Used 2002 Lexus LX 470 SUV Consumer Reviews
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My Second LX-470
This is my 2nd LX-470. My 98 was awesome, but the 2002 is even better. It's like sitting in your living room on trips. It can be driven in "fun" mode or "luxury" mode depending on how one feels. It was definitely worth the four year upgrade to get the Nav System and the Mark Levinson Audio System, plus a few other new bells and whistles. I can't imagine another vehicle I'd rather own.
More than I needed - but dependable
Bought the car 4 years ago because we thought we would be going into the woods and hauling. Well we never did either, although we live in Chicago so it's nice in the snow. Everything about the car is great, the ride, interior, dependability, lost cost of ownership, except for gas. So my biggest complaint is MPG. I get 13-15 in suburban driving and 15-16 on the highway. For this size car there other options that get 20+ MPG such as the Honda passport. No serious mechanical issues, in fact no minor mechanical issues except a leaky CV boot, which is good since I bought it used. Height/level adjustment is nice but unnecessary unless you are towing. I recommend for people towing/traveling.
This review for 2001 -- Still has bugs
I had a 1998 LX470 with several problems. It always pulled to one side or the other (steering wheel never centered correctly) on highway; emergency brake cable rattled near/at right rear wheel; tilt/telescope motors went out several times. Lexus never could fix either problem; took back under lemon law. I bought a 2001 just like it hoping they would have fixed problems. New 2001 pulls to left at highway speeds; same emergency brake cable rattle at right rear wheel; tilt/telescope motors already replaced once; transfer case replaced (vibration); Several rattles interior. Very disappointing to have basically same problems on same vehicle 3 model years later.
Lexus
This SUV rides unbelievable,it is the most comfortable automobile I have been in.
Best of the Breed
Nice, macho appearence. Quite and elegant ride. good electronics and interior
Danm i love this car
This is the best car i have ever owned With the navigation system and the mark levision sets this baby apart. The sound is the best and when you can rais andlower the car and ajust the suspension it roks. I suggest you try the car or test drive it.
LX470
Bar none, the best SUV on the market right now.
Awesome LX470
By far, this is the ultimate SUV. Nothing else compares with the quality and features.
mixed bag
Climate control and audio system are excellent. Driver seat feels hard and tends to push driver forward awkwardly. Stubborn starting problems. The starter feels too weak for the engine, and it is normal to have to try 2 or 3 times to get a start that keeps running. It is in the garage now and won't start, so when I have time I am planning to have it towed to the dealer in hopes that a new battery will solve the problem.
Not quite worth the money.
Its far to large. No reason for it to be made. Horrible fuel mielage. Not great looking. High price for not such a great vehicle. Horrible engine.... Much to slow, no power at all.