1996 Lexus LX450

Location: Miami Florida

Why It's Curated: This 1996 Lexus LX450 is for sale in Miami, FL. This well-maintained example represents one of Toyota's most capable and reliable off-road platforms, built on the legendary Land Cruiser foundation. With documented regular maintenance including oil changes every 50,000 miles, this LX450 demonstrates proper care throughout its life. The classic black exterior with tan leather interior showcases the premium appointments that distinguished Lexus's flagship SUV. While showing some age-appropriate exterior wear on the driver door and trim, this LX450 retains its essential character and functionality, including working climate control systems—making it an honest example of this increasingly collectible 4x4.

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Vehicle Details:
Year: 1996
Make: Lexus
Model: Lx450
Drive: 4X4
Miles: 155,600
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Number of Forward Gears: 4
Engine: 4.5 inline v6
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Tan
State of Registration: Florida
Vehicle Location: Miami Florida
VIN: Available Upon Request
Title: Clean

Details:

Engine & Transmission:
Engine Modifications: No
Transmission Modifications: Every 50k miles oil change

Drivetrain, Suspension, Tires & Brakes:
2.5 OME LIFT 
ARB BUMPER
SMITTY BILT WINCH 
35’ Nitto tires 
Beadllock wheels 
Arb snorkel 
Swing out rear bumper
Wheel Size and Offset: 17x8.5 0

Exterior & Interior:
Some faded parts Driver door Hop trim

Interior Material: Leather 
Modifications: No
Working Heat: Yes
Working Air Conditioning: Yes

Mechanical, Rust, Cosmetic Known Flaws:
No issues

Model History: The Lexus LX450, introduced in 1996, marked Toyota's ambitious entry into the luxury SUV segment through its premium Lexus division. Based on the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series platform, the LX450 combined proven off-road capability with luxury appointments that directly challenged the Range Rover's dominance in the premium utility market. Toyota's engineers retained the Land Cruiser's robust 4.5-liter inline-six engine and full-time four-wheel-drive system while adding leather seating, premium audio, and refined interior materials to justify its $47,000 price tag. The LX450's significance lies in its role as a bridge between utilitarian capability and luxury comfort, establishing a template that would influence the entire luxury SUV segment. Unlike contemporary competitors that prioritized on-road refinement, the LX450 maintained genuine off-road prowess through its solid front and rear axles, center differential lock, and Toyota's reputation for bulletproof reliability. Production lasted only through 1997, making it a brief but important chapter in automotive history that demonstrated how traditional truck-based platforms could successfully transition into luxury markets while retaining their core competencies.