If you've owned a Toyota or Lexus (generally speaking, there are always bad apples), you know the reliability that comes with their vehicles. The GX470 is no exception. The primary consideration when purchasing a higher-mileage GX is maintenance. So to answer an FAQ question here: If you have the option between an 80,000 mile GX with no maintenance history and a 120,000 mile GX with full, consistent maintenance history, which one do you buy? The one with the better maintenance history.

• Before you take the time to look at a GX in person, look up the Lexus service history here: http://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/
• Test the center differential lock before you buy. The vast majority of GX's are pavement queens - if the actuator is frozen up, you want to know before you buy one and have a $1k+ repair.
• Driveshaft clunks are common. Grease band-aids it, but the proper fix is updated parts per Lexus TSB).
• Radiators tend to leak around 100-150k (easy replacement).
• Check for dashboard cracks. Lexus will replace cracked dashboards under warranty until May 31 2017, or 10 years after when the vehicle was first put in service (whichever is later).
• Check the timing belt / water pump service history - the timing belt should be replaced every 90k. It’s good practice to change the water pump at the same time. (GX 460 uses a timing chain but always a good practice to check for a water pump leak)

• The OEM navigation unit is generally terrible. Get a vehicle without a navigation unit if you can. This makes installing an aftermarket head unit simple.
• OEM navigation units can only be upgraded with the Grom V-Line, which has not performed all that well but is getting better through firmware updates.
• 2007+ navigation (5th generation) is much better than the older versions. 2007+ also gets a 3.5mm auxiliary jack for the stereo.
• Mark Levinson speakers are not standard automotive speakers. There are a few aftermarket speakers that will match up to the ML amplifier, or you can buy surround repair kits if your speakers start to fail. Several aftermarket speaker options are below:
  • Front and rear doors (x4) - McLaren MLM6A
  • Front door and rear hatch (2 pair) - McLaren MLT2
  • Front door tweeter - (1 pair) - McLaren MLT60
  • Center speaker - none known
  • Front door speakers require 6×9 to 6.5 adapter plates

• Rear air conditioning only came with GX 470's ordered with the rear seat package.

• A transmission cooler is standard, whether or not you have the towing package. (In the US the GX 460 uses a liquid cooled AT Cooler within the radiator and not a separate air cooled cooler on the front of the radiator.)

• Rear HVAC: 460 models equipped with 3 zone climate have AC and heat in the rear. Rear HVAC unit in 460 has both a heater core and AC evaporator. 470 models with 3 zone climate have AC evaporator in the rear. There is no 3 zone heating in the 470 but heat is supplied by front vents.

• Turning radius/circle: 470 37.4 feet / '10-'13 460 - 38.1 feet / '14 + 460 - 41.4 feet

• Which models have A-TRAC -Active Traction Control system? : All 470 and 460 models and trims have the A-TRAC -Active Traction Control system

• Which models have AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) and RAHC (Rear Adjustable Height Control)? : '03-'09 GX 470, '10 - '13 GX 460 Premium and '14+ Luxury models

• 460/470 Horsepower/Torque Figures: 2003-2004 GX 470 - 235 HP @ 4800 rpm & 320 ft-lbs. @ 3400 rpm / 2005 GX 470 - 270 hp @ 5400 rpm & 330 ft-lbs. @ 3400 rpm / 2006-2009 GX 470 - 263 hp @ 5400 rpm & 323 ft-lbs. @ 3400 rpm (SAE instituted new test procedures-engine same as 2005) / 2010-2021 GX 460 - 301 hp @ 5500 rpm & 329 ft-lbs. @ 3500 rpm (292 hp @ 5500 rpm & 323 ft-lbs @ 3500 rpm in Eurasian markets)/ GX 400 (Chinese market only) 271 HP @ 5600RPM and 281 ft-lbs @ 4400 RPM

• 460/470 curb weight: 2003 - 4,585 lbs, 2004 - 4,740 lbs, 2005 to 2009 - 4,871 lbs, 2010 to 2015 - 5,128-5,179 lbs, 2016 to 2021 - 5,130-5,199 lbs / '19 Toyota 4R TRD Pro 4,750 lbs

• 460 - What trim versions are available in US? '10-'13 Base and Premium / '14+ Base, Premium and Luxury / '10-'13 Premium = '14+ Luxury

• 460 - What is included in the Driver Support Package on a'14-'19 Luxury Model (US)? Navigation, Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio Packages, plus: Driver Attention Monitor, Pre-Collision System, High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, Intelligent High Beams, Wide-view Front and Side Monitor system and Crawl Control. '10-'13 (US) models had available packages which included all or some of the Drive Support Package. ClubLexus link - '10-'13 info|

• 460 - Which 460s have heated & ventilated seats? 10 -'13 Base and Premium, '14-'21 Premium and Luxury, '14-'16 Base with Comfort Package, and optional on '16-'21 base

• 460 - Which 460's have a heated steering wheel? '10 - '13 Premium, '14 - '21 Luxury models, and optional on '21 Premium

• 460 - Which 460's have heated second row seats? '10 - '13 Premium, '10 - '13 Base with Comfort Plus Package, '14 - '21 Premium and Luxury, and '14 - '16 Base with Comfort Package

• 460 - Which 460's have power folding 3rd row? '10 -'13 Base / Premium and '14-'21 Luxury / '21 Premium w/Premium Plus package

• 460 - Seating Material - Semi-Aniline Leather, Leather or Nuluxe? 10-’13 Premium Semi-Aniline Leather / ‘10-’13 Base with “Comfort Plus Package” - Semi-Aniline Leather / ‘10-’13 Base - Leather / ‘14-'21 Luxury Semi-Aniline Leather / ‘14-’18 Premium- Leather / ‘14+ Base - Nuluxe / ‘19 Premium Leather or Nuluxe depending on interior color choice

• 460 - Wood trim used? '10-'13 Base and Premium use Auburn Bubinga (African Rosewood) / '14+ Mahogany or Linear Espresso