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1997 Lexus LX

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MPG: City 12/Hwy 14	Max Seating: 7
Engine: 6-Cyl, 4.5 Liter	Transmission: Automatic
Country of Origin: Japan	Country of Assembly: Japan

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1997 Lexus LX Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

9.0

Out of 10

Based on 29 Ratings for the 1996 - 1997 models.

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Value

9.2/10

Quality

9.5/10
Reliability

9.5/10

Performance

8.7/10
Comfort

8.9/10

Styling

9.2/10

By Joe (Texas) on Tuesday, May 03, 2011

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 9/10

"Best overall suv on road or offroad, my hobby takes me to no man's land and so does my LX_450 the most reliable vehicle you can own to go to remote areas, were your life depends on your vehicle bringing you back! Gas does not matter to me since I only use my vehicle for adventure!"

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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Best Luxury SUV

By Boz (Mid-Atlantic) on Friday, April 08, 2011

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 9/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 9/10

"Bought it used with 150k and have never had any problems with it. I was debating between the Land Cruiser/LX450 or a Range Rover. Although more expensive to buy upfront, the overall ownership costs are lower than other same class luxury SUVs like Range Rover. I also have to say that I really don't understand people complaining on here about the MPG rating of this vehicle. The EPA rated it as 13 MPG city and 15 highway. You should have expected to get that mileage. If your MPG are within that range then I think you have no right to complain."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Comfortable & Reliable, but a gas hog

By MamaBear (Dayton, OH) on Monday, January 31, 2011

10 8.0

overall rating 8 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 7/10
Styling: 8/10
Comfort: 9/10

"Very comfy leather seats, smooth ride, great offroad performance, great in snow & ice. No major problems mechanically. However- I get only 12 or 13 mi to the gallon."

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Great By

By Chairman (South Jersey) on Sunday, August 22, 2010

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 9/10

"This SUV is old school built with class, 52000 miles this suv looks and runs great. I would match it up with any SUV on and off road."

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Great Weekend Car

By LA Trader (Los Angeles) on Friday, April 09, 2010

10 8.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Reliability: 8/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 8/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 9/10

"I've owned it for over 10 years. Due to gas mileage, not an everyday car, but great for moving and weekend trips. Breaks do wear out from moutain descent and few minor problems, but mostly reliable. Due to weight and engine size performance isn't great."

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