YOU NEED A LEXUS LX 470 AS A DAILY DRIVER

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

The magic number was 247,020! Our winner guessed 246,683! Thank you to everyone who guessed!

[@jessetakesthewheel]

It was that LX 470 ASMR TikTok that gave it away!

[@mmNola]

Seriously, I didn't see this before my guess of 278,389 😊

[@Nick.Pizano]

Dude, beautiful. Previous owner had some good taste

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Agreed! I would have done the same things to it. I do want to add bumpers and a rack to it down the road but I definitely don’t want to this thing to get too crazy.

[@Nick.Pizano]

I’d say go with Gobi roof rack. They’re built extremely well compared to other slim profile brands. Only issue is they’re pricey and built to order

[@hectoraguilar4464]

Those 4.7s last forever!

[@flexapex9801]

They really do Toyota really knows what they’re doing

[@davidslater8687]

I've had my '03 for about a year now. I've typically had sports cars from Cobras to my most recent, '93 GTR as dailys. This thing is by far my favorite daily I've had. Even at 223k miles the wear on it, if any, has held up better than even cars I've seen with 1/4 the mileage and still drives smooth and comfortable. Toyota really knew what they were doing with this. In regards to the AHC, I absolutely love it. In all reality, the stock suspension will outlast traditional coil and shock setups by a long shot. I just had to replace the accumulators and fluid, $450 total and 2 hours of my time. Now I got another 200k miles on the setup, it rides like a cloud, and still adjustable. I highly recommend keeping it if anyone's considering deleting it.

[@PantheonLongboards]

My wife's got one with about 240k miles on it, and I liked it so much that I have a 100-series LC with 252k on it. Mine is built. Hers is closer to OEM but we added a bumper. Absolute tanks.

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Love mine! I’ve been trying to convince my wife to let me buy her one haha

[@jwiggs82]

You should look into attending Cruisers On The Rocks 4 coming in autumn, it’s held at Windrock ORP would love to see that clean SOB in person. 🤙🏾

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

I’ll have to look into that!

[@josephpagee3977]

Great truck, theres a few weak links specifically the heater core tees and radiator degrading due to time. Otherwise pretty buletproof motor! Looks clean. Im planning on putting a 2 inch lift and 33 inch tires on mine. Good vid

[@KG-rt7wm]

At 9 min you mention you wish it had cup holders in the arm rest. However it should be in the center console near the floor. It’s a pullout rectangle and that’s where the cup holders are for the back seats are.

[@douglaschu2000]

I have a 1999 Lx470 = there is a cup holder in the back seat - push on the panel at your feet just below the front arm rest console and the cup holder will pop out. I love my Lx470

[@kayakuprising5914]

Awesome LX! I've got a GX and although smaller, same capabilities, same engine..love it.

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Would love to have a GX one day!

[@Being_Joe]

Have had my 05 LX for almost a year and it nice. Figure out how to properly use the 4WD, get off the pavement, and test out the CDL and 4L just to make sure it is working properly. I had to change a switch on the CDL because it would not properly unlock and the A-TRAC was not kicking in. Do keep in mind they are old and some things will start to fail of just need to be replaced. My alternator failed on me and that was not cheap. I did swap out some of the door weather stripping because they would cause so much noise. Parts are expensive so just be aware of that. But I do like it and when my daily got totaled recently the LX is now my main ride.

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Good to know! I will be replacing the radiator soon. It’s the original one.

[@jessetakesthewheel]

246,011 miles. Great choice on the daily man!

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Very happy with it!

[@brkbtjunkie]

My 06 LX just crossed 245k. With gas being as expensive as it is, I cannot daily it but I do go out to the mountains up 4x4 trails a fair amount with it. My personal advice: the load leveling hydraulic height control is much better than what you can replace it with. It’s the best of both worlds. Good highway performance and 2” lift when needed (2.5” if t case is in low range). You are going to want to follow YotaMDs video on doing a AHC health check. I got replacement accumulators from Japan for much cheaper than you can get in the US. Now it rides like new again. The ride quality on the AHC system is hard to beat for something that size. Maybe a Range Rover? By the way mine has grey interior too. I love it. Also - setting the t case in low automatically locks the center differential and turns off VSC. Since yours is a non vvti, it might not sound great but mine when the vtec kicks in yo - it sounds gnarly. Also watch out for heater t leaks and every 90k miles do the timing belt, pulleys, tensioners, water pump, drive belt and bobs your uncle, the engine will far outlast the body. Oh and there are cup holders in the back at the rear of the center console. None of the 98-07 100 series were triple locked. The 98/99 models had optional rear diff locker but it was all replaced by A trac which is pretty good.

[@Ejp23_]

How bad is gas on it?

[@heatherficklin]

i have a 2007 and someone hit me last week and as of now insurance company says its totaled. It has 235k miles but I was hoping to get at least 350k miles. Thinking of buying it back and fixiing it. Thoughts? Thanks

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

I’d say buy it back and fix it! If the frame has too much damage then I’d shy away from it but if it’s just body work then go for it!

[@reincarnated_as_a_slime]

200,001 miles awesome daily man i hope it will be a good daily for you. As always have fun

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Thank you!

[@brianfox830]

Great video!... Just purchased the exact same vehicle, literally... Curious, what brand/size are those tires?... Would love to put the same ones on my LX470

[@gwilli1754]

Do cycle between lock/unlock and low/hi if you want to have those options available to you. I am pretty sure, it says every month, so every couple of months and you should be good.

[@diegomendez7647]

Hola amigo que medida de Tires tiene?? Saludos

[@davidtodd3144]

Love this video! Great purchase. Welcome to the LX fam! So for 100 series. Only the very early model land cruisers had a rear locker with the center locker. 98-07 LX470s never got a locker option I believe. The 80 series land cruisers were the ones that you could get “triple locked.” A center locker really isn’t anything crazy, it just puts it in true 4hi as opposed to being in awd. You can also buy the “part time kit” from cruiser outfitters which allows you to have manual hubs and make the truck 2wd (rwd) which can help with fuel economy and be useful on the trails. Definitely a solid find dude. Stoked to see the progress on this

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Interesting good to know all of that. Make total sense now haha. I appreciate the knowledge!

[@2x_Sol]

The Australian delivered models like mine came fitted with the rear locker and the sub tank from factory

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

@2x_Sol that’s really cool actually

[@dillonlboyer]

Toyota ATRAC kind of replaces the need of solid lockers, it's the system that "breaks" a spinning/popped wheel sending power to its sister wheel. Not as good as triple locked, but it should take care of anything but the most severe rock crawling. I think this is the compromise they struck when they decided on IFS

[@daltonvanhorn5167]

The sound system in the lx470 is fantastic and worth adding a head unit with android auto...or whatever Apple has.

[@noctilucent7396]

Found a clean example for mid 20s 100 series 2006 LC. Make more videos on this! Looking forward to it. Might become my daily driver, Did you consider a 5th gen 4runner? Im debating between keeping this or my 15 5th gen

[@joshuae6405]

I have an “06. My ACH works flawlessly after 290k miles. Congrats!

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

@@joshuae6405 thanks!

[@noctilucent7396]

Is it your daily driver? I just bought an 06 LC 159k miles & debating selling my 15 4R daily d

[@joshuae6405]

@@noctilucent7396yes, it’s my daily driver.

[@Montanaoffroad1]

236,584 🙌🏼 Nice daily man 💪🏼

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Thanks dude!

[@MS-mr4zm]

You could stick those fogs in the slits in the bumper right above em, why not?

[@oztjwrangleradventures5916]

Great vehicles. Very popular here in Australia. Im guessing 278k miles

[@MS-mr4zm]

I think a gen1 f150 Raptor would be a good candidate for DD off-roader as well

[@brkbtjunkie]

Too big for most trails where I live unless you don’t care about the paint

[@dylanMMz]

Your rear cup holders are in the center console

[@nolanc3769]

229,627 miles. Great looking rig man

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Thank you!

[@1malikalik]

Also, in this model they have KDSS and ATRAC. The absence of the engine plastic cover is beneficial as it allows air flow which cools the starter that's located under the manifold. The Starter Location under the intake manifold in the 4.7L 2UZ Engine was a poor design that causes premature starter failure due to excessive heat. An No, The last Triple-Locked cruiser was the 80 Series/ Lexus LX450. As stated above, the ATRAC eliminated the need for FLD and RLD. ATRAC is self executing and most drivers don't even know its there. It's reactionary rather than activated. Thanks for your honest review brother. I love your humble, calm spirit. Enjoy the rig. Cheers

[@maynardrlogan]

I love how much you love your old truck

[@oneproudchump8457]

263,578 miles on that baby.

[@LivingRetirement]

Where did you find this Lexus in such nice condition?!?! It is in great shape; my guess is that it spent most of the time down South! I am jealous.

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Southern owned all its life and I will keep it that way haha.

[@brkbtjunkie]

I had to look for three years in Virginia to find one in very good condition

[@MrBlackraven2488]

I’m thinking of buying 1 with 193,000 miles what’s yall thoughts on that should I? Im little nervous

[@fjnomad]

I have lx470 as my daily driver but sometimes I get only 8mpg in the city , the max I get on highway is 16mpg.

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Could be worse! Haha

[@hectoraguilar4464]

DT headers make these 4.7 Toyotas sound amazing

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Don’t tempt me hahaha

[@chrissantiago3991]

might i ask how tall you are? that vehicle looks HUGE when you stand next to it. im in the market for one and really hope its a massive SUV.

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

lol I’m 5’8”, it’s not a big suv

[@christopher6487]

Yes bro welcome to toyota, you've discovered how much attention to detail they have when it comes to the drivers overall experience

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Very happy with it!

[@graysecrest5648]

How much did you pick this up for?

[@asplmn]

Beautiful! Wait ‘til you check out the 200 series… ;)

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

I already want a 200 series haha

[@Doeasy2023]

245000 on my 2000 lx470. I love it.

[@samplasterer4603]

I’m guessing 256,000. That’s where my XJ is so it must be good luck!

[@romaellodfranco72]

Great truck. 277,023 miles.

[@CoachKramer1]

Just got one this week 2003 LX470 204K

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Nice!

[@SteveM_LX470]

My daily driver for 3 years going strong. Best decision Ive ever made.

[@noctilucent7396]

Glad to hear that has it started for you every time? How many miles do you drive daily?

[@SteveM_LX470]

@@noctilucent7396 every single time brother. I drive around 50-60 ish miles a day. Sometimes less. My only issue that I had and still do is the infamous leaky windshield.

[@a__random__person]

I've had my 2005 lx470 for about 6 years (and just hit only 100k lol), Idk how I didn't know this.. but In the center storage compartment near the arm rests, there's a little button you push to pull down two extra drink holders. LIFE CHANGING lol

[@mmNola]

Mileage -- I'm going with 278,389 because that's the mileage on my 2000 Land Cruiser 😊

[@HELUVJEEPS]

267,963 miles on that gem!!

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

Problem is………..unless it was primarily owned in the western U.S., chances are excellent that a 470 undercarriage will be pretty crunchy.

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

This is a southern owned 470. Inside of the frame is beautiful. Minor surface rust here and there but scuffed and painted and it’s fixed.

[@andrewedie9117]

1 mile Bob!

[@OverlandExpertWannabe]

274,458 love the videos

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Thanks!

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

The person who is closest to the magic number will be decided one week from the day this video was posted!!

[@yamhammer]

Same platform as Sequoia?

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

I believe so. That’s another one I’d like to own since owning this LX. They are MUCH cheaper.

[@yamhammer]

@@BuiltDifferentGarage 232000 miles

[@davidtodd3144]

Different platform than sequoia. Sequoias are quite a bit longer and have Coilover ifs. These also have a larger rear 9.5 diff compared to sequoias which I believe are 8”

[@solarforfuture]

grab a limited for same-ish trim. sr5 still has sun roof and center/rear lockers. mine has no air ride. $3500. 360K miles never looked back.. new hitting 80K???

[@epicgamer2516]

246,386 baby

[@verywella1281]

Shooting low at 192,654 miles.

[@markblandford9346]

238,540 miles

[@brandonhenriquez3918]

285k miles

[@EddieDiggz]

269,969 miles on that Lexus

[@wdmgarage1178]

215,015 miles

[@GRINGOf10]

ya but 8mpg around city aint a good daily bro lol

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

It gets better than 8mpg haha. My Jeep on 40s and tons gets 8-10mpg.

[@kekeperez7374]

246,683 miles

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

You're the winner!!! The mileage to guess was 247,020! Send me an email or DM on IG with a name and shipping address. [e-mail] or @Built.different.garage

[@mariopadilla1294]

279k

[@jasonmears4393]

278,000 miles

[@sneakyzz6260]

240,000 miles

[@mjohnson4391]

287,000 miles

[@vstyle1990]

245750 miles

[@vladimirtalijan]

With the gas prices today, no :)

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Good thing they aren’t bad where I’m at in TN😎

[@blazin87quint]

Welcome to the dark side like me 😂

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Hahaha glad to be here

[@MS-mr4zm]

200k miles probably @ 12mpg on premium gas? Yeah don’t need that as a daily lol😂

[@Rafa_guitars]

This isn’t the car for you if you’re broke.

[@MS-mr4zm]

@@Rafa_guitars b/c it’s antiquated & CAN break & parts are $$$$

[@lukewalker1116]

216400

[@andreylosetskiy5217]

you need prius for daily driver but for weekends it’s LX470😂

[@andreylosetskiy5217]

@@23chnge47 miles one away and 15 mpg with gas price $5 a gallon, you definitely needs a prius, you will save tons of money

[@CzWill]

From all the J’s now you’re in J100.

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Haha I know, it’s awesome

[@qgwueirbtbyo]

213,450

[@Yasssi]

225,000

[@MrSloanball]

241,321

[@MarineX]

217,000

[@MrCuzincancer]

267,000

[@chrisjames177]

227,000

[@riccosmooth481]

Anything UZ can take an abusing…..daily.

[@Jakethepwasher]

277,777

[@azfersaeed1602]

Sellout 😂. Just kidding, glad you saw the light, welcome! In all honesty, each offroad SUV has its use case. Jeeps are great in the US because they offer the most customization options. Lexus/Toyota come close but they are bigger and not as maneuverable on tight trails.

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

😂😂 I completely agree! Each has its own purpose!

[@erickzzsleeps]

267,356 miles

[@MB-ox3cz]

Dude, quit comparing the king of the offroad to a Jeep... Jeeps are prehistoric and pathetic. Even today, Jeep still cannot make a vehicle which half of what the 100 series is. Adjusted for inflation this was $100K+ SUV.

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

👍🏼 It’s not that serious

[@Docudate]

I have a 2004 GX470 with 150000 miles. It is a one owner car always in Arizona. The chassis notification came on and now the back wheels spin independently from the front wheels and the car drives poorly. I can go forward or backward but turning is difficult. Does anyone know what is wrong and about how much it would cost to get it fixed? Before this happened, I could feel a vibration. Thanks for your thoughts

[@kyletaylor9774]

264362

[@StagnantMizu]

182k miles

[@jgcruisers]

295k

[@federicohermogeno9499]

278,000

[@jasonmejia1338]

266,493 miles

[@waeelsaleh3216]

279k