Used 1997 Lexus LX 450 Consumer Reviews
Used LX 450 for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 LX 450, so we've included reviews for other years of the LX 450 since its last redesign.
PRICEY BUT WORTH IT
R. Max, 07/16/2002
1996 Lexus LX 450 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My LX 450 has been going strong for 112,000 miles. Comfortable. Great in the snow. Well worth the rather significant sticker price. Gas mileage is fair. Have replaced brakes twice due to normal wear...no other repairs. Great vehicle!
It just keeps going!?
Jimbo, 01/02/2020
1997 Lexus LX 450 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I’ve had this 97’ LX450 for about 3 years now. Bought as a project SUV because previous owner thought the engine was bad because it kept loosing coolant. Turns out it was just a pin hole leak in a coolant house under the intake that was causing coolant to mysteriously disappear. Fixed it Along with a tune up and replaced a few other hoses and it’s been nothing but reliable! Even after sitting for weeks and some times months it just turns on and goes. Passes CA SMOG with ease. I just clocked 231k. I’ve taken it all around SoCal and parts of central California and I’m confident I can drive this tank coast to coast if I wanted to without a problem. Except gas...pretty bad MPG about 11city 14 hwy is what I’m getting and mine is completely stock. Kind of wish it were a smaller turbo Diesel engine of some sort but hey I can’t complain with the ridiculous reliability. Plus it’s literally just a rebadged Toyota Land Cruiser so cost of ownership and repair is lower than pretty much anything in its class.
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I love this car
Maggie, 04/29/2005
1996 Lexus LX 450 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is such a great car that I bought a 2003 and can't get rid of this one because I love it so much. The two tone color is great, and I have never had any problems with the car other than replace breaks due to wear and tear, I did not have to replace the tires until 80,000 miles. I averaged 16 miles to the gallon which for a large SUV I thought was great It is so dependable. Lynette
Now 29 Years Young and Still Going Strong
Ken P., 06/18/2024
updated 06/20/2025
1996 Lexus LX 450 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have had my LX450 since 1996 and it is still going strong. It is not just a truck to me but is part of me for half of my life now. As long as I am on this earth it will be with me. Wouldn't have it any other way.
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Great SUV! LX 450 perfect for family
Chris, 12/29/2004
1997 Lexus LX 450 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
We bought this car about a year used. It has been very reliable and a great car for our family. While it may look similar to the Landcruiser, because it is a Lexus everything is upgraded and well worth it. More important than anything else, however, has been the Lexus service... Outstanding! We also own a BMW 750IL and wouldn't buy another BMW just because of their service at the dealerships. We will always stick with Lexus because of this. GREAT TRUCK!!!