I have a '22 GX with less than 1000 miles on it so far..... love it!

Very thorough and thoughtful review. I still have a hard time thinking that the 550 will be $54K better than your 2016. Will be interesting to hear GX460 owners review the 550 when it's here.

@evolusd

11 ай бұрын

Totally agree. I just can't justify spending that kind of money on a car.

@reddevil6585

11 ай бұрын

@@evolusdyes it’s a lot of money especially since he can drive that gx460 another 11 years with not much maintenance cost Some people have the money to waste. Some are better off paying off mortgage, credit cards, contribute to 401k instead of keep changing cars which are 4/5 years old to a new one I thought about upgrading my 2021 rx350 but it’s too much money (2 years & 9 months of ownership)

Just picked up my 2023 Gx Premium in May. I would personally wait a few years before jumping in to the 2024 redesigned Gx and let them work out any bugs that might arise. Remember even our models which originated in 2010, 5:22 took a few years for them to get the kinks out.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Definitely true. Always a risk going with first model year but I don’t really care about downtime as my local dealer is great with loaners etc. I don’t have a commute outside of flying either, so that makes things easier for me personally

@JohnJohnCrusher

Жыл бұрын

Right. You can wait. Meanwhile I will be styling big time. Without a weird navigation panel that looks like it was glued on as an afterthought. I can trade out the 2024 in 2027 for new if need be.

@haotong3203

11 ай бұрын

hi,Do you get any discount from dealer, I am also thinking about buying a new GX460

@sammyjammy6647

11 ай бұрын

Even though it’s a first model year, it’s being made at the Tahara plant in Japan, which is really the best car manufacturing plant in the world. anything made in Japan even the first model year I wouldn’t worry about it.

I really appreciate you showing us the pricing information on the invoice. 👍

I love how they’re now marketing plastic seats and trim as “eco friendly” vs wood and leather.

I agree with alot of this. I actually like the faux leather personally. I’ve had BMWX5 M 550 and Toyota 4Runner and lots of others. The faux leather is bulletproof and just doesn’t change or crack. It does feel a touch different but overall better with spills, in/out wear etc. just my 2 unasked for cents

Dude, you’re video is so well done, I really appreciate your humble and conversational tone and your spot on insight. You know your vehicles. You’re a car guy and you can appreciate things for what they’re worth. Anyone who was able to get their hands on a Tacoma, 4 Runner. GX etc…whether new or used whether new or used, over the last decade ,over any model year during that time which has really been the sweet spot (2012-current), imo, can appreciate your purchase of a 2016 GX in 2019 for 30k. You scored, and your vehicle hasn’t aged mechanically, cosmetically, or financially over the last 4 years. I owned a 2012 Tacoma 4dr short bed TRDSport, which I traded in for a 2016 4Runner Limited in Jan 2016 which I still own now. Both were metallic silver Sure we will always miss the Tacoma, but the trade in value, and the upgrades to bulletproof body on frame SUVs. offer as much peace of mind as they do with pride of ownership. I think the 4Runner limiteds and the GX460 (especially yours in white with the refined aesthetics they made in 14-15 and it really all came together for for the 2016 model year. I truly believe that 2016 was the year the GX460 was “done up” just enough to make it more masculine and luxurious. But on the GX550. …Wow. What is there really not to like about this meticulously engineered redesign? It’s what a 14 year wait should look and deliver like. So it could only really come down to how much you ultimately need to fork up to get one of these out the door. And you hit the nail on the head with the thought process that any existing GX owner would have to navigate to avoid buyers remorse…which would come more from missing your GX460 than from thinking that you paid too much for a debut model year. Nori Green is just an unbelievably deep and distinct color . I predict it will be their most popular color. Again, I couldn’t agree with you any more…it would make the 80k spend look and feel like a 90k+ vehicle if they would just offer it with the full saddle brown or chateau real leather interior. Classic luxury color contrast immortalized in regal status by the European automakers, Range Rover, Porsche, and perhaps the most exemplary. the Alpinas (B7…dreamcar) I have no doubt that Lexus will see how popular the Nori is, and the feedback on interior choices from their audience, and make that change by the 26 model year. I also own a 2014 GS350 Luxury in nebula grey pearl with 19” OEM wheels . I’m going to wait until I hear your GX550 6 month ownership experience video before deciding on trading both cars in (or private market selling them) to get the best of both worlds in one. Keep up the great, informative and objective style of videos You’re a natural and credible presenter!

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! Greatly appreciate it. I agree with all of the points you made and similar to you, have enjoyed the Toyota & Lexus ownership experience relative to my previous and other current cars. I think the new GX550 could end up being somewhat of an off road style icon (like the G wagon or LR defender) but offer a much more reliable and resale friendly package. Time will tell!

This is how i know you're a Lexus/Toyota owner: "4 years is not a long amount of time for a ownership experience review." Once you said fhat, i was like alright.

Nice that your dealership was willing to take an order and put it in writing. My local dealer wants a deposit to join a waitlist for the first ones they get in stock!

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Basically how this worked - I had to put $1k down. If I remember correctly, Toyota doesn’t build to order, but they will “match” you with what they are building as it meets your requirements

Thanks for showing the estimate. My guess is it's going to be a bit more than the estimate. Base MSRP for the 460 is $58k. Hoping you are right though! I have a deposit on one myself. I think the new 550 will be: - Base: 63-65k - Premium+: 65-70k - Luxury: 70-75k - Overtrail 75-79k

@hamsterbrigade

11 ай бұрын

Some of the Lexus sales people on Reddit are saying the premium(base) is going to be 59k. They're saying that's coming from corporate.

@zyxuzpf

11 ай бұрын

@@hamsterbrigade Let's go!! I'd love to see that and save a few thousand :)

@Pinkorchid72

10 ай бұрын

That would be a reasonable start. I was thinking of the new Lexus TX, but GX has been proven. And I'm worried TX will be over-priced.

Nice GX460... enjoy your new GX550! ❤

I think your quote looks real good. Nice to have that in writing. I have a 2022 GX 460 nightline edition, I'm actually considering the same trim in the 550 also the Nori green, that's what I have and it's not just beautiful color but it seems to hide dirt well. I agree, drop the paint protection it's a lot of money and you could almost do better at a detail shop for less.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Nice! That’s great that you have some of the updated infotainment and interior pieces. Gives you a little more runway in figuring out if you want to switch to the 550. Love your thoughts on Nori green - that might be the best play

I like how you say that the vehicle will be used, dinged and scratched. I don’t quite understand how there are some people that buy some expensive cars to have them as decorations and want to store their prized possession in a temperature controlled vacuum so the air won’t devalue their “beautiful” car that won’t travel more than 50 miles from a dealership because the car owner gets pothole, dirt dust and sun anxiety.

I think $84k for the loaded out the door price for trail+ is the right number. Not the sale price but out the door one. I, as well not happy to not having a real leather but plastic seats along with no real wood anywhere in the truck. That is a 4runner level, not Lexus.

@JoeHan268

11 ай бұрын

Everything is getting cheaper. Look at tesla. It's cheap AF for 120k

@Playback007able

10 ай бұрын

@@JoeHan268Playoff’s!!, err…Tesla!. Don’t say Tesla!…

@dr.emilschaffhausen4683

10 ай бұрын

Not having real wood means peeling plastic in a decade or less.

The "trapezoidal grill" design inspired from Darth Vader's helmet/mask.

I have a -17 GX460 and a -22 Tundra 1794with the huge infotainement screen. Big screen is fine, but really a bit distracting and useless for everyday driving. I have mine turned off almost all the time. The GX screen does everything I need, and bluetooth works flawlessly. Pretty much all I need.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

All good points. I don’t mind the old tech necessarily, but I think it will be nice to have something a little more user friendly for my wife

I have seen a video on the 2024 GX 550 Trail Edition and a major criticism has been one that it has a very spartan interior and the glass washroom has too many controls solely integrated into a touchscreen instead of simple and easy to access buttons or switches. I think it is a grave mistake to buy a first model year of a vehicle that will have undergone a complete new upgrade.

I own 2020 gx460 ,i was looking a video on KZread the other day about the 2024 gx550 in Japan,there is some issues,be aware.

I imagine the 550 with the trail goodies will be in highest demand. I saw the green suede patch noted on other videos. That will part of brand ing the package but they possibly could have had it match your color scheme as well. Did they share delivery dates and where you are in the queue? Hope it works out for you. Thanks for sharing. 👍

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

No info on delivery dates though rumors are close to Q2 2024, which would be fine with me

We put our down for the new GX a week ago. I guess were number 9. We'll be replacing our Bronco for this one. Were excited to get all the final details. I wish we had better color samples. I hate the multi color samples, its hard to get a feel for the real colors.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Congrats! Good news is a lot of these colors are carryovers from the 2023 GX460. If you have a good salesperson hopefully they can show you around with some in person examples

@RedDragonProtection

Жыл бұрын

@@NorthoftheWallGarage about that... the closest Lexus dealer is a 3 1/2 hour drive.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@RedDragonProtection damn! There has been a trickle of in person photos and videos on the GX550 forum on ih8mud, so hopefully that will be a decent resource for you

@RedDragonProtection

Жыл бұрын

@NorthoftheWallGarage thanks for the info, I just signed up.

PPF is even more important on an off road vehicle if you care about protecting the paint. Rock, bush, and hard use is only going to wear it down more.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

11 ай бұрын

Unless I PPF'd the whole truck which would cost upwards of $4k, the only hood/front bumper is kinda whatever. If it was a Ferrari maybe I'd do it then haha

Pricing hasn't been set. Crazies are coming out of the woodwork for this thing and it's difficult as a dealer because we don't have any cars for these folks. Then when it comes out none of these woodwork folks will be around... Anyhow, the GX Premium should be under $66k... The GX Luxury+ and Overtrail+ I was told should be around $77K MSRP as the most expensive versions. The base Overtrail is the one I'm curious about, because it seems it will be about $69k which is a much better deal than $66k for a base Premium.

The GS460 is a great used car to buy if you can find a decent one. Well made, look great, and if some idiot hits you not much of a loss compared to a new Lexus.

A version of the GX550 3.4L Twin Turbo Engine's been in the LS500 since 2017.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

10 ай бұрын

Good information. Makes me feel even better about the reliability aspect.

You should have gotten the new Toyota Land Cruiser bare bones model with the cloth seats! The nostalgia is unreal. Looks better than the GX too IMHO

@NorthoftheWallGarage

11 ай бұрын

New video out about Land Cruiser.. you can check out my thoughts there.

I would have thought the OverTrail + would have all the Luxury + features but it's based off the Premium standard features. One thing that the OverTrail + does not have is a digital Rear View Mirror. As s 5 seat off-road/adventure vehicle that may get filled up with gear and belongings this trim should have that standard. The Toyota Grand Highlander Max Platinum has it at 60K. I love the exterior, no complaints but Lexus definitely cut corners on the interior. No full leather option on the OverTrail +, no color options across the dash or door cards like in a Defender, partial sunroof too on the OverTrail +. It's all a bit dark inside except for the 2-tone seat color options. 17mpg combined sucks too given current gas prices and just more frequent refills, Other than that I love it!!!!!

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

All very good points!!

Appreciate this. I’ve been searching everywhere for approximate costs for this vehicle. You have helped many people I’m sure with this. I’m just baffled why there isn’t an option for real leather seats. That is the only thing really that bothers me about this ride.

@edmundcharles5278

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! This is not a luxury oriented vehicle, it's an off-road, rugged vehicle, so it's better to get a TRD 4Runner or wait for the new Land Cruiser! Lexus is mixing its Lexus line with the Toyota line and why not just get a LX model?

@JohnJohnCrusher

Жыл бұрын

No wood steering wheel either

May be just me but I’d rather spend $85k on something that won’t depreciate. I mean…I know we need vehicles. Depreciating asset bla bla bla. But a 4Runner limited does basically the same thing as the gx460 and 550. With leather and full time 4wd and no premium fuel. Curious to see the new Land Cruiser. But, you’re entitled to do what you want with your money. That Lexus is a beaut. God bless and great video!

@NorthoftheWallGarage

10 ай бұрын

Definitely true.. but at some point you need to live, since nothing is guaranteed. Striking the right balance is key!

@americandude3825

10 ай бұрын

@@NorthoftheWallGarage yes exactly. This is something I’m learning with my wife. Trying to teach my kids. My buddy said a few months ago “you only live once. If you want something, but it.”

If Lexus would change the block on the GX460 to V6 and add one more gear, I would buy a new one and keep it till its done. Lexus is a car like no other. I wish I could spend 85K on a new 550. Just doesn't make sense to me, at this time. Maybe one day, low miles, used, lease return, cert car. I LOVE these cars. You go no wrong.

I would wait. Don’t like purchasing first model year of new generation vehicle but that’s just my personal preference. Unless it’s an anniversary issue car.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Someone has to be the Guinea pig! Generally I’d agree, but there isn’t much new here mechanically for Toyota as a company, so I have confidence it will be a good first run. If not, that’s what warranties are for

Were you able to custom order your GX 550 options with your dealer when you did this video? Or did the dealer tell you that Lexus will be sending allotments and you have no choice for a particular vehicle, only among available vehicles? In Southern California several dealers have told me the latter. Thanks

@NorthoftheWallGarage

2 ай бұрын

Basically they were confident they could match my preferences to a vehicle. So I couldn’t custom order, but I gave must have options/colors that they were able to successfully match for me

@CJ-rk5eg

2 ай бұрын

@@NorthoftheWallGarage glad it worked out for you. My preference would be the exterior earthtone, delete the moonroof, not order the heads up display, all in a standard over trail trim. but all the current vehicles being shipped from Japan have the moonroof and the heads up display. I’m not in a hurry so I might wait a year or two.

Nice video dude! Are you in the 585?

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Just an hour or so west down the 90. We go to roc and canandaigua a fair amount!

To me this point in you video expresses the basic frustration or concern many of have with the switch from the V6 to the turbo 4 in the RX350. That being, that to use your words and paraphrase a bit, pushing too much power through an engine will produce a less reliable engine. All the numbers in the world showing it's more HP or torque, don't tell what's going to happen in 80K miles.

I am consider Grand Highlander 2.4T, only cos it is available, no markup and is really spacious. May be in couple of years when market cools down, I will trade it in with a GX550.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

11 ай бұрын

Highlander is certainly a very nice vehicle! Less truck like and as a result not a good fit for my family, but a great daily driver! Enjoy!

@MrTeslaX-vi2qn

11 ай бұрын

@@NorthoftheWallGarage Have you thought about a used LX570?

$84k is not invoice when talking about car sales. It’s the total cost after ttl and also it’s only an approximation. So the MSRP is still not know.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Correct. I talk about that number as purely an estimate. Though - based on competitors I think it’s highly likely the total price of this car falls in the 80s

@CeasarBergonia

Жыл бұрын

I understand after watch the video. However, when I saw the title “Invoice $84K”, I thought you had insight on how much the invoice price/dealer cost of the GX550 would be. At $85K Invoice, that would make the car MSRP be around $89K-$90K. Assuming no manufacturing options or dealer options, the total cost close to purchase could be close to 100k, depending on the State. None the less, this was a good video. This is the first video with a pre-purchase agreement, with a dealer willing to provide an “estimate” in writing for the GX550 MSRP. Even though they are not beholding to the estimate.

480p resolution...reupload in 4k? thanks for the info

@NorthoftheWallGarage

11 ай бұрын

I know, I'm sorry. Haha.. new to video editing. New vids are 1080p.

I don't plan on getting rid of my '22 GX460 but if the GX550 top trim (which I would go for) is upwards of $84k invoice, I'd just get the LX600. That said, the LX600 and GX550 are lacking in a lot of areas given their price range (particularly the interior and lux features) so I doubt either is really worth getting early on until a few years of that good ol' Japanese Kaizen.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

10 ай бұрын

Very fair points. I agree they need to be careful on MSRP. Honestly if this is $90k I won’t go through with the order. Too much money for a competitive and finally depreciating market

Interesting msrp aprox. I see the top trim overtrail start at 80k. Top lux 75k , just my opinion. Hopefully cheaper lol

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes, fingers crossed for cheaper haha!

There is a major Supply shortage good luck with your new purchase and the untested reliability

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Fortune favors the bold!

@whereistheaccountability7353

Жыл бұрын

And the hater enters the chat. If there was a major supply she would not be expecting his shiny new Lexus when it’s scheduled to come out. Speaking of Lexus, the one thing they are known for is their reliability. That green eyed monster kicking your butt uh!

@edmundcharles5278

Жыл бұрын

@@NorthoftheWallGarage ...and it often rewards the foolish with dashed hopes! I'd wait a year or two, the bugs and inevitable refinements need to get worked into this model. So the first buyers are guinnea pigs.

No way the Overtrail+ is $75K. That's what a current 460 tops out at. 550 is much larger, way more options, and is now competing in a higher class of vehicles. Better guess is $83K - $85K.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

11 ай бұрын

Everything I'm reading says high 70s and low 80s with options. We will see!

Pricing has not been announced nor has the timing of when car is coming in.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

10 ай бұрын

Correct - this video is an educated guess based on current dealer/sales and forum info

I didn’t realize pricing had been announced

@MT-xl8jy

Жыл бұрын

It has not These are estimates

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Nothing announced! This is interesting as it’s an estimate of what the 550 will cost. All approximate

@nickh5049

Жыл бұрын

It's not interesting, it's guessing.

@noahbirdrevolution

11 ай бұрын

@@nickh5049Interesting enough that I'd rather keep buying old GXs, LXs or land cruisers and use "big" money for a LC500 or used 911.

Glad my state (NH) doesn't have a sales tax - saves $6,700

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s honestly criminal to have sales tax on cars. Makes me sad

What about approx delivery date?

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

No details on that yet. Rumors of press drives in January 2024 so I’m expecting delivery around March or April 2024

As one of the first to get a gx460 and then moving to a 2014 u will have regrets buying this brand new model unless u have money to burn. Stick with the 2023 for a while u will be happier

Turbo’s = shorter lifespan & mechanical problems. 50+ years of evidence.

Keep the PPF. It Worth.

IDK, Ford's got a lot more manufacturing experience with the Ecoboost than Toyota/Lexus has with the twin turbo 3.5 (3.4) at this point. Ford start making them back in 2009 on Lincolns and they've been in the #1 selling vehicle in America, the F-150, since 2011 onward (as well as in many other SUVs). Toyota/Lexus didn't bring out that twin turbo v6 until 2017 or 2018 on the LS500. So Ford has upwards of 10 years on them in perfecting the engine. If you look at the brand new Toyota Tundra, there's a lot of NHTSA complaints on that 3.5 twin turbo engine failure... there's very few on the F150. The '22 Tundra is 1/15th the sales volume of the F150 despite carrying quintuple the engine failures. I'm a fan of both brands BTW and absolutely trust Japanese auto manufacturing (QC) over American, I just genuinely don't know/think the Toyota 3.5 is actually in a better place than Ford's right now

@NorthoftheWallGarage

10 ай бұрын

Not knocking Ford, I just think they are squeezing the crap out of those engines and that will eventually lead to problems. I’m not concerned with issues when it’s under warranty, more so durability after warranty expires

Rumor was, 4runner is coming out soon, and also a scale down land cruiser is coming back, so many choice from Toyota.

good video... However so you know forced induction will increase longevity on an engine. And your statement about turbos better at high altitude is correct prop planes with turbos have a 10.000 foot higher ceiling height

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Depends how high strung the setup is. FI places a lot more demand on auxiliary components (fuel pump/injectors, oil pump etc) and can be a service item within itself, but as long as you take care the car I have never had a FI related issue. People get into trouble with FI when the engine is ice cold and they floor it on full boost haha

MSRP $75000??? OMG 😱

Interesting that they gave this estimated breakdown sheet. Our dealer here estimates pricing to be announced in the fall. Initially, we ordered a LX600; but after quite some debate we went with the LC HE but after the premiere of the GX we decided to put the deposit on it in place of the LX.

@bubblegum5991

Жыл бұрын

the LX600 is a product that not following the original LX way, while the new GX550 is not only without all the complaints of the old GX like side open door, but also wider, more stable, longer, much modern! While the new LX has lost the rear door that one could sit and enjoy, and much more!

You literally just signed a blank check

Wow, almost $85K OTD…. I make $200k, home and rentals paid off. Just bought my wife a new 24 NX350H $52k in cash in April. I don’t think I can write a $85k check unless my income is $400k+. Anyway, enjoy the new GX when it gets here.

@S-cb7mi

10 ай бұрын

What a dumb comment

the land cruiser seems to be a better buy

@t3h8ar0n

11 ай бұрын

If you are cool with losing key features that make an actual "Land Cruiser" unique, yes. If you want full capability, then no.

Sell me your GX! I have a 2012 4Runner I’m looking to upgrade for more comfort.

Toyota and Honda have always under powered their engines, that's why they last so long.

Ask them to give you the ppf for free.

Mind sharing which dealer this is? None near me will do deposits yet. One I contacted out of state would not do any formal price sheet like this, so I was hesitant to use them.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Email me at spdfrkracing @ gmail

If its for gas mileage, it's understandable but for everything else, it remains to be seen. Want to be a the guinea pig? Be my guest, I hope the gamble pays off

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Fuel mileage isn’t markably better. This isn’t my only vehicle so I’m not scared of a warranty claim here or there. Engine and transmission are already used in different configurations at Toyota, so I’m willing to bet there won’t be too many additional issues

you wouldn’t be trying to convince yourself, would you?

@NorthoftheWallGarage

10 ай бұрын

I don’t think I need much convincing to buy a new car. It’s my toxic trait as the kids say 😂

@Playback007able

10 ай бұрын

@@NorthoftheWallGarage well , if the vehicle is correct for one’s uses, & then there is the entire reality of high inflation pushes up against deposits w/banks ostensibly joining the ranks of a depreciating asset class, why not, eh…

Love the model...but don't have $ for it.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

10 ай бұрын

Older 460s and 470s are very cool in their own way. Lots of neat options if you’re looking for an off road Toyota.. doesn’t have to be the newest thing. They really do last.

No way 84k 😅😅😅😅 keeping my V8

Yes, those two-tone interiors remind me of those cheap aftermarket leather seat covers. So cringe.

💐💐💐💐💐

No V8, no leather, no real wood, no panoramic sunroof, Lots of plastic. No seat color choices, ugly 2 tone plastic seats, Yeah it totally sounds like a luxury vehicle worth 84k. + the surprise 5k dealer mark up at signing.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

11 ай бұрын

I'd back out if there was any ADM

Your gx 460 is gold. Buy the 550 and keep the 460. That 550 is going to be crap compared to your 460 over time

Doesn’t suck if you can afford it. Sucks if you can’t.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Cars are annoyingly expensive today, so I get that. There are still cool buys at a variety of price points though! I’ve been into it since I was 16 working at McDonalds, so I’ve bought a lot of beaters in my day 😂 right now, I still have one! My winter car is a 2007 Mercedes E320 Cdi. Bought it for $6700 and it’s honestly really fun to drive. 700 miles on a tank if you’re highway driving! I’ll make a vid about that when I finish the brake job on it

About $15K over a 2023 GX Luxury model! Not sure about the extra value here! No real leather! The ho-hum color options both interior and exterior are a bit limited and boring! The reviewer sounds like he is pre-disappointed with the options presented, so why did he buy it? Buying sight-unseen is a bit foolish!

@JohnJohnCrusher

Жыл бұрын

In Lexus we trust. Until proven otherwise. I trust their design and drivetrain decisions. Foolish maybe but fun

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Not at all disappointed, very excited in fact! Just offering fair criticism of certain choices based on my experience. I have never bought a car that I thought was truly perfect, because it doesn’t exist for my budget haha. Having said that, this will be my 5th car purchased sight unseen. Research and collective knowledge on the internet solve for a lot of the problems of yesterday

😭 *Promo SM*

Must suck buying a brand new car and within a month it looks really really old now cause the new one kicks ass.. not to mention the barsgain basement prices the 2023 will sell for just to get rid of the inventory .. ouch... the gx is a great truck and the new one will be fine their using the e fine and technology from other vehicles so it's already proven.

@edmundcharles5278

Жыл бұрын

..well not universally true, since this 2023 is the last aspirated V8 silky smooth engine, these will never be made again, so buyers will want these 2023 GX models.

@MarkR973

Жыл бұрын

@@edmundcharles5278 nobody will miss the v8 if the v6 has similar or better torque and horseppwer and proves to be reliable in my view. I suspect Lexus will work hard to that end. I'd be more comfortable buying into such changes from Toyota / Lexus than anyone else these days.. folks out there already owning these products in their Lexus or Toyota are best to judge regarding reliability

No keep old one. We don’t know how it will drive.

Don’t talk about something you haven’t tried. The new 3.5 engine has a high temperature problem I wish Ben would use the v8 5.0 engine.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Overheating is easy to solve for. Gear hunting and catastrophic engine failure are harder to solve for. Ask me how I know haha

@royalad

11 ай бұрын

@@NorthoftheWallGarage The temperature rise occurred in cars that did not exceed 6,000 kilos. Can you imagine the problem, but with the days you understand and learn what i mean,,

They hold back some goodies in case you would rather buy an LX.

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure that will be the case when they refresh it… and from a luxury 4 seater configuration on the LX that’s definitely true. But right now on the normal trims the gx550 seems nicer!

Hybrid is the way to go, just wait a couple more months

@NorthoftheWallGarage

Жыл бұрын

Fuel economy isn’t as important to me, but could be a good option for folks who need this as a commuter car. I’m more interested in longevity- time will tell!

@t3h8ar0n

Жыл бұрын

From what I have seen the hybrid in the GX will be the 4 cylinder hybrid (same one used in the high-end new Tacoma). I'm not interested in that 4 cylinder engine.

Bogus paint film package.

Trading the best of the best for $85K garbage-lol

Wow $85k for gx550. I don't care how much money I have I won't spend that kind of money on a car.