Lexus LX 570

2008-2017

Buy a brand-new Lexus LX 570 if you really want. But stop and think about it for a minute.

This generation of LX has been around for quite some time. So even though there have been a few little improvements as the model years click around, a pre-owned example is going to be pretty much as good as a new one, especially since Lexus build quality is absolutely top-notch, the cabin materials are excellent, and the whole vehicle is made to last. It’s also a way of getting into a high-class ride without spending Rockefeller money.

This is the largest SUV made by Lexus, and it’s based on the evergreen Toyota Land Cruiser, one of the most capable machines on the planet. Because it’s a Lexus, it then becomes one of the most capable and one of the most luxurious. Construction is good, ol’ body-on-frame (resulting in a useful towing capacity of 7,000 pounds), complemented by permanent all-wheel drive and a smooth 5.7L V-8 that runs as dependably as the solar system.