2000 Lexus LX470 LX from North America - Comments

To say a LX is unreliable due to a stereo failure, is possibly one of the most illogical statements about a car that I have heard in a while. The LX, which is a UZJ100 chassis, suspension, and drive train, is among the most reliable vehicles in the world, just the UN or National Geographic. A stereo won't leave you stranded, but an engine failure will, so be grateful you drive a 100 series.

Also, Lexus flat out has the best customer service in the industry and I have dealt with many of the high end manufacturers. You do not have to be a multi-Lexus owner to get good service, Lexus service is First Class all the way.

To the individual who had a transmission failure at 80k miles, there was a bad batch of A343F transmissions for the 2000MY, however Toyota realized this and stopped using that transmission supplier immediately. This problem exists in less than 1 percent of 100 series vehicles. I have never heard of gasket issues on the 2UZ-FE.

The 2000 model year has a known tranny issues with *some* of their models due to a supplier's faulty part.

Should've been recalled but Toyota rarely does that.

Also beware of the paint color Smokey Topaz!! That color WILL eventually begin to fade severely making the vehicle look awful. If you were the original owner, Lexus may or may not help with the cost of a repaint. If you're the 2nd owner, you're out of luck. A professional repaint on this vehicle cost several thousand dollars so avoid the Smokey topaz color at all cost unless the previous owner provides documentation showing that it has been properly repainted.