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Just said goodbye to the Good Ole Girl

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Old 11-05-08, 07:12 PM
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Default Just said goodbye to the Good Ole Girl



Sad to say, I traded in the GX last weekend.

I will say, she was a great truck. I really hoped I would upgrade to the new LX, but the styling is aweful!

Anyway, I could never leave the Toyota/Lexus family, so I traded her in for an 08 Sequoia Platinum.

Thanks for everything over the years. I'm still kicking around in the LS forums.

BTW...had to return the truck to stock, so I've got some posts in the classifieds forum.
Old 11-05-08, 09:07 PM
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I was there too, but I just couldn't find something that would have made me as happy as the GX does... Good luck with the Sequoia!
Old 11-06-08, 05:25 AM
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You are one of the few people who is up sizing
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Let us know how you like the new truck.

Did you have a need to go bigger?
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Fortunately, now is a great time to buy a large SUV. Most dealerships are heavily discounting them, and to be honest, the Sequoia gets the same gas milage that my GX did!

The biggest reason for going bigger is really the space issue. I'm over 6' tall. Having passengers in the second row (we won't even talk about the third row) of my GX was an uncomfortable situation for everyone involved. In addition, my husband and I are starting a family. I really wanted a vehicle with more 2nd row space for a carseat, and my GX was not equipped with the latch system (only the teathers).

As for the Sequoia, I love it! Toyota really did a great job with it. Of course, you're missing some of the comforts of a Lexus, but I just couldn't spend the extra money on the LX and hate the styling.
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Good luck with the Sequoia and with starting your family!

I know our GX seemed big until I had to drive my daughter and all her stuff 1000 miles to school!
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