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#136 of 148 Re: Need help deciding between GX470 and MB GL450 [buckaroo067] by stormbringer1 Sep 26, 2006 (2:51 pm)
Replying to: buckaroo067 (Aug 31, 2006 9:03 am) I haven't been on this board in some time but here's my thoughts. Background was early summer of 2003, looked at every SUV on the market priced from Range Rover down. My wifes dream car was Mercedes(any lol). After some time narrowed things down to Lexus RX330 and ML350/500 I have many clients that traded in their ML because they were stinkers as I recall. Maybe because they were built in Alabama, oh well that's a long story. The MDX was not in this class with the Lexus, finish didn't appeal to us. We test drove the ML at least 5 times and had one for a weekend. Someone posted go with your gut and that's the answer. I couldn't at that point stomach an ML at the end of that current design. If you choose the third row seats they were terrible. It was not designed for that, it appeared the third row was just shoved in there. My wife loved the millenium package on the ML you know the different stiching on the seats and other small differences. My wife actually cried when we ordered the RX330, but realized from everyone that the Lexus was the way to go. I have twin girls(now 3) and every time we went to Lexus(greenwich, CT) they had that dam ash mica GX on the sidewalk. I would look at it each time and thought we could use the extra seats in the back. Well I think it was early Aug. 04 and we signed for an RX330 Really couldn't get the color combo that I wanted even though it was made in that combo. Two weeks later went in and ordered a 2004 GX and canceled the RX. This doesn't apply to you but at the time Lexus did not have the back up camera on the GX but did on the RX, go figure. When I read the Lexus site that back-up cameras were going to be added mid-year I was annoyed because this feature was one I was looking for. Took delivery end of Dec. 2004,first shipments with back-up cameras and haven't looked back since. Ok that was long but bear with me. I was actually annoyed that my GX didn't have certain features like folding side mirrors AND power third row side windows. Best vehicle I have owned and have owned so many. No big problems, not many minor ones either. The third row seats have paid for themselves and I'm glad I went with my gut. I really don't care for that kind of design but they are used. Most important can the mercedes drive up the side of a mountain. My wife drives this vehicle and never goes off road but if you have to this one would be a good choice. lol At the time back in 04 Lexus was just starting to offer XM( ihave mobile sirrius) but all I can say don't let $100. diffence sway you. Didn't the GX get an award for top ten trade in values form KBB I believe. Good luck. PS I thought the GX was more regal looking and the LX was at that time a little long in the tooth. Lexus is waiting too long for the LX replacement.
#137 of 148 DVD/CD auto-changer by bigdm Oct 02, 2006 (6:31 pm)
For the 2007 GX470 model does it include an in-dash 6 DVD auto-changer or is this in the glove compartment. The literature on the Lexus website is confusing.   BigDM
#138 of 148 We need your help! by tidester HOST Oct 15, 2006 (10:40 pm)
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#139 of 148 GX 470 Sport Pkg & Kinetic Dynamic Suspension by comfortzones Oct 18, 2006 (12:53 am)
I could not figure out how to add this as a new topic, so I'm posting it here. We're looking to test drive a 2007 GX 470 in the Northeast with the Sport Package and Kinetic Dynamic Suspension...and are finding that no one in New England has one – it's only available by special order taking 4-5 months. Does anyone have experiences with these two packages? Do they dramatically improve aesthetics, ride or handling? We are thinking of downsizing from a Range Rover, and the GX 470 is a good candidate. Thanks! Replies to this message: major7 (Oct 18, 2006 1:40 am) bhana1 (Jun 19, 2007 7:10 pm)
#140 of 148 Re: GX 470 Sport Pkg & Kinetic Dynamic Suspension [comfortzones] by major7 Oct 18, 2006 (1:40 am)
Replying to: comfortzones (Oct 18, 2006 12:53 am) I am buying the Nav Pkg this week, '07 and asked about the sport/kinetic pkg. I have been told it is a stiffer ride so the handling is probably a little better. My wife has an '04 GX and now the '07 has Bluetooth, 5 speed, updated nav graphics, XM, and more HP so I'm happy overall. Quite a good experience in Monmouth, NJ from Ray Catena Lexus and Chad, the Internet Advisor. great place to go for a Lexus!! Bob Replies to this message: bhana1 (Jun 19, 2007 7:10 pm)
#142 of 148 Safety by bhana1 Jun 19, 2007 (7:10 pm)
Replying to: major7 (Oct 18, 2006 1:40 am) I have looked at a GX with sports package and navigation system and am getting $4000 off the MSRP. The only thing that concerns me is that it has not been crash tested (side impact) by IIHS. Also it scored poorly in the rear impact test on IIHS. what is the significance of results based on this test? Any opinion woud be appreciated.
#143 of 148 Lexus Link--Can this be added later? by danjhill Jun 24, 2007 (9:58 am)
We have a 2007 GX 470. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to add this option?
#144 of 148 Sat radio help 2005 GX470 by tinaw3 Feb 03, 2008 (8:57 am)
I am looking to purchase a used 2005 GX470, but it does not have sat radio, which is something I currently have and use most of the time. Has anyone purchased the XM package from Lexus and installed it in their vehicle? Do I have any options?   This probably isn't the dealbreaker for buying this car, but it's something I would really like to have, if at all possible. This car is completely fully loaded..except for XM.   Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.   Thank you!!
#145 of 148 Anyone do after market DVD player in the GX 470?? by lovingmylexus Oct 16, 2008 (5:17 pm)
We are going through Lexus and I just wondered what does it look like??? Is it IN the head rests? We are getting two put in.... Replies to this message: anthonyl88 (Nov 18, 2008 7:20 pm)

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