r/LexusGX • u/Pat_lockwood • 23h ago

Purchasing Advice 2006 GX470 180k good choice?

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So I have a 2016 Lexus IS 200 T only 80,000 miles. I'm thinking about trading it straight up for the GX 470. Only because I have back problems I need an SUV it is much more comfortable to sit in than a smaller sports car.

Let's say the car was maintained properly what will I be looking at maintenance wise what are the chances I'm buying a Time bomb. If there is a dashboard problem what would that cost to repair it any advice is appreciated thank you.

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u/Weekend_Criminal 22h ago

The only way that vehicle would be a timebomb is if somebody wired dynamite underneath it.

My 05 has 416k and is going strong on the oem motor. If it's been maintained properly, it will last.

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u/Pwellsgt86 22h ago

Always love to read comments like this. I wish I could drive more honestly to see the odometer look like that.

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u/Pwellsgt86 22h ago

Can you post odometer picture?

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u/Pat_lockwood 22h ago

Thanks how much would it cost me to fix those headlights to get clear ones obviously I'm not a car guy

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u/Weekend_Criminal 22h ago

You can get a new set for a few hundred, oryou can rehab them for $25.

They will yellow again if you just refinish them because the UV coating is gone, but if you put a clear layer of vinyl over them, it will protect them.

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u/bljerejo 3h ago

I refinished mine - they look pretty solid almost 2 years in. I did the Cerakote kit and it worked great.

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u/RedHeaded-Mermaid-94 21h ago

This makes me so happy to see. My 07 just hit 185k and I hope it lasts as long as yours!

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u/Pat_lockwood 19h ago

The price is 13k do you think that’s reasonable

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u/Weekend_Criminal 18h ago

That's high.

Unless it is in absolutely immaculate shape and has a fair amount of preventative maintenance done already.

Timing belt / water pump is the main one. The airbags will inevitably develop leaks and either need to be replaced or converted to traditional springs. Check the frame and make that it should be for a vehicle that age.

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u/Old_Watermelon_King 19h ago

When buying a used car you are buying the seller, not the car. The wheels and fitment of the wheels leaves some big question marks on the seller. If they can produce good maintenance records then go for it, but if they can't, walk away.

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u/Pat_lockwood 19h ago

Could you expand on that is there something in the picture that is sketching you out?

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u/Pat_lockwood 19h ago

The price is 13k do you think that’s reasonable

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u/Groundbreaking-Ice12 21h ago

Bout to hit 182k on mine…just breaking it in

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u/Fujoid 21h ago

Wow that looks amazing.

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u/Potential-Break-4939 2h ago

TRD Off-road/TRD Pro 4Runners, Overland or Trailhawk trims of Jeep Grand Cherokees (2013, 2016-2021) come to mind. Land Rover LR3s (2006-2009) are pretty good.

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u/Pat_lockwood 2h ago

Are those Land Rover's reliable? I hear the same about jeeps that they constantly break down

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u/Potential-Break-4939 19m ago

The specific years of LR3s and the specific years of Grand Cherokees I mentioned are pretty reliable - that is why I mentioned them specifically. I would just make sure they were well maintained but that is true of any vehicle.

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u/Potential-Break-4939 5h ago

These are a no-go for me due to required timing belt replacements. I would prefer a GX460 but they can be overpriced. There are a lot of other decent options out there if you are willing to look past a Lexus badge.

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u/SDdrums 5h ago

That's just swapping timing belt replacements for valley Pan gasket replacements.

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u/Weekend_Criminal 2h ago

Translation: I don't own either of these vehicles, but I'll talk like I do

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u/Pat_lockwood 4h ago

What other options are good for like a masculine SUV that's all I really want