The LX470 seamlessly blends interior luxury with legendary Toyota build quality and durability. This platform carries forward the favorable backcountry attributes of the 100-Series Land Cruiser while introducing Lexus’ fabled refinement. It’s a winning formula that removes a great deal of driver fatigue from the challenging conditions faced by overlanders and allows travelers to focus their energy on appreciating their surroundings. Unsurprisingly, it’s a popular choice for overlanding, with recent examples on our forum including this 1998, 1999, and 2003. There’s also no shortage of inspiring builds online including adventure-ready LX470s from Revere Overland, Roam Overland Outfitters, and O4lo. Today’s 249,xxx miles 2005 Lexus LX470 showcases quality aftermarket parts and accessories and is topped with a Tepui rooftop tent. Further still, at $16,900, it’s competitively priced considering the specifications. If you’re in the market for a dialed wallet-friendly rig to explore this upcoming season, then this LX470 might be for you.
From the Seller:
“Mild overland build that strikes a great balance between on-road comfort and off-road capability. It’s been a very solid and reliable vehicle for many family adventures over the last 10 years. I purchased this vehicle from the second owner in 2014 with 120,000 miles and it has spent most of its time with me in New Mexico until I moved to the PNW two years ago. It was originally a Texas vehicle so it’s spent most of its life in dry, salt-free climates.”
2005 Lexus LX470
The LX470 is fitted with a 4.7-liter V8 that delivers 235 horsepower, 320 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 13 mpg. A long-lived motor is matched with excellent capability, thanks to a body-on-frame design, full-time 4WD, skid plates, a center locking differential, high and low range, uprated and lifted suspension, and more. These rugged credentials are partnered with driver comforts that include:
- HID headlights
- Cruise control
- Power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors
- Air-conditioning
- Powered and heated leather seats
Distinguishing Features
- Tepui rooftop tent
- Gamiviti roof rack
- ARB awning
- Ironman 4×4 foam cell shocks, Old Man Emu torsion bars and coils, and rear Ride-Rite airbags
- Custom rear cargo setup with ARB refrigerator on slide-out
- Dual battery setup with 100-amp-hour deep cycle battery
This 2005 Lexus LX470 is listed for $16,900 and is currently located in Port Angeles, Washington State. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
Our No Compromise Clause: We do not accept advertorial content or allow advertising to influence our coverage, and our contributors are guaranteed editorial independence. Overland International may earn a small commission from affiliate links included in this article. We appreciate your support.
