dawgcatchr

Hi all,

Just purchased a 2004 GX470 from the Lexus dealer; one owner car, all services up to date, car was babied and just gone through, 125k miles. They offered me a 2/24k extended warranty that is most everything except electronics for $1600.

What are your thoughts? In general, I try to steer clear of these warranties, but $800/year sounds really cheap on a 10-year old car. I am used to BMW warranties being $1500/year after 60k miles on something like an X5, you can't even get a warranty on a car this old.

Are GX470's just that reliable? Usually extended warranties sold at reputable dealers tend to pay up in normal circumstances. But I will pocket the $1600 if it is a waste of money.

Super impressed with the car! You would never guess it has 125k miles and is 10 years old. Only thing it is missing is a backup cam! The stereo is audiophile quality, it sounds 7/10 as good as my very good 2-channel setup at home. I was a BMW guy, but the combination of reputational reliability and lack of depreciation has me pretty much sold. Not to mention that all of these cars are one-owner cars. Most BMW's are leased and are not as well taken care of.

And $15,500 seemed like a very reasonable price for such a well kept car that was fully loaded with every option.

jpnut

If you have the means, go for it. Within 2 months and 800 miles after acquisition of '03 87k miles GX, I have spent $1400 out of pocket already.

shyguyF

What happen to your truck that took $1400 from your wallet in just 2 months ?

Bob GX

Just a suggestion - if you decide to go with the warranty try & find one that covers also the electronic & 'technology' items not just the the engine & drivetrain, etc. There's as much cost risk for those items as the mechanical stuff. You can always shop around for non-dealer places to do mechanical work but most of the elctronic items are dealer only & can be expensive. And the GX has a lot of electronic/luxury items!

jpnut

Even though the car was meticulously inspected by reputable indie garage, the air suspension went nuts. Remove/replace air compressor and then 1 month later the air bag. I am sure some sensors will go bad sooner or later.

sprocket

I agree with this post. You are more likely to have an issue involving the rear suspension, CV axles, radiator, electronics, etc. than an engine issue.

lextout

trust me you'll miss the 30HP, VVT, and a 5 speed automatic from a 98-2000

chiph9

You realize you replied to an almost 2-year old post, with info that isn't applicable to the GX?

Chip H.