GX 470 Here I come...Any Advise?

[82much]

Hey all. I am looking at getting a GX 470 and wanted to know what I should look for/look out for.

I have read the 120 Series Faq page but wanted to get some more Advice. I am currently looking at a 2007/160,00 miles.

Oh and by the way, I will be posting the sale of my 80 series in the next 30days.

 

[theferg]

-Check for transfer case leak at center diff lock actuator and connector
-check front lower radiator support for rust--I've seen them rusted to hell many times
-check for radiator leaks
-check rear airbags functionality
-timing belt and water pump due every 90k so verify its been done

 

[82much]

-Check for transfer case leak at center diff lock actuator and connector
-check front lower radiator support for rust--I've seen them rusted to hell many times
-check for radiator leaks
-check rear airbags functionality
-timing belt and water pump due every 90k so verify its been done

Is there any year to stay away from? Or what is a good year?

 

[theferg]

Is there any year to stay away from? Or what is a good year?

They're all pretty close to the same other than the vvti change in '05 and a few changes here and there and then there were a few options across them:

2003-2004 - non-vvti 2UZ-FE, 235hp, A750F 5-spd auto, full-time 4WD
2005+ - vvti 2UZ-FE, 263-270HP, A750F 5-spd auto, full-time 4WD

-kdss equipped - decide if you want/care about kdss
-non-vav vs nav - decide if you want one with factory navigation or not. Very limited options for upgrading/changing out the factory Nav. Non-nav--many more options.
-2007+ model year added an aux port connection in the center console for the radio
-sport trim - all gray/black interior and "smoked" headlights (vs the standard yellow-ish color)
-third row seats - most of them have them, but not all
-rear spoiler/air-wing - some like it, some don't

 

[theferg]

Also, check out the GXOR wiki: start [GX Offroad]

 

[DSRTRDR]

test-driving is better than looking, just sayin'

 

[JLee]

They're all pretty close to the same other than the vvti change in '05 and a few changes here and there and then there were a few options across them:

2003-2004 - non-vvti 2UZ-FE, 235hp, A750F 5-spd auto, full-time 4WD
2005+ - vvti 2UZ-FE, 263-270HP, A750F 5-spd auto, full-time 4WD

-kdss equipped - decide if you want/care about kdss
-non-vav vs nav - decide if you want one with factory navigation or not. Very limited options for upgrading/changing out the factory Nav. Non-nav--many more options.
-2007+ model year added an aux port connection in the center console for the radio
-sport trim - all gray/black interior (no wood), "smoked" headlights (vs the standard yellow-ish color)
-third row seats - most of them have them, but not all
-rear spoiler/air-wing - some like it, some don't

Sports have black wood trim, with the exception of the pieces on either side of the center console (which are plastic).