My first GX
#17
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#18
The GX is a great car, however, it can be expensive to repair... Higher than other Lexus models (LX is the same). My aunt recently traded her 2008 GX470 with 210,000 miles for a GX460 due to a repair bill that was estimated at $6,000+ for 3 suspension components. It's common for these suspensions to have issues as the car ages, so watch out for that.
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The GX is a great car, however, it can be expensive to repair... Higher than other Lexus models (LX is the same). My aunt recently traded her 2008 GX470 with 210,000 miles for a GX460 due to a repair bill that was estimated at $6,000+ for 3 suspension components. It's common for these suspensions to have issues as the car ages, so watch out for that.
That's heck of a lot of miles for a 2008. What does your aunt do..
I wonder which suspension component is it sounds way too high, the thing really stupid expensive about this car is the OEM rear shocks cost $500 each.
If you were to replace all 4 shocks, 2 air bags, 2 sensors is about $2500 at most in parts but it doesn't look like it needs $3K of labor to install. The rear shocks look like you can replace them in 30 minutes.
#20
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The GX is a great car, however, it can be expensive to repair... Higher than other Lexus models (LX is the same). My aunt recently traded her 2008 GX470 with 210,000 miles for a GX460 due to a repair bill that was estimated at $6,000+ for 3 suspension components. It's common for these suspensions to have issues as the car ages, so watch out for that.
#21
Way to scare the new owner like the OP and myself..
That's heck of a lot of miles for a 2008. What does your aunt do..
I wonder which suspension component is it sounds way too high, the thing really stupid expensive about this car is the OEM rear shocks cost $500 each.
If you were to replace all 4 shocks, 2 air bags, 2 sensors is about $2500 at most in parts but it doesn't look like it needs $3K of labor to install. The rear shocks look like you can replace them in 30 minutes.
That's heck of a lot of miles for a 2008. What does your aunt do..
I wonder which suspension component is it sounds way too high, the thing really stupid expensive about this car is the OEM rear shocks cost $500 each.
If you were to replace all 4 shocks, 2 air bags, 2 sensors is about $2500 at most in parts but it doesn't look like it needs $3K of labor to install. The rear shocks look like you can replace them in 30 minutes.
#24
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I love older cars because I like to pay cash and i thoroughly enjoy working on them myself.
It is also about perspective. I don't think there is any universe in which this GX470 would ever be considered 'expensive' to maintain if you are coming from an E39 M5 haha.
#25
I have not logged in for a while and boy do I miss it. I need to jump back in and start posting on these forums.
I want to note that on my 04 GX with 134K miles, I have had to repair virtually nothing. I have been driving this since 09 and bought with 60K miles.
I had one O2 Sensor go, which was just under $100 to repair myself and as easy as unscrewing a bolt with a plug attached to it.
I also ran over a nail, and for a quick fix I had a dealer throw Fix-a-Flat in it. This corrupted my TPMS sensor and that was another $130 or so. That was my fault, not hers. (Sorry baby)
IMO, so far the GX has been stupid reliable.
I want to note that on my 04 GX with 134K miles, I have had to repair virtually nothing. I have been driving this since 09 and bought with 60K miles.
I had one O2 Sensor go, which was just under $100 to repair myself and as easy as unscrewing a bolt with a plug attached to it.
I also ran over a nail, and for a quick fix I had a dealer throw Fix-a-Flat in it. This corrupted my TPMS sensor and that was another $130 or so. That was my fault, not hers. (Sorry baby)
IMO, so far the GX has been stupid reliable.
#26
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Haven't updated this thread in awhile, but the GX has been rock solid.
Finally found a replacement for the peeling and flaking stock wheels. Picked up a set of 4th gen 4runner Limited wheels.
Dirty and snow laden, but here is a pick. Really happy with how they look.
Finally found a replacement for the peeling and flaking stock wheels. Picked up a set of 4th gen 4runner Limited wheels.
Dirty and snow laden, but here is a pick. Really happy with how they look.
#27
Intermediate
Just ordered the foam repair kit for the ML 6x9 speakers up front. Both are torn.
I can't tell if the sub in the back is torn or not. It doesn't sound the best.
Also, I am trying to decide between the VAIS MML and the GROM USB3.
I had the GROM unit in my M5 and it worked great. But it seems most people on here use the VAIS unit.
Need to do some more research on the differences.
I can't tell if the sub in the back is torn or not. It doesn't sound the best.
Also, I am trying to decide between the VAIS MML and the GROM USB3.
I had the GROM unit in my M5 and it worked great. But it seems most people on here use the VAIS unit.
Need to do some more research on the differences.
on a different note... Congrats on the pickup... I got the same color but with gray interior. Dibs on the rear hitch cover if you part with it. Mine was missing when purchased.
#28
Driver
Those rims look really nice!! Mine came with a mint set of original rims. Not sure how they haven't corroded like all the others I've seen. I put on my set of Volks off my FJ and they look really good and stick out a bit more than stock. I'm going to put beefy winter tires on the stock rims and use the Volks in the summers.
#29
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Finally got a chance to wash up the GX to see what the new wheels look like all cleaned up. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out. They look great with the Ash Blue color.