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#109 of 118 Contemplating buying a Lexus Gx470 used by marlened Jan 30, 2009 (6:19 am)
Can anyone give me some insight on a 2005 or 2006 GX 470? I am contemplating buying a used one with about 25,000 miles. Just wanted to know what kind of maintenance and problems owners have experienced. Thanks. Replies to this message: sebring95 (Jan 30, 2009 6:53 am) marlened (Feb 01, 2009 3:58 pm)
#110 of 118 Re: Contemplating buying a Lexus Gx470 used [marlened] by sebring95 Jan 30, 2009 (6:53 am)
Replying to: marlened (Jan 30, 2009 6:19 am) My wife drives an '04 with right around 100k miles. Major repair was the transfer case somewhere around 75k miles and that was over $1,000 to fix. That was disappointing as I've never had drivetrain problems on a vehicle at such low miles. Maybe a fluke, who knows. Had some niggling issues throughout, more than I would expect on Lexus, but most of those were fixed earlier in the miles. Pretty smooth sailing the last 20k miles and it's still a solid vehicle. Maintenance is very expensive at Lexus dealer, but she likes her free loaner and butt-kiss service. I would assume you've driven one and know you like them? They drive very floaty and have a very soft suspension. I really can't stand to drive it, but I'm more of the aggressive type and she drives like an old lady. Replies to this message: marlened (Feb 01, 2009 3:58 pm)
#111 of 118 Re: Contemplating buying a Lexus Gx470 used [sebring95] by marlened Feb 01, 2009 (3:58 pm)
Replying to: sebring95 (Jan 30, 2009 6:53 am) Thank you! I have driven several of these trucks. The one I am leaning towards is a 2006 with 19,000 miles. It does have a floaty ride. However now I am driving my second Nissan Pathfinder and I feel like I should be hauling a boat or something. It's too trucklike for me. I am looking forward to a smoother ride. The GX is a nice SUV. Thanks.
#112 of 118 Differences between 2003 and 2009 GX470 by mitchk Mar 21, 2009 (1:03 pm)
I am looking at purchasing a used 2003-2006 GX470. Are there any major differences or changes in the vehicles that I should be aware of. What year did this current body style (I don't see any major changes between the 2003 and 2009) start and does anyone know or have information on the 2010 body style.
#113 of 118 Problems with air vents? by deblonde1 Apr 14, 2009 (7:16 pm)
Has anyone noticed the air vents never turn off when you are moving? I have an '07 GX470. I hope this makes sense, but if you have the dial set for air come out of the face vents, then physically turn the speed of the fan to "Off", they continue to blow air when the vehcile is not at a stop. This is so bizarre! I also noticed that the far right and left vents stay on when I turn the "feet blowers" on. The repair guy said this is normal, but I don't believe it, so I have to check here. Ug!   Also, has anyone noticed a problem with the sound in the front speakers being intermittant? The service dept. told me they couldn't replicate the problem, therefore, they can't fix it. Replies to this message: sebring95 (Apr 15, 2009 4:33 am)
#114 of 118 Re: Problems with air vents? [deblonde1] by sebring95 Apr 15, 2009 (4:33 am)
Replying to: deblonde1 (Apr 14, 2009 7:16 pm) The air sounds perfectly normal on pretty much all vehicles including these. It's basically bringing in outside air (vent) unless you have the system set to recirculate. If you want to stop all air, set it to recirculate and it will stop. And yes, air continues out of the far left/right dash vents even when on floor. There's always some air coming from there and the windshield vents to help keep the glass clear. No idea on speakers.
#115 of 118 2009 GX by gregoryx Jul 12, 2009 (5:26 am)
My wife drives a ML 320 which has almost 180,000 miles on it and still driving well. in anticipation of her needing a new vehicle sometime soon, i've begun to research alternatives. based on these posts, the clunking sound and problems with the brakes seem to be ongoing issues that have not been resolved. were these problems ever resolved in subsequent build years?
#116 of 118 Moon roof and vibrating noise by tiplernorth Jul 16, 2009 (4:52 am)
04 GX470 seeing I never open the back windows , I did yesterday , wow a loud pounding noise to find the moon roof was like vibrating , the noise was like a helicopter , after I closed the back wondows it was completely gone , I do have extended warranty , I've heard it;s better to not have amything done with the moon roof for it can lead into more issues , Replies to this message: sebring95 (Jul 16, 2009 5:23 am) nedzel (Aug 05, 2009 6:54 am)
#117 of 118 Re: Moon roof and vibrating noise [tiplernorth] by sebring95 Jul 16, 2009 (5:23 am)
Replying to: tiplernorth (Jul 16, 2009 4:52 am) I assume you opened rear windows but had fronts closed? If so, that's pretty normal on most any SUV/minivan. Our Odyssey does it. The GX does it. Our Tahoe before did it. Don't open rear windows with fronts closed....problem solved.
#118 of 118 Re: Moon roof and vibrating noise [tiplernorth] by nedzel Aug 05, 2009 (6:54 am)
Replying to: tiplernorth (Jul 16, 2009 4:52 am) That's normal. Aerodynamics interacting with air compressibility. There is nothing the dealer could do to the sunroof to change it.

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