The Definitive 2003-2009 Lexus GX 470 Buyer's Guide!

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Bern on Cars

Bern on Cars

Күн бұрын

Today we take another deep dive into the Lexus GX, and see the differences of Lexus' 4x4 SUV over the years.
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0:00 - Intro
0:56 - The History of the Lexus GX
3:50 - About this GX 470
4:47 - The Exterior Differences Between the 03 and 08
6:58 - 2008 GX 470 Options and Pricing
7:45 - About the 2UZ V8
9:42 - GX 470 Reliability & Maintainance
11:28 - Wheels & Chrome Bits
12:08 - Cargo Area & Towing
14:22 - GX 470 Interior
20:45 - Road Test & Driving Impressions
26:27 - Closing Thoughts..
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@Dieselnm101
@Dieselnm101 29 күн бұрын
I picked up a 03 GX with 210k miles in 2021. They wanted 8k. I was able to negotiate cause the suspension was shot and the tb and wp was due. Put on 2 inch lift with 32” tires. It certainly our car of choice for road trips. It’s so comfortable for a family of 4.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Nice! Good deal. I wish you many years with it!
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Good morning my friends! Hope you guys are having a great Monday & a great Memorial Day for those around here! Hope you guys enjoy the video 😄
@squirmlygoof
@squirmlygoof 9 күн бұрын
Seeing the car made me feel extremely nostalgic. It's like seeing an old childhood friend again after a long period of time. The 2003 GX470 treated me and my whole family very well, even if we made the luxurious car a little dirty, but we didn't know any better cuz we were kids. It was an excellent car.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 8 күн бұрын
Yeah right! I love this era of car. Cheers!
@peteengel7456
@peteengel7456 29 күн бұрын
Love my 2009. A keeper. Thanks for the good quality review.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! That 09 is certainly a keeper!!
@OMNWeak
@OMNWeak 24 күн бұрын
Too bad it took me so long to find your channel. I really wish I had discovered you a year or two back as you have answered so many of my questions. ... Back before I bought my first GX, a GX460 that I'm giving my youngest daughter before she heads off to college. Now I am on the hunt for one or more GX470s. LOL. Absolutely love your content!!!!
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 23 күн бұрын
Ahhh right! Haha Im glad you found me now! Thanks for stopping by!!
@ikedichukwuchesa413
@ikedichukwuchesa413 29 күн бұрын
Nice review, Bern. Thanks for sharing.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
My pleasure!! Thank you for watching!
@seanmcmanus4660
@seanmcmanus4660 29 күн бұрын
Great review Bern!
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 28 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏾
@crimesguy
@crimesguy 29 күн бұрын
Thank you for talking about the head unit in depth at 17:48. Most reviewers gloss over it and move on, but the dashboard area is an area that varies wildly within GX 470s for sale. Considering how cheap it is to slap a touch screen apple carplay head unit in nowadays, the touch screen/Mark Levinson combo actually isn't something most people should look at as desirable considering the non-nav units include full physical HVAC controls and adding carplay capabilities to the older system is very expensive (~$700 through Grom's solution). Cracked dashboards also seem fairly common despite the Lexus recall and should be noted if you're shopping these. My thought here is if the first owner didn't do the free replacement, what else didn't they do?
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
I'm glad you noticed! It's a worthwhile difference between the years. Yeah I like the no-nav because you can swap it out!
@MattaKY5064
@MattaKY5064 29 күн бұрын
My nerd hat is on! Thanks again for another great vid!! Only thing I would add to a buyers guide for the GX is watch out for frame rust.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Woohooo nerd hat!! Thanks for stopping by! Yeah rust ohh yeahh
@jackprick9797
@jackprick9797 29 күн бұрын
Excellent summary. Thank you.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Thank you! Glad you watched!
@Dennis-ij7rm
@Dennis-ij7rm 29 күн бұрын
Another great review!
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for stopping by again!
@focalscout1589
@focalscout1589 18 күн бұрын
My wife and I have one. They are great SUVs!
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 14 күн бұрын
Nice!! Enjoy!
@dermotwallace5533
@dermotwallace5533 25 күн бұрын
Great explanations and I live it. Thank you.❤❤❤
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 25 күн бұрын
And thank you for watching!
@professoraregbesola3490
@professoraregbesola3490 29 күн бұрын
I always considered myself a 3 generation 4 runner guy but after seeing your review I’m definitely interested in the gx470. I guess the only downside is they run on premium gas but that is a sacrifice I am willing to take.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Oh nice! I still really like the 3rd Gen too! Yeah they're so nice the extra fuel is worth it
@vinceyumul5658
@vinceyumul5658 29 күн бұрын
the 4th gen 4runner with the same 4.7 V8 only requires regular fuel.. I've got my 03 Limited trim and love it.
@MaximumDIYGarage
@MaximumDIYGarage 29 күн бұрын
I use regular in my GX470, now, 6 years later, it runs great on regular.
@abyz1467
@abyz1467 29 күн бұрын
This is crazy because there’s an ‘05 that just was listed at the Lexus dealer nearest to me. 135k miles, one owner $11,500.
@Spartansrule118
@Spartansrule118 29 күн бұрын
knock it down to 10
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Damnnn that's a great deal!
@abyz1467
@abyz1467 29 күн бұрын
@@BernonCars I might just have to go and check her out
@jackprick9797
@jackprick9797 29 күн бұрын
You should buy it if you can. If you can afford the gas bill, you will not regret it.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
You totally should take a looo! Especially at Lexus
@ebay_turbo
@ebay_turbo 27 күн бұрын
yay for more LX content!!!!
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 25 күн бұрын
Yessir!!!
@CancelledMcCree
@CancelledMcCree 28 күн бұрын
After nearly hydrolocking my GK5 Honda Fit the other day I’m definitely considering a GX! Thanks for the review!
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 25 күн бұрын
Oh man! Yeah you definitely will for the Fit's sake LOL. Thanks for stopping by!
@pipin447
@pipin447 29 күн бұрын
Nice review , hi from PR.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Hello! Thank you for watching!
@fastlanenigeria
@fastlanenigeria 29 күн бұрын
Need one of these!
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Yeah right! 😆
@MichaelDrivesOfficial
@MichaelDrivesOfficial 29 күн бұрын
Great camera work! That lady that cut across in front of you 😂 😠
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Thank you!! 😆 Ugh right?? The audacity 😭
@roberthaferd6386
@roberthaferd6386 29 күн бұрын
Love the channel Bern. Surprised you didn't discuss the Sport Package as it is the major trim level optional difference available in '05+.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Thank you! Ohhh I thought I did! I might've edited it out on accident 😭
@austriker
@austriker 11 күн бұрын
Would love to see a breakdown of the LX vs the GX!!
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 8 күн бұрын
I'll absolutely try to do that!!
@GXKid06
@GXKid06 29 күн бұрын
The sport to comfort suspension knob is not for the air bag suspension its for the digital shocks and all 4 have active shocks. The hight control is just for the rear.
@MaximumDIYGarage
@MaximumDIYGarage 29 күн бұрын
I have noticed that Bern misspoke there. Yes, the rear air suspension is just for leveling the rear end when towing or carrying heavy cargo. The sport/comfort settings are for the adjustable ride shocks in all 4 corners. I use Sport mode on highway to avoid getting car sick, and Comfort mode in town when negotiating bad roads.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
@MaximumDIYGarage That's neat good to know its on all four! Makes it seem more worthwhile. Thanks for the catch haha
@GXKid06
@GXKid06 29 күн бұрын
@@BernonCars also 2006 added the leather parking brake handle and there was a screen upgrade in the middle of the 03 and 07 update. My 06 has a better screen than a 03.
@drewland6140
@drewland6140 29 күн бұрын
I own one and love it 😍
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
That is excellent!
@cricket_v8
@cricket_v8 29 күн бұрын
Great video, wish the GX470 was sold here in the UK!
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Thank you! It's a shame it wasn't!
@rapturoussex
@rapturoussex 22 күн бұрын
Your videos are very informative and fun to watch! I own an 07 GX470 without the Nav and never plan on getting rid of it!
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 14 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏾 nice yeah don't let go!
@alwayne5932
@alwayne5932 29 күн бұрын
🤦🏾‍♂️…bro don’t know where you get these two dime pieces from..but they look stunning 🤩 😁
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
They really are in such nice shape man, Louis always finds the clean ones!!
@alwayne5932
@alwayne5932 29 күн бұрын
@@BernonCars oh ok..am a big Toyota & Lexus fan myself..I’ve had few of the GX’s RX’s ..right now RX..but am thinking of getting one of the GX back & thats it 😁
@A_guan
@A_guan 29 күн бұрын
Part of me wants an 09-09 470 but it's so hard to find one that's not upwards of 17k with 180k+ on the clock. Which is why I might just spring for a new 460. I generally don't have the best luck with older cars anyways so I might just go all out for a recent model year 460 for peace of mind. Or maybe I could get one from Lewis??
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
They are really hard to come by 😭 Louis does have some nice GX's every now and then! He has a site just not sure if the link will work - pristine4x4.com
@chivse7064
@chivse7064 29 күн бұрын
Hello brother ❤ Please 🙏 tell about gx460 2023 and gx550 which is the best cause. V8 and twins turbo . Thanks bro Best wishes Chivse
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 28 күн бұрын
Hey! Honestly GX 460 is the better choice, more reliable. I don't trust the V6 yet. Many problems in the Tundra and Sequoia
@chivse7064
@chivse7064 28 күн бұрын
@@BernonCars Thanks 🙏 bro see by your video more and more please
@bfk927
@bfk927 28 күн бұрын
any disadvantage for fueling regular instead of premium? do a comparison between lx and gx side by side.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 28 күн бұрын
Not really! You may notice a slight difference in response but honestly not really
@2URLex
@2URLex 29 күн бұрын
Might trade my 03 Silverado for one lol I’d love to have both but buying gas for two V8s will hurt
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Yeahhh two thirsty trucks would drain you hahah
@dmitryadamenko6518
@dmitryadamenko6518 29 күн бұрын
No it doesn't. You drive only one at the time
@2URLex
@2URLex 29 күн бұрын
@@dmitryadamenko6518 I have 4 vehicles already, and I drive all of them. Another V8 will be the end of me lol
@jayyoung1241
@jayyoung1241 29 күн бұрын
Gm bern
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Morning!!
@RandyLe-cb2eb
@RandyLe-cb2eb 29 күн бұрын
Yoooooo did u buy one yourself ? And if u did how much it cost ? How u got 2 ????
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
I didn't! 😂 my friend Louis sells them 😂
@RandyLe-cb2eb
@RandyLe-cb2eb 29 күн бұрын
@@BernonCars can u link us ?? To his ch ? KZfaq ? Ig ??
@christopherwilson9140
@christopherwilson9140 28 күн бұрын
Go ahead, put a GX470 next to a GMC envoy denali and be objective. What could go wrong lol. TBF my envoy had more comfy seats and the auto wipers and hvac had better logic.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 28 күн бұрын
LOL I actually like the Envoy! 😂 A bucket list review haha
@christopherwilson9140
@christopherwilson9140 27 күн бұрын
Mine was lifted 3in on bilstien shocks with 32in tire. Many of them came with the auto locking rear which mine had. It made people's head spin off road. If you do one the actual suck parts are lack of grab handles, lower rad tank is only protected by plastic, poor aftermarket, and poor reliability especially when compared to a GX. If you do one let me know I got a lot to say. The envoy Denali is what got me into the idea of a GX.
@cenewton3221
@cenewton3221 29 күн бұрын
Requiring premium fuel is a show stopper for me. If I'm gonna have to buy premium it'll have to be a sports car of some kind, not a flippin' SUV. Same engine as the 4Runner which DOESN'T require it? That's really stupid. Plus the 4.7 in this only makes 260-whatever HP? On premium fuel to boot? They're nice but for these reasons I'll never have one.
@drewland6140
@drewland6140 29 күн бұрын
It can run on premium or regular as per the manual…..premium is only for added performance
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Yeahh they do cost more money to run than a 4Runner! That's why I don't have one too haha
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
But yeah they do also run on regular!
@iheartgs400
@iheartgs400 27 күн бұрын
Its been proven and tested that regular runs fine on the GX’s same engine as the Tundra/4Runner
@fabianrichburgh6517
@fabianrichburgh6517 2 күн бұрын
Bro, are you near belvoir? Lol
@BernonCars
@BernonCars Күн бұрын
In VA? Yeah my friend Louis lives down here!
@Mr-pn2eh
@Mr-pn2eh 29 күн бұрын
CHOO CHOOOOOOO
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
WHOOPOOOO!
@marcelrodriguez2067
@marcelrodriguez2067 17 күн бұрын
Love my 06 but holy cow does it drink fuel like a fat kid.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 14 күн бұрын
Yeahhh a fat kid and cinnamon toast crunch 😂
@Shark-Tacos
@Shark-Tacos 29 күн бұрын
03-04 takes regular gas
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Ohh good to know
@anarsamedi7358
@anarsamedi7358 29 күн бұрын
12 mpg and premium gas.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 28 күн бұрын
Killerrrrr
@iheartgs400
@iheartgs400 27 күн бұрын
No need for premium gas its been hotly discussed especially for earlier 03-04 mode 05+ sure not mandatory but will perform the truck better.
@jayvee2792
@jayvee2792 28 күн бұрын
It’s ugly inside and tacky
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 28 күн бұрын
That's unfortunate 😕
@igglybiggly6951
@igglybiggly6951 25 күн бұрын
Sorry you like your Escalade so much
@GXKid06
@GXKid06 29 күн бұрын
The sport to comfort suspension knob is not for the air bag suspension its for the digital shocks and all 4 have active shocks. The hight control is just for the rear.
@BernonCars
@BernonCars 29 күн бұрын
Ohh good to know thanks bro
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