So, I have a 2008 Lexus GX 470. I've had it for about 5 years. It has 130,000 on it; It had 50,000 when I bought it. I love it. I'm thinking about doing one of two things:

1. Keep it, get it detailed, new wheels, tune it up, do any maintanence it needs and have it check out to make sure it's all in working order. (it is.) I would like to drive it another 100,000.

OR

2. Buy a newer GX 460, maybe a 2011.

The 2008 GX 460 has been well taken care of. Timing belt, etc. Original spark plugs. Never changed tranny fluid. Works perfect.

Any thoughts?

 

Have you driven a GX460 yet? Maybe you'll hate it, lol.

They are both good options, they are both great SUV's. You're asking in the 470 section, where presumably people like their trucks, so you should expect a lot of pro-470 responses in here. Which is predictable, and sort of useless feedback. You'll find very few guys in the 470 section that have owned 460's, but I bet there's a bunch in the 460 section that have had 470's.

 

That all makes to me! Thank you.

 

Keep it, or if you need a change sell it and get an LX.

GX460 would be too similar to the 470, also I think 470 looks like it had higher grade stuff that 460, that's how i felt during my many test drive of the 460.

 

Well, I definitely love the LX. The only reason for me to change to a newer GX is mainly because I want something that will last. My 470 has 130,000 miles. Do you think I could get another 100,000 out of it?

 

Like everything in life, a well lubricated machine will last for hundreds of thousands of miles. I am sure you may have stumbled online, the two 2nd Gen (Early produced) Tundras, which came with the same engine yours/ours came with, Yes the very reliable 4.7L.. Well, these two particular Tundras I mention because they have achieved the million mile milestone(No pun intended).

So yes, 130k, or even 230k miles for the 4.7L is pretty much nothing. Again, granted you take care of the maintenance.




Like you, I thought about the 460, newer, a little more plush(Looking at 2010-2013 models which came very well equipped, without having to look at separate packages like the 2014+ models do.

 

I am at 146K miles on my GX470 and i bought it used at 125K miles or so, i hope it lasts with some maintenance, i was impressed with my CT200h so much that i wanted to see what the Lexus SUV's would be like so went with the GX.

I would say keep it as long as you can and once you are ready to move on go for the LX you love, that's my plan at least.

 

The 4.7 is a bullet proof engine, keep on the timing belt/water pump services and other maintenance and 300,000+ miles is expected. I just replaced my 250,000km (156K miles) old suspension (UCA's, LCA's, shocks and springs) on my '04, and the truck drives better than new, I'm very impressed with how solid things feel, the quality really shows. I expect this truck to last me until rust pries it from my fingers.

 

Hello,
Does this need to be done on all GX470 with this mileage or you just wanted to do it?

 

The water pump and timing belt should be done every 100k or 10 years period. The 2UZ is an interference engine so a timing belt snapping has a high probability of causing the valves to hit the pistons and destroy the engine. The rest of the stuff is suspension related which wears out with mileage and needs to be replaced eventually. When that needs to be done comes down to the individual vehicle, where you drive it, and how you drive it. Usually by the time cars are above 100k and 10+ years old the rubber in the bushings has worn out and deteriorated due to age and mileage and the ball joints are worn and lose. Replacing all of that will tighten up the front end a lot and make any old vehicle drive like new. Don't believe anyone who says suspension parts never needs to be replaced.

 

I see. Thank you. Now I'll need to think about bushings and ball joints Mine has 165k. Recently purchased. Currently replacing timing belt/water pump stuff, all the fluids, rotors/brakes and some other stuff. Is it expensive to replace bushings and ball joints?

 

It depends on what you buy like anything else but it will be a few hundred dollars for OEM quality replacements. In the front if you replace the entire control arms that will take care of both ball joints and bushings. The rear is probably fine and you won't really need to touch it aside from the suspension. If you're not hearing clunking over bumps and potholes you're probably ok but check to see if the ball joints have play in them. If they separate while you're driving thats $1000+ dollars in repairs for sure.

 

I see. I've attached a doc for my recent inspection. Does that mean that my suspension is good at the moment? Just keep inspecting during my regular oil change and if the ball joints get loose, then replace them, right?
Thank you.

 

Keep it... you’ve already topped the 100k mark and the value won’t drop again for a while. If you have done your maintenances... there’s no limit too this engine.
I have the 4Runner and GX with the 4.7L. Both over 150k... the GX is about to top 200k. I also have a banged up tundra with this engine that we use as a farm truck. It’s sitting at 370k and has only had oil changes and 2 timing belts.

They are beasts. I drive 160+ miles a day for work and love the GX. It’s an 05 by the way.

 

Okay, thank you. I'm about to finish with the maintenance. Hope it will last really long as I really like the car.