a '14 LX myself ... my forever vehicle

[@anasmedhat7144]

The fridge in the arm rest at the front

[@wumao_gang1020]

Dad has one a 2014 model he bought new. Was used for towing some trailer for our Chinese resturant

[@e.t.2230]

Your father* not “dad” lol

[@ttran8212]

Just bought my 14 last week and still have the GX 470. The LX is more superior in every ways and true that what all.otjers are.raving about it. Leather still smeels.brand new from the factory.

[@kevs482]

Would you consider an lx 470 1999 with 82 k miles about 20 k? Is it a good deal?

[@Machinesinmotion01]

I would say yes. The 470s are going up in value. Just make sure you change the timing belt.

[@l-n-s356]

U will have to fix your KDSS. Sometimes its a DIY. Its tilting to one side abit. Thats what i can see. I had it in my LC 200

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Dude, I love that you noticed it. I've asked people if they saw it too and they didn't.

[@k0pper]

LC200 has KDSS, the LX has AHC. Both are hydraulic suspensions, but the AHC controls ride height where KDSS controls the sway bars. If there's a problem with it I'd honestly consider deleting it and going with a high quality aftermarket suspension.

[@l-n-s356]

@@k0pper true but the KDSS helped me to take bends at high speed like an asshole.

[@l-n-s356]

@@Machinesinmotion01 haha these kinda of things keeps me up at night.

[@dolamyte]

⁠@@Machinesinmotion01 if you have a lean going on there are a few things you can do to remedy it. First, on level ground and vehicle height in the (N)ormal position measure all four corners to verify you’ve got a lean and check for leaks along the lines and at front struts and rear shocks, they should all be bone dry. The first and easiest thing to check are the height sensors at each corner making sure they’re all at the same setting. After that you can bleed the system, it’s an easy driveway job and costs ~$100-150 in fluid from Toyota. It’s supposed to be flushed every 60k miles if that matters. If neither of those fix the issue then it’s time to replace the globes and flush the system. Everyone says there’s four globes but I’m pretty sure there’s a fifth hidden up by the transmission under the drivers seat area. Can definitely be a driveway job for under $1k and for an extra couple hundred more you can replace all four shocks/struts which operate under the same system, that way the whole system will be good and worry free for decades to come. You can ask dealers about doing the work but you’ll get mixed responses as many just don’t know how to work on system or don’t want to be bothered. Once the globes start to loose their nitrogen it’s a terminal diagnosis, though thankfully it’s a slow march and not a hard and fast fail. Plenty of info on the mud forums

[@Lion_King_143]

Is the infotainment screen touchscreen? How do you control it?

[@Machinesinmotion01]

It is touch screen. If anyone knows how to make it auto dim at night...I'm all ears.

[@Lion_King_143]

@@Machinesinmotion01 I thought it is not touchscreen. You use a mouse right next the shift gear.... isn't it?

[@Machinesinmotion01]

@@Lion_King_143 maybe the newer ones? The 2008 has touch screen.

[@Machinesinmotion01]

@@Lion_King_143 maybe the newer ones? The 2008 has touch screen.

[@calebg4890]

Did not know they had airbags in the front

[@g_dawwg]

dude you could SELL these vehicles! 😂

[@kickazzdrummer666]

"she just hammers cars!" That's why I don't believe when they sell cars that is "lady driven." 😂

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Absolutely!

[@joerenn4101]

Did you say how much you paid for it?

[@Machinesinmotion01]

25k not including taxes.

[@joerenn4101]

@@Machinesinmotion01 that's not bad. I paid 22.5 for a real similar one but it needed brakes and tires

[@DavidHili]

I'm torn between the LX 470 and 570....1st world problem indeed!

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Timing belt vs timing chain helped make that decision for me.

[@DavidHili]

@@Machinesinmotion01 i actually prefer the timing belt since its non-interference but I hear you.

[@07decker]

I am a retired Toyota/Lexus tech I have a 2014 LX570 They are tanks. No one makes better quality vehicles coming out of Japan "BOUGIE" wtf I am Canadian and a search of the word found this. A slender, flexible, cylindrical instrument that is inserted into a bodily canal, such as the urethra, to dilate, examine, or medicate. California liberal term? I don't get it, and don't want to.

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Congrats on retirement! It's short for bourgeoisie. Pronounced: bor·zhwaa·zee French term for upper class in the 18th century. Most got their heads cut off in the French revolution. But that's another video. 😁

[@r.christopher2304]

Best vehicle ever made, since the creation of vehicles But the 2016 and newer is even better.

[@sweetblue44]

I had a 2014 LX for a few months, could not stop myself from spending more money on a 2017 one. I do wish I was more patient and waited for a 2018 model, as that had some more facelifts, a new paint color, and a better modem that didn't get shut down when AT&T shut down the 3G network.