SUMMARY

2001 LexusLX470

The exterior was inspected for cosmetic issues and functionality. The left fender has scratches, scuffs, and scrapes with paint missing at the lower edge near the bumper. The right rear door at the wheel flare has heavy scrapes on the gray plastic. The right fender has multiple scuffs and scratches. There are dings on the doors and quarter panels. The left upper quarter panel is missing clear coat. The right quarter panel has moderate fading. The painted trim under the grill is cracked in two spots. The roof rack shows deterioration. The underside shows areas of surface rust - please refer to the pictures. The upper lift gate has severe rust on the inner bottom. The lift gate has rust forming underneath the paint near the chrome trim. The left quarter panel has heavy scuffs, along with one ding on the wheel flare. The left quarter panel roofline has clear coat missing in a moderate-sized area. The right quarter panel upper corner has faded clear coat. The left mirror is scuffed. The front bumper left corner has scuffs, moderate cracks, and is slightly misaligned with the fender. The rear bumper has multiple scuffs, scrapes, and gouges. The left side doors' lower window trim is dry, cracked, and deteriorating. The left side doors have deteriorating trim and scuffs. All doors have excessive scratches near and behind the handles. The driver's door rear edge has excessive paint chips.

During the interior inspection, the steering wheel shows some wear and tear, as seen in the pictures. This is normal for the mileage. The seats show signs of heavy usage, with wear and tear heavily visible. Please refer to the pictures. The inner door panels show wear consistent with age and mileage. The interior trim shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage. The center console shows wear and tear. Please refer to the pictures. The carpet shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage. The climate control and infotainment systems were observed to function properly. All essential features, such as windows, locks, doors, and gauges, operated properly during the inspection.

The engine bay and undercarriage components were visually inspected for any indications of leakage, deterioration, and fluid conditions. All accessible fluids were at their proper levels and displayed a healthy color. There were no visible signs of leaks or seepages underneath. The exhaust shows some surface rust throughout, but currently has no leaks and sounds good.

A test drive was conducted. The vehicle starts up without any issues or unusual sounds. All technology, including entertainment, safety, comfort features, and windows, appear to be in working order. The alignment is true. Engine and braking performance are good. No knocks or noises were heard from the suspension while driving over rough road conditions. Note: The owner states the suspension system has been replaced with a Toyota Landcruiser system. The lift system and drive mode select (sport/comfort) are inoperable. The H and L gears appear to be working as expected. The vehicle shifts through all gears without any issues. This vehicle was tested at highway speeds.

The tires were inspected for tread depth and any unusual wear patterns. All four tires are of the same brand and exhibit sufficient remaining tread depth. The front right wheel shows corrosion.

Please refer to the detail section and photos for additional information.