Lexus LX570: What I've Learned Owning It 

3rd one! That's awesome.

Have you ever owned an LX 470?

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

Thank you. I love the GX.

Thanks!

Thanks for the tip.

Congrats!

How is your suspension coming along?

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.

You're kidding! Grats!

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

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

@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 That's impressive!

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

I just sold my minivan for the Lexus. Lol!

@@Machinesinmotion01 that’s hilarious!

Thank you!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

I'd love to know about those two upgrades too

Yea, drop the links pause

Your father* not “dad” lol

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.

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 😢

Had you exchanged the hydraulic fluid prior to failure?

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

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

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.

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

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

⁠@@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

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

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

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

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

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

Good call

Absolutely!

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

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

25k not including taxes.

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

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. 😁

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.