Wish list on re-designed GX470
Racer
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No, I'd rather keep the solid rear axle. They could just stretch the body another 5 inches and move the seats 5 inches further back. I don't even mind if they use the same 3rd row design that flips up sideways. The independent rear suspension would probably only be necessary for a design that folds down into the floor like on the 3rd row of the MDX.
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Alternatively, I would be happy with just an adjustable sliding 2nd row so I could divvy up the leg room btwn the 2nd and 3rd rows myself.
Last edited by GatorGreg; Sep 4, 2007 at 01:39 PM.
Racer
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Well, 4runner's breakover angle is 22 degrees. The GX with it's rear air suspension may make it 23 degrees at most. If you stretch the wheelbase without adding air suspension front and rear, then your breakover angle will drop to a dismal 20 degree or less. This is about the same as a fullsize truck.
GG, I think that your last suggestion is the best...like what the CRV and Highlander have.
GG, I think that your last suggestion is the best...like what the CRV and Highlander have.
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So what I would like to have on the new GX is:
- Four wheel air suspension
- Cooled seats with heated rear seats
- Rear heat out vents rather than just under front seats
- More HP and maybe the 5.7L engine
- HID or LED headlights that adapt…a must
- Fold flat third row with more leg room
- Larger Wheels
- Smart Key entry and engine start/stop
- A few more speakers with a little more power
- Larger sunroof
It looks like I may have the largest list, but all in all, I really do love my 2006 GX; I’m just being extra picky.
- Four wheel air suspension
- Cooled seats with heated rear seats
- Rear heat out vents rather than just under front seats
- More HP and maybe the 5.7L engine
- HID or LED headlights that adapt…a must
- Fold flat third row with more leg room
- Larger Wheels
- Smart Key entry and engine start/stop
- A few more speakers with a little more power
- Larger sunroof
It looks like I may have the largest list, but all in all, I really do love my 2006 GX; I’m just being extra picky.
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From: North Carolina
- Power rear vent windows and power up/down tailgate window (like on 4Runner & Sequoia)
- Cooled seats
- iPod integration (menu, etc available through stereo controls or nav screen)
- Longer rear cargo area (would also help 3rd row seat legroom)
- Hybrid engine option
- Center console armrest
- Change tailgate to lift instead of swing door
- Push-button start
- Cooled seats
- iPod integration (menu, etc available through stereo controls or nav screen)
- Longer rear cargo area (would also help 3rd row seat legroom)
- Hybrid engine option
- Center console armrest
- Change tailgate to lift instead of swing door
- Push-button start
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The current AC inverter is basically useless. It is almost like it was designed that way so that nobody can complain it damaged their expensive electronics.
I am currently on my hopefully last leg of about a 2000 mile round trip. I plan to add my comments with this extra experience in mind!
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After commuting for the last two days into the City (SF) in the GX, I vote for a Lexus tuned TRD suspension package with either 4 coil or air springs. My normal communter (Cayman) has an overall better ride, and actually absorbs the same bumps and impacts far better too, with a much softer transition into the bumpstops. Has anyone ever looked at the bumpstop marks on their rear axle?
The LR3's air spring suspension is much, much better in terms of ride and bump/impact absorbtion too.
The LR3's air spring suspension is much, much better in terms of ride and bump/impact absorbtion too.
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From: Indiana
09 wish ist
power operated rear liftgate - current side opening model is a pain;
originally wanted a 6 CD in dash changer in our GX470 until we purchased a 2008 Infiniti G37 with the built in 9.3 gb hard drive - much better than carrying around a bunch of CDs - car also has a compact flash slot in case you reach the 150 CD maximum on the hard drive;
we don't have the 3rd row seat in our GX470 and thus no rear A/C - but rear air controls should be accessible to the driver - our old Surbubans & Tahoes had that feature;
we are retired and use the GX for lots of long distance travel - airlines have become too much hassle and we have the time;
very informative forum
originally wanted a 6 CD in dash changer in our GX470 until we purchased a 2008 Infiniti G37 with the built in 9.3 gb hard drive - much better than carrying around a bunch of CDs - car also has a compact flash slot in case you reach the 150 CD maximum on the hard drive;
we don't have the 3rd row seat in our GX470 and thus no rear A/C - but rear air controls should be accessible to the driver - our old Surbubans & Tahoes had that feature;
we are retired and use the GX for lots of long distance travel - airlines have become too much hassle and we have the time;
very informative forum