I’m a GX owner for the same reason I believe most of us are. I’ve owned BMWs, a Land Rover, a couple Benzs and a SAAB and all were massive piles of complicated trash with cliff diving depreciation and skyrocketing service costs. The GX works all day every day in any weather and any terrain while holding its resale value and never needing attention. I look at my 15-16mpg as a reliability tax. We don’t want fail prone GDI or turbos. We want simple 90’s Toyota truck reliability and capability paired with a quiet, high quality interior. Just update the goddamn screen UI and leave the rest alone. Except add the TRD Pro style GXOR package. There would be one in every driveway from Denver to Ouray within a year.
You sir, you’ve described me and all of us. I love European cars but maintenance gets annoying and way too intensive. I rather spend money on gas than spend time in shops paying for repairs.
May 2021 l checked prices on east coast, min. msrp comes out of door for around 60K. That’s not the price you want to pay for structurally year 2010 SUV. (Used market). On the other hand, my friend got new rx350L ( 7 seater) AWD for less than 50K out of door. On it’s third row you you can seat small adults and kids up to 14.
@@glockman9c my point is they should deeper discounts, or nobody should buy it new. We should get newer car for our money. My friends own both of these cars and the city l live in, gas grade (93) is more than $4 gallon
Reliability is a big one. I got it also for comfort on multi thousand mile trips, even while towing a cargo trailer. It's offroad capability help when I am in blizzards and hurricanes. I have the gx470, but pretty much the same.
Everyone is sick and tired of cars constantly breaking down. It's gotten to the point that used Mercedes and BMWs are damn near given away at this point.
The reason they are selling like hotcakes is because they are the best in the business at what they do, no gimmicks and no twin turbo 1000 bhp bullshit just a NA V8.this vehicle will get you and your family to an off-road camping trip at the weekend without the worry of breaking down and then to the office on Monday morning in comfort and style...a German or British equivalent won’t give you that piece of mind...
Just bought one a week ago. Its incredible. Made in Japan, good looking, reliable, full leather, McLevinson sound... cheaper than a 4runner, high resale value. Its absolutely the best value SUV out there
My mom had an 08 and didn’t have to fix anything until 180000 miles. It had crappy gas mileage but the quality and durability of this truck is unbeatable. Also we have 5 people in our family and it worked fine for carrying all of us around.
Love my new GX. Old school Lexus luxury. I could careless about high res nav screens and digital instrument clusters. Also no start/stop feature is a plus.
Totally agree. I also have a GX and LOVE IT. I really dont miss much. I guess it would be logical to at least get CarPlay in there.. but honestly I kind of appreciate the simplicity of it all. I can listen to music and podcasts through Bluetooth, it works great and that's all I need. I Waze through my phone..which sits in a dock on the dash. But the feeling of the V8, the amazing 4WD system and the fit and finish you feel from this rig is a delight. I really hope we see an updated GX off the new Prado.. I think it holds a great spot.
The only two things they need to change about this vehicle is the infotainment screen to have Apple CarPlay/android auto, and the front seats for the ass part are too short, The second those two things get added/changed, I’m buying one immediately. There is not one thing wrong with this vehicle. I’m getting tired of people complaining that nothing has changed, THATS THE FUCKING POINT! I was listening to the latest Lexus enthusiast podcast with you in it and they were complaining that Lexus isn’t changing anything / “falling behind”. Why would you change what’s reliable and going to be there for you 30 years down the road? Why is it because it’s consistent, it needs to change now? The engines are superbly reliable, The power and fuel economy are right in the middle between all of the different brands and the cars they make. I’m tired of people trying to make Lexus a technology company. The second naturally aspirated options are gone in place of smaller engines with turbos, I’ll be taking my business elsewhere or buying used. The one area I agree with is making them a plug-in hybrid, but finding a way to keep what they have as far as engines. As we grow in the future I do like the idea if I cannot get gas, I have the electric range. If I can’t get electricity, I have the gas range. I can sum up why these things are out selling versus the competitors in 2 seconds. Because Toyota and Lexus are reliable and that’s why their dealerships are SUPER low on inventory. In the last two months I have driven by over 10 Toyota and Lexus dealerships and there are very few new cars on their lot. Just for the hell of it I drove through the other dealership lots like Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Porsche, etc. and their dealerships are full of inventory of your choosing. Nobody wants their crap! I do think this pandemic made people realize that if new cars are scarce, and shit is going to hit the fan, they want something that’s going to be reliable as could possibly be. End of story. Lexus and Toyota are fine the way it is. There’s nothing technologically advanced about other brands that Toyota and Lexus doesn’t offer.
Thanks, Mike! I agree with you. Reliability is king...if you own the vehicle. Many luxury buyers lease. Also I struggle with the fact that many toyota models have left Lexus in the dust recently with powertrains, features, and technology. Doesn't sit well in my stomach. Good to see you!
Well said. Some people like the simplicity. The only thing the competitors offer is Apple Car Play and Android Auto. All the other non-sense they have built into their infotainment centers are useless, they’re just gimmicks to hide the fact that they just sold you a worthless POS.
@@omarbryant7930 my GS 2017 didn’t come with Apple CarPlay. The Lexus service here recommended an aftermarket device which I bought and they installed it in my car. So I have now CarPlay.
@@Bada_Boom78 I like to update my car every 4-5 years so I can't tell you anything about that. This is my 4th x5 already, never had any problem with it. My wife LX on the other hand been having a lot of issues with her fan belt noise and bluetooth function.
I have the 2015 GX460 and I have Zero issues with this SUV 6 years later. No creaks rattles or issues with the interior or exterior. This is a well built vehicle.
@@andyleo8418 not much price difference between this and suburban, Yukon and expedition fully loaded. Starting price $53,450. Actually similar options and lexus is less expensive
@@paulhunt1580 no, the GX is not in the same category as the Expedition and Suburban. The GX is a luxury brand and also smaller. So the equivalent is a Lincoln Aviator and Cadillac XT6. Their prices are similar. The Chevy Trailblazer and Ford Explorer is the same size as the GX but cost a lot less. That's was my point. Unfair comparison in prices and class.
Lexus owner of many different models over the years. Presently own a 2010 LX and just bought a 2020 GX. I had a 2008 GX. What sold me on the new GX was the out dated tech as you call it. We looked at a new LX but for the life of me I just can't see the track pad gizmo thing as a useable way to navigate the info screen. I think the GX ride is just as smooth as the LX on comfort setting. I like v8 power and I look at it like this...if I can afford a lexus I can afford the gas to put in it, but I wish it was better on miles per gallon. for the record other than regular maintenance I have had zero issues with any of the lexus I have owned...reason I keep buying them!
Turning radius is awesome. Brought a 2010 GX 460 with 113,000 miles for a Yellowstone trip. Oil change, replaced two tires. 2500 mile trip with absolutely no problems.
The Best Suv out there. Just love my Gx. Luxury....Reliable....Smooth....Quite....V8....Towing capacity...Full time 4wd....Locking Dif....Kdss...Crawl control....Levinson audio... Gets 20 mpg on the highway...Made in Japan...Just plain Beautiful. Get one while you can.
my mom 4'9", she likes the "refrigerator door" tailgate cause she short and can close it like a door. these types of tailgates are great for short people or little kids if they need to get something out the rear.
I’m getting a solid 19.5 mpg on my ‘08 GX470. Rock solid at 13 years old and 145,000 miles. My BIL just drove my GX over the weekend and he was blown away with the ride quality, power and comfort and he has a ‘17 VW Touareg.
I have a 2007 gx 470 with 230k miles same engine and regular maintenance. 10w30 hps royal purple. Ill take it anywhere never left me on the side of the road, waiting for a tow truck.
I’ve had 2 GX’s, and the quality and reliability are second to none. The newer massive Lexis grill is dopey though - really wish it had the Prado version front end!
They're selling out because most cars and especially SUV's are sold out. Lexus has lost it's way. Archaic technology and even the new tech on the ES lags. The LS, once their flagship, now sits on lots nationwide. And the Korean cars are creeping in to a segment that Lexus and Acura dominated. And most people are turned off by Lexus and their ostentatious front grills.
@@robertschulz654 It doesn’t matter jf most people are turned off by the grilles, which most aren’t regardless. Since their introduction, sales have increased on all models they were introduced on. The LS is apart of a dying breed with other ultra luxury sedans. The ES, however, continues to eat up market share
All it needs is a tech upgrade inside like the Prado has. That's literally all it needs to keep going strong in the Lexus lineup. The GX is such a well designed vehicle, you can tell that the engineers wanted to make sure this thing was as bulletproof as possible. It gives you a sense of invulnerability, like being inside a tank.
Have a 2017 and love it. I actually get close to 20 mpg mixed hwy and city. Build quality is great and you can just feel the quality. Sure the tech isn't great but good enough for me. Love when I start it first thing in the morning...the V8 roars.
I love the GX and I would rather have the side opening "refrigerator" rear door and this is one of the main reasons why I still have my 3rd gen RAV4 V6. I have a rooftop box that opens in the rear. By having the rear door open to the side it allows me to step up over the rear bumper to get better access to the box. With a traditional hatch it would block that access.
My only complaint about the gx/lx/landcruiser is the small fuel tank. If they had a a bigger one I would be perfectly happy with the ‘outdated’ trucks.
we bought a new 2021 gx 460 and i’m surprised at how much i love it! the only downside is gas and in california it’s hella expensive besides that i have no complaints, we are a family of 4 my kids are 9 and 5 and they love how comfortable and quite the ride is too
I just bought me a GX 460 2021 about a month back and trust me with a luxury car like this you don't need all that technology features that are useless and waste of time I mean yes carplay would be nice but I've had that in my pilot and never used it at all and for me it was not a big deal so it varies from person to person...i find all the stupid technology as distraction on road. So with this bad boy I feel I am upgraded along with this car. I've had me a Honda Pilot 2018 for about 3 years but never felt this good though, I feel classic being in this car. My wife started to appreciate my taste a lot as she hated honda pilot for some reason. I got me a nightfall mica its like a navy blueish color and sepia light brown interior. Off-road it feels like you're on a pillow and floating around....this is hands down the best ever man ;) I will keep this car for almost 10-15 years.
GX owners don't seem to care about the latest and greatest technology or all kinds of bells and whistles, they just want a safe, high up, reliable vehicle they can put their family in and take anywhere and everywhere that drives well, and Lexus knows this. That's why this is probably going to be the last vehicle in their lineup to get modern tech like CarPlay
The brake pedal feel is something you will start to appreciate after a while if you drive on highways. Because there is a lot of travel in the pedal you get a lot more control when breaking rapidly at highway speeds. You can very precisely control how much breaking force you want and not end up breaking too harshly
If I ever dump city life for the ‘Burbs, I’ll trade in my IS for the latest GX. Whenever I see one (or the LX) on the road I think, ‘man…that’s straight up profit for Toyota/Lexus. The R&D was paid 3 times over!’ 😎
@@ted6462 I wouldn't go as far as calling Tesla Model 3 a POS but Lexus is definitely much better in terms of refinement, built quality and reliability.
@@ted6462 I hear you bud. What I am hoping is that Tesla and Toyota would work together and build a great EV. Tesla brings battery and tech while Toyota brings Lexus reliabilty and refinement.That would be a treat.
I just bought this truck and as of now I am satisfied. I traded in a Lincoln Navigator reserve. I gave up bells and whistles for dependability. My Navigator had transmission and electrical problems. I didn’t drive it hard and had a ton of equity for my trade. After my research, I am quite glad I got it.
We had 4th generation Toyota 4Runner for the past 10 years recently had an accident insurance company write off give us a big check and we updated to a 5 yrs old gx460 drives just like our old 4runner with more luxurious features worth every penny and more!
Just purchased a 2021 Lexus GX 460 3 weeks ago Traded a 2021 toyota 4 runner limited in reason for trade dislike 6 cylinder wanted a v8. So let me start by saying my life long back ground on suv are v8 Landrover over 20 years body on frame type truck /vehicle for me hard to break away from I truly think this type of set up makes you feel like your driving something not like a bmw /land rover unibody that feels feather light for some reason I don’t like I also traded a BMW X5 in this year due to to much dealer visits so this leads me to a Lexus 460 for never to have to see a dealer again for unreliable junk .Just maybe for a tire rotation or a occasional oil change at a Lexus dealer . As for styling I never even put a age on the GX 460 never even thought that it was a 9 plus year design maybe it’s timeless as far as the apple car play who really needs it I have had it in several newer cars to really not even use I’m not a fan of my phone connected to my vehicle for two reason I love music so no interruptions for me to just to talk so I never add a phone to my cars and I don’t want to have my passengers to see my friends txting me on a screen just my thoughts on apple car play who needs it over rated .so for the v8 fuel economy no difference from a under powered 6 banger to a smooth v8 that runs effortless in a mountain state also better for towing so I say these small displacement engine are going to age and fall apart due to run hard and over worked so you will have to repair or just buy a stealer v8 engine that may consume a little bit more and never need repair gas is cheaper is my thoughts over the long haul.to the back door it a favorite to me reminds me of my Land Rover disco that I loved and never wanted to part with easy to use so maybe Lexus really has make the best GX 460 EVER ..
I just averaged 18.5 mpg in my 2014 GX460 over about 550 miles, camping and hitting some trails, in Vermont this past Memorial Day weekend. two years into ownership, I absolutely love my GX. The capability of this truck in stock form is unreal, I've had it down some pretty gnarly trails aired down bone stock.
Also, I've never had a problem with the door, I really like it. if i need to grab something out of the back quick, the glass pops open. And if your over 6ft tall, loading or working out of or off of the back tailgate is nice without having to worry about bumping your head.
@@redademe People have been saying that since the 1970's. The energy density of a battery is not even close to making gas obsolete. Im not against electric stuff but its not going to be a replacement for gas until they truly have a breakthrough in density and charging speed.
True story: we do quite a few ski trips with ours and routinely get 18-20 mpg on the round trip. Granted it’s freeway-highway driving at 45-55 mph, right in the sweet spot. But yeah highway mpg is really not bad for how big it is.
A friend of mine just totaled his 2017 GX that purchased for $39.5k with just over 20k miles on it. He thought he could just go out and replace it with the insurance money. 😂
I actually own both car (RX and GX) and for a long road trips, I actually prefer RX seats over GX's. You don't get a butt ache on the RX. If you know what I mean. Now the ride height I definitely prefer the GX. As far as the brakes, I replaced my rotors and pads with EBC products and they are now stopping like a car way better than RX can stop even at high speed or heavy loads. Otherwise, nice video
I put a deposit for a 2022 model and waiting. It is crazy that with its terrible fuel economy, this SUV is the hottest selling in dealerships here in California. I hope to get mine by the end of the year. I love the ride on this thing.
I am having a hard time getting one despite the fact I left a deposit. The 2022 GX is in such high demand that dealerships here in CA are asking $10K over MSRP. The RX on the other hand are selling at MSRP.
My dad is looking at one of these. We love the body style and he isn’t very tech savvy so the outdated-ness is more than enough for him! Might even be overwhelming LOL
I think you’re seeing a lot of people trade up to get potentially the last model year or 2. GX owners are loyal. Just like the LX buyers getting the last of the V8
There should be more videos like that, showing you what to expect from a particular car in your everyday life, not just specs and power figures. These are the things the salesmen won't tell you about because he doesn't know, and that you'll have to find out the wrong way.
This is what I consider a true SUV. Crossovers are okay but we want real SUV’s. Of course I want a 6 cylinder....that 8 cylinder is a beast. Love the styling of a SUV better than a Crossover.
I like how you put the camera of the back seats by the infotainment I'm actually surprised that they never upgrade the infotainment in the 2020 refresh, considering it was a big refresh and the prado has it's infotainment upgraded around 2018
It’s all about the cool factor. Looks boxy and rugged. It helps that the overlanding community made it even cooler with the strong following and all the mods they put on it. Love it
It has no shoulder room for tall people. Maybe asian will feel okay in it since Japanese are shorter than Europeans on average, but I haven't felt comfortable inside. And don't get me wrong. I had a full sport/luxury packages. My GX had everything you can ever imagine in terms of features. And I still felt tiring driving it, especially on long distances.
Still have 2004 GX 470 Ash Blue Mica, waited for mid year unit to get back up camera. Took it over to Ralph Lauren in Westchester and he loved it. Ordered the same color and found out later that year on a completely iced road he slid off and small damage. Still my favorite and still own it. Never had any major problem but I have friends with other models that had expensive repairs on their 8 cylinders as they aged. I don’t like the Lexus design statement with the big gapping grills. In a few years will go fully electric. Will see what happens with a new GX redesign but not holding my breath. Buying two new cars for daughters next year since they don’t need them as university freshman. If Toyota comes out next year with fully EV and there’s a supply might go that direction. If not I sort of like the new Venza, but wish it was full EV or at least a plug in like the RAV4 prime. From what I’ve heard most likely get that 3rd row Grand Highlander when it comes out or it’s Lexus cousin.
I'm of Pakistani ethnicity, pretty much the highest standard vehicle back in that country and honestly every middle Eastern country is the toyota land cruiser/prado That being said EVERY middle Eastern here once they get money and status buy a LX or GX for that feel 😅
It's tried and tested tech. You'll probably get 300k - 500k miles out of that truck. That's why people but those trucks. I don't get why manufacturers don't get that. ( I do, greed. but) Only fools spend 50k - 70k $ for a vehicle that won't last 8 years and will be in and out of the shop for 6 of those 8 years.
I’ve owned G500s, Land Rovers, BMWs, you name it, and I ended up buying this cause I want a tough off roader that’s comfortable, simple, reliable and nice to drive around in. It’s the type of vehicle a mature car guy gets to drive his family and himself around all day every day every where.
If you don’t like the outdated things buy a different car don’t ruin the gx’s by giving it a whole new engine, well maybe newer infotainment would be nice, but this is what the go is known for don’t ruin it
Didn't really care for the 2nd generation but have loved the others. Love the styling and quality of the interior. Fuel economy is probably the biggest reason we never put on in our garage. The kids and groceries photos were great!
GX Needs an interior refresh for sure. Better and more information on their dash, Android Auto. Their Rear door is fine. but give it the 4Runner rear window. Would be nice to have a different drive train. Hybrid or EV options
I love my 2020 GX460!! Got it for Christmas last year and even though I have an ES350 as well. That stays parked in the garage since I've gotten my GX460!
The price point really helps too. If you look at a 4runner it's around 44-50k fully loaded. Why not get a GX at a base price of 55k that basically have everything a fully loaded 4 runner has but with a luxury name and more space.
@@jtaylor3138 Nice. We still have our 2008 TRd 4runner that have over 200k miles and it still perform great. We use it everyday to transport supplies. Just convinced my mom to buy her first 2020 GX last year and she loves it.
Loved my GX, owned 2. Once boys legs got longer in those car seats I had to sell it. The ‘in-between’ stage of them being in a car seat (required by law) and no car seat just didn’t work.
Loved this video. No one shows this vehicle used this way. There is a RU-vidr named Kenny Vacek that shows them modified in LRD decals, lifts and fuel rims. They look pretty awesome. They do run $60k-70k after mods.
Same thing with Land cruisers, 4Runners, LX's, Tacoma's and Tundra's. It proves to me that auto makers have no idea what their customers want, if I'm going to pay an astronomical price for a car, I can sure as hell bet you that I'm buying something that's bulletproof and will last me if taken care of 300K+ miles. I don't care about some tablet looking scifi thing in the center console that's an out of date relic in 9 months. Keep it simple stupid. Keep it reliable. Keep longer model years so that parts are cheap to replace if needed and insurance is nothing. NOT ROCKET SCIENCE.
May 2021 l checked prices on east coast, min. msrp comes out of door for around 60K. That’s not the price you want to pay for structurally year 2010 SUV. (Used market). On the other hand, my friend got new rx350L ( 7 seater) AWD for less than 50K out of door. On it’s third row you you can seat small adults and kids up to 14.
@@KirkKreifels for the city scenarios, usually they sell more RX than the GX. 90% driving happens on paved roads and gas prices passing $4 a gallon too. GX; l am considering to buy from used market as my second car, simply l can’t justify 60K price tag for the car that structurally still a year 2010
The GX is also getting more sales because it’s one of the few out there where you can get at least a decent discount. A lot of modern and recently updates SUVs, including the Tahoe, Yukon etc are asking MSRP or close. I’m in the GX group and seeing a lot of comments from recent buyers regarding the price compared to the newer models. Also, the used car market and some GX owners upgrading without a huge hit because their dealer want used inventory with the shortage.
@@bg693 I am not buying these from Facebook or forums. I am buying new and when you look at the dealer prices, these cost MSRP or higher because a lot of people want them and buy them. And please stop joking about GMC trucks, unless, your dreaming. These usually drop 7k+ at the end of the year because nobody wants to deal with their problems.
So many Millenials only care whether or not a vehicle has cup holders and an info-tainment system, and don't have a clue about what a vehicle is supposed to be. I've heard some ask the most basic knowledge questions about engines and drivelines.
