2011 Lexus GX460 Review | They Get Better With Age

So I reviewed the 2011 Lexus GX460 and I must say, they age incredibly well. This 2011 Lexus GX460 with 132,000 miles drives like I just pulled it off of the showroom floor. This sensation older Lexus cars have is profound. Not many cars age this well, and let me know if you found value with this review.
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[@MeynMotorGroup]

Well hope you found value with this GX460 review. If there are any owners of the GX460, definitely leave your thoughts down below. If you want to see what cars I work on next, follow on instagram @exhaustsports or you can become a Patreon member. Thanks again for stopping by.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey thanks so much my friend and yes I am aware of that site it really is a great tip for sure just enter the vehicle in as your own and you can see maintenance records. Thanks again for stopping by and showing support

[@thetravelingfoodie466]

We own a GX 2004 and 2012, Great vehicle. I plan on buying another.. Great features for older vehicle.

[@emiliebova]

Just bought a 2013 Lexus gx460 used. Test drive sold me. What a solid, quiet ride! I preferred it over a brand new 2020 Honda Pilot. Thanks for your review. It's never easy buying a car. The one we bought had 80,000 miles on it. I know we can a few more years out of it!

[@vision2155]

How much did you pay for your truck? I'm looking at a 2010 premium 80k miles for $22k....it's clean but I feel like its still kind of pricey

[@NRGRX]

@@vision2155 That’s a good deal depending on condition. I’m looking at one now 2013 97k miles one owner (near mint condition) and Lexus maintained since day one for $22,900. I may try getting them lower but this thing is 1k below kbb and near mint

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

88K? A FEW more years? Pshhh please dude, you'll be driving that for a decade easy.

[@colesisler582]

@@ArbitraryLifestyle if one does not do their own work/wrenching I feel like that’s debatable, no?

[@303RUBIX]

15 years!

[@crazyasiandad9775]

One of the best used car reviewer on KZbin. I appreciate your honest takes and real talk in all your reviews. Keep up the good work. I agree with everything you said in all your reviews having own an LS 430 and brand new GX460 and RX350 F Sport. Nothing compares to a Lexus for Reliability, Refinement, fit/finish and overall performance.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Really appreciate that my friend thank you! And man I am jealous of that lineup you got that's awesome!

[@zzzgarage2704]

I actually tow my dedicated track car with my 2012 gx460, except the trans can be a little confused when you going uphill, it performs the job perfectly

[@ravipeiris4388]

Not only does this car still have beautiful lines, as I write this in 2022, but it looked impressive as it towered over the Honda CRV that you drove by on your right. Great overview Kevin.

[@iwinvarma]

Lexus premium package has headlamp washers, air suspension, heated rear seats and mark levinson audio. The one you reviewed is not a premium package

[@jamesphifer171]

I have rear heated seats in my base model. The air suspension is silly and unnecessary. The premium is a bunch of extra gimmicks.

[@kingk1974]

I just bought one... getting it on Monday :) Great video!

[@therealtrabo]

I really like your videos man. I’m a two time Lexus owner and I’m a diehard! Really appreciate the honesty and effort you put into the videos though, keep it up

[@dhola6042]

I have had a 2011 gx 460 since 2013 and the only issue it has had was is the water pump was weeping and I fixed it and was a very easy fix such a great truck love it I will never sell it

[@TheTonyDiamonz]

I just purchased a used 2013 Lexus GX460 the same color and interior as the one in the review and I love it! Very smooth ride on the highway (I-20 GA )and lots of power. Mines came with the TV/DVD headrest, fsport package (grille/tires)and the interior is in mint condition. Purchased it just to have an SUV when I need to haul, pull or tow something. Will be installing the tow hitch receiver soon. BTW, I also have a stinger!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

That is awesomw my friend super happy that you love the car you did an amazing job with the spec

[@andrewstanley903]

I’d absolutely love one of these.

[@timboslice45]

These are rock solid vehicles for sure, my buddy has one....it's fun off road, and he's had literally zero repairs over the 100,000 miles he's owned it. His seats are cracking like this one though, my suggestion is Lexol leather cleaner, followed by the conditioner, every couple months. My LS is 4 years old, but the leather is still basically brand new. My leather is "flaxen" colored, so that may have something to do with it, the lighter colored seats dont seem to age as well. Anyways, awesome review as always!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey thanks for stopping by my friend. Yea these things are tanks for sure no idea about the leather situation. Yea my LS also had no issues with Leather and the 2014 IS 350 F sport I reviewed also had no issues with leather after 96k miles. That aside great cars can never go wrong with a Lexus. Thanks again for watching!

[@seekfactsnotfiction9056]

@@MeynMotorGroup Great video! finally the GX460 :) can't wait to also see a 2014 GX460 luxury trim which is on my shoplist in the next 3 months or so...

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Haha I thanks so much next vid I’m putting out is the 2014 Lexus IS350 F sport. These Lexus cars are rare to come by lol but I’m really happy that you find value in these reviews

[@seekfactsnotfiction9056]

@@MeynMotorGroup Your reviews are the best and trustworthy. You really deserve a billion subscribers due to the fact that you give us details that are more important to us (the consumers) that others do not remember to mention in their reviews!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@seekfactsnotfiction9056 Thank you so much I'm genuinely humbled when I read your guy's comments and makes doing this so much more worthwhile.

[@Hacraig1977]

Nice review , I just purchased one with 122000 miles, look forward to some years together with 2004 LS 40 with 108945 miles

[@iamrichrocker]

Car Angel did a review on this model and His had 256k..and it was incredible how clean and new it looked..i would have guessed it had less than 30k..fantastic build and material quality..GM/Ford et al will never come close to the degree of Lexus..great review..thx..

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Haha yea these things age really well. Thank you again my friend for stopping by

[@mensajecargo-bezaleel9108]

Car Angel reviewed a GX470, not this GX460. It was also a white one that he reviewed though.

[@omendarklight1526]

Thank you!! There just built really well

[@ovid4]

Good review!

[@luisguevara7402]

The realizability of these vehicles is beyond incredible

[@immabecoinz]

Do the GX470! I love your reviews man!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks my friend probably won’t be doing too many SUVs tho due to not being very popular so I’ll probably only do new SUVs when I get them. I did do the LX470 tho if you are interested. Thanks again for your support!

[@immabecoinz]

@@MeynMotorGroup oh yeah I watched that one, love those as well! Cheers man keep doing what you're doing 💪🏾

[@thomasdavis8117]

There's actually supposed to be a spring loaded divider between the cupholders. It is the only thing that has ever broken on my GX and fortunately there is an aftermarket replacement for it should one need it.

[@committed2thecore]

The GX and LX are tanks. I’ve had the GX and got rid of it at 300,000 miles. Then I got the LX. You can’t beat these trucks!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice how many miles on the LX now?

[@committed2thecore]

Exhaust Sports Auto 162,000

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice still got plenty of life left in it for sure

[@maniac32145]

Nice review👌. Keep it up;)

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks so much I really appreciate that

[@seikocitizenwatches]

Lexus ages very well is a true statement. A 1999 LX ride feels tighter and smoother than a late model Escalate. I experienced that.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Haha yup I believe it, these are some great cars. Thanks for stopping by my friend.

[@michaelgrant5258]

Rode in a top trim escalade and was disappointed how noisy it was in the rear row. All I could hear was wind and passing traffics engines.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@michaelgrant5258 Yea I also rode in the back of an old escalade like early 2000s and you're right, not the most refined haha. But perhaps that's because these are rougher body on frame cars Idk

[@michaelgrant5258]

@@MeynMotorGroup idk this had to be a 2014 at least.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@michaelgrant5258 hmm never been in a newer one

[@kangthao5121]

The GX460 is known as the Land Cruiser Prado or Land Cruiser outside of America, depends on which country. Most people in America call it a rebadged or the Lexus version of the 4runner, which it's not, the 4runner doesn't have the barn door like the GX460. The premium would have air suspension toggles next the the shifter, or above the high and low 4 toggle, along with TVs behind the driver and front passenger headrest.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yes sir 👍

[@gabell210]

In 2010-13 there were only 2 main trims for the GX460. Base and Premium. This is a base because the trim on the rear side window doesn't go up the window...only along the bottom. Also it doesn't have front headlight sprayers. This also means it won't have the air bags on the rear suspension, rear overhead air vents or the rear heated seats. It IS however a great starting point to build an offroad/overland vehicle because it is more basic. Besides those details..great review. Also..I own a '13 premium and have owned a'12 4runner....there is more headroom in the GX for a 6'2" person in the driver seat.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks for the great information Gary I really appreciate that, this would be a sick off road project haha

[@dogwu2099]

Want to trade the LS for this..when i have some money 😕. Its actually based on the Land cruiser Prado, sold in middle eastern, african and euro markets and australia. The Prado comes with 2.7 liter inline 4 vvti engine, the 4runners 4.0 V6 & this Lexus’ 4.6 v8. They’re built to tackle the bad roads in the countries they’re sold in.

[@MaximumDIYGarage]

Prados never come with a V8; you forgot to add the diesel to the list of motors though

[@andrewstanley903]

I’d most definitely buy one of these.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Same I love it

[@Sam9wilson9]

Pretty much nailed it! ❤

[@Von0101]

I own a 2015. I love it. I have heard of some even last around 500k

[@scottluthy5828]

Lexus and Toyota make the best vehicles period. They engineer their cars, suvs, and trucks with reliability in mind. Most bang for the buck.

[@keykayrivera1596]

Savored every word EVERYTHING IM THINKIN AS I DRIVE ON HIGHWAYS EVERYWHERE... HAD 2007 GX470 BEFORE WAS GOOD TO ME LONG TIME WAS TIME TO UPGRADE LITTLE BIT I CHANGED MY DRIVING HABITS BECAUSE OF THIS CAR IN A BIG WAY A GOOD WAY MINE HAS 79000 LIKE NEW BUT USED ONE OWNER FROM LEXUS I STRUCK GOLD WITH THIS BAD BOY... GREAT INVESTMENT

[@albertosamaniego2476]

IMO 2010-2013 look better than the new ones. That big grills in the 2014 - 2019 are ugly.

[@carsonvlogs9801]

I like the newer ones more

[@zzzgarage2704]

the pre facelift ones have a more off roady look

[@mensajecargo-bezaleel9108]

Agreed! They have the more traditional truck grill look, just like the LandCruiser (LC200 series), also the modern Ford Expedition/Navigator and Chevy truck lineup, have the same kind of horizontal grill bars look as well.

[@papagen00]

@@zzzgarage2704 yes but who actually take these things off road?

[@michaelgrant5258]

A red flag is always missing plastic rivets under the hood. If the maintenance history isn't complete and has gaps. I'd walk away lol

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice good tips!

[@wbwayne8887]

Without a doubt, my favorite off roader that just happens to have a real luxury feel on road also. Looks so much better without that spindle grill. I often wonder how many more cars Lexus would sell if they went back to a normal looking grill again. Guess we'll never know.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Haha their sales went up after the grill change 😂 people buying luxury cars want to be loud and proud and flash their money 💵 big grills help let others know you made it haha but I hear the complaints online all the time about it lol

[@wbwayne8887]

@@MeynMotorGroup Just makes me want to feed it, especially the new Avalon.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

They went ballistic with that new Avalon that his hands down the craziest grill ever. Wow what a design 😂

[@wbwayne8887]

@@MeynMotorGroup The base Camry isn't much better either. Seems we got a little off subject though.

[@zeezeebo]

Is the 460 bigger than the 470?

[@dmncnito]

At 3:20 you mention that people mistakenly think that Toyota re branded the 4 runner with this and Lexus has it’s unique stile, actually, it’s a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado re branded here in America. The Prado sells in many countries except here. I hope the Toyota Highlux also gets rebranded and sold here

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea people here have no idea about Prados and Hiluxs here lol. There are people here that think Lexus IS an American car company 😂

[@gwats19577]

I just traded in my RX350 for one today... wife fell in love with it immediately!!!

[@ritabaldwin3068]

Considering trading my RX 350 in for GX as well. Any regrets?

[@gwats19577]

@@ritabaldwin3068 HELL no!!! I love the sound of that V8!!!!

[@ritabaldwin3068]

@@gwats19577 my RX has 71k and the GX I’m looking at has 156k both 2012’s. My family said I’m CRAZY and they have me thinking I am! Your thoughts??

[@gwats19577]

@@ritabaldwin3068 Buy the GX...make them eat their words... NO regrets over trading my 09 RX350...

[@ritabaldwin3068]

@@gwats19577 lol…thanks for that support because that’s what I really wanted to do!!

[@d.felixphoto2260]

Man this is crazy I'm seeing this now but yesterday I spent good time searching these for my wife. Lol

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Haha it's a great ride for sure very solid cars and they age well

[@d.felixphoto2260]

@@MeynMotorGroup yea I was in traffic and saw a black on black one. I was like damn I never looked at those as options. They run forever and pretty much look the same. A 2008-2011 are going for cheap and still look great. Just worried about the interior on many of them. That seat leather and steering wheels and knobs on many used ones look crazy worn. Anything anyone touches gets worn bad. But the one you tested was a unicorn 🤣

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea even the one I tested had some wear on the seats don’t know why usually Lexus leather holds up crazy well

[@Excalabur50]

I knew a guy who wouldn't buy anything else other than the Lexus LX and he'd cane the living shit out of it off road, and he'd tow his big boat behind it as well and he said it's bombproof!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Oh damn lol he squeezed the life out that lexus 😂

[@p_enta5012]

My 2015 lx is so amazing. I see where he’s coming from. Bought it new and it’s still working amazing.

[@drogon2988]

The child seats are not useless if you have, you know, children. Lol

[@dvanarsdell]

I don’t think that’s the Premium model. Great video tho thanks!!

[@gwats19577]

Poor man's G Wagon.... wife loves it...

[@carmonaprime6297]

In today’s world I couldn’t agree more. Smaller displacement engines with our cylinders and a turbocharger in replacement of a big naturally aspirated V6/8 isn’t the solution IMHO. A true range rover/ land Tor discovery I fairly accurate too.

[@haduong5828]

I bought the used 2019 GX with 40k miles 6 months ago. It felt the road noise while driving and it wasn’t that smooth either. The soft seats isn’t that durable, it already had some cracks on driver’s side due to getting in and out. I don’t take this thing off road and it’s not suitable for daily drive because horrible gas mileage. It’s not worth it for the price imo! Any other Japanese cars are reliable. Btw this one still has very old technology. Now that the car industry going for hybrid and EV due to emission regulations and pollution environment. I think I make the mistake, don’t think want to keep it that long. Oh three is something I need to mention the sunroof didn’t open all the way with one touch. You have to push it again. I took it to Lexus dealer and they showed me the other GX did same thing and they said all of GX are like that? Nobody mentioned about this. I don’t know if the newer one fixed this problem!

[@AndyLinker]

I have to wonder what is wrong with it... it is still for sale there... they actually have/had it mislabeled as a Premium...

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea mislabeled at premium some torn seats but otherwise I believe they have it listed as a car gurus great deal their warranty is super cheap I would get that

[@marcelscarshow]

This or a 06 Lexus ls430?

[@IhsanRizky]

You should review an rx350!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Like and share this vid! If this gets good views then I could certainly look into the RX models! I’m definitely going to be posting the 2014 IS350 next as I just filmed it. Thanks for stopping by my friend

[@albertosamaniego2476]

Check out his new video of the RX

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you my friend haha I appreciate your support RX was awesome

[@RubiconSS26]

I own a GX. My initial observation of this review is this vehicle has just been driven in a way it has never been exposed to. Not what you do with any vehicle.

[@gregholman2930]

My what an outstanding vehicle! I'm impressed with that Lexus that's for sure! Listen, traded in my 2017 Mazda6 for a 2016 Subaru WRX, kept that for about 6 weeks but got tired of the manual so I traded her in for a 2013 Acura RDX & man o man is it awesome!! Got it for $19, 800 with 74, 000 miles in mint condition. As a matter of fact the tech told my salesman while he was balancing the wheels that he wanted to get my Acura for his mom! I saw one online in an adjacent city for $18, 400 with 70,000 miles but it was black & mine is champane silver which I like better because it's easier to maintain.( Trying to make myself feel better i guess)! Liking the new 2019's but it has a 2.0 turbo & mine has the 6- 3.5 engine that really hauls ass! I would like to get the 2019 but I guess I'll have to wait until it's 6 yrs old like this one that I just bought. That's the way it is with us poor folks, but for now it's ALL GOOD!!! Keep up the good work!!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey Greg thanks for stopping by, yea the V6 RDX really does get up and move it is not to be underestimated haha. I haven’t driven the new one but I have heard amazing things about the 2019 RDX and apparently it’s faster but I really like that V6 legitimately fast. Enjoy the ride man and yea we gotta wait for big depreciation to hit lol no worries tho great car 👍

[@Mc88Flyy]

Looking at a 2010 for my wife but 150k miles for $18k. Not sure if that's because of covid. Alot of prices are higher than before covid. Hard pill to swallow, lot of money for the miles but I know these last forever.

[@Diff727]

Did you end up getting it? I feel the same way about the miles and the pricing of these but everybody says they last forever. I’m selling my car soon so I’ll have about $20k to get something else. I just have to decide if I want something newer and have a car payment again or get something with at least 100k miles and no car payment. The idea of a car payment sucks by my car also only has 36k miles so going to something with 100k miles kinda sucks too.

[@Countcho]

@@Diff727 what did ya'll do?

[@arvindjegannathan4789]

Hi, could you do a review of the Lexus IS 300 , 2008 model please? Best,

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Will try my best to my friend if I ever find one!

[@matteomarchio4405]

Review a gx470 please

[@admiregant2361]

For the few individuals who are not familiar with this vehicle you should show all the major features of the SUV. Intentionally not demonstrating the operation of the third row seating and it's functionality is a major bust for this video.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Glad you feel that way

[@Kauffman578]

Do a review on the sc430! Please!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I will try to get that car!

[@Kauffman578]

@@MeynMotorGroup your reviews are solid on, that would be amazing!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I’m humbled by that my friend

[@Kauffman578]

@@MeynMotorGroup dude, you took too long. I ended up getting one.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

You bought an SC?

[@zacharyparis]

Is this not the same motor from the LS 460? The output is low at 301 hp.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea it's heavily detuned but you know it's gonna last like a diesel because of that

[@OctogonOxygen024816]

20:09 noice! 20:18 ! Lmaoooo

[@JacanaProductions]

How does this compare to a 2008 Highlander - our 2008 drives like a marshmallow on wheels.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Never driven the older highlander haha

[@devongee1776]

I wanted to test drive a Lexus real bad and I was hoping the salesman at the dealership would've offered lol. He did not... I want to know what the big difference is between luxury car and mainstream car

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Lol I hate it when they do that 😂 I guess you can try another dealer

[@devongee1776]

@@MeynMotorGroup yeah the unfortunate thing for me is we have one Lexus dealership within reasonable distance of where I live and it is a great dealership, but I'm not the kind of person to ask to drive a car I know I'm not going to buy because that's someone else's car that they just don't own yet. But if I'm OFFERED... hell yeah I'm driving that bitch

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hahahahaha yup that’s exactly how I feel that’s why I don’t really like doing new car reviews at dealerships. I don’t mind driving used cars tho at dealerships as they already have the miles on them so it doesn’t matter. But I try to keep the miles to a minimum regardless

[@devongee1776]

@@argentumboyle249 well then 🥴

[@neverhomepnw]

Id honestly buy this car if it wasnt for the headlights looking cross eyed

[@roovslena]

This is land cruiser prado in another's County's

[@timsouttahere]

Does it take premium gas?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yes! Definitely, it is required

[@maniac32145]

I thought it's recommended, not required. Think about it, premium gas maybe recommended for lexus lx 570 (383hp)? But toyota tundra (381hp) has the same engine v8 5.7L. And nobody is putting premium gas in tundra.. Fourt generation 4runners had an optional the same v8 4.7L engine like 2003-2009 lexus gx 4.7L. I don't think anybody was putting premium in v8 4runner?:) those are toyota's engines.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@Jurgen I yea you guys are right I do realize that they are Toyota engines, but hey I just do what Lexus tells me haha

[@qasimhaleimi]

Premium fuel required for optimal performance regular is not recommended in the long run even if used you will feel that the engine performance and fuel economy lost is worth it so stick with owners manual recommendation

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yup I always stick to what the owners manual recommends

[@mikeskaggs996]

It’s a land cruiser prado

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yes

[@qasimhaleimi]

Yes same body but Premium look with v8 engine

[@obiverse]

Its based on toyota prado

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yup

[@torocars9227]

What KZbin car reviewer hesitant to say anything even vaguely negative they “review”. It comes disingenuous when they’re working for KZbin algorithm not legit views.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I don’t understand what you are saying but God Bless you my friend and I do indeed love you very much.

[@torocars9227]

@@MeynMotorGroup Disingenuous then sarcasm. Another reply opportunity to you to up your points in engagement scores. Here’s for the algorithm, my brother 😎

[@T.R.N.S]

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