Overlanding Lexus GX 460s in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

[@mikecompagnoni]

Such a great trip buddy. Really appreciated you guys joining us and all the awesome places we went. Oh and my GX is a 2015 :)

[@amcb2035]

When she's says "Your so handsome". 👁️👄👁️

[@Hans_Moleman925]

The UP is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. It’s one of the biggest reasons I miss living in Michigan.

[@joespittle1]

The G6 behind really passed the vibe check tho

[@maximilianzucchini1722]

Lmao

[@danmurphy1994]

An unprecedented look into the life of the TOPHER im so grateful haha feel like your my homie after all these years

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Beautiful wife, Beautiful Life... She sounds like she's from Mass. Good call on the overlanding trip, TheTopher Every day, you shows us a video of the capability, and refinement of the 460(vs the 470 I own), you are inching me closer to getting a 460 as well.

[@thecarexpert21]

Next video: Overlanding Pontiac G6's in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

[@Dirtlife98]

The U.P is probably one of the most beautiful places in the country. Absolutely love it up there.

[@enzoman1987]

These are the real hidden gem videos of this channel. Shame nobody comes to these

[@cjzx325]

Looks like a great time! Beautiful views and really well shot. Always nice to see people using these Lexus' for what they were built for. Crazy that all they need is a set of tires to tackle these trails with ease.

[@jarrettbuell3458]

I LITERALLY HAVE BEEN ON THIS FOR A MONTH 😂😂😂 I AM SO GLAD YOU MADE THIS CAUSE I TRUST YOU THE MOST, I am totally getting the 470 to make an overland rig. Can pick up one with the 4.7 from 04 to 09 very reasonably priced, and not beat up

[@johnqpublic3319]

Tophers reviews are why I got into the GX series. 2008 GX470 here. 191,000 miles now. 19,000 in 9 months great vehicle!

[@yax22]

this makes me happy and calm the scenery and the woods, love seeing y’all using these vehicles the way they were intended to be used

[@Richard-we8mh]

Your videos are great. Very informative. I've driven several of the cars in your videos and my opinions are exactly the same. It's like I'm driving the car myself because I trust your opinions. Best POV videos on KZbin.

[@muayadabdullah2998]

Truly it's a heartwarming video, you're both cute together. Nevertheless, i had some doubts previously about Lexus capability of making it through these actual road trips. It seems rock solid and smooth at the same time. Love it!

[@JREwing78]

I managed to take a '88 Corsica through similar terrain in the Keweenaw. It's a miracle the only damage I sustained was a busted power steering line. The logging camp I came across was definitely amused.

[@anothersiguy]

Props to that G6 guy what a savage lol. Would love to do some driving like this some day, UP looks gorgeous.

[@shauncampbell969]

Hello I'm really enjoying this video. I must say, great cinematography , great editing. I enjoyed, the rocks, dirt, mud, the greenery. At 5:13 I loved the audo( the sound of the water ). Great video All the best Shaun of NYC 🗽🗽

[@DingasPro]

Always good to connect with nature once again...lovely video Chris

[@officialyasir]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride! Please do more of these off-roading videos if possible.

[@Severyn26]

That GX is capable of soooooo much more without even breaking a sweat. Take it to a off-road park and have a go. You’ll be pleased with how easy it is to do some impressive feats of off-road goodness

[@emtboy9]

"flexin' out on those ruts and stuff..." I do applaud your enthusiasm for driving on those groomed dirt roads...

[@TheTopher]

😂it’s all we’ve got here in MI!

[@texlee1640]

A 32" tire will fit in the spare location with a little trimming on the hitch. Also, it's a full-time 4WD system so you have to run a full-size spare or you will destroy stuff in short order. I still can't believe that fuel economy, seems unreal, I've never seen better than 19mpg and that was when stock.

[@elonmusk3792]

Wow, looks beautiful there! Will have to check it out someday, only live a few hundred miles away.

[@patrickmason6971]

My mom had 2 GX 460’s...great cars. We took the 2015 to the UP a few times, one of which we broke the skid plate off the car

[@nanvonmueller1459]

Greetings from Northport, tip of the pinky. The drive to Crisp Point is a blast! Great video.

[@splkzyy]

Wow that water looks super clear!!!

[@jakej8112]

I made it halfway down that trail to high rock bay with a focus. It was a blast, but the poor little focus did not enjoy that at all. I figured that since I needed to drive 500 miles home afterwards, I would park and walk the rest lol. That is one of my favorite places in the state!

[@jeepdriver86]

Wow 🤩 what a wonderful beautiful views makes me feel Like I was there as well thank you 😊

[@md8744]

Wonderful road wow. California couldn't find like it. Wow and gx460 wonderful monster truck also.

[@tombyorn8278]

What a fantastic video. Thank you for posting. I love my GX460

[@moonsapling]

That's so relaxing to watch. Thanks for uploading it!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Please don't knock the Pontiac Vibe, it is the very poor distant #cousin of the GX. BTW the highway mpg was amazing.

[@tororojoh8439]

First time seeing a Lexus off the road. Nice one.

[@TheTopher]

We got lost trying to find Starbucks

[@paris.v7137]

Live in Michigan, Grand Rapids. Love your videos!

[@Sikh1.5Accord]

If you were going to “knock on wood” there was wood on your steering wheel @thetopher 12:44

[@grn9209]

GX460 is da life!!

[@johnqpublic3319]

Here in the pinelands of New Jersey we’ve actually seen Tesla sedan’s driving around. Don’t feel too bad about the G6. You know your suspension is going to live to fight another day but that G6 is going to have to get a new suspension oil pan transmission pan. You name it! That is one of the reasons why I don’t like to buy used cars. Never know what crazy things people have done with them…

[@evanevan2312]

Love these vlog type videos

[@adobewanjerkobi]

My GX gets about 24 on the highway and I love it

[@texlee1640]

Im on my second one and I have never seen better than 19-20 mpg. I find this so hard to believe, even on a stock GX when most average 17-20 mpg on the highway and 13-17 mpg in town, those numbers drop when lifted and modified of course.

[@fouUili684]

This makes me want a GX460 over an LX570 or the 200 series landcruiser, it’s smaller and would fit better on trails and maneuver better.

[@daviddavid1320]

Great Video Topher! I had my T-belt done at the shop you recommended out in Detroit. Let me know if you want to do review on a stock 08 GX470 with a mild lift.

[@TheTopher]

Hit me up on Instagram! @thetopher2 actually never got a chance to drive a 470. Found one at a dealer and the front brake pads fell out in the parking lot. That was a hard no 😄

[@ChrisDrivingTV]

I enjoyed the offroad POV. Nice work. 😎

[@ImLeuff]

Living the life

[@amaris5145]

Michigan looks pretty damn nice never considered moving there over Denver but nice vlog man.

[@NVSTRZ34]

Nice! Looks like fun.

[@jonmohoney7574]

Topher - from your vids, I bought the same car this summer as my corona bug-out vehicle (12 gx 55k miles $22.5k 1 owner, base trim, some rust). I love this car man. I am turning in my lease c300 4matic today, and couldn't be happier to cast off german engineering for a little while, until i get a R Nine T. But, I never thought I would say that. Long story longer... I ended up purchasing the same wheels and f!ing 265s, not 255s. For the first time I can clearly hear you say the size, but I swear you said 265 / 65s in another video... anywho, my tires rub like a fat kids legs on a hot metal slide. Especially when turning in reverse, I have to do 6-point Y-turns. I feel like i'm 16, driving with an unknown turning radius and frequently hold up traffic when circling to park. Could you advise what I can, and cannot sawzaw / dremel off under the front wheels wells? Also, what is the undercoating you recommend for WI / MI winter? I am based in Madison, say Hey if you come through. thanks, and great drone shots.

[@TheTopher]

Take a heat gun to that fender liner and shape it back a bit, that’ll do it for you! And thanks man, 265s look a bit better too, so you did well! Undercoating is Krown rust control, if there aren’t any specific Krown locations near you sometimes line-x shops will spray it on. Protects from the inside out, about $130/year to do

[@mr.tuckers2848]

(Pontiac Vibe) Just leave it there- Jinx! You and I said that phrase at the same time! Lol

[@pinoy413]

Beautiful! I'm looking to vacation in the same area, Upper Peninsula. Any specific easy trails you recommend? Love your vids man

[@TheTopher]

There’s a lot to do up there! Everything we did here was pretty tame, high rock bay being the most intense at the end. But honesty, just regular crossovers were getting through it fine. Marquette and the pictured rocks area were fantastic spots to spend a few nights. No black flies, lots to do out there. High rock bay we only lasted a night with the flies, it just wasn’t fun. And the girls missed civilization (ok mike and I did a bit too lol).

[@ezraalbin3252]

Giggle @ 4low. Nice scenery tho.

[@robertrastetter7925]

I’ve been to the UP many times. Where is that narrow bridge? I’d love to see that in person.

[@user-js6fx3zq7i]

Nice shades

[@moves1112]

I was there like 3 weeks ago It was beautiful

[@nebiyu7001]

Yur inlove with this GX

[@nayankashyap7916]

I loved it!💞

[@AubreyBeauford]

Loved this more intimate video from you all while showing your jeep's capabilities.

[@A2dy]

As much as I want a real body-on-frame SUV, I think an Outback would probably be able to handle that and would be easier for me as a short guy

[@alexkostenyuk]

Awesome , really thinking trading my 13 x5 for Lexus gx

[@hx.925]

I legit was just gonna ask this.

[@hamzar09]

Pls reply I love your vids

[@TheTopher]

Thanks man!

[@hamzar09]

TheTopher I hope you have an awesome day stay safe

[@stigslorrydrivingcousin5754]

Is that the trail out of copper harbor? I was stuck there in July

[@bobbytran8733]

Awesome! Putting the GX to good use. My GX probably will never even see trails like this 😂. What size tires are you and the red GX running?

[@kozo61]

Sick

[@billjoe2080]

Woah bro. How did you switch to 3rd person cam.

[@2024_Edge]

Nice vid

[@jdpst20]

Hey There great vid! Just stumbled upon your channel. I'm looking to replace my 2003 Montero in Feb/March 2021 and I've been looking at a few options and the GX460 has just popped on my radar. The Land Cruiser is tooooo $$ for me, the 4 runner I find doesn't have that Lux I like I mean why pay 40-50k and barely have the option of heated leather seats I think over hyped in this current market esp used. I'm also considering a Land Rover LR4 or Discovery and now the Lexus LX460. I like the V8 option and the aftermarket parts such as Roof rack and other bits. Seems like you have logged some miles on the truck. Whats your experience with it? I'm going to maybe be looking at a CPO 17' to 19' and will have some money left over for of road mods. I already have a RTT so at least a roof rack to start.

[@ckworks]

Have you done much towing with the GX? Looking to get one to do the occasional RV pulling (around 4500lbs dry). Wondering how it would handle?

[@TheTopher]

ckworks none. But, I will be towing with it for the first time next week 👍 I hear they do great, especially with the air suspension

[@hojjatahangarikiasari7670]

26mpg on highway :o what mpg you got off road?

[@Ab-nu1ox]

Where is this park at? I would love to go.

[@maniac32145]

Good times. Do you have to change gearing with different tires?

[@TheTopher]

If you’re going really big, 34” plus I would but 33s and under should be ok

[@_Username__]

wow why temp gauge is on 50% ?!

[@xBlackRaiderx]

Thinking of doing any overlanding in the rockies?

[@TheTopher]

Would love to someday! Need to make it back out to Telluride asap. We were talking about a CO trip, but with everything going on will probably have to wait a year or so

[@jimmyv24]

Thanks for the video. Awesome work! Any rubbing on the 255 70 17 tires? I have a 2016 and am looking to upgrade

[@TheTopher]

Very rarely I get a rub on the fender liner bolt, need to push it back a little with a heat gun.

[@raullasvegas]

I run a 265/60 18, and it will hit the screws in the front under compression, when turning, but its infrequent. Thats an inch bigger than stock (31.5") Topher is running a 31.2" tire.

[@maximusdecimusmeridius4325]

Weird question but how old are you man?

[@TheTopher]

31

[@maximusdecimusmeridius4325]

TheTopher well you can certainly pass for 25! Look great man

[@theconformist2399]

dat G6 tho lmao

[@nathanielmoran8537]

I never knew you had a face!

[@TheUndergroundbeats]

My driveway in Colorado is more gnarly than this, but I guess if you slap a RTT on anycar people call it overlanding these days.

[@Alexd3498]

Nice seiko

[@resdyne9590]

Cute

[@RespectfullyCurious]

20+ MPG? My Lexus IS could never.

[@raullasvegas]

If you refuel before you cross the bridge, the roads north of the bridge are 55mph, and sometimes 45mph. You get pretty good mileage. Going across Nebraska, with the cruise set at 95mph, I got 14mpg, which I thought was pretty good. I have a 2014 GX also

[@murrays.movies]

Me: Is that his FACE?

[@hamzar09]

Hi first

[@hashemnoor7579]

Sup

[@mercboy111]

Too bad you sold it 😢

[@TheTopher]

Eh, I might get another one someday. Would love to pickup a 2022+ once they depreciate

[@mercboy111]

@@TheTopher good decision!!!

[@tylercservak2524]

We don't see you much. We hear you alot though just don't see your face and that is a good change

[@noahreeves05]

First

[@lmw1996]

wtf you are cute too.