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New Owner - Hello to all...
Hi:
I pulled the trigger on a brand new 07 GX470. I bought it in the Bay Area, CA.
It is Ash Blue ( great color), with Nav, Mark Lev, 3rd row seat (I didn't want but can't buy without). It does not have RSE, I didn't want it. I wanted the Sport Package, but they were too hard to come by and came with RSE and Lexus Link making it about $5k more, and it just wasn't worth it to me. After all, the GX in 03 was 4Wheeler of the year without KDSS, then again in 04 with KDSS, so I believed that it would be a great truck with or without KDSS.
My impressions are:
1. Drives like a dream. So smooth. Plenty of power and very comfortable.
2. Wife loves it because it's posh. I love it because it is a real 4WD and I can go to the snow and the mountains and know that it is the real deal when it comes to 4-wheelin'.
3. Bluetooth is awesome - so is the NAV.
4. Mirrors should have been power fold-up - I can't believe Lexus didn't make that happen.
5. Not sure I like the rear barn door vs. the lift up gate, but oh well. I miss the electric rear window I had on my 4Runner, lexus should make that happen too.
6. Premium gas is tough on the wallet, but you get better performance. It turns out the new 4Runner, which I almost bought instead, also takes premium gas. I finally thought the $5k premium for the GX was worth it vs. the 4Runner.
7. I took out the rear seats since I'll probably never use them.
8. I bought the Lexus all weather mats on ebay, new, and they are well worth it. About $75.
9. I'd love to hack the Nav so it works all the time, the limited access while driving is annoying - but the lawyers probably necesitate it.
10. I can't wait to get it dirty in deep snow or mud to see it perform.
Merry Christmas...
I pulled the trigger on a brand new 07 GX470. I bought it in the Bay Area, CA.
It is Ash Blue ( great color), with Nav, Mark Lev, 3rd row seat (I didn't want but can't buy without). It does not have RSE, I didn't want it. I wanted the Sport Package, but they were too hard to come by and came with RSE and Lexus Link making it about $5k more, and it just wasn't worth it to me. After all, the GX in 03 was 4Wheeler of the year without KDSS, then again in 04 with KDSS, so I believed that it would be a great truck with or without KDSS.
My impressions are:
1. Drives like a dream. So smooth. Plenty of power and very comfortable.
2. Wife loves it because it's posh. I love it because it is a real 4WD and I can go to the snow and the mountains and know that it is the real deal when it comes to 4-wheelin'.
3. Bluetooth is awesome - so is the NAV.
4. Mirrors should have been power fold-up - I can't believe Lexus didn't make that happen.
5. Not sure I like the rear barn door vs. the lift up gate, but oh well. I miss the electric rear window I had on my 4Runner, lexus should make that happen too.
6. Premium gas is tough on the wallet, but you get better performance. It turns out the new 4Runner, which I almost bought instead, also takes premium gas. I finally thought the $5k premium for the GX was worth it vs. the 4Runner.
7. I took out the rear seats since I'll probably never use them.
8. I bought the Lexus all weather mats on ebay, new, and they are well worth it. About $75.
9. I'd love to hack the Nav so it works all the time, the limited access while driving is annoying - but the lawyers probably necesitate it.
10. I can't wait to get it dirty in deep snow or mud to see it perform.
Merry Christmas...
12-22-06, 09:06 PM
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Congratulations Sctazmon!
A lot of us bought the GX because it is a real off road vehicle , but if you read the 4wheeler of the year articles they did not use a stock Lexus - removed a lot of the trim, the running boards, and changed out the tires for starters.
It IS a great vehicle, but you might want to take it a bit slow checking out the capabilities. I did manage to get it stuck in the snow last year and had to dig impacted snow from under the skid plates.
Thanks for the detailed commentary and review!
A lot of us bought the GX because it is a real off road vehicle , but if you read the 4wheeler of the year articles they did not use a stock Lexus - removed a lot of the trim, the running boards, and changed out the tires for starters.
It IS a great vehicle, but you might want to take it a bit slow checking out the capabilities. I did manage to get it stuck in the snow last year and had to dig impacted snow from under the skid plates.
Thanks for the detailed commentary and review!
01-04-07, 09:51 AM
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Welcome sctazmon
Awesome color btw
I agree about the rear power window rolling down. Kind of stupid that the 4runner has it while the gx doesn't.
I was in your shoe too about waiting to get the kdss. I was a little ansy and didn't get it, but no regrets.
I love my gx too........can we have a bigger trunk?
Awesome color btw
I agree about the rear power window rolling down. Kind of stupid that the 4runner has it while the gx doesn't.
I was in your shoe too about waiting to get the kdss. I was a little ansy and didn't get it, but no regrets.
I love my gx too........can we have a bigger trunk?
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Welcome to CL!!
I don't know if you test drove one with sport package?? I would've bought one with KDSS if I joined this forum sooner... That's my only regret...
And, we need better center console with bigger arm rest!!
That's about all my complains....
I love it! It's a perfect family car!!
I don't know if you test drove one with sport package?? I would've bought one with KDSS if I joined this forum sooner... That's my only regret...
And, we need better center console with bigger arm rest!!
That's about all my complains....
I love it! It's a perfect family car!!
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Welcome to CL!!
I don't know if you test drove one with sport package?? I would've bought one with KDSS if I joined this forum sooner... That's my only regret...
And, we need better center console with bigger arm rest!!
That's about all my complains....
I love it! It's a perfect family car!!
I don't know if you test drove one with sport package?? I would've bought one with KDSS if I joined this forum sooner... That's my only regret...
And, we need better center console with bigger arm rest!!
That's about all my complains....
I love it! It's a perfect family car!!
KDSS would have been nice, but I don't miss it. I have a BMW M5 that I drive if I want to "feel" the road.
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We use Warranty Direct for our 02 Mercedes S430, $0 100k warranty and on our 02 Corvette. I highly recommend this company! They are great to deal with and even the Mercedes dealership said they were an acceptional warranty company. They just replaced the entire air suspension on the S430 including struts and comressor... over $4k at no cost to us and no problems, even supplied the rental car. Can't beat their price or service in my opinion.
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We use Warranty Direct for our 02 Mercedes S430, $0 100k warranty and on our 02 Corvette. I highly recommend this company! They are great to deal with and even the Mercedes dealership said they were an acceptional warranty company. They just replaced the entire air suspension on the S430 including struts and comressor... over $4k at no cost to us and no problems, even supplied the rental car. Can't beat their price or service in my opinion.
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We use Warranty Direct for our 02 Mercedes S430, $0 100k warranty and on our 02 Corvette. I highly recommend this company! They are great to deal with and even the Mercedes dealership said they were an acceptional warranty company. They just replaced the entire air suspension on the S430 including struts and comressor... over $4k at no cost to us and no problems, even supplied the rental car. Can't beat their price or service in my opinion.
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01-10-07, 06:50 PM
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Welcome to the club,
I too moved from a 4Runner to the GX. I searched for over a year for a GX w KDSS in my price range and I found two well out of my price range. I don't regret not having it though and love the superior ride over my 99 4Runner.
I've actually grown accustomed to the barn door. In some cases, it has been a great deal easier to handle than a lift gate. However, a power lift gate would have been a different story. The fixed back window sucks. I used to use this feature to leash my dogs before opening the rear door....oh well.
I bought my 2003 with the CPO warranty and refused the extended. My wife’s 99 GS400 has been a solid car and with 85,000 miles has cost us minimally for upkeep. In every case, I’ve thrown money away on my Toyota extended warranties’, as little have gone wrong enough to justify their costs.
All my Toyotas have been between 3 and 15 years old and solid, reliable cars throughout. I’d spend your money on something more fun, as your 07 GX is not likely to give you any grief to justify a 2 - 3K insurance policy. Just my 2C.
I too moved from a 4Runner to the GX. I searched for over a year for a GX w KDSS in my price range and I found two well out of my price range. I don't regret not having it though and love the superior ride over my 99 4Runner.
I've actually grown accustomed to the barn door. In some cases, it has been a great deal easier to handle than a lift gate. However, a power lift gate would have been a different story. The fixed back window sucks. I used to use this feature to leash my dogs before opening the rear door....oh well.
I bought my 2003 with the CPO warranty and refused the extended. My wife’s 99 GS400 has been a solid car and with 85,000 miles has cost us minimally for upkeep. In every case, I’ve thrown money away on my Toyota extended warranties’, as little have gone wrong enough to justify their costs.
All my Toyotas have been between 3 and 15 years old and solid, reliable cars throughout. I’d spend your money on something more fun, as your 07 GX is not likely to give you any grief to justify a 2 - 3K insurance policy. Just my 2C.
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Welcome to the club,
I too moved from a 4Runner to the GX. I searched for over a year for a GX w KDSS in my price range and I found two well out of my price range. I don't regret not having it though and love the superior ride over my 99 4Runner.
I've actually grown accustomed to the barn door. In some cases, it has been a great deal easier to handle than a lift gate. However, a power lift gate would have been a different story. The fixed back window sucks. I used to use this feature to leash my dogs before opening the rear door....oh well.
I bought my 2003 with the CPO warranty and refused the extended. My wife’s 99 GS400 has been a solid car and with 85,000 miles has cost us minimally for upkeep. In every case, I’ve thrown money away on my Toyota extended warranties’, as little have gone wrong enough to justify their costs.
All my Toyotas have been between 3 and 15 years old and solid, reliable cars throughout. I’d spend your money on something more fun, as your 07 GX is not likely to give you any grief to justify a 2 - 3K insurance policy. Just my 2C.
I too moved from a 4Runner to the GX. I searched for over a year for a GX w KDSS in my price range and I found two well out of my price range. I don't regret not having it though and love the superior ride over my 99 4Runner.
I've actually grown accustomed to the barn door. In some cases, it has been a great deal easier to handle than a lift gate. However, a power lift gate would have been a different story. The fixed back window sucks. I used to use this feature to leash my dogs before opening the rear door....oh well.
I bought my 2003 with the CPO warranty and refused the extended. My wife’s 99 GS400 has been a solid car and with 85,000 miles has cost us minimally for upkeep. In every case, I’ve thrown money away on my Toyota extended warranties’, as little have gone wrong enough to justify their costs.
All my Toyotas have been between 3 and 15 years old and solid, reliable cars throughout. I’d spend your money on something more fun, as your 07 GX is not likely to give you any grief to justify a 2 - 3K insurance policy. Just my 2C.
Although the only advantage I see to buying a warranty now, with currently only 1500 miles on my GX, is the price lock in, otherwise I can hold onto my $2,000 for 4 years and then buy the warranty. I can't imagine the warranty prices climbing that fast?
Since you have a CPO warranty, you essentially have the 100k extended warranty already.
And lastly, like you, I was going to buy a used GX, but I discovered I could buy a new one for almost the same price as the 1 or 2 year old ones! I was amazed, so I bought brand new, and since it is my wife's daily driver, she loves me for it.