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01-08-14 | 10:32 AM
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01-21-14 | 10:41 AM
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From: Colorado
Welcome to the Forum. I just bought my GX in September, it's a nearly perfect example, one owner, well maintained, gently used, '07, Sports Package with every option except LexusLink and the Rear Entertainment Package. I absolutely LOVE my GX. It's a HUGE step up from the 4Rumner Limited I had before. I do a lot of off-roading, mostly in Moab, Utah, and the GX is much more capable off-road than my 4Runner was, and that's saying something. As far as luxury, nothing beats a Lexus, IMO. I've owned bought new BMW's, Mercedes and Land Rovers. NONE were/are as luxurious as my GX. The Land Rover Range Rovers MAY have been a touch more capable off-road, but nowhere NEAR as reliable as my GX. When I head into the backcountry, I don't hesitate in my GX. I KNOW it will get me there, back and in style and comfort. Just an FYI, try and remember to keep your cabin air filter changed and clean at all times. It's a bit expensive for what it is (just a small square of folded cotton type material in a plastic frame for about $35), but it keeps out outside material and smells very effectively as long as you keep a fresh one on there about every six months for me because of where I live. It may be shorter or longer for you. But it's a little item to keep your eye on. To replace, just get the part Lexus part number and go to a Toyota Dealership. They should have it there. Make sure you buy the correct one or else it will not fit. I've also found that my local Jiffy Lube, which I'm confident in bringing my GX to for basic service, stocks my engine air filters AND the cabin air filters. They actually charge LESS for the cabin air filter than the Toyota Dealership here, so it's a pretty good deal. Well, welcome aboard. Hope you find this Forum as useful as I have. I've found almost every answer to every question I've had regarding my GX. Lexus=Luxury, GX=reliability, capability, dependability. All my two cents.
01-21-14 | 06:26 PM
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: TX
Hey GX470Fan,
Do you have any opinions on KDSS (assuming yours has it)?
I'm thinking about trading my gx in for one that has it - seems like a great benefit on and offroad, but I haven't gotten to test drive it yet.
Have you attacked any of the more difficult trails in moab with the gx?
Good to see some more offroaders!
Do you have any opinions on KDSS (assuming yours has it)?
I'm thinking about trading my gx in for one that has it - seems like a great benefit on and offroad, but I haven't gotten to test drive it yet.
Have you attacked any of the more difficult trails in moab with the gx?
Good to see some more offroaders!
01-22-14 | 05:29 AM
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Lexus Champion
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From: ★ᚱᚱ²²★
Check out ih8mud. There are plenty of non-KDSS GXs that can tackle anything a KDSS GX can. One non-KDSS GX that comes to mind is SouthernSS':
http://forum.ih8mud.com/120-series-t...ld-thread.html
01-22-14 | 11:09 PM
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From: TX
RC, I thought that sport packages implied KDSS also, but I've found a lot of them do NOT have it. Several on autotrader within the last couple of months - even have the dark wood trim on the inside.
I actually was digging the onroad KDSS benefit more than the offroad. Do you still think that the typical suspension improvements can approach that? Is there such a thing as an aftermarket coilover solution (reasonable cost) that lets you control it on the fly (switches inside)?
I actually was digging the onroad KDSS benefit more than the offroad. Do you still think that the typical suspension improvements can approach that? Is there such a thing as an aftermarket coilover solution (reasonable cost) that lets you control it on the fly (switches inside)?
01-23-14 | 05:12 AM
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From: ★ᚱᚱ²²★
I actually was digging the onroad KDSS benefit more than the offroad. Do you still think that the typical suspension improvements can approach that? Is there such a thing as an aftermarket coilover solution (reasonable cost) that lets you control it on the fly (switches inside)?
