2015-2017 GX Options/Shopping Help

[brianinaustin]

Just looked, and my last post was 10 years ago when I sold my 80 : (. My son would kill to have it back, but here we are. Wanting to find an awesome rig for son who's off to college in CO this year.

Could someone point me towards pros/cons of 460's in that '15 to '17 range? Anything to look out for? I know this may be common sense, but I've been out of the Toyota club for a while (lest you count my wife's hybrid Camry).

 

[Acrad]

Model year changes

FAQ: GX 460 Model Year Changes - ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion

GX - 2nd Gen (2010-2023) - FAQ: GX 460 Model Year Changes - Last update: 5.22.2022 **If you see any errors or omissions please PM me or reply to thread. I will do my best to correct Here is list of known published and discovered model year changes for US Models. Let me know the ones I’ve missed...

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2015
* Curb Weight GX 460: 5,128 lbs. / GX 460 Luxury: 5,179 lbs. ←- Just going off what product description sheet says. Brochures say ‘10-11 (5305/5340 lbs) / ‘12-13 (5128/5179 lbs) / ‘14+ brochures do not list weight
* Body Structure and Paint - Silver Lining Metallic / Nebula Gray Pearl
* Infotainment app: Slacker
* Nebula Gray Pearl introduced
* Last year of RES and RES+ Remote Start

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2016
* Curb Weight: GX 460: 5,130 lbs /GX 460 Luxury: 5,199 lbs.
* Standard interior option: Sepia NuLuxe
* Factory Options: Lexus Enform Remote (All trims) / Lexus Enform Service Connect (All trims) / Destination Search on Standard or Premium
* Last year of Satin Cashmere Metallic
• Last year of 3rd Zone HVAC via Comfort Package on a Base

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2017
* Nightfall Mica introduced
* Standard model option: Heated/ventilated front seats
* Second-row Captain’s Chairs (optional) on Premium
* Sport Design Package Premium/Luxury trim:
Front bumper, front grille lower garnish, rear bumper spoiler, exclusive design chrome exhaust tip, scarlet red tail lamps graphic, redesigned side mirror with chrome detail, and 18-inch split six spoke alloy wheels with gunmetal metallic finish (optional)
* Second-row Captain’s Chairs standard on Luxury trim
* Part Change: Rear Tail Light socket wiring ('10-'16 - 81555-60A00) / '17+ - 81555-60B31)
* Welcome Lighting added

 

[r2m]

As far as drive, there have been no changes to the entire GX460 life span. Same motor, trans, diff's, brakes, etc.
Most all the changes have been cosmetic, aesthetics, consumer comfort.
So the short answer is any year you get, it'll be reliable and rock solid. It will only depend upon mileage and service maintenance of whatever you look at.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Love my 2015 Base model. Had a great service record with some dents and dings from an absent minded soccer mom. It's a beast.

 

[brianinaustin]

Nice looking truck! I like the color. Good to hear you're happy with base. I probably won't hold out for comfort.of nav packages then. I'll try to prioritze overall condition and milage

 

[brianinaustin]

Follow up question (may need to be a new thread). The 4 switches to the right of the shifter... is one of them AVS? Someone said the high spec suspension could be a failure point, or complicate a lift (down the road). True?

 

[Hiluxforever]

Follow up question (may need to be a new thread). The 4 switches to the right of the shifter... is one of them AVS? Someone said the high spec suspension could be a failure point, or complicate a lift (down the road). True?

If you have 4 switches you probably have the air ride. It's not a huge deal to convert to coils. That being said, I specifically sought a base model. Had it for 3 years, wheel multiple times a week and just starting to get a little steering and bushing slop.