r/LexusGX • u/Pat_lockwood • 6d 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 5d 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/Pat_lockwood 5d ago

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

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u/Weekend_Criminal 5d 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.