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#21 of 118 Re: Balancing [nedzel] by ps13 Mar 13, 2006 (11:24 am)
Replying to: nedzel (Mar 13, 2006 7:20 am) Thanks for your response. Today I went to the Delear again and he said there is nothing they can do about it and we didn't see the problem on our old Ford Ranger (2WD) which is not the best truck in the market and probably the same size as the GX 470. Replies to this message: nedzel (Mar 13, 2006 4:37 pm)
#22 of 118 Re: Balancing [ps13] by nedzel Mar 13, 2006 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: ps13 (Mar 13, 2006 11:24 am) I googled Toyota 4Runner and on-center feel and found a number of articles that describe this. Here's one about the 4Runner: "However, vagueness in road-feel and on-center tracking required greater driver attentiveness than in other midsize SUVs that I have jockeyed through a variety of contorted backroads." Here's another about the GX470: "On-center feel and feedback, meanwhile, are similar to a typical family sedan's: pleasant, but not sharp." One about the current Tacoma: "the steering was vague on center"
#23 of 118 Re: Lexus GX 470 Problems & Solutions [boat2] by nizhny Mar 15, 2006 (8:03 am)
Replying to: boat2 (Jan 21, 2006 8:46 am) Well, you are right in that I was also "dog meat" after the meeting with the Lexus regional technical rep. Actually, they acknowledged that there indeed was a vibration at 63-68/1700-2000 r.p.m. but that this was a "characteristic" of the vehicle -- I read this on other boards, so they must coach their people with regard to this standard response. So, I am going to trade for another Lexus -- certainly not a GX and, like you, I wish I had never gotten involved with it. By the way, I also had the clunk for a while and it seems to have gone away on it's own, but not true for the vibration.
#24 of 118 vibration by hopeitsfriday Mar 16, 2006 (5:56 pm)
Lexus have gotten rid of most of the vibration problem by changing over to the Michelin cross terrain tires.
#25 of 118 GX470 Gas Mileage? by mnshea Mar 18, 2006 (7:38 am)
I would appreciate any comments on what kind of gas mileage you are getting in the GX with premium or regular gas. The salesman told me you can use regular instead of premium gas but the mileage would not be as good. He claims the 15 mpg city driving on the sticker is very realistic using premium. What's happening in the real world? Replies to this message: lopz (Mar 18, 2006 12:44 pm)
#26 of 118 Re: GX470 Gas Mileage? [mnshea] by lopz Mar 18, 2006 (12:44 pm)
Replying to: mnshea (Mar 18, 2006 7:38 am) After 52,000 miles, ave. with LOTS of highway 16.4mpg. City 14.0mpg, highway 18.5mpg. Also for those with vibration problems like me (it was VERY bad and nothing would fix it)), I just had new balancing done with a new more advanced machine where they balance wheels at different speeds while the wheels remain on the car (Ihad it done at Lexus of Kendall, Miami). Even though I still have the dunlops on (I hear Michelins better), the vibration is almost (not quite) gone, to a point that it is not a real problem anymore. Does anyone know if telescoping steering wheel can be made to come out further--I cannot seem to find a comfortable driving position otherwise and I drive 40,000 miles a year. Thanks for any useful info on this one way or another.
#27 of 118 mpg by cdfwife Mar 19, 2006 (8:46 pm)
After 1200 miles, I am at a steady average of 15.9. I always use regular gas, as I did with my MDX. Call me a sceptic, but I would really doubt if using premium gas increased mileage. (Performance, yes, mileage-no.) I would say that my travels are split evenly between highway and city. I drive 42 miles round trip each day. Hoping for better mileage but not holding my breath. Has anyone else been able to increase mileage with premium gas?
#28 of 118 GX cruise control by shepali May 09, 2006 (6:19 pm)
Does anyone have issues with the cruise control on a 2006 GX470 gear hunting at highway speeds? It consistently downshift and then upshifts at just the slightest uphill incline - much more pronounced than any other vehicle I've driven. Its definitely something I can live with - but wondered if there was some adjustment that could be done?   The one thing I've found that does help is to drive in 4th vs. overdrive - but that dropped the average MPG by more than 2 miles...which isn't really worth it to me.   I'm thinking its because the engine is more sensitive/responsive than other SUVs, and so it is actually a positive benefit in disguise. But just curious if anyone else experiences this and if there is any other option to minimize it... Replies to this message: stocktrader (May 11, 2006 9:15 pm) ironman87 (May 30, 2006 7:19 pm) blov8r (May 31, 2006 11:44 am) shepali (Jun 25, 2006 12:30 pm) blov8r (Jun 26, 2006 5:52 am)
#29 of 118 Re: Lexus GX 470 Problems & Solutions [roni] by shepali May 09, 2006 (6:22 pm)
Replying to: roni (Jan 20, 2006 2:13 pm) Regarding the garage door opener...if you have a 'rolling code' garage door, there is a sequence you have to go through to 'teach' the car. I don't have my manual in front of me...but if I recall, you have to prep the car to receive the codes (i think that is holding down the button you want to program until it blinks fast), then go to your garage door opener assembly hanging from the ceiling and press the button, then go back to the car and press the button in the car you want to program. You may have to do this twice...but it should work. I do refer you to the manual to be sure I described it right though..
#30 of 118 What's the best gas to use. by mybenz May 10, 2006 (11:33 am)
I have an 04' GX470 and used reg. gas for the 1st 10K miles. Then I changed over to 93 octane. I really don't notice too much difference in gas mileage but feel the car rides smoother and responds better with the higher octane. However, with the price of gas being so high I wonder if I went back to reg. gas would I harm the engine. Does any one have any suggestions?

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