Found a '07 GX470
 

I found 07 GX with 190k miles. Does not have Navigation, Backup Camera, Entertainment System, Bluetooth, Satellite, etc. It appears to be well maintained at Lexus Dealership. I'll be taking it to Lexus for PPI tomorrow just to be sure.

Should High-Miles be a concern even if it was maintained by Lexus?
Is ~$12K a good price?
Is it as reliable as LX?
I'm still so mesmerized by LX's ride quality, color & the timeless look that I don't mind getting an older ('98-'04) 200k-250k LX for the same price range if I can find one. But I don't want to make a foolish decision.

Guys, can you please provide your $.02? :)

I personally don't mind buying high mileage Toyota's as long as it has service records (dealership ones are a plus)

I would talk them closer to 10k.

The wife and I were talking over the weekend about selling her Loaded GX470 w/ 94k miles just had the timing belt service done along with many other things. Again just kicking the idea around.

Justin,

I just sent you a message.

Haven't driven an LX but I have driven several GX's and a 99 Land Cruiser recently. The LC definitely rode smoother but the GX was much peppier and had a much nicer interior (03 GX). Either one would be a great choice and I would go with the one that had the best maintenance history in your price range. :thumbup:

This is good advice. In my experience, you can pick up a GX for less $$$ with less miles compared to a LX or Landcruiser.

LC is very smooth. No doubt.

Thank you everyone for your comments & suggestions. I ended up buying the 2007 GX with 188,000 miles for $12,200. It does not have ML, GPS, rear entertainment system or backup camera. I know, I paid at least $2000 more but my wife's car (Accord) head gasket blew & I did not have much time to shop around.

If there's any consolation, the car is a single owner, well maintained & all the services were done at Lexus Dealership. He'd spent about $4000 a week back fixing whatever Lexus recommended. The pre-purchase inspection came out clean.& the ride quality is not bad.

I'm thinking of installing at least the backup camera & getting all weather floormat. Any recommendations?

How's the GX been for you? Shopping now, deciding between an LX or a GX... still undecided... lots of pros and cons in both directions for either vehicle...

Good so far
 

Mines been great. The LX and GX are a similar that the only two primary differences I can see is size and looks.
​​​​​​the one thing with both is the magnetics shocks tho. Those are rally expensive to replace and I ended up trashing the system and going with bilstein 5100s. A very cheap alternative with very good results

Love it
 

Thank, both of you for your responses. I am leaning towards a GX the most, but (having a Trooper currently) that back door is killing me.

I've started seeing GX460s in my price range lately--doesn't it have a 2-piece rear door? I know it still opens "wrong", but doesn't the glass open, too?

Yes, on the 460 the glass opens separately. There's a button in the lower-left corner.

I'd still like to have the two-piece door of the LX on the GX though.

Chip H.