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Old May 19, 2025 | 06:48 PM
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If you are looking for an incredible glass cleaner, I just got this. It is without a doubt the most incredible glass cleaner I have ever used. It don’t run, and it wipes off streak free in one swipe. Only place to get it in the US is from Obsessed Garage.


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Congratulations! Looks awesome!
i’m shooting for least a half 1,000,000 miles
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Jealous! I love the new GX! Was trying to convince my wife to get one but she said she wants something smaller next time.

Our good friends went from the GX460 to the GX550 and they absolutely love it!
Old May 19, 2025 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
If you are looking for an incredible glass cleaner, I just got this. It is without a doubt the most incredible glass cleaner I have ever used. It don’t run, and it wipes off streak free in one swipe. Only place to get it in the US is from Obsessed Garage.

Now that stuff I did know about already! Seriously the best there is
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Originally Posted by Mtobian
i’m shooting for least a half 1,000,000 miles
Relax, smiles.
Enjoy the new car smell! 🫸🫷 🏆

I'm liking that color.
Old May 19, 2025 | 07:50 PM
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Now that stuff I did know about already! Seriously the best there is
It’s absolutely amazing.
Old May 19, 2025 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JDR76
Jealous! I love the new GX! Was trying to convince my wife to get one but she said she wants something smaller next time.

Our good friends went from the GX460 to the GX550 and they absolutely love it!
Let her drive one . . . The GX550 has an insane turning ratio and so versatile
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Originally Posted by Mtobian
Let her drive one . . . The GX550 has an insane turning ratio and so versatile
I gotta get off my butt and test drive this thing. I love the way the GX 550 looks but that 3.4TT has had so many issues it's maybe poisoned my brain into thinking I'll hate it.

I'm looking to add something in addition to my IS 500 and the GX is def on the list.
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Saw one like ours today but brand new so I parked next to it and took a pic. I am soooooo glad we got an earlier one. I almost mistook an Acadia Denali for a new Yukon Denali the other day which is what they want, and I get that but I don’t like the result.This ain’t Mercedes.

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I like them both personally, but I would want the newer one. With few exceptions I always prefer the refreshed models.
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Originally Posted by AJT123
Saw one like ours today but brand new so I parked next to it and took a pic. I am soooooo glad we got an earlier one. I almost mistook an Acadia Denali for a new Yukon Denali the other day which is what they want, and I get that but I don’t like the result.This ain’t Mercedes.
I agree… pre-refresh looks better.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
I like them both personally, but I would want the newer one. With few exceptions I always prefer the refreshed models.
Usually I do as well. Hence my LS430, which was literally one of the best refreshes ever, styling wise most.

Not here though.

Interestingly, the grab handle is on the windshield pillar now as opposed to the ceiling. The interior isn’t much different at all other than the larger screen. Maybe a random quirk?

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I think the pre looks better, more distinct forms and looks heavier in a good way. Newer one just looks so much more comically oversized in the grill to the point none of the surrounding forms interlink
Old May 20, 2025 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
Saw one like ours today but brand new so I parked next to it and took a pic. I am soooooo glad we got an earlier one. I almost mistook an Acadia Denali for a new Yukon Denali the other day which is what they want, and I get that but I don’t like the result.This ain’t Mercedes.
Just curious to know -- do these grills have any problems with random freeway/highway rocks ricocheting with such force into the grill and causing damage to radiator parts?

I've seen threads where people have "modded" their grill and put a mesh-type screen behind grill to prevent things like that from happening.

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Originally Posted by AJT123
Usually I do as well. Hence my LS430, which was literally one of the best refreshes ever, styling wise most.

Not here though.

Interestingly, the grab handle is on the windshield pillar now as opposed to the ceiling. The interior isn’t much different at all other than the larger screen. Maybe a random quirk?
The grab handle on the pillar makes it much easier to climb up into a tall vehicle vs the handle in the ceiling...



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