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Re: Any Information on 2007 GX 470? []
by cwilbs
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Aug 27, 2006 (6:00 am)
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Replying to: unknown (Aug 27, 2006 5:35 am)
Sorry, I posted before I was actually done. I have always had excellent service from Lexus and you are right, you can't even begin to compare the quality between Lexus and the American made cars and trucks. The leather interior is really plush. Even with my 6 year old Lexus 470 LX it hardly had any rattles and other than normal wear it was still holding up great.I loved that SUV and I do miss it but like I said it was time for a change. I hope you can adjust to the smaller vehicle. You will appreciate the better gas mileage I'm sure.
Be sure to post after you get your new GX 470 and let us know how you like it.
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- #118 of 147
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Re: Comfort vs Sport ride [cwilbs]
by bobbio56
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Aug 31, 2006 (2:42 am)
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Replying to: cwilbs (Aug 24, 2006 5:55 pm)
When I went from the standard setting to the first sport setting I saw a major difference in cornering....the ride got a little stiffer, but it is worth it...I have the kinetic suspension and that helps alot...
How is your gx in hot weather? my seems to rev a lot from the stop light...but i do love it....
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- #119 of 147
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Need help deciding between GX470 and MB GL450
by buckaroo067
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Aug 31, 2006 (9:03 am)
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I recognize the fact that these two cars are not the same class of vehicle yet my wife and I have reduced our choices of our new car to the GX470 from Lexus and the GL450 from Mercedes. We have leased 2 MLs in the past 6 years and have had no problems with either of them. This time around we wanted a third-row seat so after much debate we settled on these two. I have driven both extensively and am currently negotiating deals on both, but we can't decide!!
Here are the things that are important to us:
GL:
More Power than GX
More luxurious than GX
Better handling than GX
Power folding mirrors (not avail on GX)
Integrated sattelite radio (only available as a separate unit on GX)
Power folding third-row seat (goofy third-row in GX)
GX:
Not as large as GL (12 inches shorter)
Rear-seat entertainment (also available in GL but for more $$)
Integrated Bluetooth (separate and expensive add-on on GL)
The difference in price is about $100/mo on a 3 year lease.
Should we get the Lexus and spend less money while still getting a nice vehicle ($1,000 over invoice), or should we go with the GL for only $100 more per month (selling below invoice - end of month deal)?
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- #120 of 147
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Re: Need help deciding between GX470 and MB GL450 [buckaroo067]
by syswei
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Aug 31, 2006 (9:18 am)
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Replying to: buckaroo067 (Aug 31, 2006 9:03 am)
Have you considered the Audi Q7 or the new-generation 2007 MDX?
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- #121 of 147
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Re: Need help deciding between GX470 and MB GL450 [syswei]
by buckaroo067
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Aug 31, 2006 (10:29 am)
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Replying to: syswei (Aug 31, 2006 9:18 am)
Yes we have considered ALL options and are down to these two.
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- #122 of 147
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Re: Need help deciding between GX470 and MB GL450 [buckaroo067]
by syswei
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Aug 31, 2006 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: buckaroo067 (Aug 31, 2006 10:29 am)
I haven't yet test driven either of the ones you are considering, as I won't be buying until Dec. But I do know that the GX has a serious problem with body roll, unless you get it with KDSS. Whereas the GL is from the same factory that builds the ML and R, which have poor reliability stats.
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- #123 of 147
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Re: Need help deciding between GX470 and MB GL450 [buckaroo067]
by jasp615
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Aug 31, 2006 (10:59 am)
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Replying to: buckaroo067 (Aug 31, 2006 9:03 am)
It's funny that you mentioned this. I drive an 05 Escalade up until Tuesday when my new truck came in and we traded in the Escalade for a GX470. In this time when we made a choice to get rid of the Caddy we looked at the GL and I wasn't impressed at all. I think the Lexus with it's finishing touches and how it handles was so much better but that is just me. If you "need" the 3rd row sit then you don't really have a choice but I only wanted it in case of the rare moments that we many need to take one of my sons friends home or pick them up. Other then that we really didn't use it much (had that in the Caddy) As for the power folding mirrors I don't miss it (also had this in the caddy) I had XM radio and hardly used it if it's that important to you go to Best buys and pick up a moble unit. The bluetooth that is in the Lexus is something I didn't want to give up once I got a taste of it. In the end your the only one that can make this decission but for me the lexus was our choice. I have had 16 new full size SUV's in 23 yrs. I was a bit nervous getting such a small truck but after driving the GX I'm thrilled with it. Also think about it. If it's such a hot truck (GL) why would they be selling this below invoice when they just came out? Good luck with your choice. To me the 100 more a month for the lease just wasn't worth it but then again we buy we don't lease.
Sami
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Re: Need help deciding between GX470 and MB GL450 [jasp615]
by buckaroo067
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Aug 31, 2006 (12:36 pm)
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Replying to: jasp615 (Aug 31, 2006 10:59 am)
We have had two Mercedes MLs in the past and have had no quality issues at all. They have been great vehicles. I am not worried about the GL quality becaues of this past experience and since I am leasing (everything will be under warranty) and maintenance visits are not that inconvenient for us.
From a performance and handling perspective the GL is in a completely different league than the GX. This is extremely apparent if you test drive both along the same route. Step on the gas in the GL and it will push you back in the seat.
The folding mirors are something we use all of the time because our garage doors are a bit narrow. We also have satellite radio in our '04 Accord and use it all of the time.
At the end of the day its really not the individual options that I have to think about, its really do I want to spend more for a car that is worth more to me or spend less for the GX470 which is certainly more than adequate.
I can't lose either way .. there is no right or wrong answer but it has been helpful to talk through it.
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- #125 of 147
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Re: Need help deciding between GX470 and MB GL450 [buckaroo067]
by jasp615
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Aug 31, 2006 (1:21 pm)
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Replying to: buckaroo067 (Aug 31, 2006 12:36 pm)
All I will say is go with your gut. We didn't when we bought the 05 Caddy trading in the 03. If I had I wouldn't have bought another one. For me the GX drives great. I'm happy. Money was not a problem with us so I could have had anything I wanted and I believe you could also so listen to your gut and enjoy your new truck. If you make a mistake then in 3 yrs you can change it. Every car/truck has their strong points and there are many to choose from. For each person what they want or need is different that's why it's hard for anyone to tell you what is best.
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- #126 of 147
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GX470 Satellite Radio Options
by buckaroo067
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Sep 01, 2006 (10:58 am)
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Has anyone installed the XM satellite receive and adaptor. The claim is that this device integrates with the existing GX system (display, steering wheel radio controls, etc).
Terk XMDirect Universal XM Satellite Radio
SoundLinQ (Model SLX) - Auxiliary Input Adapter
These two devices also give you the ability to integrate your ipod into your vehicle.
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