Looking for a V8 SUV from Lexus
04-15-09, 07:59 PM
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The 4 Runner and GX vehicles behave differently in my opinion. All car manufacturers share platforms and components between their products, its the only way to keep their costs down and their reliability up (hasn't worked out so well for american car makers, junk in = junk out). I'm on my second GX. My brother-in-law has a 4 Runner so I've experienced both. I'm really more interested in the differences between the two vehicles than I am the similarities. If someone has enough knowledge of the two vehicles to tell us some of the differences (except for the obvious cosmetic differences) that set them apart, I'd like to know that information. In addition to the air suspension, I would assume that the bushings in the suspension are different. Maybe softer? I also don't remember seeing the 4 Runner having the same driveshaft clunk issues as the GX, so their has to be a different setup that set's them apart in that regard as well. The air suspension may play a part in the shaft clunk. Right? Tell me the differerences that I paid an extra $15~$20k for over the 4 Runner (other than the L on the front grille)...
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04-15-09, 09:20 PM
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Sorry to tell you, but you are WRONG!!! I drove both the GX and the 4Runner (actually DRIVE both since I OWN both 
) and I must tell you that they are the same.
They share the same frame, transmission, engine (the V8 version), brake components, electronic and electric compenents, the list goes on...
) and I must tell you that they are the same.They share the same frame, transmission, engine (the V8 version), brake components, electronic and electric compenents, the list goes on...
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04-15-09, 09:40 PM
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The 4 Runner and GX vehicles behave differently in my opinion. All car manufacturers share platforms and components between their products, its the only way to keep their costs down and their reliability up (hasn't worked out so well for american car makers, junk in = junk out). I'm on my second GX. My brother-in-law has a 4 Runner so I've experienced both. I'm really more interested in the differences between the two vehicles than I am the similarities. If someone has enough knowledge of the two vehicles to tell us some of the differences (except for the obvious cosmetic differences) that set them apart, I'd like to know that information. In addition to the air suspension, I would assume that the bushings in the suspension are different. Maybe softer? I also don't remember seeing the 4 Runner having the same driveshaft clunk issues as the GX, so their has to be a different setup that set's them apart in that regard as well. The air suspension may play a part in the shaft clunk. Right? Tell me the differerences that I paid an extra $15~$20k for over the 4 Runner (other than the L on the front grille)...
Your GX470 is more similar to the worldwide Toyota Land Cruiser Prado than it is to the Toyota 4runner. The GX470 is about 95% similar to the Prado...differences are (not limited) GX470 has different front fenders, hood, grill, headlights and bumper....the engine in the GX470 is exclusive to the 4runner and is not available on the Prado..there are other differences.
04-16-09, 04:20 AM
#79
Actually, the 4runner has the SAME driveshaft clunk as the GX. The difference is that the 4runner owners are being screwed by Toyota on this, while GX gets a TSB. 
see: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showth...p?threadid=975
So, yes, they are indeed very alike underneath...difference being that the GX has electronic shocks (NOT air suspension) and KDSS (optional).
Pagemaster...GX is still a re-badge of the 4runner no matter how you look at it...stop with this ignorant rant already! YOU HAVE BEEN PROVEN WRONG. No need to continue to embarrass yourself...having you done that enough in the past??? Geez.
see: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showth...p?threadid=975So, yes, they are indeed very alike underneath...difference being that the GX has electronic shocks (NOT air suspension) and KDSS (optional).
Pagemaster...GX is still a re-badge of the 4runner no matter how you look at it...stop with this ignorant rant already! YOU HAVE BEEN PROVEN WRONG. No need to continue to embarrass yourself...having you done that enough in the past??? Geez.
04-16-09, 06:26 AM
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Enough already! 
I don't think anything has been PROVEN here other than some like to listen to themselves talk.
The OP's question has nothing to do with anyone's interpretation of vehicle rebadging. Either stick to the topic or get out. And GX Owner's don't get sucked into it. DON'T FEED THE TROLLS!
Forum Moderators?!?! ANYONE OUT THERE??? This post has gotten way off topic time to shut it down or take the bull by the horns.
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I don't think anything has been PROVEN here other than some like to listen to themselves talk. The OP's question has nothing to do with anyone's interpretation of vehicle rebadging. Either stick to the topic or get out. And GX Owner's don't get sucked into it. DON'T FEED THE TROLLS!
Forum Moderators?!?! ANYONE OUT THERE??? This post has gotten way off topic time to shut it down or take the bull by the horns.
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Greetings,
I'm interested in the feedback from GX owners on WHAT is recommended.
I have a small boat (18 foot Bayliner bowrider) and need a good towing vehicle that is in line with my luxury needs (Lexus owner for 10yrs). My budget is around $30k and there seems to be a substantial inventory of used GX470s on the market here in the USA.
My budget allows me to look at both the GX and LX models (used). I have a small family, but like the comfort, luxury, and space available on the bigger LX. However, the gas mileage is worse and there is not too many LXs on the market.
Why did you choose the GX over the LX? Since price was probably the primary factor, consider now that used prices for both are within a few grand and this is not a factor now.
Thanks for your feedback.
I'm interested in the feedback from GX owners on WHAT is recommended.
I have a small boat (18 foot Bayliner bowrider) and need a good towing vehicle that is in line with my luxury needs (Lexus owner for 10yrs). My budget is around $30k and there seems to be a substantial inventory of used GX470s on the market here in the USA.
My budget allows me to look at both the GX and LX models (used). I have a small family, but like the comfort, luxury, and space available on the bigger LX. However, the gas mileage is worse and there is not too many LXs on the market.
Why did you choose the GX over the LX? Since price was probably the primary factor, consider now that used prices for both are within a few grand and this is not a factor now.
Thanks for your feedback.
04-16-09, 07:44 AM
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Agreed. tigmd and pagemaster, take it to PM please, this thread is WAY off topic, has degraded to insults and is now closed.
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