2006 GX470 price check? (1 Viewer)

[revkev]

Hello,

FULL DISCLOSURE: I work in marketing full time, but to satiate my addiction to cars, I devoted a half year of my life to acquiring a wholesale auto dealer's license so I could get access to good cars for cheaper (I am bidding against other dealers who need a margin for profit while I am bidding for me : )

I bought a 2006 Black/grey Navi with a working ML radio with 137k miles on it. Runs and starts fine. The air suspension works and I like driving it....HOWEVER, a 2004 with 90k popped up 2 weeks later and I prefer the lower octane eating engine, so I bought that too and want to unload the first one.

Will go straight to the bad:
1. Surface rust below.
2. Right strut leaking.
3. Small oil leak...not sure from where.

Car is from Illinois and I shipped it to San Francisco. Want to sell this to interested parties then to CL. What is the value? Thanks

 

[jclarke450]

As a dealer and enthusiast you know it's worth what someone will pay. Pick a price and have at it.

 

[lucasz]

I paid $16,000 for my 06 with 112,000 miles from a used car dealer in Belmont so there's one reference point for you. Interior and exterior are perfect and no rust.

 

[tinyfrogs]

I paid $13.5k private party for a 2006 Sport w 120k miles, in need of tires and timing belt service but otherwise clean and in a rare color. I considered it a steal and thought $16k would have been more likely in my area. Another private party had a 2007 w 110k on offer for $17.5k firm.

 

[revkev]

Thanks guys. I haven't bought anything with my license for a "flip" yet so haven't been gauging the market.

 

[exigex]

I prefer the lower octane eating engine...

Lower octane eating? What changed and what octane is needed in the newer engines?
Sorry for off topic but I never heard this.

 

[NicaNorth]

They're nice machines, but, if I were you, I'd invest in a LX470. That's if you're stuck on Lexus. If not, just get a damn Land Cruiser

 

[Finnman]

Region depending! It was quite difficult to find any number of GX or LX 470's in Portland Oregon, but search Seattle and there was a plethora of options, minus one field, Land Cruisers. Tough to find, and that was my original goal but I bailed after several disappointing months. So I settled, I have an '06 GX470, bought last August, 86,000 miles, service records and all, sport package, Weather tech liners, motor home towing setup, KDSS, non smoker, no dents or scratches...as yet...$18,500.
Then....found an '07 LX470, one owner, non-smoker, 140,000 miles, and yes it is clean!
Can't say I prefer one over the other but the wife took the LX, that left me with the GX to play with....poor me!

 

[BlackCat]

Lower octane eating? What changed and what octane is needed in the newer engines?
Sorry for off topic but I never heard this.

2005+ have VVT and premium fuel is recommended. Most run regular fuel and have been fine.

 

[GXO]

I get about 3mpg more with premium but it is happy with mid or regular.

 

[exigex]

Really 3mpg more? Wow, I have been running 87 in my 05 for the last 50,000 miles, I have put 93 in a few times and haven't noticed much of a difference. I didn't think the compression ratio or timing really called for high octane fuel...

 

[GXO]

I also have new plugs, gear oil in the diffs and tcase, and tranny service, coolant, power steering, and brakes. New brakes, new front CVs, new lift, and a new steering rack. It could be a compounded result

 

[BlackCat]

Really 3mpg more? Wow, I have been running 87 in my 05 for the last 50,000 miles, I have put 93 in a few times and haven't noticed much of a difference. I didn't think the compression ratio or timing really called for high octane fuel...

Around town driving you won't notice a difference. I'd imagine it would be noticeable if you were pulling a heavy load and/or it was really hot out.