Car financing: 2003 Lexus LX
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 18.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 18.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Lexus LX for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2003 Lexus LX specs
| Engine | 4.7L 8-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 19.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 18.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 425 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $28.06 |
2003 Lexus LX: every figure
| Displacement | 4.7 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 16 |
| MPG combined (US) | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 16 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $5,612 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Lexus LX
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (5), electrical system (4) and service brakes (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V065000 | 2016-02-05 | air bags:side/window | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module... |
| 10V346000 | 2010-07-29 | steering:gear box:shaft pitman | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 LEXUS LX470 VEHICLES. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STEERING SHAFT IS SUCH THAT THE SNAP RING ON THE SHAFT MAY DISENGAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPACT TO THE FRONT WHEELS. IF THE SNAP RING BECOMES DISENGAGED AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS THEN... |
| 04V434000 | 2004-09-08 | exterior lighting:headlights | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT MEET LUMINOUS INTENSITY STANDARD. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Lexus LX for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2003 Lexus LX for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Thinking about the 2003 Lexus LX? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering, electrical system and service brakes; have those parts checked. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the figures tell you
The 4.7L 8-cylinder with all-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
The EPA rates it at 18.1 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 54 litres. In energy, every 100 km costs about $28.06 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$5,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
Being an SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.
A good match for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Try before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the LX for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$5,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Choosing the right one
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 2003 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Ready to ask?
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Lexus LX from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 Lexus LX
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Lexus LX for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Lexus LX
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Lexus LX?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Lexus LX before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Lexus LX have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Lexus LX cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$5,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $5612.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.