GX470 Advice Needed

[LTD FJ]

I have found a 2004 GX470 with 44k miles on it. Nav/ Backup Camera/Rear DVD. They are asking 23k for it. Just want to get input on these. I have always owned Cruisers and FJCruisers. Are there lifts avail? Don't want to go to high 3" max. Any issues I should know about before purchasing?

Looking forward to your input....

 

[BonnerBB]

I have found a 2004 GX470 with 44k miles on it. Nav/ Backup Camera/Rear DVD. They are asking 23k for it. Just want to get input on these. I have always owned Cruisers and FJCruisers. Are there lifts avail? Don't want to go to high 3" max. Any issues I should know about before purchasing?

Looking forward to your input....

Via your PM

Just sold my 08fj and was looking for a 450/470 or landcruiser to lift. Instead, found an 05 GX470 with 44k on it. Anything I should look for? Always had Cruisers, never a Lexus. Any help would be appreciated. BTW Nice Rig!!! If I do get this one, I will be in touch for advice. Thanks

So is it a 04 or 05???

The 05' has 270hp versus 235 in the 04'... Just thought you might want to know that. Here is a link to a good reference for the changes from year to year.
Lexus GX470 Model Changes by Year

Regardless of age $23k sounds like a good deal for only having 44k miles on it. Especially with the Nav/Harmon Kardon/DVD Entertainment - I would jump on it as long it isn't a salt car from up north. Check the under carriage closely.

Salt Reference:
http://www.city-data.com/forum/atta...tes-salt-their-roads-what-roadsaltusuage1.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IOxsn5AyHgs/SfhuGyWjooI/AAAAAAAAAk4/SHDWHf8EM-s/s800/saltStats1.png

If you intend on towing - don't get a model with KDSS. You can tell the difference because KDSS models always have black wood interior versus brown. When I was looking they were RARE! But I finally found one.

If you haven't already read my ENTIRE build thread over at 120 then you might want to.
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14731

 

[LTD FJ]

Thanks

Yeah, for some reason I was thinking 05, but it is an 04. I'm getting excited thinking about a new project. Probably won't start the build up till after January though. In looking and pricing I also found a 06 at the dealer next door. it has 47,472 and they are asking 26,888.00. What would be your .02 between the two. Thanks again for helping me out. Always done the 80's and FJCruisers. Have no idea what I'm getting into, but looking at your build, I know I can make this into an expedition rig like I'm looking for.