Truly the best SUV on the road! Let CAR WIZARD show you why this '08 Lexus GX470 is so reliable!
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- Опубліковано 3 гру 2022
- Those of you that follow the CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ know he's a fan of Toyota/Lexus vehicles. This video shows a rare sighting of a Lexus in the CAR WIZARD's shop. Finally the Wizard gets to show you just how great this 2008 Lexus GX470 is!
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I've owned two of these over the last 6 years. You are correct about the quality. The first was on 06 GX470 that was t-boned in an intersection by a Ford Expedition. My wife and I along with our 5 year old daughter rolled over 6 times and walked away. So we purchased another 06 ASAP. I owe a lot to these SUV's.
I feel the same about my 06 Avalon I got hit head on by a explorer and the car did really good I went and got another one because of that
The GX are known for rolling over.
A cousin of mine had a 2013 Camry SE-V6. He had an accident on I-75 here in GA and destroyed the front end. The wrecker truck driver was able to crank it up and drive it up on the wrecker. That goes to show, you can't kill a Toyota.
Wow! Thank God ya'll made it out alive...
@@bngr_bngr It's not sports car... Common sense requires that you drive this carefully.
These were made in Tahara, Japan...known to be the best automotive manufacturing facility in the world...even today. Quality all the way.
Where my old SC400 was made.
I own a 2009 GX470 that I bought 3 years ago with 200,000 miles on it that had been massively abused and neglected by its previous owner(s). The cherry on top of the neglect cake was them putting it through a fence in a snowstorm that removed half its front bumper, shattered the rear glass and caused some front structure damage and a bent tie-rod. They then continued to drive it for a few thousand miles without repairs and with bad alignment until the front tires were bald ..and then dumped the poor truck as a trade-in at the local GMC dealer. (I hope she bought a used Acadia because it’s what she deserves, lol.)
I picked the GX up for next to nothing because of all the damage, it’s Christmas tree of warning lights and it’s abysmal service history and carfax that showed previous wrecks and almost no maintenance.
I threw new tires on it, replaced the tie-rod, had the 100k overdue timing belt/pump service done and flushed all the fluids. A $5 gas cap cleared all the warning lights (jus Toyota doing Toyota things) and I replaced the windshield.
3 years later, it has 250,000 miles on it and it continues to live a hard life of fire trails, towing, snowstorms and it’s been rear ended twice, lol. 1st by a Grand Cherokee on ice and then by a Mazda Tribute a year later. Neither did any real damage beyond breaking its bumper reflectors and tow hitch trim panel thing (which was insane to see after the second hit because the Tributes airbag deployed), ..but at least it gets regular oil changes and preventative maintenance.
So, 3 years and 50,000 miles of further abuse past 200k. It must be falling apart mechanically by now, right? I will now list all its parts that have failed and their repair costs.
Shortly after replacing the tires just after buying the GX, the right rear air spring started leaking. I replaced it myself with a $36 replacement from Amazon.
I started hearing clanking noises over bumps 2 years ago at 212,000 miles. $18 front sway-bar bushing set fixed it. (No labor, did myself.)
I had its brakes done a year ago (I don’t have a TechStream needed for bleeding the brakes) and they found a leaking front caliper and a leaking CV boot. I had them replace both CV’s and the caliper as well as a TPMS sensor and oil change and alignment for $1,800. In the GX’s defense, the leaking boot was on the side that took the hit from the fence post that bent the tie-rod.
Given that the truck was only $3k to begin with, I’d say it’s doing pretty dang good at 250k and it wears its body damage as a badge of honor.
I would have read this entire comment but didn’t have a entire day to spend reading it
@@james-he7xv gotta read faster
Great comment, I enjoyed reading this
This is so awesome! Total testament to Toyota/Lexus commitment to quality, bar none. Thoughly enjoyed reading every word of this story. 👍 Thanks for sharing.
@@james-he7xv attention span of a mouse, work on that
Exactly Wizard: Since the Year of Our Lord "1983" forty years now, Toyota is the only vehicle manufactory we have purchased from. Camry with 400,000 miles, Corolla with 600,000 miles, Tundra with 500,000 miles and many more from the 80's, 90's to today. I own one American made vehicle a 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brougham that had only 3,000 miles when we took a trip to Disney World, Florida and our 8-day trip turn in 13-day for my brand new Cutlass transmission left us stranded. So when fixed it went straight to the nearest Toyota dealer and was traded in for a 1983 Toyota "Black Series" 4X4 SR5 Truck and we never looked back since. Toyota, nothing better in the industry!!!
Year of the Lord “1983” what is or was that?
@@williamfswann Just someone who takes religion entirely too seriously trying to sound overly pious instead of just saying 1983"
Here in Australia, we have a saying... If you wanna go to the outback, take a Land Rover. If you want to get home again, take a LandCruiser.
Hahahaaa, cheers brorher from Miami
😂😂😂, so true!
😁😄😄
I have 470,000 miles on my 2003 GX ! Still going.
Whaaat, 470 miles or km
@@dennynisevic7848 Miles.
OMG, woooow
@@brandonmorris2513 what kind of work have you had to do to it? It must have been maintained well!
@@darrenhanson7696 Not all that much. Alternator , outer tie rod ends, control arm bushings , blower motor, valve cover gaskets, 1 door lock actuator, transfer case "o " ring seal.
This is too funny. I just bought my 09' Lexus GX470 and I absolutely love it! Once you retrofit the air suspension to a conventional setup they're as reliable as they come. Having worked at Toyota I know that 4.7 V8 will do 500000 miles easy, our Tundra parts trucks lasted almost a million miles in the original powertrain! Thank you for highlighting the greatest suv on the market Car Wizard!
Mine rode 100X better once the silly rear air springs were retrofitted
What SUV does the Wizard have?
Yep, the airbag suspension is crap.....cheap to replace the airbags with springs and it continues to be reliable as the day is long.
I’ve got 250,000 miles on my 09’s stock air suspension. I replaced a leaking spring 3 years ago at 200k with a $37 replacement off of Amazon ..in my driveway in 20 minutes. Haven’t had any issues since. IMO the air suspension hate is overblown (lol) and is mostly used by guys as a convenient excuse to lift their GX. “It’s gonna fail any minute anyway, might as well lift it for $3k while I’m in there”
@@aaronmacy9134 No not really lol. If you want a better ride it has to go. Its shocking how much more firm, planted and stable it is now over that air crap. So glad its a cheap fix.
Chevy Trax is in the shop for the second time in 4k miles @ 13k total miles, has that 1.4 engine. I wish I knew what I was getting myself into. Highly considering getting rid of it for a used Toyota thanks to you.
Consider the Honda Fit if you like the subcompacts. My wife's has 374k, original powertrain, and it still gets 38mpg. The Toyota Corolla is also great in that size. My head tech at Toyota had 400k on his before trading in for a newer one.
Do it while it’s still worth something.
@@michfloridaman i vouch for honda fits. I have a 2010, and it hasn’t missed a beat for the 2 years i’ve had it. It always starts, and has never had any warning signs show up in the dash. Ever. Knock on wood for that, i hope it continues that way.
I would GM econoboxes are total junque
The Equinox 1.5t is now a good engine. The Trax 1.4t not so much.
2 things.. the dash's on the gx 470 were notorious for cracking, there was a factory recall on them. This veh prob had it done. Also, the wood is real, albeit a very thin veneer, but real nonetheless. I have one and I love it. Best car i've ever owned. I also own a 06 LX470 too. Both great
The related 4th gen 4Runner also had a recall for cracked dashes, but that was for the early models. With the mid-cycle refresh (2005, IIRC) they improved the plastic, and they no longer had issues. Being a 2008, this dash is probably original. Frame rust is another common problem with these, though there was no recall or TSB, as with the Tundra. It's good to see the frame on this one is in such great shape.
A lot of Toyotas from that era had this issue of cracked dashboards
Correct. Wood is real. I have one and I replaced some cracked panels. As real as can be.
Crazy that it has real wood
Awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
Just got into a GX460, these things are built like tanks. Everything is put together so well and it just feels so solid. Mine only has 72k miles.
Very nicely done video! I've owned my 2004 GX470 since new, and have maintained it meticulously by the book, ever since. I don't put on that many miles, my 18 year old 2004 has 108,000 miles on it now. I've only used Mobil One full synthetic oil since the first oil change. I just had an oil analysis done a few months ago at my last oil change . I sent the oil sample to zengine and got back the test results that showed the internal engine parts are showing practically no wear at all, based on what's in the used oil after 5,000 miles. This Lexus is the most reliable, best built vehicle I have ever owned. It still looks like new inside and out and drives like new.
Are you using full synthetic high mileage? If not it’s better. Proven to us by ProjectFarm. Gotta love his experimental videos.
@@VDTKvIDEOS Not the high mileage, the Mobil One Full Synthetic 5 w 30. That's been working great for me for 18 years with . The engine has never used a drop of oil in 108,000 miles. The dip stick is always at full even after 5,000 miles of driving.
I just hit over a MILLION kilometers on my bought new 2005 Land Cruiser 120 Prado this summer, which this is, but I got the diesel.
Currently sits at 1,013,000 kilometers, give or take - never EVER missed a beat. Engine is not touched! Even the valve covers haven't been taken off, since they have not leaked. Turbo is all original.
Engine wise only the injectors needed a change at around 400k, 2nd pair is now over 600k! Otherwise it got transmission rebuild at 800k, alternator at around 600k, and the rest is just fluid changes, pads, rotors - that's it! Also insanely capable, and insanely well put together, no rattles, no squeaks for that mileage and age...
Can't say much more, the BEST there is. Hands down!
I am proud to say I own a 2007 Lexus GX 470 bought it brand new and have kept it all these years only serviced by the dealership because the car wizard is too far of a drive like 1000 miles anyway the Lexus has been wonderful. It’s now got 96,000 original miles on it the garage kept and I think it’s probably one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life as far as something I purchased. Thank you for the great review. I thank you for being what I believe. That’s one of the best mechanics in the world.
Always a pleasure watching your videos as a 00 LS400 owner far abroad.
I've wanted one of these for about 4 years! When my A4 wagon gives up, this will definitely be our next family hauler.
I have an 05'. It's easy to work on. Super reliable. Has 192K miles on it. There isn't a squeak or rattle to be heard. Love this car. I'll never sell it.
You can tell when you're good at what you do! You mechanics will give you credit! The Car Care Nut here on UA-cam mentioned you about your work! I own a 2016 Toyota Camry SE and have had very little issues with it! Keep up the good work!
Another great video from the wizard. Keep it up
You’re a good man, I can tell.
Thank you for your channel, you help a lot of people.
Bless you!
I drove one of these in Oman in the middle east and they are bulletproof in the desert and the heat. We did a lot of travel for work in it including visiting remote sites off paved roads. Miss that Lexus so much.
Had an 2010 RX450 which truly made me fall in love with the quality and comfort of a Lexus vehicle. Just Picked up an 06 Lexus GX470 for 5,200 from a recent trade in at my dealership. Ready for all the adventures ahead of me !
$5200??? What a steal 🔥
Wow!!! $5200??????
Whaaat 5,200
I always enjoy your videos, MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 🎄
Really helpful video I have been watching your videos and let me tell you that you are confirming me that Toyota is the best brand in cars. I own a 1999 Toyota Camry,a 2001 tundra and just 3 weeks ago I got me a 2008 sequoia. Best suv in the whole world!!!! Thanks a lot for your informative videos!!!!!! Greetings from Phoenix Arizona!!!
Lexus an upmarket brand that has one rare advantage over prestige brands
they are made with Toyota parts, so they are reliable.
Not something you can say about the German brands.
that's true and they are amazing vehicles, but many buyers can't justify a $70k car with Toyota parts, that's why many go German. German cars are reliable IF taken care not neglected. Me and my parents have had only had German and Lexus cars and we keep up with the maintenance and they don't have problems like you see with people that shouldn't be owning a luxury car and can't pay the maintenance. that's not bmw, mercedes, Lexus, etc fail that's the buyers fault that they bought it knowing they can't afford it.
I just got a 08 GX470 (been in the family for over 4 years though), pushing 198k miles and it’s a tank. My wife and I love it. No issues from the last couple of years.
Awesome video 👍👍👍
Few people that see and/or drive my 05 GX470 believe it’s 17 years old w/150k miles. Some minor issues here & there, but never left me stranded and always feels like a new car.
Mine has 275k miles and does great. I've never owned a toyota nor lexus and i'm very impressed with my 05 GX470.
Just an oil change? I think The Wizard wanted to do a video on this bad boy😏
FYI regarding the GX470: Lexus changed the stereo/climate control in 2006 to where if you wanted to upgrade the stereo head you could. 2003 to2005 the navigation, ac control and stereo was all one unit. It was impossible to find temperature control replacement parts or to upgrade to the stereo/navigation in those model years.
They make several aftermarket kits now that support the climate controls. I am about to go the "tesla" android tablet route on mine from Phoenix.
Thank you, Wizard… just got an 07 GX470 much like the one in the video (only 128k miles on her). Dry undercarriage, smooth transmission, and tight suspension. Was thinking about a Jeep, but ALWAYS heed the wizard. Many thanks for all the great advice!
I like that you check the spare tire. Great job to detail.
MORE OF THESE VIDEOS PLEASE! GX/LX/LAND CRUISERS/4RUNNERS ARE THE TOP OF THE TOP. WOULD LOVE TO SEE A GX 460 IN THE WIZARD’S SHOP
@@click9914 viewers drop them off!
@@chriswhitener9171 hahaahaaa
Have an 08 and love it! Only problem is an exhaust manifold leak, which I think is common with these V8s.
Thank you for sharing!
What a contrast from the Discovery you looked at last week.
My 2002 Lexus ES300 is an amazing car. I’m the 2nd owner bought it in April 2021 with 160k miles. I’ve replaced 20 year OEM parts, ac compressor (started squealing), alternator, starter and 4 struts (rear ones started leaking). All new parts except struts are GENCO. Car rides like it just came off the showroom floor. Not one creak or rattle. Solid and tight. Everything works. Every switch and button
There is one on UA-cam w 590k highway miles as of 3 years ago.
Now my car has 172500 miles and I’ll be keeping it for 10+ years!
In 2019 I bought a 2013 X5 and you’re right. in 8 months I spent nearly $2,000 in frozen door lock actuator, leaking rear differential and worn front suspension. Couldn’t sell it privately, and traded it in.
Exactly I bought my teenage daughter that Lexus a few years ago and my wife has a 13' x5 and I have 2 l322 range rovers and her car is the only one that has not needed anything the others are in and out of commission at times I've owned 10 different lexus cars threwout the years definitely the most reliable cars
@@gshell2520 yes !
Car Wizard almost at 1M, Congrats !
Merry Christmas Car Wizard and All
I owned a 2007 GX470 that I bought CPO from Lexus in 2010 and had it until this year; got it with 44K miles on it and when I sold her, she had 169K miles. The only thing that ever failed on her was the alternator, but other than that the car was rock solid. My wife has an SUV so we sold mine and I bought a Tesla Model 3 for my 50+ mile daily round trip to/from work, but if I'm ever in the market for an SUV for myself again, it'll be another GX.
Interesting point about the real wood on the Lexus interiors. Lexus has that wood trim sourced from Yamaha...the division that makes musical instruments like grand piano's.
Car wizard, you are Awesome I am die-hard fan driving Lexus SC340, watching every episode 😀 using your technique all the time thank you so much
I bought my ‘00 2WD 3rd gen 4runner a year ago with only 125K miles and not a spec of rust under. I do every maintenance on it myself, love that work horse.
Awesome! My 2006 Matrix has 203,734 miles and runs like brand new as well. There is a very, very slight seepage at the vvt-i solenoid of like one drop every thousand miles. It's on the unit itself, not at the o-ring and I will be keeping an eye on it.
That car is still a baby. At least another 200,000 miles to go.
To this day the GX is my favourite SUV. I had the opportunity to buy one 7 years ago when I was shopping for a used body on frame SUV. I had to have a manual transmission so I ended up with an 04 Xterra. No regrets with that truck, but I definitely missed the chance to get a GX back when they were affordable. They're going for twice, if not triple the price now compared to back then.
You can find them for 6-8k with 200k miles which is barely breaking in the engine.
Wizard,Between my wife and I we had 5 Land rover products over the years.
got my wife a 2000 Lexus rx 300 had it for four years sold it and got her a rx330 2005 she still has it and its great.
My last land rover was a LR3 could not take the repairs anymore so I purchased a 2012 Lexus GX 460 love them both, I will never owen another Land Rover product again.
Thanks for your videos Mr Wizard
I love my 2019 4runner just sealed up the paint today for winter...Wolfgang Spray👍
Great video! Love your stuff. Actually, the wood in the interior is real and the spare contains a tire pressure monitor as well as the others. If the four on the ground check out and the light is still on, check the spare.
Just had mine replaced and the spare kept giving the error. Tire store fixed in minutes
Great review! I was going to get a 470 until I found a 460 for a great price.
The 460s are just as solid but with an updated interior. Mine currently has 182k miles and drives like new.
Absolutely amazing vehicles.
Having owned both, the only one issue is how much heavier the 460's are - over 400lbs, and you feel every pound when you accelerate vs a 470.
@@993mikethe gx460 is faster than the gx470 tho
We have a 1999 LX470 with 200k km in the “champagne gold” as you call it. Living in the Great White North, British Columbia 🇨🇦, this thing is a beast. Getting around in the winter is a breeze. As far as condition, it’s still immaculate. We have an independent mechanic that really looks after it and we don’t spare the care.
Totally agree. Here in Australia I have the 2012 4.0 V6 version in a Toyota Prado Kakadu. Great car. Had the LX 470 before it was even better! Hopefully the new LX might be on the shopping list one day in a Hybrid? But for now keeping the Prado.
I would have to say lexus makes the smoothest suv and seats are so comfortable my first suv I absolutely love it never going back to a car
I LOVE my 2008 GX470.
Never ever broke down.
108,000 miles at the moment.
I was lucky to adopt our family car, a 2004 gx470 same color, same mileage, and was garage kept... felt like i was watching you go over mine. Love these episodes! Really cannot ever consider another brand, Yoda's all the way, baby!
Out of all the UA-cam mechanics, wizard is one I trust. If I lived in Kansas, he would definitely get my business.
I have a 2008 4Runner with the 4.0L V6. 212k miles and still running strong. Looking forward to making it to 300k, would really love a 4.7 V8 though
I had a 1998 GS400 with 229k on it running like a dream when it got hit and totaled. I bought a GS430 that same night. Once you own a UZ-powered vehicle you can’t give it up
I seen one of these on the highway a couple days ago and yes I've seen this video previous to that. I thought, "Damn!, that's the same one!" and now I want one. Well, I will have to be a highlander or something that's a little better on gas, but I just thought I'd share that with you Wizard. Cheers, great video.
We bought a 19 TRD off road 4-runner just before COVID nuttiness and love it. It had 15000 miles we have 50 on it now love it. Just replaced tires and service.
Dash has no cracks because it has been replaced by a recall. The wood, I believe is real if I remember right. I've replaced a lot of these dashes at my time with Lexus.
Can you still do the recall fix for free?:
@@Kauffman578 used to be able to have the dash out in 20 or 39 min. Now. Probably take longer. Been years since I've done one
There's a good reason that even the ones listed on Copart with high miles still command a good price. These are great vehicles!
Appreciate this video. Looking at a GX460. Have a Yukon-Denali and it has required a main gasket replace because of oil leak, transmission solenoids replacements, then a transmission rebuild. All this in two years. It has eaten us alive in retirement. So, having an opportunity to enjoy the rest of my retirement looks good without a boatload of car repairs. I am sold. Thanks
I have a 12 year old Toyota Prado with 4.0L and it has only ever needed basic maintenance. I have not needed to do any major repairs. So I agree with what you're saying.
This vintage looks a lot nicer than the new stuff
Looks like a compressed Montero Sport. Like a ‘99-‘00 model.
Maybe you could do a video on a Lexus ES350 when one comes in for maintenance, I have a 2012 and absolutely love it.
Great truck I have rx350 and es350, had gx it was great but rear air shocks are very big bucks to replace, our 2004 sequia same engine as gx, runs like new with 175,000 miles, thank u wizard
Hey car wizard thanks for doing this review I have this vehicle. I have a 2006 pearl white. It has 150,000 miles on the chassis and body the. The dealer replaced the engine when I bought it because it was screwed up from a hack shop before they bought it. They left a bolt in the cylinder. It's been running great for 3 years.
We agree (and have a 2003 w 105,000 miles. Will keep until we die.)
Just saw someone on Facebook buy one of these for $2000 with 314k miles and it’s one owner no accident looks mint
I would buy it now
@@jefferyepstein9210 I would have myself if I had seen the ad haha
awesome show WEEEEEEZARD.. Toyota/Honda/ Lexus Rule for reliability. Your expertise is unmatched by anyone, always appreciate your honesty.
I'm the original owner of my 05 V8 4Runner (basically the same drivetrain)w/ 200,000 hard city, beach, and towing miles and it's still going strong, with no problems. If I was forced to replace it, the only SUV I'd consider besides another V8 4Runner of that generation, is a GX470 because I like the hinged swing-open rear door vs a tailgate. However, I like the power window in the tailgate of the 4runner, so I guess I'm a little conflicted!
I was looking for one of these and ended up settling on a 14 GX460. Couldn't find any GX470s in my area that weren't sketchy. About 3 months after I bought my 460 I saw a 470 on the dealers website for sale, relatively low mileage, 1 owner, for 10 grand less! I was upset that I didn't wait longer however I am still beyond satisfied with my 460. A plus to the 460 is that it has a better factory radio and no air suspension, and no timing belt. The seats in those old Lexus models are like no other though, definitely more comfortable than my 460. My uncle has an 07 RX350 with 50,000 miles, im trying to convince him to sell it to me but he loves it too much!
Got an ‘04 Lexus RX330 with 39,577 on it. AWD. Love it, put in a back up cam and car play. Powder coated the rims black. Awesome
my mom keeps eyeballing a Encore lately, I keep telling her DON'T!
Dont!! Run Away!!!
I have a 2006 Kzj120 Prado, the 3ltr diesel Toyota version of this car, 5speed manual.
400kms on the clock of hard offroading, only problems are chronic hand brake issues, (have to leave it in gear). Radiator weeps and steering rack weep. And valve cover gasket, everything else is bulletproof.
She has been airborne more times than I like to admit.
Currently due it's first clutch at 400,000kms
Factory LSD and chunky tyres, (265/65 r17)
Plus the barn door tailgate is a godsend.
My Honda CRV is nearly 20 years old it's done 175000 miles and the clutch has had to be changed plus a few light bulbs , friends BMW X5 is back in the shop ..again but it has a better badge apparently..
These are very popular in Japan. (Badged as LandCruiser Prado)
They're very popular in Africa (both the GX and the Prado).
I’ve owned two LX’s a 97 and a 2000 both of them with over 220000 miles. These trucks are amazing, routine maintenance goes a real long way with these.
I still like when you inspect underneath the car, even if there are no problems with it. It gives me a new perspective on the vehicle, which is something I'd like to see in the Toyota Rush I drive
2007 toyota tacoma here. Cheap interior plastics and plain inside, weird seating position but it is reliable. Rock solid nothing major anywhere. That goes a long way to dealing with the smaller quibbles. Plus the resale value makes me laugh, a year ago I could nearly get what I paid for it brand new in 2007.
We also have the Prado in Australia, this is one is based off the 120 series LandCruiser Prado.
The Prado didn't have the 4.7L as an option, you could either a 3L diesel, 2.7L 4cyl petrol or 4L V6.
The Prado has one barn style door that swings out too, the Lexus got a wagon style opening.
These things are also a serious off roader, the under body has steel bash plates protecting all the exposed areas like the radiator at the front
Here in Europe is called the Toyota Land cruiser, is such a cappable off road car and very very relliable. Hopefully I can get one in a future because I love those cars
The Toyota Land Cruiser is the Toyota Land Cruiser here in the US
Thank you. I've known that Toyota's were rock solid and it's encouraging when we see why. Thanks again.
G'day Mr and Mrs Wizard from Australia. Toyota have a huge reputation for reliability here in Australia. I currently have a 2009 4 cylinder Toyota Camry with 420,000km (260,000 American miles) on it and it just keeps going and going and going, all thanks to regular servicing which I DIY, I have been thinking for the last few years about getting something newer with fewer miles on it, but I end up just saying "maybe next year" when the time eventually comes I will replace it with another secondhand Toyota
I listen, Wizard, I do! I moved to Canada from Israel a year ago and bought a 2007 Lexus RX350. Cars in Israel are expensive and generally shitty. Now, thanks to you and Scotty, I’m so happy to have such a nice, durable car, and it was dirt cheap, too (compared to Israel)!
Im glad I got a 18 Lexus GS350 instead of a BMW 5 series. Best decision I have ever made. Even tho I have a 2003 BMW 530i but they are way more reliable than modern BMWs.
Your absolutely right! I retired 11 months ago and decided I qm not gonna spend my money on continuing repairs on my other cars. Bought an LS 460. My first foreign car. Gonna replace my towncar next with a Lexus SUV next.....
As a Lexus owner who never had a different brand vehicle I love it. My firs Lexus was 2007 is 220d sold it at 178 000 miles and the first person who came to see the car bought it, after 40 minutes test driving the car he was like : but there are no rattles or noise..., My second Lexus now is is 250 petrol automatic with almost 120 000 miles apart from a rear left ABS sensor that costed me £11 on ebay there is nothing wrong with it. If i save more money I will go for the new NX 350h or the plug in hybrid 450h +, thanks again for your content. All the best from London
I have a 07 gx470 it’s my first car and I’m going to try to make it last 30 years wish me luck!
8:30 probably one of the reasons why the overseas market Land Cruiser Prado on which this is based gave buyers the option of a rear mounted spare tyre. The other reason is that there was an optional larger fuel tank in some models which required Toyota to relocate the spare tyre from under the car.
What are these “tyres” you speak of??
@@daakrolb English isn't probably his native language. He obviously meant "tires". There are many people outside of the States who like the Car Wizards videos. Yours truly being one of them. By the way I can speak my native language, plus three foreign languages. How many languages do you speak?
@@voldemar22 neither of you are speaking English, it's tyres 😜 my American friends
The Prado, which this is based off, had the spare tyre mounted on the rear barn door, the rear on the Prado is a single barn style door that swings out. You learn to make sure you don't park on an angle, had one years ago.
Actually mine was a 90 series, model before this one. It came with twin 90L fuel tanks.
@@voldemar22
I don’t speak English but American, I’m pretty sure there’s a difference
@@daakrolb Tyre is chiefly British English for tire.
Finally somebody listen to Scotty love your Channel Toyota's Lexus Great Cars also have a 2011 Subaru Legacy with 300,000 km runs like a top doesn't leak I just do regular maintenance and that's it no worries👍😎🇨🇦
I'm using an Prado land cruiser Prado 2003 model, 2 doors, 4. Cylinder and gas 562,000 km on odometer because I'm in middle east (kilometer). Just a normal maintenance, 3 years back we change the starter and profeller shaft. Runs smooth as silk.
Wizard, the GX470 has a fifth TPMS sensor in the spare so if it did get down on pressure the owner would know even without having to feel or see the spare tire.
Proud Lexus owner here and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! I have only good things to say about the car and my friends
Nothing except… but my 04 LS 430 :).
Likewise, my 2005 Camry with north of 350,000 kms. Almost 19 years old & solid. Toronto, Canada
Been wrenching on the side for a long long time and other than routine maintenance, I don’t like to wrench on my own vehicles,- never get paid! So what do I drive, 19 Tacoma, 04 Tacoma, a beautiful red 94 Camry, and just got a 07 Highlander. My favorite is the red 1MZ FE. Still runs and drives like the day it left the show room.
I agree that Toyota/Lexus are good vehicles. I gifted an 07 Camry to my brother. There have been no maintenance issues for 3 years. On the other hand, I have my dad's 05 Equinox he bought new. Other than 3 batteries, new shocks, and other miscellaneous repairs, it had been a great CUV. No leaks anywhere.
Took your advice from an earlier video and bought a 2010 Lexus RX 350 with 93,000 miles hoping to have many years of reliability.
That's nothing for the 3.5 V6..our Sienna 2011 has 225k miles, and not babied, original owner.
Great choice buddy 😊
The Lexus equivalent of the Land Cruiser Prado! What a great vehicle that will last (with maintenance) for many hundreds of thousands of miles. The only things about that unit that I didn't like were 1). Premium fuel requirement, 2). Timing belt (vs chain), and 3). Headroom (I don't fit in it). So, when I retired, I bought a large Land Cruiser (low MPG, regular fuel). That said, if I would have fit, this would have been on my short list.
No leg room either for tall drivers.
Premium fuel is recommended not required. We've put over 40k using cheap ol 87 octane. Thousands of miles pulling a 4000lb RV, flat land, mountains, 100°f to -25°f, city and rural, you name it. No issues. 05 and newer are vvti and that takes care of any knock keeping the engine safe. Yes premium fuel will allow for a little more timing which will result in a little more power and efficiency but the gains are very marginal. Certainly not enough to offset the cost difference of the premium fuel.
Premium is not even mandatory for this truck, I have tested both regular and premium on both my 03 GX470 and saw little to zero difference in overall mileage and performance.
I owned a 2005 PT CRUSIER we put 250000 miles on it with the original motor and transmission. The last year we owned it, we put about a 1000 miles on the car. It would stay in the carport for months and it never left any transmission or oil spots on the floor. It was a great car and gave us great service for 15 years. And as a PS it spent very little time in the shop other than oil changes.
I listened Wizard proud 2 Toyota household and even My Mom drives a Toyota now she said no more GM products ! as always thank you Sir !
My '02 Sequoia has close to 350k miles. I've enjoyed it for almost five years now. I've replaced a few things due to age, but overall, a very confidence-inspiring ownership experience.
My friend has an 01 with 280k. It's tired as hell and it swerves violently when you hit the brakes. New calipers and brakes and it still does it
Love my ‘03 Sequoia with 250k on it. Owned it for 15 years now and it’s never let me down or had any unexpected cost.
@@michaelmaas5544 theirs has been reliable enough but it's had an alternator go back but that's expected for a Toyota product. It's just not a vehicle I'd say is confidence inspiring though LMAO.
@@Bleachanna not sure what “confidence inspiring” is supposed to mean but it’s a great vehicle
@@michaelmaas5544 a vehicle that doesn't feel like a Walmart bag flapping in the breeze while driving in a straight line.
The shocks are electronic adjustable for firmness and are quite expensive. The rear is on air springs and the front is on coils. The rear air suspension gets a lot of flack for being troublesome and for good reason but if you keep it maintained its quite useful if you use the GX like a truck. We pull a heavy tongue weight single axle RV and the adjustable height makes connecting and disconnecting on unlevel ground a snap. Also, the GX always sits level with the trailer on and pulls it like a dream. I like the electronic shocks and being able to soften the ride when we hit rough roads. The cool thing about this platform is that there is a huge aftermarket presence for suspension so if you want to get rid of the factory stuff and really turn it into an off road beast you can. Or you can just get rid of the expensive factory suspension or any combo in between.
Get a trailer brake if these don't come with! My Armada has one and I use it all the time when towing
@@BCJDM Definitely. I use a Redarc Tow Pro Elite and it rocks! Also, gotta have a WD hitch with some sway control. For a shorter wheelbase truck, this thing can be a really capable tow vehicle with the right pieces in place.