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"mkbruin, Atlas VP" (mkbruin) 03/28/2016 at 19:08 • Filed to: None

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Why is the GX470 holding it's value better than the LX470?

Funktheduck > mkbruin, Atlas VP 03/28/2016 at 19:11

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Because people love SUVs

HammerheadFistpunch > Funktheduck 03/28/2016 at 19:12

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LX470 is SUV

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > mkbruin, Atlas VP 03/28/2016 at 19:13

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I think it’s cause there’s more LX570s in the used market than GX460s. So people would aim for the newer one more and therefore pushes the prices down. Last time I checked, the first years of their replacements (2008 LX and 2011 GX) are similarly priced with similar mileage. Also cause GXs got replaced later in like 2010 compared to LX replacement in 2007.

HammerheadFistpunch > mkbruin, Atlas VP 03/28/2016 at 19:13

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Good question...probably has something to do with the fact that the GX is generally still more fashionable than the LX470, which is starting to be seen as the “1st gen escalade” in the fashion circles, where the GX is still seen as the fancy pants 4runner.

TheOnelectronic > mkbruin, Atlas VP 03/28/2016 at 19:14

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I’d wager neither one is doing as well as the Landcruiser, which I have always found humorous.

Funktheduck > HammerheadFistpunch 03/28/2016 at 19:20

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Derp. I can has read good

interstate366, now In The Industry > mkbruin, Atlas VP 03/28/2016 at 19:24

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Is the LX more expensive to insure? Could be part of it.

Side note: I got stuck behind a GX on a twisty road today. I had a sad.

Dru > HammerheadFistpunch 03/28/2016 at 19:52

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Isn't the GX a gussied up LC Prado?

HammerheadFistpunch > Dru 03/28/2016 at 19:53

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Yup (same base as the 4runner). There isn’t a direct Lexus 4runner but the gx takes it’s place in consumers minds

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > mkbruin, Atlas VP 03/28/2016 at 20:02

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Not from what I’ve seen. You can get a ‘05 GX470 for right around 10k. Meanwhile for 10k you can only find 1998-2000 LX470s and 100 series.

Dru > HammerheadFistpunch 03/28/2016 at 20:05

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I had no idea the 4Runner and the Prado shared architecture.

HammerheadFistpunch > Dru 03/28/2016 at 20:24

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Yup, same j120 and j150 chassis, more or less

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch 03/28/2016 at 23:07

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I would love to see a Sequoia-based Lexus SUV... It would be a behemoth of gluttony and comfort.

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/28/2016 at 23:15

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Why isn’t this a thing? its not like LX buyers would notice the switch in platforms.