Is this an OK deal on 2011 GX Premium? (1 Viewer)

[HDrdglid]

Hi everyone first post from Central Iowa I jumped into off road a few years back and just love it. A year ago I bought an FJ Cruiser and went to Moab this past July. I don't need another vehicle but would like to add a GX to my garage. Is this a decent deal? See link below 2 owner 2011 with 85K and good service history $22,995 I could not get dealer down at all it just hit there lot.

Let me know what you think?

https://www.kiadm.com/auto/used-2011-lexus-gx-460-premium-des-moines-ia/48939566/

 

[Lenny33]

Not bad, but nothing outstanding for a deal I wouldn’t say. 85k miles and that black interior are pretty nice selling points!

 

[Lenny33]

And if it is an Iowa vehicle I would thoroughly check the vehicle
Out for rust

 

[Acrad]

If you are looking at 10-13 models.... only see 25 in country currently with 85k miles or less on Cargurus. Model you are looking at is a Premium so will have bags and adjustable shocks but they can be removed. Also Mark Levinson and heated steering wheel.

 

[HDrdglid]

Not bad, but nothing outstanding for a deal I wouldn’t say. 85k miles and that black interior are pretty nice selling points!

Just a 2 owner and couple that had it last were up in age and good history on it. I like color and black interior but I think it is too much money.

 

[HDrdglid]

And if it is an Iowa vehicle I would thoroughly check the vehicle
Out for rust

Yeah I did, vehicle was in Kansas and Iowa all its life but looked very good underbody. Just a little surface rusts on welds not bad at all. I have some experience with this when looking at FJ

 

[HDrdglid]

If you are looking at 10-13 models.... only see 25 in country currently with 85k miles or less on Cargurus. Model you are looking at is a Premium so will have bags and adjustable shocks but they can be removed. Also Mark Levinson and heated steering wheel.

Do base models not have the airbags? Is Levinson and heated steering wheel are pros not cons right?

 

[Acrad]

Correct. 10-13 Premium & 14-21 Luxury have the rear bags.

The latter are pros to me but like all options everyone has their own opinion on value pro or con.

A few other useful shopping links

What to look for if buying a used GX 460 - ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion

GX - 2nd Gen (2010-2023) - What to look for if buying a used GX 460 - I will refine this first post but features, option, potential problem areas, should I be concerned about this issue?, etc (I will think of others) :-) Check vehicle service history (VIN Needed)...

www.clublexus.com

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...

www.clublexus.com

 

[Acrad]

You are going to find mileage plays a "huge" role in most dealer pricing.

 

[HDrdglid]

I read a thread on how to pull up MSRP window sticker on a thread but I have not had any luck doing this; can anyone help me out?

 

[Acrad]

Not seen that for Lexus/Toyota but you can pull up build specs

Vehicle Specifications | My Lexus

Learn more about the technical specifications of your Lexus vehicle including equipment and safety information. Enter your VIN to get started.

drivers.lexus.com

 

[Lono]

Point of reference from last week:

2012 gx premium
41k miles
1 CA owner (zero rust)
Full service history
New tires
9/10 condition
$28k

 

[HDrdglid]

Not seen that for Lexus/Toyota but you can pull up build specs

Vehicle Specifications | My Lexus

Learn more about the technical specifications of your Lexus vehicle including equipment and safety information. Enter your VIN to get started.

drivers.lexus.com

I tried this site and I pulled VIN right off Autocheck report dealer gave me put in and it said not valid VIN. I have double and triple checked VIN and enter it again and it says not valid VIN

 

[Acrad]

Looks like site is down tonight....just ran my VIN with same result.

 

[HDrdglid]

Looks like site is down tonight....just ran my VIN with same result.

OK I will try tomorrow.

 

[Tex68w]

I wouldn't hold out for heated steering wheel and ML sound system as very few have it to begin with. I would also chalk up not having to delete rear air bags as a plus but it isn't that difficult. I used to shell out for the nicer sound system but now I am in my mid-thirties and if I am in the vehicle for an extended period of time and I am not on the phone I am usually listening to podcasts. I could care less about having a banger of a stereo system these days and the standard one is still better than the crap that comes in 4Runner/FJC/Tacoma. IMHO, you should be looking for the cleanest low mile model you can find first and foremost, color, location and trim level should be secondary.

 

[HDrdglid]

If you are looking at 10-13 models.... only see 25 in country currently with 85k miles or less on Cargurus. Model you are looking at is a Premium so will have bags and adjustable shocks but they can be removed. Also Mark Levinson and heated steering wheel.

Will it have heated steering wheel for sure? How can you tell is that standard on Premium?

 

[Acrad]

A 10-13 Premium = '14+ Luxury.

They will all have heated steering wheel and while literature makes it sound like it was an option some years I have not seen yet a 10-13 Premium without ML.

As for numbers:

2010
Base: 8,573
Premium: 4,203
12,776

2011
Base: 8,839
Premium: 3,852
12,691

2012
Base: 6,821
Premium: 2,876
9,697

2013
Base: 8,849
Premium: 3,520
12,369


Easiest external cues for a 10-13 Premium are Headlight washers as these were not installed on a base.

Another cue is chrome on the very rear window. This also tells you that you have a '10'13 Premium or '14+ Luxury.

Inside the 4 suspension switches as the small tweeter speakers on the second row doors showing ML. It will say Mark Levinson on stereo. Example below.

[Brochures-USA]
2010
2011
2012
2013

 

[HDrdglid]

A 10-13 Premium = '14+ Luxury.

They will all have heated steering wheel and while literature makes it sound like it was an option some years I have not seen yet a 10-13 Premium without ML.

As for numbers:

2010
Base: 8,573
Premium: 4,203
12,776

2011
Base: 8,839
Premium: 3,852
12,691

2012
Base: 6,821
Premium: 2,876
9,697

2013
Base: 8,849
Premium: 3,520
12,369


Easiest external cues for a 10-13 Premium are Headlight washers as these were not installed on a base.

Another cue is chrome on the very rear window. This also tells you that you have a '10'13 Premium or '14+ Luxury.

Inside the 4 suspension switches as the small tweeter speakers on the second row doors showing ML. It will say Mark Levinson on stereo. Example below.
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[Brochures-USA]
2010
2011
2012
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Thanks Very good information!

 

[HDrdglid]

A 10-13 Premium = '14+ Luxury.

They will all have heated steering wheel and while literature makes it sound like it was an option some years I have not seen yet a 10-13 Premium without ML.

As for numbers:

2010
Base: 8,573
Premium: 4,203
12,776

2011
Base: 8,839
Premium: 3,852
12,691

2012
Base: 6,821
Premium: 2,876
9,697

2013
Base: 8,849
Premium: 3,520
12,369


Easiest external cues for a 10-13 Premium are Headlight washers as these were not installed on a base.

Another cue is chrome on the very rear window. This also tells you that you have a '10'13 Premium or '14+ Luxury.

Inside the 4 suspension switches as the small tweeter speakers on the second row doors showing ML. It will say Mark Levinson on stereo. Example below.
View attachment 2455436View attachment 2455444View attachment 2455447View attachment 2455456


[Brochures-USA]
2010
2011
2012
2013