Test Drove A GX470 Yesterday

"JR1" (type35bugatti)
10/11/2016 at 09:52 • Filed to: GX470

It was on a whole different planet than my agricultural S10 (I still love it though). The rear height control worked, all the electrical components seemed to be in good shape, and the leather was so so soft. 9k for an 04 with 140,000 miles seemed to be pretty good I thought.

Anything you guys know about I should look out for? I am worried it wouldn’t be as DYI friendly as the S10 and the fact that it requires premium full is really annoying.

DISCUSSION (41)

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1
10/11/2016 at 09:57

They seem to have been labeled as a car of choice for people who can’t drive, at least by Oppo. Excellent trucks though. Several neighbors have or had them.

Benjamin Rolland > JR1
10/11/2016 at 09:58

Buy one. But you shouldn’t buy that one. You should come to my dealership and buy a certified pre owned! That way all your possible problems will be covered!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > JR1
10/11/2016 at 10:01

You don’t actually have to put premium in it... it’s just a 2UZ and I’ve e been running normal gas in my “premium required” 1Uz for years. You might notice it acting funny after the first fill up but that’s just the computer adjusting. Other then that 4runner add ons will work with minor modifications. You won’t be able to do much to the power train but other then that it’s a nice Toyota. If I was in the market that would be the first SUV I would look at.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > JR1
10/11/2016 at 10:01

Seriously good Land Cruisers if you can stomach driving a mid 2000s mall crawler. Don’t know these terribly well, but being a Toyota of similar vintage as the Tundra that’s famous for rust, I’d be looking for rust under the back of it.

HammerheadFistpunch > JR1
10/11/2016 at 10:02

They are hard to find hard core parts for and the dash can crack down the middle I hear, does it have nav? Also the 470 should run fine on regular...at least I think so

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
10/11/2016 at 10:14

Ive never heard of GXs or 2005 or later Tundras having a problem

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HammerheadFistpunch
10/11/2016 at 10:15

The dash should be covered under warranty, 4Runner parts will fit with minor mods, the Nav is terrible in early through mid 2000 Lexus and Toyotas, avoiding that is a good call.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > JR1
10/11/2016 at 10:17

I’ve seen these come through with ~300k sounding like new.

HammerheadFistpunch > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
10/11/2016 at 10:23

warranty, do you mean recall? there’s no warranty left on this guy. re: 4runner parts...yes but sometimes the mods are more than minor. Front and rear bumpers come to mind.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HammerheadFistpunch
10/11/2016 at 10:25

Yeah I meant recall. Was going to change it then got lazy. And yeah, front and rear bumpers work with some cutting

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > JR1
10/11/2016 at 10:26

Premium is a killer. I kick my self every time I fill up because it costs an extra 8-9 bucks. At least where I live 91 is typically 70 cents more per gallon so when every one was jumping for joy at paying 1.80 for a gallon of gas I was still at 2.50.

HammerheadFistpunch > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
10/11/2016 at 10:27

and a little fiddling with the mounts, in either case, I suspect its moot for our friend.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
10/11/2016 at 10:29

Ahh, thought it was all first-gen Tundras, not just the early ones.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HammerheadFistpunch
10/11/2016 at 10:31

I’m planning on getting one of these for my offf-road/overland use. Need to graduate first though. A trip to MOAB is in order.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
10/11/2016 at 10:34

It could be but we’ve had a ‘05 Tundra, have a ‘05 Sequoia, and have a ‘14 Tundra but we’ve never seen a problem. Being in California then Tennessee might be a part of that. We have had a first gen Tacoma about to fall in half though

HammerheadFistpunch > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
10/11/2016 at 10:51

It’s on

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HammerheadFistpunch
10/11/2016 at 11:22

I’ve always wanted too. I think a modified GX470 would be perfect.

mtdrift > JR1
10/11/2016 at 12:32

I see you considered my advice. What did you think of the test drive?

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/11/2016 at 12:42

Funny part is they are probably one of the most capable off road vehicles you can buy.

JR1 > Benjamin Rolland
10/11/2016 at 12:43

NJ is too far away. And I didn’t know you were at a dealership now. Cool!

JR1 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
10/11/2016 at 12:44

Not much I would want to do to the power train anyway. This had a but got get up and go for an SUV.

JR1 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
10/11/2016 at 12:45

When you say 4Runner parts. Do you mean the alternator or what

JR1 > HammerheadFistpunch
10/11/2016 at 12:46

I might have to google the dash crack. You’re not the first to mention it. And if I did get one I would want Nav for the backup camera mostly

JR1 > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
10/11/2016 at 12:46

Good to hear.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > JR1
10/11/2016 at 12:53

Off road style parts. Most other parts are the same or similar to any 4.7L 2UZ. The only different 2UZ is the 4runners. The oil pan is shorter then on everything else.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > JR1
10/11/2016 at 12:53

Dash crack is covered under a recall.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > JR1
10/11/2016 at 12:55

I love the 2Uz. Easily one of my favorite engines. Its smooth and delivers power wonderfully.

JR1 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/11/2016 at 12:58

Damn that must have sucked. I’ll keep that in mind

JR1 > mtdrift
10/11/2016 at 12:59

Really enjoyed it. The quality was top notch. It was just a short spin to see if I liked it. I’d need to have a more in depth test to see if it would be for me.

Problem is I can’t test the off-road capabilities

JR1 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
10/11/2016 at 13:01

I noticed. I want to see how it hangs on the highway. I imagine pretty well.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > JR1
10/11/2016 at 13:04

I’ve gotten 2 tickets in Sequoias with the 2UZ... One on the highway... It hangs just fine and it will get around 17-20 mpg highway depending on your load/speed

Benjamin Rolland > JR1
10/11/2016 at 15:07

I’m at Lexus now. (Dealer, not corporate)

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > JR1
10/11/2016 at 15:30

I wish they had a v6 turbo option because they would kill me on gas. I would buy one in good shape with a high mileage motor and swap in a Toyota diesel. I see these all over SF and I like them, but my crv gets good mileage. I have considered an RDX turbo for the future, but for sure in would rather have the slightly smaller land cruiser.

JR1 > Benjamin Rolland
10/11/2016 at 15:30

What do they think about you driving a Caddy to work?

JR1 > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
10/11/2016 at 15:32

The mileage on these are stupid terrible. I know it’s heavy and all but damn you think it could be a little better

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > JR1
10/11/2016 at 15:35

I love all the diesels in Japan, seems really dumb heavy trucks here don’t have them. Toyota has great diesels too, I think 25 mpg is possible in a diesel cruiser.

Benjamin Rolland > JR1
10/11/2016 at 15:50

I have but a lowly Chevy Cruze. My mom quit her job so we switched back :(

brianbrannon > JR1
10/11/2016 at 16:03

For sure activate the 4wd on and off a bunch. The actuator fails and they aren’t cheap

JR1 > Benjamin Rolland
10/11/2016 at 16:54

Eh at least it is good gas mileage. Too bad you can’t break the lease you could get a good deal on a Lexus. Does your service department ever have many GXs coming through it so problems?

JR1 > brianbrannon
10/11/2016 at 16:54

No shit? Good to know. Thanks

Benjamin Rolland > JR1
10/11/2016 at 18:29

I mean, 7 out of 15 cars in there were GXs at one point today, but it seemed like maintenance, not problems