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#54 of 148 t0677g - value by jryn Nov 04, 2003 (12:02 pm)
You must live in an unusual neighborhood. In August, Toyota/Lexus sold more than 10,000 RX's and fewer than 3,000 GX's.   http://www.toyota.com/about/news/product/2003/09/03-1-toysales.ht- - ml   Sales of both were down in September, with Toyota/Lexus selling about 7,500 RXs and fewer than 2,000 GX's.   http://www.toyota.com/about/news/product/2003/10/01-1-sales.html   With standard feature sets (and typical discounting), the price gap between RX's and GX's substantially exceeds $3000, particularly since the "optional" 3rd row seat on GX's comes on about 98% of them and bumps the price up $2030 all by itself.   There are many reasons to prefer the GX. "Value-pricing" as compared to the RX, though, would be a stretch.
#55 of 148 where to buy by emykay21 Nov 04, 2003 (6:57 pm)
any suggestions on a dealer to buy from near Southern Connecticut?   Also, I would like to wait for the reverse camera, does anyone know when the car will be equipped with the camera?
#56 of 148 Fairfield County by boskone Nov 05, 2003 (10:14 am)
Define Southern CT. In Fairfield County there are 2 dealers, Lexus of Greenwich and Lexus of Westport. I dealt with Greenwich since I work across the street from them, makes life easier, and they had the same price as Westport. The GXs when I brought had a waiting list so a minimal discount. If you can wait for the backup camera on the Nav it is nice on other SUVs I tried, due after the 1st of the year I hear.   Greenwich was nice since they had no problem with me bringing the dog in for a test drive in the GX unlike other dealers.
#57 of 148 Owners Manual by wag100 Nov 05, 2003 (1:56 pm)
I have purchased a 2004 GX but it won't be in for a bit. I would like to begin reading about the NAV System and the Rear Entertainment System and other features while I'm waiting. Does anyone know where I can download a Owners manual (pdf)
#58 of 148 wag100 by triplenet1 Nov 05, 2003 (2:41 pm)
My dealer gave me at least 2 CD's that explain the Nav system. Ask, they would propably give you one.
#59 of 148 Fairfield County by emykay21 Nov 05, 2003 (6:53 pm)
Thanks Boskone. I did mean Fairfield county. I probably can't wait til the beginning of the year. So I will probably try to get one that comes in December without the backup camera.   Here's what I got on price so far. Two dealers have said that I can have the GX with third row seats, nav, and rear ent. for $53k (this number includes everything) out the door.
#61 of 148 RE: great value by t0677g Nov 05, 2003 (7:59 pm)
For $3~4 K more, GX has 3rd row seats, rear A/C, voice activated DVD/audio system, speed adjusted moonroof deflector, full-time 4WD with TORSEN LSCD, DAC/HAC, and adaptive variable suspension (standard). I do think the GX has better value. Actually, I think just the 4WD system worth the extra $$.   Don’t get me wrong, I think RX is a great SUV too that’s why there’s a RX right next to the GX in our garage.
#62 of 148 Winter Tires for '04 GX by markfallen Nov 08, 2003 (10:56 am)
Can anyone recommend winter or all-season tires better than the Bridgestone H/T's that come with the 04's today? We travel during winter to Lake Tahoe about twice a month, and I'm doubtful that the H/T's will satisfy my needs. Upon research in multiple online tire stores, there seems to be limited choices in the 265/65/17 range.   Any ideas?
#63 of 148 2004 GX470 9200B by spirolli Nov 09, 2003 (5:41 am)
I picked up a Blizzard White GX last week. Wow, what a truck. I am amazed how solid and quiet this truck rides. I have a 2003 Benz E320 and the GX (in terms of ride quality and sound isolation) will give my E320 a run for the money any day of the week.   I ordered the GX with the 3rd Row Seat/AC, Wind Deflector, Cargo Mat, Wheel Locks package. I paid $46k even plus they game me a great trade on my 2000 Trooper Limited. (Lawrenceville Lexus, Lawrenceville, NJ) I sort of wish I would of ordered with the Nav system as well. I was under the impression that the GX came with the LCD screen regardless of whether or not you ordered the Nav system. (ie Acura MDX) I was mistaken. The GX interion looks much better with the LCD Screen. Although, it was hard to justify the price of the Nav/Levison System. I planned on buying the Garmin Voice Activated GPS for $999 so I am able to move it to any of my 3 vehicles. Like I said, I though it came with the LCD screen regardless. I might have changed my mind if I knew it didn't.   On occasion, not regularly, I have noticed a very slight vibration in the wheel at 1800-2000 rpm. I have also occasionally noticed that "bang" in the breaks / trans while coming to or at a stop. It hasn't gotten to point of bothering me just yet. I have 1300 miles on the truck as of today.   No problems to report just as yet. Some things I think Lexus can do to even better the GX 470 (or give you what I would expect in a $50k truck) would be:   The rear AC system should heat as well as cool and there should be a way to control both from the front console.   The rear cargo windows should be power open and close. They are basically useless in a manual format in which they currently come.   The rear door window should open for quick loading and unloading.   The control rods on the steering column for Lights, Wipers & Cruise etc, should illuminate at night.   They should eliminate the cheap plastic in the rear cargo area. Especially those cheap plastic lids that cover the 3rd row seat brackets. Man they are cheap..!   Come on Lexus, this is a $50k truck. I expect more. My sister's $20k Ford Minivan came with power rear cargo windows and front adjustable rear climate control for God's sake..!

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