Used Purchase/Shopping Questions & Discussions - CPO / Dealers / Private Party
#721
2015 GX Purchase
Guys, I am finally ready to try to get back into a Full Size SUV lol. We currently drive a 2015 Murano Platinum AWD we enjoy but it has not been reliable. That is our family car i drive a 06 LS430 and will continue to do so until it dies. Im a huge Lexus fan driven and owned IS GS ES LS but my first time a GX. My dad used to have a 2010 GX470 pearl white and that thing was a beauty. This one does not have air ride and Im kind of glad since the LS air ride is the cars only issue and would assume the same with the GX and regular wear. How can I tell what options my possible new car to me has? I will go see it in person Saturday and the wait is killing me lol.
#722
#723
Guys, I am finally ready to try to get back into a Full Size SUV lol. We currently drive a 2015 Murano Platinum AWD we enjoy but it has not been reliable. That is our family car i drive a 06 LS430 and will continue to do so until it dies. Im a huge Lexus fan driven and owned IS GS ES LS but my first time a GX. My dad used to have a 2010 GX470 pearl white and that thing was a beauty. This one does not have air ride and Im kind of glad since the LS air ride is the cars only issue and would assume the same with the GX and regular wear. How can I tell what options my possible new car to me has? I will go see it in person Saturday and the wait is killing me lol.
#724
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Location: VA
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Newbie to GX
Hello folks, it would be my first GX and I would like to learn much more about this SUV. My plan it to get one between 2014 to 2015 and I will use it mostly on my fishing trips on sandy beaches (from NJ to OBX).
I also plan to raise it up 2 inches and wider tires.
How many mileage should i be looking for ?
2014 better than 2015 or vice versa?
should I buy from Lexus dealer with certification or from small dealers?
thank you very much
I also plan to raise it up 2 inches and wider tires.
How many mileage should i be looking for ?
2014 better than 2015 or vice versa?
should I buy from Lexus dealer with certification or from small dealers?
thank you very much
#725
Hello folks, it would be my first GX and I would like to learn much more about this SUV. My plan it to get one between 2014 to 2015 and I will use it mostly on my fishing trips on sandy beaches (from NJ to OBX).
I also plan to raise it up 2 inches and wider tires.
How many mileage should i be looking for ?
2014 better than 2015 or vice versa?
should I buy from Lexus dealer with certification or from small dealers?
thank you very much
I also plan to raise it up 2 inches and wider tires.
How many mileage should i be looking for ?
2014 better than 2015 or vice versa?
should I buy from Lexus dealer with certification or from small dealers?
thank you very much
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#726
Driver School Candidate
Looking at a 2014 with 71K miles
Hey, I just wanted to get anyone's two cents on purchasing a 2014 with 71K miles. Not sure of the exact history on maintenance of this vehicle but it looks great and pretty rust-free on the bottom. Thoughts on reliability. I have had many Lexus models before this but not a GX. Thanks ahead of time!
#728
Hey, I just wanted to get anyone's two cents on purchasing a 2014 with 71K miles. Not sure of the exact history on maintenance of this vehicle but it looks great and pretty rust-free on the bottom. Thoughts on reliability. I have had many Lexus models before this but not a GX. Thanks ahead of time!
- Carfax with no collision history
- The first 50K miles were covered under Lexus, including oil changes, so really the car has been out of warranty for 20k miles (2 oil changes)
- Register on lexusdrivers.com and you can see any maintenance history done by Lexus or Toyota.
- Don't be afraid of opening the hood and with a good flashlight inspect everything, if you see something weird, like an oil leak or a coolant leak (red-pink crust), then I would have it inspected by a mechanic; it is unlikely that you will find anything wrong but that is what I would do.
#729
Also, is this from a Lexus dealer that can provide service history and an extended warranty if needed? Or private seller, in which case I would definitely have a mechanic check it out.
#730
Driver School Candidate
At that mileage the GX is just breaking in. In any case I would go through this list:
- Carfax with no collision history
- The first 50K miles were covered under Lexus, including oil changes, so really the car has been out of warranty for 20k miles (2 oil changes)
- Register on lexusdrivers.com and you can see any maintenance history done by Lexus or Toyota.
- Don't be afraid of opening the hood and with a good flashlight inspect everything, if you see something weird, like an oil leak or a coolant leak (red-pink crust), then I would have it inspected by a mechanic; it is unlikely that you will find anything wrong but that is what I would do.
#731
Driver School Candidate
JER - This one was from a smaller dealer who I doubt will let me take it to have my mechanic check it out. The only thing my mechanic goes on and on about is the rust on these things which is a valid complaint.
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boisvert00 (05-26-21)
#733
Driver School Candidate
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boisvert00 (05-27-21)
#735
Driver School Candidate
Lexus GX Questions
Hey y’all! So I’m hoping to join the Lexus GX club and it’s been tough to find them when they come up. I really like the black interior models and only a few have come up in my price range. But I got lucky! One finally came and I test drove it and loved it. The only thing is it’s at 186k miles. Well above my limit I was thinking of 120k. There seem to be no issues with the vehicle and it has a good car fax. Was a corporate vehicle for about 4 years then had a owner doing service every 10k miles. A co worker of mine has said this thing is just getting started and if I continue it could go to 400k miles. Any thoughts on if I should wait for a lower mileage to come through? Is 186k not much to worry about? Any specific things to look for in the car fax?