Wanted GX with KDSS
09-18-17, 05:41 AM
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Wanted GX with KDSS
Looking to buy one with under 100k miles.
(Or a really perfect one without KDSS.)
Gene
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(Or a really perfect one without KDSS.)
Gene
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09-20-17, 11:10 AM
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Looking to buy one with under 100k miles.
(Or a really perfect one without KDSS.)
Gene
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(Or a really perfect one without KDSS.)
Gene
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i would try snd and steer you away from one with KDSS. I know this may not be a popular opinion on here as vehicles with KDSS feel so much more planted on the road and it really helps the overall ride quality.
But for those of us of us who have had issues with the KDSS system, and at the age and miles some of these vehicles are getting to, the cost to pay and to also repair is more than I would want to pay. Some of the members here have paid north of $2,500 to diagnose and repair system issues.
I just pulled my GX off the market but may put it up again sooner or later as I get the itch for another vehicle.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/2008-lexus-gx470-92k-miles-ne-ohio-all-stock.999587/
09-21-17, 05:14 PM
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If a 460 works for you... they all have KDSS
09-24-17, 02:18 PM
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I've got a 2008 Salsa Red Pearl with 75k and KDSS that I bought last December.
I will tell you that it took me literally months to find one that fit the bill. I'll also say that I can't imagine not having it. It really does handle substantially better in day to day driving and on twisty mountain roads.
I have yet to have any problems with mine. But I also got the Carmax warranty just in case problems with it do arise. I don't really understand why everyone has such a hard time diagnosing and repairing it. Every GX from 2009 on have it standard. And many late model 4Runners have it as well so what's the big deal with it getting fixed?
I will tell you that it took me literally months to find one that fit the bill. I'll also say that I can't imagine not having it. It really does handle substantially better in day to day driving and on twisty mountain roads.
I have yet to have any problems with mine. But I also got the Carmax warranty just in case problems with it do arise. I don't really understand why everyone has such a hard time diagnosing and repairing it. Every GX from 2009 on have it standard. And many late model 4Runners have it as well so what's the big deal with it getting fixed?
09-24-17, 06:27 PM
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I've got a 2008 Salsa Red Pearl with 75k and KDSS that I bought last December.
I will tell you that it took me literally months to find one that fit the bill. I'll also say that I can't imagine not having it. It really does handle substantially better in day to day driving and on twisty mountain roads.
I have yet to have any problems with mine. But I also got the Carmax warranty just in case problems with it do arise. I don't really understand why everyone has such a hard time diagnosing and repairing it. Every GX from 2009 on have it standard. And many late model 4Runners have it as well so what's the big deal with it getting fixed?
I will tell you that it took me literally months to find one that fit the bill. I'll also say that I can't imagine not having it. It really does handle substantially better in day to day driving and on twisty mountain roads.
I have yet to have any problems with mine. But I also got the Carmax warranty just in case problems with it do arise. I don't really understand why everyone has such a hard time diagnosing and repairing it. Every GX from 2009 on have it standard. And many late model 4Runners have it as well so what's the big deal with it getting fixed?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-1st-gen-2004-2009/809167-kdss-failure.html
09-24-17, 09:18 PM
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At least according to the brochure it was still a Sport Package option on the 2009s.
http://www.auto-brochures.com/makes/...%20GX_2009.pdf
http://www.auto-brochures.com/makes/...%20GX_2009.pdf
09-25-17, 09:26 AM
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Thanks for the feedback.
I currently have a 2005 Sport with KDSS.
My car has 213k on it. Owned 6 years.
KDSS light has been on for 40K miles. Ill repair if performance changes. Handles the same.
I recently tried to.buy a non KDSSsuspension car. Car had 73k on it but has been repainted and damaged. Got deposit back
Non kdss handles like a boaty Camry, by comparison.
I'm still looking.
I currently have a 2005 Sport with KDSS.
My car has 213k on it. Owned 6 years.
KDSS light has been on for 40K miles. Ill repair if performance changes. Handles the same.
I recently tried to.buy a non KDSSsuspension car. Car had 73k on it but has been repainted and damaged. Got deposit back
Non kdss handles like a boaty Camry, by comparison.
I'm still looking.
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