10 Things I Love About The Lexus GX460
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
- With thousands of on and off pavement miles driven. Here are the 10 things I love about the Lexus GX460. If you are considering getting one. Watch this video first to see if it is the right vehicle for you.
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I'm at 297K miles on my 2010. Original engine and trans. I'm running 285s and a 3" lift. We pull a 3,000lb camper 10 times a year. I have no intention selling anytime soon. Feels like new. Love it.
Love to hear experiences like this!
Victory 4x4 has a lot of parts for the GX, back gate table, winch bumper, and skids/sliders
GXOR community is toppppppp tier, good bunch of people
I agree they some of the very best!
@10:00 I want to clarify that it is not all wheel drive but instead fulltime four wheel drive
Semantics… some would argue it is, in fact, all wheel drive when the center differential is unlocked, and four wheel drive when locked.
@@Code325 Agreed
I have a 2010 GX460 with 130,000 miles. I find the 4.6L engine to be very under-powered, and the vehicle is always down-shifting on the highway for the slightest highway incline. Very annoying. And the highway ride is quite rough, especially over bumps. Other than that, it's a great vehicle.
What size tire are you running? I never feel like I have issues with it down shifting.
Awesome 😎
I love the swing gate. If you plan on a table, I suggest Ohana Rig Supply tables. No drill, supper strong and stable. And they come with Molle panels.
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@@BackroadExplorationagreed. I have the tables and the console panel. Both are great. I get so much use out of the tables.
Couple key differences between GX460 and 4Runner 1) 4Runner has around 1500 Lb payload while GX has 1300 lb payload. So if adding steel bumpers, larger tires etc and all the overlanding gear with a family you will quickly hit the max. 2) GX has more dynamic load capacity on roof at around 300 lb vs around 200lb for 4 runner. So if planning a large RTT GX works well.
Overlanding/off-roading (other than rock crawling) with a family of 4, you will realize it will be tough to do it in a bronco or wrangler without compromises like adding a trailer or ditching RTT.
All solid points.
The coolant valley leak sound's fun
Certainly not ideal. Easier than a timing belt on a Land Cruiser. No rig is free of issues.
soooo... like us since we got 4 kids we're not gettin a GX550 OT until they put the 3row in 😢😢😢😢
Seems anytime you want the off-road packages it’s always non family friendly
I'd keep your 460 for as long as possible. Amongst all the turbo induction and reduced cylinder vehicles out there, it's truly one of a kind!
True it’s unique and likely one if not the last v-8 engine a Toyota SUV will have. But the performance of the newer engines is very impressive.
I also have 4 kids, so I went from a GX470 to a LX570 a couple of years ago so we can continue to do the off trail trips. We really wanted the Suburban for more space but it is simply too long and wide for the trails. I used to drive a 2016 Suburban for a year and enjoyed its superb hauling capacity, although the interior parts started to come loose at around 22k. Tahoe/Sequoia was my next choice but we end up going to a 200 series platform despite some of the disadvantages in space. I consider the 200 series platform a 7/8 full sizer since in America it is competing with Americanized full size SUVs which are much larger and come in extended length forms. It's been a pretty solid platform, although I do prefer driving my supercharged 3rd gen 4Runner (from my single days) or the GX470 (when I had just 2 kids) as my daily vehicle. The 200 series drive like a big boat (6000# empty) and the steering is heavier than the 4Runner/GX. I do love the AHC, it handles backcountry roads/sand really well and does not require a coilover rebuild every couple of years like my 4Runner/GX470. I just change out the AHC fluid every 30-60k and/or replace the AHC globes at 200k. Both are fairly low maintenance cost if you DIY. But neither the 4Runner nor the GX470 can hold a family of six comfortably on long trips especially as my kids grow bigger. My older kids prefer I take the 200 series whenever we go on long trip because there is more leg room, shoulder/butt room, and headroom for them. My younger kids also like to lay out on the third row to sleep. My wife like that we don't have to fold the 2nd row to let kids into the 3rd row, since the 2nd row middle part folds down to create a pseudo pathway to the 3rd row. She also enjoy using the center console fridge to have chilled drinks/fruits, applesauce for kids, and cheese snacks . If you are worried about the force induction and hybrid system on the newer Toyota/Lexus 250/300 series platform, I highly recommend getting a 200 series 7/8 full sizer with the V8. Mine is lightly modified with 33" Baja Boss A/T and I still get 16.5 mpg on the highway for a 7000# plus fully loaded vehicle doing 70+mph.
@runnerxa the 200 series is the best choice for a family IMO as well. Unfortunately it was just out of your price range when looking at the year/mileage combo we wanted. I suspect that in 3-5 years as my kids get bigger we will move to one. Plus having the 5.7 will be super nice for some of the towing we do.
14:03 this point right here is why I am considering a 2023 GX 460 in 2-3 years for a Lease Return to build out.
Aim for a 2021. It has the updated exterior, without the stupid touchpad inside.
Love this idea.
4:30 don’t forget about the international companies that make Prado parts (some need massaging to fit)
Important observation! Close but not identical.
Looking heavily into this as my next family vehicle my only concern is I need to put 2 car seats in the third row. I’m sure it’s tight but is it too tight for a toddler front facing car setup for 5-8 year olds?
Convertible or booster seat?
I think your GX is awesome. I don’t think it has nearly the same presence as your Jeep did, but it’s a great all around vehicle.
Not sure if the statement about the 5th gen 4Runner hunting for gear at 3:57 is true. I have the same 5 speed AT (A750F) in my GX470 and the main difference with the 6 speed AT (A760F) in the GX460 is an extra overdrive 6th gear. Gears 1 to 5 as well as reverse are geared the same as the 6 speed. And if both vehicle are going uphill/towing, you wouldn't be in gear 5 nor 6 (the overdrive gears). Therefore, other than lower engine torque curve on the V6 vs V8 at those rpms (3200 to 4000rpm), both shouldn't be hunting for gears.
Great insights. Thanks!
I am not as tall 5’10” and I have smacked my head many times on hatches that didn’t go high enough for me (vehicle owners were always much shorter than me).
I’m sure I’ve done some permanent damage to my brain with hatches.
Say no to hatches! Swing gates or tailgates for the win!
I thought 4runner SR5 has a third row. While the other trims dont.
You are right some do. Including my brothers who does some trips with me .
Also the Limited trim has the third row and heated and cooled front seats in the 4Runner.
The front heated seat is ok but cool ventilated seat didn’t feel cool at all which I needed when it gets hot in Texas. Dealer said that how it is. I have this GX my own.
I think I saw something on Etsy that was made to help the cooled seats work better. It was a custom air duct piece that helps direct more ac air to the seats. Haven’t used it personally but maybe worth looking into.
Cheers.
I talk more about the seats in the video about about things that I hate. I think the heated seats are good. The cooling part is pretty weak IMO.
@zacharycunningham7525 interesting!
Same here. This will be my first summer in Texas with the GX. So far not at all impressed with the seat cooling. But have robust rear AC is nice to cool the whole cabin down quickly.
@frid4y212 the AC is powerful which is a big help.