2006 Lexus GX470 Review - The BEST SUV for the price.

[@maryamsy8995]

bought one 5 years ago, its the best SUV out there. I love the "heavyness" and smoothness of it.

[@Mojo27564]

Mpg?

[@BigBodyRacing]

@@Mojo27564 you get in the teens mpg

[@hmong337]

@@BigBodyRacing premium fuel?

[@jordanmercier3616]

@@Mojo27564 regular fuel driving 105km/h cruising on the highway, I get like 12.5-13.5 L/100km. (17.5-19 mpg)

[@roveirdatu3851]

Jordan Mercier only regular fuel is needed ?

[@maximilianbutton5389]

Sport mode is better for highway speeds and helps to avoid “sea sickness” on long hauls. In city, comfort mode is better to absorb pot holes and road imperfections.

[@LLCoolPass]

The lowest setting is completely useless the normal setting would be for a city maybe sport one is the good all around normal mode sport two would be for some kind of weird extreme situations

[@Hagioscope]

I'm in my second year with a 2007 GX470 and couldn't be happier. It's exceptional for all the reason you've pointed out. The rear door, by the way, can be opened in my garage without the garage door itself being opened. If it opened upward I couldn't do that. Mine only has 115,000 miles so I'm looking forward to many years with it.

[@Tahara-Aichi]

How much did you pay? It will last you forever

[@haduong5828]

I had to have the garage door opened when I want to open this swing rear door but it’s ok. I like it. The opening lift up will hit my garage ceiling. It happened to my 4 Runner before!

[@closer71]

Mine has 314,000 and I’m pretty sure I’ll be driving it for at least another 7-10 years.

[@KirkKreifels]

I've reviewed two GX 470's in the past couple months. I adore these trucks!

[@512TXSDIY]

I love mine as well. Very reliable, capable, and maintenance free.

[@gm3353]

Just got a 2010 460 and love it.

[@brkbtjunkie]

I’m seriously stuck in a rut trying to decide between the GX470 and LX470 for long haul excursions. There are definite pros and cons to each.

[@maximilianbutton5389]

Has anyone else noticed 4Runner SR5 wheels? Those probably held up better than stock GX470 silver painted Wheels that we’re prone to “cancer” (paint peeling/bubbling). Great review!

[@atroche1978]

When I got my 08 back in December the factory wheels were shot to hell. I replaced them with the gunmetal TRD wheels. Looks real good.

[@gregpelcher1928]

The only blemish my chromed wheels have is in the caps. The rest has held up to the rust belt.

[@JMALx17]

A lot of people actually rave about sport mode and say they never take it off due to the added "wobble" the SUV has driving in comfort mode

[@skippyjones180]

I still like the 08-09 body style

[@mikewilkins2030]

Comfort mode is so smooth!

[@andybub45]

I’ve been looking for one of these, but unfortunately every one I’ve considered ends up being sketchy. Even private sales.

[@sv650rider]

need an air delete, spring shock, 2"dobinsons lift

[@scottluthy5828]

I think this vehicle is on my buckets list. The fact that it has a V8 and not underpowered might make this a better choice than a 4 runner. This onecis on my radar.

[@dennismorgan717]

No doubt. Toyota stopped offering a V8 in the 4 Runner in 06-07 I think. They saw the writing on the wall. These Lexus vehicles are high, but worth it.

[@damilolaakanni]

​@@dennismorgan717 the V8 in the 4runner was discontinued in 2009 before its redesign for the 2010 model year.

[@omerustaoglu1871]

It’s so much fun to learn about vehicles that are not for sale here where I live and yet sad to know they’ll probably never be out for sale any time soon😂 And the best part of it all is to see your channel striving to be good at what you guys promised yourselves to be.So...A huge Thumbs Up👍🏻 God Bless You man!..

[@WestVanGarage]

Thanks for the continuous support Ömer!

[@maxwell52]

What type rims are those sir... I have the same truck and color. Having a hard time finding a some good shoes on this beauty. Please help

[@expensivecardboard]

Solid review. Thanks mate 👍

[@jsnyder253]

They are sweet but the rear window in the 4runner wins the battle for me. Lol

[@DaLizMs]

Love rear swing out doors (FJ Cruiser owner).

[@jsnyder253]

Fj opens from the other side tho

[@dennismorgan717]

I have brought home numerous SUV's for my wife to check out. I am in the auto business and have access to all types of vehicles. Our 07 has 140k on it, about double the milage that we bought it 6 years ago and she will not leave it. She doesn't like all of the lane departure, forward facing cameras, advance cruise control, none of that stuff to break and require calibration. Not to mention annoying beeps and warning lights that come on while these systems monitor your driving. There is something both simple and luxurious about this vehicle. It feels safe on the road and has been absolutely bulletproof in reliability. Other than 5,000-mile oil changes, I think I put tires, a timing belt and water pump. Thats it in 70,000 miles. The Lexus will be staying around indefinitely.

[@haduong5828]

Lexus recommend 10,000 miles or 12 months to change fully synthetic oil? And the warning light for oil change won’t show up earlier!

[@maniac32145]

My dream suv, I had the first gen rx330 back in 2000, back then when suv's were not popular. I put 250k miles on it in 11 years, and traded in for prius v. Now with family of 3 kids, we will keep the prius v, and looking to buy used toyota sienna. We considered the GX would be too small on long trips, because if you use the third row(sometimes we have 7 people), which is small, you would have zero cargo space:).

[@bkeen7013]

If you're looking for a bulletproof SUV with room for 7 people and cargo space, may I suggest a 2007 Toyota Sequoia Limited? Mine works perfectly at 219,000 and I know I have at least another 100k to go.

[@LLCoolPass]

Rx 300 you mean...

[@LLCoolPass]

@@bkeen7013 no because you should just get a van at that point unless you're really going to go on an off-road adventure with all those people

[@maniac32145]

@@LLCoolPass yes

[@peanutposse11]

We found the one person that loves how the rear door swings open.

[@gregpelcher1928]

I love that it opens to the horizont. Just like and fjc. Gravitationally correct.

[@alexwatson6370]

I like it too just wish the window would open upwards so I could throw a surfboard in the back

[@jordanmercier3616]

@@alexwatson6370 yeah man, I have my dog in the back all the time and my trailblazer had a pop open window, she loved that.

[@jsnyder253]

I like how toyota made all 3 different. The fj rear door open towards the street, the lexus opens towards the curb, and the 4runner lifts up!

[@jsnyder253]

@@gregpelcher1928 the fj opens from the other side

[@chenshii1k49]

Worth purchasing a 2007 gx470 for 9k with 200k miles?? If assuming perfectly maintained, would that be a rip off or would it be actually worth it?

[@hi......................636]

very good price..best suv ever made

[@jordanbrown129]

I had one but wrecked it. But you said they are not fast, mine was very fast.

[@blackbeardcausey5980]

Love this truck...its a Ls430 in suv form..

[@haduong5828]

Is this older GX470 has the same body weight as newer 460 but the 470 has less hp so it will be slower when accelerate? The 460 has 300hp. I owned the 460. Is there any differences between the two in term of driving besides a bit newer technology?

[@jixter_boy2452]

Great video. You have gained a new sub. Ill be checking out the rest of your vids. Shout outs from Philly. [Pennsylvania USA]

[@WestVanGarage]

Appreciate the kinds words. Shout out to the city of brotherly love!

[@roveirdatu3851]

Even with 200k plus in miles. Are they still good to take on road trips

[@bikerbud3903]

As long as it was properly maintained. Timing belt and water pump change and your good to go.

[@bikerbud3903]

I just picked up an 06 today, One Owner with 68 k miles on it. Immaculate condition.

[@roveirdatu3851]

biker bud that’s low miles. Where’s the location ?

[@roveirdatu3851]

biker bud still good to go on 200k plus miles. Bc your is super low

[@bikerbud3903]

@@roveirdatu3851 got it in the Phoenix area

[@anthonyaztiptoenailsandspa7259]

Where did you get that black plastic piece around the grill? I like it.

[@saakiaskani]

Amazing SUV GX470 👌❤

[@amopastorcanadense]

we have a prado from 2004, great reliable car

[@curtssallee9807]

Yes it is...got the LX460 03

[@roveirdatu3851]

Does it take regular fuel?

[@curtssallee9807]

@@roveirdatu3851 no sir

[@lennytsanchez]

I bought my 2005 used 3 years ago with 165,000 miles. It now has 205,000 miles and I love the performance of the 4.7L engine. I was thinking of getting a bit more power by chipping it, possibly adding Pedal Commander and/or changing exhaust system, but was told by mechanic thats been caring for this awesome vehicle to leave it alone as I may run into possible power train issues. What are you thoughts on this ?

[@rickcrispell1405]

Why change perfection, possibly shorting its life. Just get a different vehicle that's hopefully designed for the power you want. Info systems, tires and functional exterior body accessories is all I would do to this vehicle.

[@LLCoolPass]

Powertrain won't care about that

[@cade8986]

“All the cool 4x4s have a door like this” *Cries in Nissan Xterra

[@mfnd502]

All the cool ones have a tailgate.

[@ginman69]

Why did you start with the 2006 platform. What Are the 2004 and 2005 platform differences from the 2006. I thought 2004-2009 GX470’s were essentially the same platform?

[@Paiadakine]

They are. In 2005 ish the engine got a new valve train for more horsepower. But at the expense of premium fuel. Other than that not much difference.

[@ikay2102]

148K AND going.......... pulls great btw...

[@roveirdatu3851]

Does it take regular fuel?

[@ikay2102]

@@roveirdatu3851 Yes and i use both low and high octane .

[@roveirdatu3851]

Ivan Kondaurov like your mix them when pumping ?

[@ikay2102]

@@roveirdatu3851 no, i run full tank before switching. If im around town or just highway drive only i use high octane but if towing i use cheap one. It goes out the exhaust pipe like crazy lol

[@roveirdatu3851]

Ivan Kondaurov oh what do you mean about the exhaust pipes?

[@johnyhansen1362]

I like the Tacoma wheels

[@dennynisevic7848]

Yes Johny , me toooo

[@HighPeakAutos]

Great video! I love these Lexus GX's... Sadly they never made them for the UK market

[@WestVanGarage]

Thanks! Yeah these 4x4's are awesome, but you guys also get the Toyota Land Cruiser which we don't.

[@colinbecker6869]

@@WestVanGarage we get the land cruiser here, but not the 120 series prado, which the gx470/460 is a version of, and shares a platform with the 120

[@LLCoolPass]

Yes you did you absolutely did Toyota sold it as the Land cruiser in the United kingdom

[@Americanpoliticsfan18]

Hi where can i buy this one

[@albertcampos959]

So good vid... but a correction. It's not based on a 4runner per se. It a 4 runner chassis but everything else, engine, tranny, 4wd system, is a landcruiser. C ya!

[@Americanpoliticsfan18]

Hi which tyres are those

[@garyzhuang5894]

Im actually thinking about get a GX470 here in Canada while my dream car is Prado. I have a new LC150 back in China but the older LC120 looks better ,even than gx470.

[@rauleyshar3635]

Go back to your country and buy one there.

[@christopherdavis6151]

@Ho Sniper calm down, he's not in america boomer

[@360Globle]

Can we use regular gas or premium only?

[@WestVanGarage]

Premium *edit - it can probably run on regular, but I’m sure that Lexus recommends putting premium in the tank.

[@badgerstate3451]

Stiffer suspension mode is a big help in crosswinds at highway speed and on ice covered roads. I love my 470.

[@gregorytrane7828]

Good review on Lexus suv and that interior wood was a stand out.

[@WestVanGarage]

Agreed, very beautiful.

[@Danny-jb6pg]

Didn't show the extra seats

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Nice ...

[@ratlivesmatter125]

Don't understand why you stated it has 218000 kilometers. Wasn't this exclusive to the U.S. market?

[@WestVanGarage]

No its available in Canada as well

[@a.lange.]

You can even buy it in Eastern Europe :D

[@Agent77X]

Looks like my new track car! Prefect!

[@saakiaskani]

Best One

[@amopastorcanadense]

land cruiser 120

[@dp9948]

I dont think the wood like trimming are wood, I could be worng

[@Van-Thanh-trucker]

D P toyota and lexus used plastic as a base and they plated the wood on the top. You can find some video on KZbin

[@jude7321]

I love it!!! Where can I get one?

[@Kyle-zw6jy]

Why is there 4Runner wheels on it?

[@WestVanGarage]

The stock wheels have an issue with the paint peeling off, and were replaced with those.

[@Paiadakine]

West Van Garage they looks good

[@notoriousfatty240]

I’d take an lx470 over it

[@ngwuruchinyerereikechi4389]

Why? Am thinking of to buy 2006 Lexus GX470 or 2006 Lexus GX470, please which should i buy and good reasons why I should buy it. Thanks. [e-mail]

[@offgridaction454]

@@ngwuruchinyerereikechi4389 I think its because of the rear door. One swings to the side the other opens like a truck bed like a landcruiser

[@jaygatling1977]

Nah the LX470 is 👑

[@Paiadakine]

I have a gx470 but the lx470 has a little more space in the back which is nice. Not much else difference.

[@cesar2917]

This reviewer reminded me of "boom goes the dynamite" guy but worse

[@The_Endo]

yo this vehicle is for going to the mall or meeting your high privileged friends at the country club.....well I guess that's why I got mine in good shape after 15 years of some 'privileged' person that doesn't know jack shit about 4x4's lol.

[@davidprosper3460]

Nice review but there's a mistake in the video title : GX740...

[@WestVanGarage]

ah good catch

[@jordanmercier3616]

Fuck imagine if it was a 7.4 litre tho lol, that'd be dope.

[@josevasquez7784]

What, naw dude. 263HP

[@garysbraccia4980]

worst review ever

[@WestVanGarage]

care to elaborate?

[@EricCKeys]

@@WestVanGarage typical nonsense comment so ignore. Its not the worst by far and ill just say that for constructive criticism purpose id like a little more specifics like mentioning KDSS or the type of stereo included which is important to some people. I enjoyed it on my potential journey to getting a GX470 so keep up the good work. 👍👍👍