{"product_id":"1997-lexus-lx450-89920","title":"1997 Lexus LX450","description":"\u003cp\u003e1997 Lexus LX450 \/ 80-Series Land Cruiser \u003cbr\u003eClean Colorado Title | Approx. 200,000 Miles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e$13,500 OBO\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelling a 1997 Lexus LX450, the Lexus version of the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series. Runs and drives and has had a substantial amount of mechanical work performed over the years. Selling as a running\/driving project for someone who wants to continue improving it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowered by the 4.5L Toyota 1FZ-FE inline-6. The vehicle has a replacement engine that was installed at approximately 162k miles, putting roughly 38k miles on the replacement engine since installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecent \/ previous work includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacement 1FZ-FE engine\u003cbr\u003eNewer A\/C compressor\u003cbr\u003eNewer front shocks\u003cbr\u003eKYB Gas-a-Just rear shocks\u003cbr\u003eBrake pads appear recent with plenty of material\u003cbr\u003ePrevious ignition, cooling-system and drivetrain work\u003cbr\u003eAccelerator cable recently adjusted to correct a sticking\/high-idle condition\u003cbr\u003eKnown Issues\u003cbr\u003eThere is currently a hesitation\/misfire under moderate to heavier acceleration. Diagnosis has isolated the misfire to cylinder #4. The #4 plug wire has been replaced and the #3\/#4 spark plugs were swapped during diagnosis; the misfire remained on cylinder #4. A fuel injector issue is currently suspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brake pads are good, but the brake pedal has an abnormal\/spongy feel. A brake-fluid flush\/bleed and further evaluation are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExterior has age\/wear and would benefit from paint\/body refinishing if someone wants to restore it cosmetically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LX450 starts, runs and drives great. With gentle acceleration from a stop it does not seem to misfire\/hesitate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not being represented as a perfect or fully restored truck. Known issues are disclosed, and the price reflects the work it still needs. Great candidate for someone familiar with 80-Series Land Cruisers\/LX450s looking for a clean-title truck to improve over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42844055306322,"sku":"89920","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/8504\/7378\/files\/1_fe621e91-2b71-444f-9673-1aaaba6edfb9.jpg?v=1792756331","url":"https:\/\/basecamper.com\/products\/1997-lexus-lx450-89920","provider":"BaseCamper","version":"1.0","type":"link"}