2023 Lexus GX460 Ownership Update - Road Trip Regret? (POV Binaural Audio) 

Other car reviews start: Hey look at this color! Tedward start: Look at these bloody mosquitos! Love this channel 🤣

Smart move to buy the older GX. The new v35a engines are having major issues. Recalls from LX, Tundra, Sequioa. And it’s not just “debris”, they have main bearing issues etc

7:07 It's always Impalas/Malibus that are the menaces of I-90... They're like the Big 3's Altima/Maxima imo 😩

Sad day when a GX gets better MPG's than my 4runner.😥😥😥 Smiles per gallon though.

Ted, your Lexus is so calm and refined you would never know if has any relationship whatsoever to my coarse old 4 Runner winter buster.😂😂😂

Never understood the why everyone is blocking the left lane for no reason in the US... Where are you supposed to pass then? On the inside? That creates a far more dangerous driving environment.

I still love my Lexus GX 460!!! I actually bought mine after watching some RU-vid videos (including yours). It's been running flawlessly, and I've also added a lift, wheels, tires, etc. A real joy to drive. 🤘

My Lexus dealership gave me a free 5k mile oil change Always wanted the GX 460 Could not me happier. Love this vehicle.

So interesting hearing the same startup chime I hear almost every day in one of your videos lol. The new GX is pretty darned cool, but I gotta say, I'd have a hard time getting it over this one. The V-8, the no-nonsense interior, the freakin' analog gauges - it's just what I want. 🥰

GX is gonna be a great long term buy! Get that YotaWerx tune, the “weekend warrior” tune for roadtrips and improves highway cruising even further.

I'm in MA and also with white GX 460 albeit few years old. See you on the road!

Ted, smart move! Went to the Lexus dealer a couple of months ago. Test drove a GX 550 and was a little disappointed. When we hopped in a CPO LX 570, my wife’s face lit up. We walked out with an LX instead of the new GX.

103xxx miles on the family's 17 GX. Bought in November of 2016 and it has had 0 issues apart from mold coming through the gutter lines when it was parked for a month. The car is bulletproof and has outlasted a 10 Honda odyssey with similar mileage but a myriad of transmission and brake disc rust issues.

Great video! Love my 2023 GX! 7100 miles…will be a year old in September.

We need an update video on that gx!, beautiful

Agree with you about oil changes. Changed my 23 460 at 1800 and then 3000. Next May it will get changed again with whatever miles it has...Likely 4000.

The cost of fuel is categorized as a "reliability tax". I am a real estate agent and daily my GX at +/-16mpg. I have only had to do routine maintenance and I'm almost at 100K on the odometer. This is a forever car!

Well said, my GX calms me down as well. I drive like a grandma now which is fine, I’m just enjoying my car 😂.

Amazing car! One of the best Lexus have ever released. I'm jealous, because we don't get these in most EU countries.

They sell a spare tire kit for the Type R, that was the FIRST thing i bought after i bought the car. No effing way was i gonna be effing around with a tire goo pack, and pump.

4:38 This is the key reason why I'm seriously considering a GX. At the moment, I daily drive an ATS-V in the rural midwest. My commute is absolutely full of giant potholes, construction zones with giant bumps, etc. My poor magnetic ride struts are destroyed from it, and I'm tired of getting beat up in an otherwise comfortable car. I just want something that's stupid smooth. I'm old enough now, also, that the 500whp the ATS-V puts down with a tune is just ridiculous anywhere but a track, and I'm rarely driving it on a track. I have been considering something like an accord or a Jetta GLI, but the roads here are so terrible I'm not sure it'll be hugely better. Now the debate is whether I want a GX470 or GX460.

I just did a 1,200 mile trip from AZ to CO through deserts and mountains and still averaged 21 MPG for the trip so what you're getting is on par. I get about 16 around town. But you have to remember it is full-time 4WD so it's to be expected. The MPG would shoot up to probably 26, maybe even 28 MPG if these were part-time 4WD. At any rate, I just call it a "Luxury Tax". You don't buy a GX460 if fuel economy is even in the top ten items of your must-have list. It's like number 30 for me. Doesn't matter how much gas costs, it will never influence my driving. If someone has to pinch pennies for fuel they shouldn't own a tank like this; they should be driving a Prius... or an EV.

Happy to hear you're enjoying your new Lexus. Hopefully, it'll give you many more miles of trouble-free dailying, unlike its TTV6 variant.

When are we going to get more dashcam clips? If you have enough a compilation video would be awesome!

My ITS scares the hell out of me driving it on the stock 19 inch wheels with the 265/30/19. I switched wheels to 18x9.5 so I can run a 265/35/18.

Couldn’t agree more with this review. Don’t like the GX550’s interior-looks more Toyota than Lexus. The 460 eats miles in quiet comfort, and is old school in so many ways. Newer isn’t always better!

I’m glad your experience was better than mine. I got rid of my 23 GX after 7 months. Very uncomfortable seating, where I had to get out of it after 45 minutes. Common complaint is the seat is very uncomfortable. Mine also had this weird feeling 65+ mph where it felt like it would sway back n forth lightly, like a drunk teenager. That three zone climate control was a PAIN IN THE ASS! Only some of the climate controls are separate from the screen on 22-23 models.

Hey, I've got that same model, with the red seats. Picked it up on Dec 23rd, at a big discount, because they wanted to clear the yard of the '23s, to make room for the '24s. I've got about 9,000 on it now. But you're thinking about the miles wrong. You're supposed to go for high score.

I'm waiting on 2022+ GX to lower in price and then I'll swing for one. I really want a Land Cruiser but those are outrageous in terms of their price and mileage. I could get a relatively new GX with waaay less miles for the same price

i get about 14.5-15mpg driving 90-95mph in west texas in the high desert with elevations ranging 1200-2500ft running 33" tires with 3" lift. I don't even care that i get 14mpg lol

Dude! I didn't know it had a sunglasses holder! Thought it was solely used for a kids mirror 😂 thanks man for unintentionally helping me out lol.

Nice ride Ted!

Haha I live around there, funny to see this stretch of the thruway on RU-vid 😂

Love my GX too!

Current looking for my next car to replace my 2015 Genesis which has been great. Need a better family vehicle. Looking at a 2022 GX and a 2022 Acura MDX. Both around 25k-40k miles. Anything I should look for or any concerns with both? Clearly slightly different use cases but want it for 10 years

Even after 10k miles the oil still looked good on mine. It seems like Toyota was right about the 10k interval

The most first world video haha. Still interesting :D

My 96’ LS400 gets about 17-18mpg highway if I can swing it

Would you ever sell your 3 enthusiast cars to help fund a GT3 and do a 2 car garage with the GX?

Drove the GX550. So disappointing in many ways. The hood rattles while driving. Suspension not so great. Try to shut the door from a feet away and listen to the sound. It rattles like a barn door. I’m so glad I bought the 2023 GX460. The last V8 with a lot nicer interior and more quality.

I think an Outback XT would be a good choice for you. AWD and can go over potholes/light offroading while being better on gas than the GX.

Got a 2023 GX 460 with 7K miles, getting it undercoated soon & looking into cheap mods lol

Do you hear beeping a sound when you’re taking off around 2-5mph?

About the tire "noises". Im not sure if you said they are different tires from stock, but did you ever hear any weird squeaks when you put them on? I have a 10th gen civic SI and just put new tires on. Before there was NO noises at all. The day I put new ones on it I'm hearing a weird squeaking noise from about 15-30. Its quiet and subtle but it drives me insane cause im a freak like that and hear every little noise. Maybe I just need to break them in 😅

10K miles for a first oil change would make me feel super uncomfortable as well.

Tedward

Tedward GX overland build content > highway fuel economy

Tedward I see what your doing, Isn't that thing over 6000 lbs? a lil company right off as a personal vehicle was what I was guessing. Definitely a bad ass truck man keep up the good work.

8:24, I don’t follow. My GX happily cruises at 90.

Did they actually change the oil. I don't trust the dealers. I do all my oil changes. I only have 30 thousand on my 22 GX and I do them every 5000, but did the first at 3000. The slight drifting is usually more due to the crown on the roadways. Mine has developed a slight vibration that I feel in the seat mostly. Driving me insane. dealer says it's nothing and did a road force balance that didn't help.

When are you going to drive GX 550?

10,000 mile oil change is crazy 😂 should never go more than 5000 I don’t care what car it is. The only reason they push it that far is because it helps their eco numbers. Less oil is less waste. Doesn’t mean it’s good for your car.

Do you thnk regardless of mileage on the oil you should do it once a year or does age matter for synthetic?

I avoid Chevy Malibu drivers like the plague. I love driving and do it a lot and from my own experiences, I believe they have to be one of the worst drivers you will ever encounter on the road.

Just how I like my torque--juicy

I had to pay $250 extra to get a spare tire with a jack in my car. I refused to buy a new car without a spare.

Your Lexus gx460 is not pig on fuel mileage you are lucky this suv Does? Butter that 2015 chevy starcroft school bus get a 6.1 miles per gallon. Small school bus is pig on gasoline. I'm a V8 lover. I used to drive 2007 Cadillac Escalade ext of 2001 Nissan Xterra xe 4x4 and both get same gas mileage of Nissan Xterra have a 19.4 gallon of Cadillac Escalade ext have 31 gallon. Cadillac Escalade get better fuel range with a big fuel tank. I know what was like Between them small fuel tanks of big fuel tank.

After watching you … I am going to take my wife 2023 Gx for a ride…

did you consider the armada/qx80? My mom got a new armada the dealer took like close to 10k off a 23 they still had. It's really enjoyable to drive with 400hp. I wanted to point her to this but the LC/LX570 and this GX are so expensive!!

Road trip to Chicago?lol

People who complain about fuel economy should be cancelled 😂 I adore my GX, great daily and great off road.

Great to see how your 3rd one remains great. My 2023 with massive drivetrain shuddering issues went into a 4 month long lemon law case with Lexus, they were horrific & useless to deal with. Did nothing, then rejected their own case. It’s miserable to drive, and HQ corporate refuses to acknowledge or help a dealer figure out how to fix it. Your “good” one reminds me of my excellent buttery smooth 2021. If only I could air drop the current one to YOUR dealer🫠

Ever since you've bought this I always have my neck on a swivel for a white GX any time I'm in MA for work 😂

I love how your logo’s colors match with the GX’s white exterior and dark wheels. Aesthetically pleasing :)

Man, that assessment about relaxed driving versus aggressive driving is so spot on. Whenever I’m driving on the faster side, I tend to find myself in situations where someone’s in my way, or they’re not driving fast enough or I’m blocked in behind drivers going the same speed. And I’m more irritated about how people tend to drive. But on the other hand when I’m with my family and I’m in no rush, I find myself not getting into those same situations and I see other people flying down the highway, seemingly road raging with other drivers or cutting across lanes to pass people. It’s a major difference when you’re not in the rat race 😅

Love this. Owner of a 23 and already have 51k miles on my pig. Quiet, comfy, tank-like, and can also tow my boat and go on offroad camping trips. The ultimate do-all truck for me.

The fuel economy of the 460 is pretty great when its driven properly. Like you mentioned, coasting to slow down, looking ahead, keeping speed in check. Over 20 highway is never an issue for me. I thought I had an alignment issue as well, but had it aligned and still usually need to add some steering input. Good too see I'm not alone there. I do have some additional vibration in the steering but next thing is probably a tire balance.

I bought my 2018 back in December and was just wondering when you would upload another video on yours! Glad to see you turning into a GX nerd like the rest of us 🫡

6:39 Queens NY has 24 hour roadside tire shops near the BQE.

As far as fuel economy goes with trucks a lot of people are stuck in 2005, thinking they all get 10pmg. My 10 year old Denali with a 6.2 V8 will get 18 in the city and easily over 20 on the highway. On a 2 lane 55-65mph backroad I can get 24-26. I don't understand these new super complex V6 powertrains that get marginally better fuel economy. High risk for low reward.

This definitely is a quality car 👌

Are you doing any underbody coating? I had Krown rust control applied this summer in hopes that my GX body lasts as long as the engine.

Love that steering wheel

What dash/added accessories are you using? Is there one you’d recommend for the rear door?

How did you negotiate the price down, any tips?

btw, put a small 2x8 in your trunk so if you do need to change your tire, you'll be able to. stock jack allows almost zero clearance.

good morning tedward! cool truck too

I should've got one of these but I was late so I got the 4runner last of the breed too 😂

It is recommended also to change the oil every 6 months as well. So you do not have to hit 5k

Yeah they say the same thing for my car (16,000 kms or once a year) but I do it every 6 months which works out to about 7,000kms. Good peace of mind and a great selling point later on down the line. Even if I'm wasting money doing it every 6 months I'd rather waste some money than waste an engine.

I noticed that pull to the left with my 23 wrx and figured it was the road too along with the fast rack. I drove it for about 9 months that way and finally got a bug up my ass to get it checked. Subaru did an alignment at no charge to me and did see that it was out. But that first alignment didn't do anything. Regardless of how the road was banked slightly I was always pulling to the right. 2 months later (this last may) I had them check it again (again no charge to me) and they seem to have fixed the issue (measurements showed pretty much the same misalignment). But I do notice now when I did a drive to Taos from Tucson that the pull was now lane dependent like what you experienced. Dose the GX have a fast rack? Are gone the days when you can expect your wheel to be centered on a straight road?

KDSS lean leans to the passenger side.

The GX gas Acoustic laminated glass. Not dual paned glass. I have a 2023 GX as well as just finished a 3,255 mile road trip from TX to CA and back last week. I experienced the same MPGs and speed variance as you. My best guess was 22.1 MPG going 80mph avg on cruise in West Texas. I also have the Bridgestone Duelers which I don’t really care for. Great assessment! 👍🏽

Nice!

Ur in a Toyota, u don’t need to do your oil changes in quicker intervals.

When I was younger my cousin's dad had a 2011 GX460 we took a all day road trip up and down Dominican Republic. I fucking loved that thing plush leather seats and ice cold AC and simply chewed up the miles. My goal is to own one at some point idk when. But like you said I want something that will eat up miles and do it reliably and comfortably.

You had a new sonic gray civic si, I had one too. You have a fancy japanese SUV with red leather interior? I do, too. We're brothers from other mothers lol. I looked at the GX but ended up with an Acura instead. It didnt feel as antiquated to me. Anyway. Love your videos, as always.

And that’s what the new Prado in SEA and GX lost Agree on your turbo diesel point of view. Check out the Toyota Fortuner Q variant 2023-24 model and unless the turbo four pot hybrid can do more miles than that then what justifies the price?

10,000 mile oil change is crazy 😂 should never go more than 5000 I don’t care what car it is. The only reason they push it that far is because it helps their eco numbers. Less oil is less waste. Doesn’t mean it’s good for your car.

I own a 19 GX460 and love it. Also own a 2017 Shelby GT350R with 315 series Michelin Cup 2 tires. No way your getting a spare for that!

I would love that SUV for long trips. So comfy!! Just don't show me the bumper with bloody mosquitoes. Nice first impression. /s

I absolutely adore my GX460. I’ll NEVER have kids but I love having all of these seats for having friends in the car for road trips. I can always seat 5 of my friends comfortably in here with no loss of power driving in high altitude areas and ski/beach stuff. @Tedward these are also great for driving on the beach in Ptown

Do you have a boyfriend or something in Buffalo? Seems like you go up there a lot since this is your second video driving this thing home from Buffalo

You need a 958 Cayenne Diesel my friend!!! Amazing highway burner. Love all the road trips in the GX

Same experience here but until you change the air filter for a K&N. More torque and almost 10% thirstier but awesome on roadtrips.

Nissan Quest... What about the original Nissan Pulsar... hee hee hee

imagine being the sucker that bought the other GX from the dealer

Can’t wait to get one at the end of the year. Hopefully prices and interest rates are lower.

My Ls430 also reads about 2 mph faster than I'm actually going

I wonder, can you find a lotus carlton? That would be hell of a fun