No Toyota’s are cheap, actually the resale on the 5th gen 4Runner and the FJ cost more than the GX. Not sure but the GX aren’t that expensive used. Tacoma’s also are higher than the 1st gen GX on similar year models.
@@jaymoar3561 That's because not many knows that the GX is a land cruiser Prado. 90% of people who buy cars or SUVs arent aficionados. It's true that technically later model 4runners are more expensive because of demand but in places not in North America, the Prado or GX is a premium vehicle.
@@jaymoar3561 Vehicles that have higher operating costs cause the used car value to be lower. Used BMWs are relatively cheap because of their high maintenance and repair costs, while used GXs with 8 cylinder engines are valued less than more fuel efficient 6 cylinder Toyotas.
Great overview on the purchase. It's a stepping stone, you just keep upgrading until you get to the one you want. I stumbled into the off-road SUV platform back when my college friends took me to the beach with their 4Runner and Jeep Cherokee. Prior to that I owned a boring Corolla. I still own and drive a supercharged 99 4Runner (J90 platform and my college graduation purchase), a GX470 (J120 platform and after we had our first two children), and a LX570 (J200 platform and after we had our fourth child). They all have been super reliable (been across the US a couple of times and my maintenance downtime, if any, are pretty minimal), fit the family (until we outgrew the # of passengers we can carry hence the upsizing trend) , easy to maintain and wrench on (share parts and/or design layout), and capable off road (Moab, Death Valley, most beaches, dunes, and trails in California and Oregon) even with minimal modifications. I will likely pass the 4Runner and the GX to my two oldest in a couple of years. Although I personally own Toyota/Lexus vehicles, I wheel and wrench with friends with Jeep, Nissan, Dodge, Mitsubishi, Mercedes, Land Rover, and other Toyotas. They all have their individual shortcomings.
I bought a 24 Civic si, and completely fell out of love with it. It’s small and has a jarring ride. So of course I’m looking at a 11 GX460 with KDSS for $13k with 190k miles 😅❤
I came out from work tonight and there was something on top of my car, where the roof rack would be, but I don't have one. It was my work pro tape measurer, that I set there 2 days ago. I've driven at leady 50 miles since then, and it didn't move or make a sound. Smooth sailing, just another reason I love this freaking SUV!
i know Im asking the wrong place but does anybody know of a way to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb forgot my password. I would love any tips you can give me.
@Ricky Anthony I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm trying it out atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
One of the greatest injustices today is this channel only having 960 subscribers. Looking forward to your adventures! I’m 41, 3 kids. Just picked up a 2008 GX.
You, sir... are a gentleman and a saint. What do you want to see? Ive got some camping gear review vids coming up and a series on building a poor-mans onboard air system which will be several videos (using a modified cheap smittybuilt at the core of it instead of an arb). Anything that would keep you tuning in through the winter?
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods I'd like to see you kill and skin a rattler and make it into snake leather for the steering wheel. That's my idea of wasting time in the woods anyway.
i dont comment on videos a lot but i will say that this was very informative and i appreciated the price breakdown. Your humor was on poin too, keep up the good work.
I really like the GX460. I think it makes a great platform for overlanding and general exploring, however the new 2020 has such low hanging bodywork that it really hampers the vehicle. The 4wd components and systems are very capable, but the new bodywork is made for a city car. Your 2010 has great bodywork compared to the 2020. I hope Lexus catches onto the fact that lots of people are actually using these to tow, camp and explore with their families and they trim up the bodywork.
Agreed but guys like us only buy them used. They're looking for Dentists and Lawyers wives on the first run market I think. Check this guys 2014+ trim as he tries to use his GX offroad, (I'm guessing he bought his new ; ) - ua-cam.com/video/jjTa8HGR2fk/v-deo.html The 2010-2013 were the last that shared Toyota styling which is another reason I really wanted one in that range.
The 2020 Lex GX 460 model is basically the same as my 2018 model, only minor looks like Grille has changed, I'm actually going to put a 2020 style grille on my slightly older GX 460, it fits!
I’ve got a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser with 524k miles on it and it still starts and drives like it did with 50k miles. All highway miles but still, that’s a lot! Still running strong 💪
Excellent video! Find one of these vehicles to actually go off road is one of those things that you either get it or don’t. We take our GX 470 off road at least once a week. It is a 2008 GX 470 that we got with 172,000 mile six months ago. It now has 183,000. This thing gets driven a lot and the only thing I really had to do was fix a leaking manifold. Definitely my favorite vehicle and we’re looking to get a brand new 2021 GX 460 to replace my wife’s pilot. Keeping the 2008 too.
Hey man, I recently just bought a 2015 Gx but with 150k miles already. I was also worried that I paid too much for a car with such high mileage. I took my chance and I’m loving it so far. My car also reeked of smoke. Gonna get it detailed this week and hopefully it goes away too. Hoping it’ll last a good 5 years to at least 200-220k.
These engines were built to last with just mainly oil changes. I just bought a '12 GX460 with 160k and the car had a great service record. It drives so smooth. Reaching 300k should be easy.
I have also been recently obsessing over getting a comfortable off road capable vehicle, but haven't decided yet. I feel like I am also getting prepped for my transition to old guy who still wants to explore, but I'm younger. I currently drive a Buick, so I think I'm progressing just fine toward early old man status.
Enjoy your youth my friend. Old man status comes to us all eventually. Its not all bad, people tend to let you get away with more stupid comments ... and farts. They dont call you out on farts as much. Other than that, it sucks ; )
I’m surprised you don’t have more subscribers, maybe because the gx460 early gen isn’t that popular. But I have one and you just gained one more subscriber.
great video....as in, orders of magnitude better than my monotonic, pedantic, stumbling attempt would have been. trying to decide between a 4runner and he gx460....2012'ish for cost reasons.....this helped. have a lexus es350 now and love the quality. thanks for the video.
I use my 2017 for the same thing... just putting around on Forest Service roads, camping, getting to trailheads, road trips, and for winter conditions. All I did was change the tires to Goodyear Wranglers and it's perfect. My lifetime average is 20 mpg, I estimate with the premium tax it's equivalent to about 17 mpg--still not terrible.
I love the sense of humor! I too REALLY want a land cruiser, I’m saving my money to see what the new 300 series is gonna be. If it’s not a game changer I’m going for a heritage edition, if I can’t find a good price I’ll be like you and buy a used GX. A GX is better anyways because it’s smaller and not as wide as a LC.
For the "Smoker Smell", take a small bag of charcoal and open the top. Leave it in the vehicle for a few days and the smell should be gone completely. If not, then leave a few more days.
Great video. I just got one used for the same reasons. Try an ozone machine for the smell. Mine had a strong car cleaner smell. It took 4 1-2 hour ozone sessions to wipe it out. Now it smells like leather after detailing it and using Lexol conditioner.
Wasting Time In The Woods I bought mine on amazon. Paid $80. Great investment for future needs or friends/family that may need a refresh. Enerzen Commercial Ozone... www.amazon.com/dp/B00JAP7388?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Congrats...I've been wanting one for a couple of years for the exact same reasons, but wasn't seriously looking for anything right now... about 3 weeks ago came across a once in a lifetime mint 2014 LX priced nicely and specced perfectly, but waited too long to pull the trigger and it sold...Now, I was pissed and decided I'm going to get one no matter what but nothing compared to that missed deal, so went to look at a low km 2007 100 series and while waiting for a reply back to my offer, a 2016 GX came to market from a Lexus dealer that was priced about 3-4k lower with full service records and I put a deposit right away...so while it's not an Land Cruiser I'm still excited to go see it and pick it up this week it's only about a 500km drive from me...only thing I'm gonna do is probably change the rims and tires to go on a couple of winter camping trips and see what happens..
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods thanks just picked it up a couple of days ago...had more scratches and wear and tear than I would've liked but the price reflected that..so not bad..but ya thx I've been browsing the site for some ideas..
The 25 year life thing isn't fanboy lore. It's factual, it's just that Toyota doesn't honor a warranty for that time. But the major components are over engineered to last that long. Also, a $65k SUV isn't a "poor man's" Land Cruiser. But I get your point seeing as you bought an older one for $15k. You can do 75% of the upgrades most people would do for far less than $15k and that includes replacing the front and back bumpers, rock sliders, a lift kit, and all new wheels and tires. All of that is a little over $6k
Old land rovers look super cool but are generally unreliable and prone to frequent issues and costly repairs. I had an old discovery (1998 with only 70k from 2006 to 2011) and it was as always something. I have had a very old 2006 Lexus GX470 since 2020 (185k miles on it) and I have had zero issues. It’s way faster than the old Land Rover too. And while I didn’t like the way these looked back in 2006, by today’s standards it now looks quite rustic. Only paid 9000 for it, right before the used car market went nuts.
I’m currently looking to sell my sports car to buy a “family” car such as this. It so happens that it will double as a camping vehicle. It’s a 7 seater as well which works perfectly. And very reliable. Currently the 4runners are priced incredibly high due to demand so this might actually be a better option at the moment. Great video. Subbed. I like the sense of humor !
I just sold my 2000 Porsche 911 C2 for a 2015 GX w/ 77k miles on it thanks to videos like this. My 2 year-old's toddler seat couldn't fit in the back seat of the 911, so it was time to get a grown-up car. The thing drives like a tank & can't wait to get it down to the beach & on some (off) road trips this summer.... well with current gas prices, maybe not too many road trips 😆
In Australia we call these "Prado"s. Only comes with a 4 cylinder 2.8L engine here though. Chuck on a set of slightly bigger BFG K02 tyres and you're good to go almost anywhere. I just drove across the Simpson Desert with a bog standard one (even had standard road tyres) and in over a week of rough going it didn't miss a beat.
You got the gift of gab my friend. I enjoyed your video even though it was just a dude standing in front of a car and talking for 8 minutes. Subscribed!
And hey... Good luck with it. Very nice rig. I'm pretty new to overlanding myself. For what it's worth I started with tires, an inexpensive LED light bar (I'm on the beach at night fishing, like... lots), and the ARB rear differential breather kit (which you can install yourself fairly easily) because, again...I'm on the beach fishing, like .. lots. And sometimes it gets very puddley at the beach. It's also nice to know, that for less than $100 bucks, you can drive through those rivers that look so cool in all the videos without worrying about flooding your rear differential and needing thousands of bucks to fix it. Anyway... Decent AT tires and the rear diff breather elevation and you can go almost anywhere! Again... Just my two cents. Enjoy it dude!
I keep tossing up the idea of either a GX or LX just like you did. I too grew up in my grandfathers FJ40 in the mountains North of Payson.... thanks for all your input and humor on the matter.... I can't wait to get one for myself!
I think you and I have likely frequented the same forrest roads. I spend a LOT of time on the rim right above washington park. Thanks for watching and hope you get one soon!
I like Mr. Wood's demeanor. He sort of reminds me of Dangle on Reno 911. One time I took my wife to test drive a car. It lasted 5 seconds because the interior smelled. But given the situation, if the only thing really wrong is a dissipating smoke odor then the question becomes: in hindsight now that the smell is Ok or at least bearable, would you still do the deal? I don't have the personality style that allows me to buy a used car without driving it first.
Ha 60 here. Had mine 2 months. Taken 2 off road trips so far 500 miles of dirt. It flew 20 feet and done a river ford. I call it my leather land cruiser
The 25 year thing is bs....they are well built trucks but not bulletproof. They require maintenance, lots and lots of maintenance as they get older. I was looking for 100 series and ran across a 2003 LX. The second owner had spent $16k in maintenance. Not terrible for 200k miles but much more than “just oil changes”.
Great video! I had the same problem. I wanted a Land Cruiser or LX570, but the price point was too high. I drove the GX460, but it didn't feel like it would have enough power to pull my boat. I settled on a MB GL550. Now I am thinking I want to added some All Terrian tires to that to give us more offroad options as we get into camping.
Steven, although the MB's GL five fiddy is rated at 7,500lb for towing capacity over GX460's 6,500lbs, the strain on that twin-turbo MB engine and transmission is going to show it's ugly face much sooner than most anticipate and that translates to insanely high repair costs. As long as your boat is under 6,000lbs, you've got nothing to worry about. But the Lexus is built on the same frame as the FJ Cruiser and the 4Runner, which are meant to tow, whereas the MB is unibody, which design is not quite meant for heavy towing. To be honest, I've never seen anyone tow anything over 4,000-5,000lbs in a GL450/550. If you gotta tow 7,000lbs and more, get a full-sized F-1-fiddy or a diesel pickup. Those are just my thoughts. In short, the MB is not as reliable as the GX, especially if you're going to tow with tit frequently. But its a sweet ride though! Cheers!
@@MaximumDIYGarage The boat and trailer are about 5000lbs. It is the x164 with the 5.5L NA V8 punching out 380hp and 390lb torque at a low RPM. It is built like a tank and everything seems to be a bit overbuilt on it. The 7-speed transmission is known to be tough. So far so good. I bought it with 90k on it and it has 135k on it. I do all of my own maintenance and the only issue so far is rear airbags went out. $150 and 30 minutes, later it was fixed. The GX is a neat little truck, but it would struggle to do the job with 6-7 passengers pulling the boat on the way to the lake. The GL550 does it with easily and most important safely.. (RANT - Toyota hasn't done anything in 10+ years so it is time they get in the game. It is pretty sad that a 4.7 from a GL450 was making 335hp with 7-speed transmission in 2007 and Lexus is pushing the GX460 with 4.6L making 301hp with a 6-speed transmission in 2020. Yuck! I am not biased towards any brand. I have owned them all outside Korean cars.)
I picked up the 2008 GX460 a few months back 144.000 on it under 10 for a beater. My wife really hates her Rouge now, she owes 4 more years. Will probably get a GX460 for her next or at least a Highlander based Lexus.
Although it's the same vehicle as the Prado, for the most part, it's not even close in terms of off-road/overland capability. For example, the GX has a range of about 300 miles...if you're lucky. Whereas the Prado has a range of 550 miles, on average. the GX's fuel economy with the V8 under over landing conditions is about 10-12 MPG (15MPG on highway). The Prado gets 25MPG+ with the petrol V6, and even better with the diesel. So, while it's novel to compare the GX to the Prado, they really are quite different in capabilities and design purpose. The GX is just not a practical machine for over landing primarily due to the V8 engine which delivers horrendous.....i repeat.....absolutely horrendous fuel mileage. The earlier model GX470's got better fuel mileage, 17MPG highway, so not sure where Toyota/Lexus was going with this new 4.6L engine. Yes I owned a GX470 and I now own a GX460. the GX470 was a fantastic vehicle, with inadequate fuel economy. The GX460 is just an absolute train wreck. Needless to say, a better over landing vehicle is a base model 4 Runner. That will be my next car, despite being a die-hard GX driver since 2005.
Those are some really good points and I agree, the fuel is awful. Thats my biggest complaint. But you can’t really get a prado here and the 4runner just isn’t that nice inside, has a lower towing capacity and only has KDSS on the most expensive models. When I compared, the same year 4runner with similar miles with kdss was 30% more than I paid for my gx. If you’re building an expedition vehicle every mile counts. If you’re taking the family into the bush for 3-4 days and maybe down to baja a couple times a decade, I think the gx is still a great choice : )
Just throw on some quality AT tires like the KO2 and go enjoy the heck out of that GX. They are fantastic vehicles. I LOVE my 1998 LX470. 300k and still running like a top.
Wow, that's me. I haven't bought a GX or LX yet, and would prefer a land cruiser, but that whole quantity thing is tough. But my old 4runner just keeps on ticking.
The last toy I owned was a 96 Tacoma. I bought it with 55K Sold it 10 years later with 255K. Drove and felt about the same as when I got it : ) I looked for a month for a decent LC but the only ones under 25K were total rust buckets.
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods My '92 4runner is only up to 184k now, half as much as most I see at the junk yard. It's overdue for another new timing belt just based on years, but otherwise does amazing and fits many of our needs, but not all of them. Its lack of airbags might keep it from being passed down to the kids when they learn to drive, but I might need to keep it just so they can learn to drive a stick. It seems like nothing is ever a perfect fit.
I have 2016 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 XP edition with only 30k Garage Kept, Never taken off road. Its my wife who is Chinese favorite car. I drive an Acura TSX.
Give me your take on a 11 460 vs a 09 470. I do see more out there on the 470 but to me when you can get a 11 with a couple thousand less miles for close to a 09 with the same miles I lean to the newer Vehicle
It seems like the 120 series in general have a few more issues with rust and paint. Essentially, thats the only thing that kills these. The 460 has KDSS standard and a few more HP for about the same MPG, but they have essentially the same suspension and you’d have to pour sand in either engine to kill them (if maintained). The nice thing about the 460 is no timing belt. If it were a daily driver, I’d go 460. If it were mostly for around the neighborhood and the trail I don’t think it matters if they both have KDSS. I don’t think the year or milage matters as much with Toyota products if they’re maintained.
One other thought. The hp increased between the 470 & 460 but the torque is about the same. Hp tows trailers uphill, torque crawls up rock shelves. You might be better off with a 460 if you tow but Off-road, they’re essentially the same rig.
Funny stuff, glad I'm not the only one to obsess so much that the wife gets annoyed. In fact, I'm watching this video as I obsess over my next vehicle purchase.
i'm an idiot too! almost sight unseen, it's a long story .. i def paid more than you did but i got half the miles. i can't wait for mud season in Vermont!
But wait... I thought that the 4Runner was the "poor man's Land Cruiser." The GX is just the GX. It shorter wheelbase and stout appearance make it kinda' unique. One thing I always wondered about the GX for overlanding... What do you do with those yucky, mall crawler, plastic looking steps? They look like they are attached to the rocker panel.
Agreed on the 4runner. Just trying to create some conversation : ) As far as the steps, they're actually pretty easy to take off and not tied into the rockers. I'd take them off now but my 5 year old can barely get in and out WITH help as it is... Rock sliders are a bit Down the list now so I think I'm stuck with them for the time being. Subscribe for more content!
+1 on that. I removed horrible dog smell from a caravan with an ozon generator. Just leave the machine in there for a day. It will smell like red bull though 😀
Quick fact: Most of the Toyota Tundras that have over one million miles were powered by the same 4.6L V8 that's in your Lexus. They are damn near bullet proof engines. Its just an "old school" version of the LS460 DI 4.6L V8. Congrats and welcome to the Land Cruiser family, even if yours is ONLY a Prado version. (I have a 13 LC200 with 112k miles and its as tight as a drum.)
Taco is a good rig. Had a 2 wheel drive with the 4-banger in college. Bought it at 18 with 55k, sold it a decade later with 255K. Never did anything except changed the plugs once and oil changes every 5K or so. Ran as good when I sold it as when I bought it.
Same here. But if you look at all hours of the night, time in between work and ask Siri to search for them while you walking the dog. You’ll find that one gem, just picked one of the up with factory hitch(something I need for sleds and buggy’s)for 19889. 2011 w/81k on the odo. Karen didn’t driver her much. It was a ‘summer only’ vehicle. At their summer house🤑
I did Plati on everything except the handles. I thought those would hold up better with Vinyl. TBH I hate the look of the matte black vinyl compared to plasti-dip but you can't really plati-dip the handles because of the seam. I may go to a gloss black on the handles at some point to match the paint better instead of trying to match the two matte materials. The plasti is holding up great and I was on FR all summer. I think I did like 10ish coats because I didn't want to redo it anytime soon.
"Antiquated" LOL Will still be on the road when all the BMWs, Benz, etc have kicked the bucket or are being sold because they're too expensive to fix out of warranty.
Thanks! Nah, it would get closer to 14-15 according to most of the forums. Im just self employed so all of my trips are less than a mile (groceries, park, kids school). It doesn’t help that I take my dog everywhere and let it idle all the time.
Mine 2016 gets 15 mpg averaged over 20k miles. Over 20 mpg from San Francisco to San Diego and back. Get 13 driving to the park 1 mile away to walk dogs everyday. Hope this helps.
Regarding your comment about the Land Cruiser, (not the GX) being a 25 year design and engineered rolling beast...... Read it from Toyota's chief engineer...... Excerpts from article in Automotive Industries, Feb. 1998, by Lindsay Brook Design/Engineering: Chassis Design of UZJ100, as the '98 Cruiser program is coded, was frozen in mid-1994, says veteran chief engineer Takeo Kondo. At that point, the previous FJ80 model was three years old. And as on every previous Cruiser, UZJ100 has body-on-frame construction. "There was never any consideration of unibody design," Kondo tells AI. "Long-term durability has always been the number one goal of the Land Cruiser program," he explains, "and we expect these vehicles to be on the road for at least 25 years." My family currently drives seven of the twelve LC/LXs we've owned since 1996. I can tell you Mr. Kondo's design and engineering has worked extremely well for me and many many others.
Great project, sent this video to my husband as he’s in the same position as your wife... lots of persuading going on to get the same gen gx you have. Wondering though, were you just focused on the gx or gave the lx a chance as well but weren’t lucky finding a good one?
I was looking at LX’s for about a year b4 I actually got serious. There were plenty of LX’s available but after driving a few we realized we really need a functioning third row that folds away completely. The LX third row is kind of a sad hold over from previous designs. If you leave them in they eat up half the cargo area. Taking them out requires tools an a couple hours. The gx 3rd row takes some space but because they fold into the floor, we can build on top of them. When the kids leave we’ll loose them all together and get a drawer system. Hope that helps!
Delete this video... we don't want our secrets out in the public like that lol
I wouldn't call a Lexus nor a Prado a poor mans LC. Poor mans LC is a 4runner or an FJ cruiser. Anyway, just slap TRD wheels and you're set.
No Toyota’s are cheap, actually the resale on the 5th gen 4Runner and the FJ cost more than the GX. Not sure but the GX aren’t that expensive used. Tacoma’s also are higher than the 1st gen GX on similar year models.
@@jaymoar3561 That's because not many knows that the GX is a land cruiser Prado. 90% of people who buy cars or SUVs arent aficionados. It's true that technically later model 4runners are more expensive because of demand but in places not in North America, the Prado or GX is a premium vehicle.
@@jaymoar3561 Vehicles that have higher operating costs cause the used car value to be lower. Used BMWs are relatively cheap because of their high maintenance and repair costs, while used GXs with 8 cylinder engines are valued less than more fuel efficient 6 cylinder Toyotas.
@@drwisdom1 you are speaking out of your ass. The 4runner gets the same mileage as my GX i own both the 4.0 litre is not that efficient
No.. used toyota 4runner and fj cruiser are not cheap. It is harder to find a good used one
40, dreaming about landcruisers, trying to sell it to the wife, ended up with a GX?....that makes 2 of us. Like if that’s you too
Not 40, but 30. But story is pretty much the same.
I convinced her we needed to buy a LX570. Both wife and I are very happy. I have a 40 as well. So I'm cheating a bit.
I’m in the same boat...45 and dreamed of owning a cruiser. Just bought a certified used 2017 gx😀
Great overview on the purchase. It's a stepping stone, you just keep upgrading until you get to the one you want. I stumbled into the off-road SUV platform back when my college friends took me to the beach with their 4Runner and Jeep Cherokee. Prior to that I owned a boring Corolla. I still own and drive a supercharged 99 4Runner (J90 platform and my college graduation purchase), a GX470 (J120 platform and after we had our first two children), and a LX570 (J200 platform and after we had our fourth child). They all have been super reliable (been across the US a couple of times and my maintenance downtime, if any, are pretty minimal), fit the family (until we outgrew the # of passengers we can carry hence the upsizing trend) , easy to maintain and wrench on (share parts and/or design layout), and capable off road (Moab, Death Valley, most beaches, dunes, and trails in California and Oregon) even with minimal modifications. I will likely pass the 4Runner and the GX to my two oldest in a couple of years. Although I personally own Toyota/Lexus vehicles, I wheel and wrench with friends with Jeep, Nissan, Dodge, Mitsubishi, Mercedes, Land Rover, and other Toyotas. They all have their individual shortcomings.
I bought a 24 Civic si, and completely fell out of love with it. It’s small and has a jarring ride. So of course I’m looking at a 11 GX460 with KDSS for $13k with 190k miles 😅❤
I have a '14. I love it. Drove it to/from Alaska, Arizona and several midwest states. Very reliable.
I came out from work tonight and there was something on top of my car, where the roof rack would be, but I don't have one. It was my work pro tape measurer, that I set there 2 days ago. I've driven at leady 50 miles since then, and it didn't move or make a sound. Smooth sailing, just another reason I love this freaking SUV!
Would love to see more of this gx460 man!!! Can’t wait to see your future videos!
I may finally get my roof rack video edited this weekend. Stay tuned for new stuff shortly.
i know Im asking the wrong place but does anybody know of a way to get back into an Instagram account??
I was dumb forgot my password. I would love any tips you can give me.
@Charlie Gerald Instablaster :)
@Ricky Anthony I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm trying it out atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Ricky Anthony it worked and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thanks so much you really help me out!
Dude ,, great speaker !! Your are a natural!! !! I was entertained through out .
One of the greatest injustices today is this channel only having 960 subscribers. Looking forward to your adventures! I’m 41, 3 kids. Just picked up a 2008 GX.
You, sir... are a gentleman and a saint. What do you want to see? Ive got some camping gear review vids coming up and a series on building a poor-mans onboard air system which will be several videos (using a modified cheap smittybuilt at the core of it instead of an arb). Anything that would keep you tuning in through the winter?
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods I'd like to see you kill and skin a rattler and make it into snake leather for the steering wheel. That's my idea of wasting time in the woods anyway.
Great sense of humor dude !
i dont comment on videos a lot but i will say that this was very informative and i appreciated the price breakdown. Your humor was on poin too, keep up the good work.
Thanks!
I really like the GX460. I think it makes a great platform for overlanding and general exploring, however the new 2020 has such low hanging bodywork that it really hampers the vehicle. The 4wd components and systems are very capable, but the new bodywork is made for a city car. Your 2010 has great bodywork compared to the 2020. I hope Lexus catches onto the fact that lots of people are actually using these to tow, camp and explore with their families and they trim up the bodywork.
Agreed but guys like us only buy them used. They're looking for Dentists and Lawyers wives on the first run market I think.
Check this guys 2014+ trim as he tries to use his GX offroad, (I'm guessing he bought his new ; ) - ua-cam.com/video/jjTa8HGR2fk/v-deo.html
The 2010-2013 were the last that shared Toyota styling which is another reason I really wanted one in that range.
The 2020 Lex GX 460 model is basically the same as my 2018 model, only minor looks like Grille has changed, I'm actually going to put a 2020 style grille on my slightly older GX 460, it fits!
I’ve got a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser with 524k miles on it and it still starts and drives like it did with 50k miles. All highway miles but still, that’s a lot! Still running strong 💪
Thats what I was looking for before I got the GX. Just couldn’t find one that wasn’t a rust bucket underneath. They’re so hard to find used!
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods Yeah I was lucky. Most of them make it out of the country before you can get your hands in them. Love your GX!
Good video. We have a 2010 GX that I bought for similar reasons. No regrets. My favorite vehicle to date.
Excellent video! Find one of these vehicles to actually go off road is one of those things that you either get it or don’t. We take our GX 470 off road at least once a week. It is a 2008 GX 470 that we got with 172,000 mile six months ago. It now has 183,000. This thing gets driven a lot and the only thing I really had to do was fix a leaking manifold. Definitely my favorite vehicle and we’re looking to get a brand new 2021 GX 460 to replace my wife’s pilot. Keeping the 2008 too.
Replace your timing chain on the 470, if you have not already done so.
Great vid, Man. Keep it up. I'm in the same boat, in my 40s, have a GX460 and 100 series, kids, etc.....
Best part of the air rear is self-leveling for cargo loads and/or towing
Rides like crap...swapped for rear coils during my lift kit install...ride much more compliant.
Nice video, good editing, I like your presence .. I’m looking at a gx460 for all the same reasons. Keep making videos.
Thanks. Just dropped a tires and wheels video. Subscribe for more content!
The production quality is awesome. You have a lot of talent (and time on your hands haha)
Hey man, I recently just bought a 2015 Gx but with 150k miles already. I was also worried that I paid too much for a car with such high mileage. I took my chance and I’m loving it so far. My car also reeked of smoke. Gonna get it detailed this week and hopefully it goes away too. Hoping it’ll last a good 5 years to at least 200-220k.
These engines were built to last with just mainly oil changes. I just bought a '12 GX460 with 160k and the car had a great service record. It drives so smooth. Reaching 300k should be easy.
How's it been so far?
Buy a decent Ozone machine and all smoke smell will go away in a day. Just make sure to air out the vehicle for a bit after.
I have also been recently obsessing over getting a comfortable off road capable vehicle, but haven't decided yet. I feel like I am also getting prepped for my transition to old guy who still wants to explore, but I'm younger. I currently drive a Buick, so I think I'm progressing just fine toward early old man status.
Enjoy your youth my friend. Old man status comes to us all eventually. Its not all bad, people tend to let you get away with more stupid comments ... and farts. They dont call you out on farts as much. Other than that, it sucks ; )
Intro is hilarious. I can relate. Great video. Subscribed.
Thanks for the sub!
Love it. Hilarious. One of my new favorite channels!
Thank you!!
I’m surprised you don’t have more subscribers, maybe because the gx460 early gen isn’t that popular. But I have one and you just gained one more subscriber.
great video....as in, orders of magnitude better than my monotonic, pedantic, stumbling attempt would have been. trying to decide between a 4runner and he gx460....2012'ish for cost reasons.....this helped. have a lexus es350 now and love the quality. thanks for the video.
Use my GX 460 like a work truck got mud terrain tires on it The damn thing sees more mud than most people's raptors
I use my 2017 for the same thing... just putting around on Forest Service roads, camping, getting to trailheads, road trips, and for winter conditions. All I did was change the tires to Goodyear Wranglers and it's perfect. My lifetime average is 20 mpg, I estimate with the premium tax it's equivalent to about 17 mpg--still not terrible.
I love the sense of humor! I too REALLY want a land cruiser, I’m saving my money to see what the new 300 series is gonna be. If it’s not a game changer I’m going for a heritage edition, if I can’t find a good price I’ll be like you and buy a used GX. A GX is better anyways because it’s smaller and not as wide as a LC.
It was the third row in the lc that sent me to the gx. If you don’t need the third row, the heritage edition would be a great choice.
For the "Smoker Smell", take a small bag of charcoal and open the top. Leave it in the vehicle for a few days and the smell should be gone completely. If not, then leave a few more days.
Great video. I just got one used for the same reasons. Try an ozone machine for the smell. Mine had a strong car cleaner smell. It took 4 1-2 hour ozone sessions to wipe it out. Now it smells like leather after detailing it and using Lexol conditioner.
Ive heard those work great and there is still a slight odor In mine on hot days. Where did you get the ozone generator? Did you rent , buy, borrow?
Wasting Time In The Woods I bought mine on amazon. Paid $80. Great investment for future needs or friends/family that may need a refresh.
Enerzen Commercial Ozone... www.amazon.com/dp/B00JAP7388?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Great stuff, really clever! Look forward to more.
Very nice video man. Thank you so much!
I love my 2010. MSRP on mine was $61k. I got it 2 years ago with 80 k on it for around $22k. Gotta love that depreciation.
And the thing is, it’s almost exactly the same!
Congrats...I've been wanting one for a couple of years for the exact same reasons, but wasn't seriously looking for anything right now... about 3 weeks ago came across a once in a lifetime mint 2014 LX priced nicely and specced perfectly, but waited too long to pull the trigger and it sold...Now, I was pissed and decided I'm going to get one no matter what but nothing compared to that missed deal, so went to look at a low km 2007 100 series and while waiting for a reply back to my offer, a 2016 GX came to market from a Lexus dealer that was priced about 3-4k lower with full service records and I put a deposit right away...so while it's not an Land Cruiser I'm still excited to go see it and pick it up this week it's only about a 500km drive from me...only thing I'm gonna do is probably change the rims and tires to go on a couple of winter camping trips and see what happens..
Did you get it yet? The forum at ih8tmud.com is a wealth of knowledge.
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods thanks just picked it up a couple of days ago...had more scratches and wear and tear than I would've liked but the price reflected that..so not bad..but ya thx I've been browsing the site for some ideas..
The 25 year life thing isn't fanboy lore. It's factual, it's just that Toyota doesn't honor a warranty for that time. But the major components are over engineered to last that long. Also, a $65k SUV isn't a "poor man's" Land Cruiser. But I get your point seeing as you bought an older one for $15k. You can do 75% of the upgrades most people would do for far less than $15k and that includes replacing the front and back bumpers, rock sliders, a lift kit, and all new wheels and tires. All of that is a little over $6k
Took mine hunting and throwing a buck to processor last season! Love the Gx!,
Great review. Thanks for assisting me in my next vehicle purchase. Also, it's pronounced "Yak-ima" like the animal 🙂
Thanks! Putting the Yak-ima up for sale this weekend so I can upgrade to a full sized rack and make you another video : )
Just got a '11 with 115k on it. Loving it so far. Perfect mix of luxury and off-road capabilities.
Old land rovers look super cool but are generally unreliable and prone to frequent issues and costly repairs. I had an old discovery (1998 with only 70k from 2006 to 2011) and it was as always something. I have had a very old 2006 Lexus GX470 since 2020 (185k miles on it) and I have had zero issues. It’s way faster than the old Land Rover too. And while I didn’t like the way these looked back in 2006, by today’s standards it now looks quite rustic. Only paid 9000 for it, right before the used car market went nuts.
I’m currently looking to sell my sports car to buy a “family” car such as this. It so happens that it will double as a camping vehicle. It’s a 7 seater as well which works perfectly. And very reliable.
Currently the 4runners are priced incredibly high due to demand so this might actually be a better option at the moment. Great video. Subbed. I like the sense of humor !
Super funny! I love your humor and the video was informative.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just sold my 2000 Porsche 911 C2 for a 2015 GX w/ 77k miles on it thanks to videos like this. My 2 year-old's toddler seat couldn't fit in the back seat of the 911, so it was time to get a grown-up car. The thing drives like a tank & can't wait to get it down to the beach & on some (off) road trips this summer.... well with current gas prices, maybe not too many road trips 😆
I think people forget the actual meaning of poor😅
In Australia we call these "Prado"s. Only comes with a 4 cylinder 2.8L engine here though.
Chuck on a set of slightly bigger BFG K02 tyres and you're good to go almost anywhere. I just drove across the Simpson Desert with a bog standard one (even had standard road tyres) and in over a week of rough going it didn't miss a beat.
Just popped some KO2's on a dropped a new video on picking tires and wheels. Subscribe for more content!
You got the gift of gab my friend. I enjoyed your video even though it was just a dude standing in front of a car and talking for 8 minutes. Subscribed!
There were poorly sourced google images too!
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods You know that is fair, there were visual interludes too. I enjoyed it!
lmao... I read this comment and scrolled up to see if it really was 8 mins... Didn't feel like it, but you are right haha
And hey...
Good luck with it. Very nice rig. I'm pretty new to overlanding myself. For what it's worth I started with tires, an inexpensive LED light bar (I'm on the beach at night fishing, like... lots), and the ARB rear differential breather kit (which you can install yourself fairly easily) because, again...I'm on the beach fishing, like .. lots. And sometimes it gets very puddley at the beach. It's also nice to know, that for less than $100 bucks, you can drive through those rivers that look so cool in all the videos without worrying about flooding your rear differential and needing thousands of bucks to fix it. Anyway... Decent AT tires and the rear diff breather elevation and you can go almost anywhere! Again... Just my two cents. Enjoy it dude!
Thanks! Subscribe for more content. Tires and wheels just uploaded.
You're a funny dude, subscribed.
I keep tossing up the idea of either a GX or LX just like you did. I too grew up in my grandfathers FJ40 in the mountains North of Payson.... thanks for all your input and humor on the matter.... I can't wait to get one for myself!
I think you and I have likely frequented the same forrest roads. I spend a LOT of time on the rim right above washington park. Thanks for watching and hope you get one soon!
I like Mr. Wood's demeanor. He sort of reminds me of Dangle on Reno 911. One time I took my wife to test drive a car. It lasted 5 seconds because the interior smelled. But given the situation, if the only thing really wrong is a dissipating smoke odor then the question becomes: in hindsight now that the smell is Ok or at least bearable, would you still do the deal? I don't have the personality style that allows me to buy a used car without driving it first.
I thought it was Mr Pink.
Ha 60 here. Had mine 2 months. Taken 2 off road trips so far 500 miles of dirt. It flew 20 feet and done a river ford. I call it my leather land cruiser
we use a 2013 as a farm vehicle it does wonderful🙌🏼
Your farm vehicle is my going to town truck. Maybe I should re-examine a fe things ; )
You are hilarious! Subscribed😂
Thanks for subbing!
Weirdly enough I actually enjoyed the review. Keep the videos coming...
And I enjoyed making it for you! Stay tuned for an update on owning the GX for nearly a year.
Nice. This is a real Land Cruiser in the rest of the world outside of the USA. Don't sell it short.
Agreed. Just a little click bait to help you find the channel : )
The 25 year thing is bs....they are well built trucks but not bulletproof. They require maintenance, lots and lots of maintenance as they get older. I was looking for 100 series and ran across a 2003 LX. The second owner had spent $16k in maintenance. Not terrible for 200k miles but much more than “just oil changes”.
Agreed. They last because the people who buy them know what they are and love them. They are more reliable than most though.
Wasting Time In The Woods 100% agree.
The GX460 is a hell of a lot easier to park than a land cruiser and it has more off-road capability than most people will ever be able to use.
There is no such thing as a 'poor man's' Toyota . Toyota owners have God on their side. Why would anyone buy a Chrysler/Jeep?
Just bought a 2011 with 42k miles hopefully there won't be too many issues... I get it on Monday.
Great video! I had the same problem. I wanted a Land Cruiser or LX570, but the price point was too high. I drove the GX460, but it didn't feel like it would have enough power to pull my boat. I settled on a MB GL550. Now I am thinking I want to added some All Terrian tires to that to give us more offroad options as we get into camping.
Steven, although the MB's GL five fiddy is rated at 7,500lb for towing capacity over GX460's 6,500lbs, the strain on that twin-turbo MB engine and transmission is going to show it's ugly face much sooner than most anticipate and that translates to insanely high repair costs. As long as your boat is under 6,000lbs, you've got nothing to worry about. But the Lexus is built on the same frame as the FJ Cruiser and the 4Runner, which are meant to tow, whereas the MB is unibody, which design is not quite meant for heavy towing. To be honest, I've never seen anyone tow anything over 4,000-5,000lbs in a GL450/550. If you gotta tow 7,000lbs and more, get a full-sized F-1-fiddy or a diesel pickup. Those are just my thoughts. In short, the MB is not as reliable as the GX, especially if you're going to tow with tit frequently. But its a sweet ride though! Cheers!
@@MaximumDIYGarage The boat and trailer are about 5000lbs. It is the x164 with the 5.5L NA V8 punching out 380hp and 390lb torque at a low RPM. It is built like a tank and everything seems to be a bit overbuilt on it. The 7-speed transmission is known to be tough. So far so good. I bought it with 90k on it and it has 135k on it. I do all of my own maintenance and the only issue so far is rear airbags went out. $150 and 30 minutes, later it was fixed. The GX is a neat little truck, but it would struggle to do the job with 6-7 passengers pulling the boat on the way to the lake. The GL550 does it with easily and most important safely.. (RANT - Toyota hasn't done anything in 10+ years so it is time they get in the game. It is pretty sad that a 4.7 from a GL450 was making 335hp with 7-speed transmission in 2007 and Lexus is pushing the GX460 with 4.6L making 301hp with a 6-speed transmission in 2020. Yuck! I am not biased towards any brand. I have owned them all outside Korean cars.)
Great content!!!!👍👍👍
Awesome suv 🚙, I have saw a bunch of videos of this kind of Lexus as a pure off road 👍🏼
I picked up the 2008 GX460 a few months back 144.000 on it under 10 for a beater. My wife really hates her Rouge now, she owes 4 more years. Will probably get a GX460 for her next or at least a Highlander based Lexus.
Sorry GX470
Although it's the same vehicle as the Prado, for the most part, it's not even close in terms of off-road/overland capability. For example, the GX has a range of about 300 miles...if you're lucky. Whereas the Prado has a range of 550 miles, on average. the GX's fuel economy with the V8 under over landing conditions is about 10-12 MPG (15MPG on highway). The Prado gets 25MPG+ with the petrol V6, and even better with the diesel. So, while it's novel to compare the GX to the Prado, they really are quite different in capabilities and design purpose. The GX is just not a practical machine for over landing primarily due to the V8 engine which delivers horrendous.....i repeat.....absolutely horrendous fuel mileage. The earlier model GX470's got better fuel mileage, 17MPG highway, so not sure where Toyota/Lexus was going with this new 4.6L engine. Yes I owned a GX470 and I now own a GX460. the GX470 was a fantastic vehicle, with inadequate fuel economy. The GX460 is just an absolute train wreck. Needless to say, a better over landing vehicle is a base model 4 Runner. That will be my next car, despite being a die-hard GX driver since 2005.
Those are some really good points and I agree, the fuel is awful. Thats my biggest complaint. But you can’t really get a prado here and the 4runner just isn’t that nice inside, has a lower towing capacity and only has KDSS on the most expensive models. When I compared, the same year 4runner with similar miles with kdss was 30% more than I paid for my gx. If you’re building an expedition vehicle every mile counts. If you’re taking the family into the bush for 3-4 days and maybe down to baja a couple times a decade, I think the gx is still a great choice : )
I traded my 2005 Land Cruiser 100 series for a 2010 4Runner SR5. I regret it every day : (
How could you??? 😭😭 You had the gold standard!
@@NdiNaija Two words, deferred maintenance 🙃
Just throw on some quality AT tires like the KO2 and go enjoy the heck out of that GX. They are fantastic vehicles. I LOVE my 1998 LX470. 300k and still running like a top.
Stay tuned. Method grippers and AT's on order : )
Looking forward to your updates.....just bought at 13 two weeks ago!
Congrats!
Wow, that's me. I haven't bought a GX or LX yet, and would prefer a land cruiser, but that whole quantity thing is tough. But my old 4runner just keeps on ticking.
The last toy I owned was a 96 Tacoma. I bought it with 55K Sold it 10 years later with 255K. Drove and felt about the same as when I got it : ) I looked for a month for a decent LC but the only ones under 25K were total rust buckets.
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods My '92 4runner is only up to 184k now, half as much as most I see at the junk yard. It's overdue for another new timing belt just based on years, but otherwise does amazing and fits many of our needs, but not all of them. Its lack of airbags might keep it from being passed down to the kids when they learn to drive, but I might need to keep it just so they can learn to drive a stick. It seems like nothing is ever a perfect fit.
I have 2016 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 XP edition with only 30k Garage Kept, Never taken off road.
Its my wife who is Chinese favorite car. I drive an Acura TSX.
What does being Chinese have to do with it? Haha 😆
How did you get the blacked out grill and emblem? Was thinking about powder coating but looking at other options
I did plastidip on the plastic stuff and vinyl on the door handles. Most of that stuff is anodized plastic. Good luck!
Give me your take on a 11 460 vs a 09 470. I do see more out there on the 470 but to me when you can get a 11 with a couple thousand less miles for close to a 09 with the same miles I lean to the newer Vehicle
It seems like the 120 series in general have a few more issues with rust and paint. Essentially, thats the only thing that kills these. The 460 has KDSS standard and a few more HP for about the same MPG, but they have essentially the same suspension and you’d have to pour sand in either engine to kill them (if maintained). The nice thing about the 460 is no timing belt. If it were a daily driver, I’d go 460. If it were mostly for around the neighborhood and the trail I don’t think it matters if they both have KDSS. I don’t think the year or milage matters as much with Toyota products if they’re maintained.
One other thought. The hp increased between the 470 & 460 but the torque is about the same. Hp tows trailers uphill, torque crawls up rock shelves. You might be better off with a 460 if you tow but Off-road, they’re essentially the same rig.
Seeing what Toyota just announced for the land cruiser, the 2022/2023 GX is now the wealthy man’s land cruiser
Agreed.
New 2013 GX owner and I’m so happy to have found your channel! Where did you find the side mirrors for so cheap - salvage?
Funny stuff, glad I'm not the only one to obsess so much that the wife gets annoyed. In fact, I'm watching this video as I obsess over my next vehicle purchase.
You're not alone my friend : ) Subscribe for more content!
i'm an idiot too!
almost sight unseen, it's a long story .. i def paid more than you did but i got half the miles. i can't wait for mud season in Vermont!
Well it looks like you've subscribed and that seems pretty smart to me ; )
I bought a gx470 with 178k timing belt done at 154k 1 owner from a wholesale dealer with no rips and clean interior with original sticker for 9k.
But wait... I thought that the 4Runner was the "poor man's Land Cruiser." The GX is just the GX. It shorter wheelbase and stout appearance make it kinda' unique. One thing I always wondered about the GX for overlanding... What do you do with those yucky, mall crawler, plastic looking steps? They look like they are attached to the rocker panel.
Agreed on the 4runner. Just trying to create some conversation : ) As far as the steps, they're actually pretty easy to take off and not tied into the rockers. I'd take them off now but my 5 year old can barely get in and out WITH help as it is... Rock sliders are a bit Down the list now so I think I'm stuck with them for the time being. Subscribe for more content!
Get an ozone machine from amazon removes smoke smell with ease for only around 80 bucks.
+1 on that. I removed horrible dog smell from a caravan with an ozon generator. Just leave the machine in there for a day. It will smell like red bull though 😀
I like your narration
I like your taste : )
Quick fact: Most of the Toyota Tundras that have over one million miles were powered by the same 4.6L V8 that's in your Lexus. They are damn near bullet proof engines. Its just an "old school" version of the LS460 DI 4.6L V8. Congrats and welcome to the Land Cruiser family, even if yours is ONLY a Prado version. (I have a 13 LC200 with 112k miles and its as tight as a drum.)
That's awesome and thanks! Loving it so far. We just put tires and wheels on it and have a video in the works for that.
Great video I'll be close up behind you I'm looking for a similar year GX too
14.5k, full dealer service, one owner and black interior! 👍🏼 nice find!
I just bought one similar. One owner and lexus dealer serviced. Black leather interior w/ 130K for $21K. Not the Premium but I love it.
C Newkirk nice! I want to keep the vehicle around 20k complete ($15k vehicle, 5k mods)
Awesome! Enjoy it and thanks for watching. Just dropped a new video today and I have a few on deck. Thanks for subscribing!
Wheels/tires=2500ish, lift=1500ish, rack=1000ish... sounds reasonable to me.
Cool man im 40 too but i dont think i can have it, well i might if i give up one of my car but not my tacoma though.
Taco is a good rig. Had a 2 wheel drive with the 4-banger in college. Bought it at 18 with 55k, sold it a decade later with 255K. Never did anything except changed the plugs once and oil changes every 5K or so. Ran as good when I sold it as when I bought it.
I like your moxy. Subbed.
I like you good judgement!
Any advice on where you found this truck, I have looked all over to get this exact same deal but it seems nearly impossible at this point
Yeah, they are popular. It took me 6 weeks of constant looking to find a good deal. Good luck!
It has a prado body, with a 4 runner engine
Close. She's got a V8, 4runner stuck with a 6 and 1500lb less tow cap. Same suspension as the 4runner TRD pro models with KDSS, though.
Great find. 👍
They average $18k -25k around my neck of the woods.
Same here. But if you look at all hours of the night, time in between work and ask Siri to search for them while you walking the dog. You’ll find that one gem, just picked one of the up with factory hitch(something I need for sleds and buggy’s)for 19889. 2011 w/81k on the odo. Karen didn’t driver her much. It was a ‘summer only’ vehicle. At their summer house🤑
Great video!
Nice truck. How was your GX blacked out? Plastidip, vinyl or something else?
I did Plati on everything except the handles. I thought those would hold up better with Vinyl. TBH I hate the look of the matte black vinyl compared to plasti-dip but you can't really plati-dip the handles because of the seam. I may go to a gloss black on the handles at some point to match the paint better instead of trying to match the two matte materials. The plasti is holding up great and I was on FR all summer. I think I did like 10ish coats because I didn't want to redo it anytime soon.
Good find!
Thanks! If you want to see how it handles offroad, check out this video - ua-cam.com/video/FFLfIcvJE30/v-deo.html
"Antiquated" LOL Will still be on the road when all the BMWs, Benz, etc have kicked the bucket or are being sold because they're too expensive to fix out of warranty.
I didn't say antiquated was bad : ) Change slow = breaks rarely... That's why my infotainment system looks like windows 98'
I am looking for one myself
Video was great!
I appreciate you sticking around. I think you were the first to comment on one of my videos and that encouraged me to keep going. Thank you!!!
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods I look foward to them all the time!
This channel is going to go places good job like it 👏
Thanks! Subscribe to help motivate me to make more content : )
Great vid!
Hilarious video - love your style dude. but does the GX460 really get 12mpg as a mall crawler? My Sequoia gets better than that and it's a beast.
Thanks! Nah, it would get closer to 14-15 according to most of the forums. Im just self employed so all of my trips are less than a mile (groceries, park, kids school). It doesn’t help that I take my dog everywhere and let it idle all the time.
Mine 2016 gets 15 mpg averaged over 20k miles. Over 20 mpg from San Francisco to San Diego and back. Get 13 driving to the park 1 mile away to walk dogs everyday. Hope this helps.
ge gary what’s your average speed on the freeway
Roveir Datu around 75 most of the time
Have you checked out using an ozone machine to remove smoke smell?
Yeah but most of it has gone away and I'm too cheap to spend $80 on something I'll only use once : )
Regarding your comment about the Land Cruiser, (not the GX) being a 25 year design and engineered rolling beast...... Read it from Toyota's chief engineer......
Excerpts from article in Automotive Industries, Feb. 1998, by Lindsay Brook
Design/Engineering: Chassis
Design of UZJ100, as the '98 Cruiser program is coded, was frozen in mid-1994, says veteran chief engineer Takeo Kondo. At that point, the previous FJ80 model was three years old. And as on every previous Cruiser, UZJ100 has body-on-frame construction.
"There was never any consideration of unibody design," Kondo tells AI. "Long-term durability has always been the number one goal of the Land Cruiser program," he explains, "and we expect these vehicles to be on the road for at least 25 years."
My family currently drives seven of the twelve LC/LXs we've owned since 1996. I can tell you Mr. Kondo's design and engineering has worked extremely well for me and many many others.
Great find! Can you send me a scan of that article? I'd love to use it in an upcoming video. I'll eat a crow and give you a shout out : )
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods forum.ih8mud.com/threads/100-series-engineering-info-from-toyota.124579/
This is all I have on that article
Can u tell more about buying a car wholesale like you did?
Earned a sub👍🏽
Great project, sent this video to my husband as he’s in the same position as your wife... lots of persuading going on to get the same gen gx you have. Wondering though, were you just focused on the gx or gave the lx a chance as well but weren’t lucky finding a good one?
I was looking at LX’s for about a year b4 I actually got serious. There were plenty of LX’s available but after driving a few we realized we really need a functioning third row that folds away completely. The LX third row is kind of a sad hold over from previous designs. If you leave them in they eat up half the cargo area. Taking them out requires tools an a couple hours. The gx 3rd row takes some space but because they fold into the floor, we can build on top of them. When the kids leave we’ll loose them all together and get a drawer system. Hope that helps!
Great vid
Amazing! Just what I needed and a GX is next on my list of car purchases.