2007 Lexus GX470 Review: The Best One-Car Solution?

Rather than owning an entire fleet of questionable automobiles (why is everyone looking at me?), you may just want that one vehicle that can do it all. The Lexus GX470 might just be that vehicle. It's comfortable, spacious, luxurious, easy to maintain, and incredibly capable in most driving conditions. Let's experience one of greatest vehicles to ever wear a Lexus badge. #lexus #gx470 #toyota

[@maddog8148]

I purchased my GX470 2008 with 172k about a year ago. I now have 201k on it. It runs like new!! It’s just amazing. I call it my “Mile Grabber”!! Just keeps on going strong!! Love it!!💪🏼❤️🙌🏼👍🏼🇺🇸

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Sounds like a great example! It will keep eating up those miles, they love to do that.

[@jeremyledbetter8022]

I have a 2007 exactly like the one you drive and it’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned and it’s not close. Im about to restore her to as new as possible. Good investment in my book. Congratulations on getting a beauty!!

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Fully agreed and she sounds like a keeper. They just do so many things so damn well.

[@SweetiesCatWorld]

Thanks for the great review. I just bought one today. Same color :)

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Thank you even more for checking it out! Congrats and enjoy it!

[@ml989]

Got a 2006 with 242k miles on it. Drives like new, no dash lights, clean immaculate interior, perfect maintenance history. Had 7k done in the last year alone. I paid $7500 for it. I'm in love!!! Best car ever for sure! 🫶 now I'm up to 252k miles and feels like driving a new suv.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

That’s what I’m talking about. These things just keep on going…and usually without issue. Well bought!

[@alabama2uz]

I bought the cheapest running GX on Craigslist as a project at the bottom of the market in '18. After many hours of wrenching and a few grand for parts and specialists when i needed them, it's been my daily for the last five years. Love these things.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Now that’s the way to do it! Congrats on the project and it never hurts to know you can unload it (if you ever wanted to) and make a little bit of profit too.

[@mike696969able]

I have a 07 GX 470 with 205k…I bought it “certified used” with 43k miles 14 years ago. It’s a great suv …however, I’ve spent $15k over the past couple of years doing maintenance and repairs on the car. I replaced the struts, brakes (and calipers), radiator, belts, timing belt for the second time…I had the front end rebuilt…the sunroof needed to repaired ($4k) and unfortunately has broken again (after the warranty expired) I replaced the front seat cushion and the leather. Dash lights just went on and the yaw sensor needs to be replaced. I also EVAP valve needed replaced. I’ve replaced the ignition switch twice. Multiple pairs of tires and batteries. Sounds like a lot but over 14 years, not bad. With the exception of the sunroof and evap valve…everything else is routine maintenance. Drives like it’s new …my only gripe is the poor gas mileage…12 to 15 mpg. This is an excellent car to take on long trips…very comfortable!

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Sounds like it’s been a fantastic vehicle for you over that extended period. For sure a lot of routine maintenance in that list and a super bummer with the sunroof. Over the same period of time and mileage, I’d be willing to compare that list to just about any other vehicle’s maintenance list out there.

[@brpixels]

Do you use premium or regular ?

[@ocratitude]

Picked up an 04 GX with 250k last year as a spare vehicle, paid 1,200$. Runs, Drives and Stops well enough. Clean texas frame (I'm from the rust belt) truck needs ALL the maintenance and new transfercase. Blizzard pearl paint is peeling. The interior was the roughest part as the mice got inside, after a lot of elbow greese it has cleaned up quite well. Slowly getting its issues sorted out. These early lexus products were built to a quality standard that is hard to match.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Oh man I’d love to see the restoration of this truck. So happy that you’re saving it. Totally with you that they are really overbuilt.

[@leshunter4409]

I recently bought an identical gx both year and color as yours. Has 132K on it with water pump and timing belt just replaced. I was super pumped and LOVE driving this rig. Unfortunately...... the actuator for the center diff lock went out. It is currently in the shop for a $5500 repair.😮 I would like to think I should be good to go for a while after this. I sure hope so because it is an amazing vehicle.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Wow that’s a stiff bill. I’ve never had one actually fail on me, but I have had some get sticky over time…where you need to throw it in reverse to unlock the center diff.

[@yung24polo]

I just bought a 2007 gx470 today and i love it

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Congrats and welcome to the club. What are the details?

[@garysbraccia4980]

i bought a 2005 in mint condition for 8k 8years ago. 121k miles. now has 234k and runs and drives like new

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Absolutely fantastic buy…probably could sell (not that you would) for more than you paid originally.

[@vishalchand9109]

I have the exact same 07 truck. LOVE IT! Only have 110K on it. The only weak point on these trucks are the break calipers, especially in the NE.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Dang that’s some low mileage. I know very well how rust loves those calipers.

[@Visaliaipa]

I picked up a 2005 470 2 months ago. It had 141k and paid 12,500 for it. Super clean and runs great. Plan on having it for a long time.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Great buy! Plan on it being there for you for a long time too.

[@andywerner6399]

my 2006 GX470 has 229,000 Love it. switched out suspension to retro no air bags, tighter now & agile. love Mark Levinson sound system. bought from one lady owner $13,700

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Sounds nice. One owner examples tend to be in the near condition. They really take care of if a vehicle over a long ownership period like that.

[@lulubell2222]

I bought my 2007 GX 470 New I now have 98,000 miles on it and garage kept only serviced by Lexus many times over the years I have thought maybe I’ll get something new but then I realise at the last minute the wonderful value of this vehicle Smooth easy to drive formable on the highway now with this age of my life. I’m an older man. Why should I get something new? Just for the sake of getting something new? I love my GX if you get an opportunity to buy one do it don’t even think about it.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

It’s a nearly impossible to replace vehicle that really offers so much value in one package.

[@richieschmidt6225]

Today I paid $14k for a 2006 in Cypress green, 175k miles. Brand new tires, all around nice rig. I know I paid a premium price, but after looking at a handful of 99-06 GMC Yukons (and variants) I just wasn't impressed.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Even though I’m also a fan of those Yukons, you made the clearly better choice. If the rig is super clean, you don’t pay too much attention to the all. Sounds like a fantastic truck.

[@iheartgs400]

The longest truck/car I’ve owned thus car bought my 03 at 166K and now at 188K. Honestly just subtle mods is all it needs simple lift and nice all terrains and call it a day.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Agreed. It’s so capable right out of the box. I’ll be doing that exact same thing to mine in the near future.

[@kevinconroy2901]

I have a 2014 GX, the first year of the spindle grille. I prefer the non adjustable suspension and the lack of a timing belt, but my goodness I prefer the look of the handsome 470.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Not having to change the timing belt is always nice as long as the chain is a reliable one. Luckily on Toyota and Lexus products it is…unlike some other Euro vehicles out there.

[@jacobdubois1151]

I got a 2007 last year with 199k on it, last year in May. Daily driving it since put 17k miles on it and I love it! Only down side is the dash always cracks! 😂 if that’s the only down side I’m so with it.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Small price to pay for such a reliable truck for sure.

[@quinnbotsoba1658]

Here in botswana we have it as 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder

[@autoobsessivegarage]

That’s awesome. I’ve always wanted one of these with a diesel. But here in the states, we only had the 4.7 V8 option. Which just happens to be an amazing engine so I can’t get too upset.

[@emergencyresponsevideosand4423]

I know you have already done the sho (1989) but i have a request, could you to the 1992 SHO?

[@autoobsessivegarage]

If I can get my hands on a clean example I would absolutely love to.

[@emergencyresponsevideosand4423]

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[@autoobsessivegarage]

*Final model year for the GX470 was 2009. Production of the GX460 began in November 2009.

[@johnandrews1737]

Interesting. I own a 2009 Lexus GX470.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

@@johnandrews1737 you probably own one of the last GX470s to roll off the assembly line, that’s awesome.

[@oscarlevipaguada]

I have a 2008 v8 4Runner limited very similar to the GX, but I really want a GX470 for my wife

[@autoobsessivegarage]

I love those V8 4Runners and they are getting pretty hard to find. She will appreciate the luxury touches on the GX for sure.

[@stroffury5]

How loud is the gx470 on the highway. Was hoping to get one for long road trips. Any decibels readings from like 70mph+? Thank you

[@autoobsessivegarage]

It’s a surprisingly insulated experience. Tire choice is of course a major factor, but the cabin is very quiet on road trips. No qualified decibel readings to back it up, but compared the hundreds of other cars I’ve piloted, the GX is amongst the quieter ones.

[@Xueqs]

I'm probably going to buy one of these l. I've got a 2007 is350 that I love but I want to overland as well. Crazy though that my is has way more horsepower though lol

[@autoobsessivegarage]

You won’t be let down. The IS350 is a great car, but the GX will give you that all terrain capability. It may have less HP, but it’s that TQ that’s important with a truck.

[@Xueqs]

@@autoobsessivegarage I'm debating trading my is for one I can get a nice one for sure.. hard decision bc I love my IS and it's kinda rare and fast.. but I know id enjoy overlanding way more cause I fish and camp

[@naturalLin]

Looking to get one with 160k for 10k. I just like this look way better than 460 and 4Runners, including the new 4Runner and new LC and GX550.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

That’s a solid deal if it’s clean an up on maintenance. Good luck.

[@DanielIvan707]

Bummer they ruined the new ones

[@autoobsessivegarage]

We shall see how the new ones score in the long term reliability tests for sure...but the design is pretty sweet.