Drove a 291k Mile 2005 Lexus GX470, AMA

"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11) 06/24/2019 at 22:20 • Filed to: None

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Spoiler: it was nice enough that I’m tempted to buy it, even though it doesn’t make any sense

Nibby > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 06/24/2019 at 22:30

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that’s a lotta gas

E90M3 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 06/24/2019 at 22:31

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I drove an 07 with under 100k, it was quite nice; I get why people like these. 

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Nibby 06/24/2019 at 22:43

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Assuming 95% of the miles are highway, it’s about 16,300 gallons of gas. At my local rate for regular, $2.50, that’s $40,750.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > E90M3 06/24/2019 at 22:44

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I do too, it really felt like a tall LS430. Smooth, comfortable, and quiet. Drove like a tank, but in a good way. 

gettingoldercarguy > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 06/24/2019 at 22:54

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Did hammerhead get his CV joint fixed?

Nibby > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 06/24/2019 at 23:07

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imagine how many ford aspires you could get!

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Nibby 06/24/2019 at 23:20

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All of them 

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > gettingoldercarguy 06/24/2019 at 23:21

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I think he’s working on finding an OE replacement that he won’t have empty his wallet for and the Lexus shop agreed to not charge for labor since they essentially lied to him

Jordan > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 06/24/2019 at 23:30

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The internet says a Toyota with 300k miles feels like its brand new. How did this one feel?

Michael > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 06/24/2019 at 23:45

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I hope to take my '08 that far

JMKarstetter > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 06/25/2019 at 00:22

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I daily a 2006 Land Cruiser with the same engine that has just over 272,000 miles, runs great.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Jordan 06/25/2019 at 08:49

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It feels like it has half the miles. It’s smooth, the steering is tight and has no play, and it feels as stable as can be at 85. Engine still pulls strong and transmission is barely noticeable 

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Michael 06/25/2019 at 08:50

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Be religious with maintenance and that shouldn’t be a problem 

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > JMKarstetter 06/25/2019 at 08:51

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It’s amazing how durable these Toyotas are

Michael > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 06/25/2019 at 11:14

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So far so good on that front.  Coming up on another transmission drain and fill, still about 30k away from another timing belt.  175k miles so far.

Michael > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 06/25/2019 at 11:15

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dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Michael 06/25/2019 at 11:22

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According to the owners manual, it takes regular 

Michael > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 06/25/2019 at 11:38

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After the VVTi changeover, it takes Premium :( 05+ I think. My fuel door definitely says “premium only”

I can feel a little roughness when I put in regular, but midgrade seems to keep it happy

Michael > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 06/25/2019 at 11:40

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According to this thread:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gx470-premium-fuel.926205/

Lexus tells you different things for different years, like 2005 premium is recommended, 2006 you can use reg, but only for a short time, 2007-09 only premium.