Is this an OK deal on 2011 GX Premium?

[HDrdglid]

Thanks Acrad that is good information!

 

[WTITW]

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.

The semi aniline leather is also WAY nicer/more durable.

 

[HDrdglid]

The semi aniline leather is also WAY nicer/more durable.

Help me out with this? I don't understand; what are the differences in leather?

 

[Acrad]

The 10-13 premium will have semi-aniline leather standard and base model will with Comfort Plus package. Nuluxe started in 2014. Base 10-13 models have a standard pigmented leather.

Some discussion here

Semi-Aniline Leather...what is it?

Since there was a discussion about semi-aniline leather, i found this site that talks about the different types: How to Choose the Right Upholstery Leather? Aniline or Semi-Aniline? “A semi-aniline leather may sometimes be a better alternative for applications where heavy traffic, direct...

forum.ih8mud.com

I believe semi is dyed all the way through as well. It is some of the softest leather I have ever had and black is holding up well but still at 66k miles on my '12 too.

 

[Tex68w]

The semi aniline leather is also WAY nicer/more durable.

I wouldn't say that Semi Aniline is more durable than Nuluxe, in fact I'd say the opposite. I have owned a lot of Toyota's/Lexus's with both and the only advantage to the Semi Aniline IMHO is texture and comfort. NuLuxe is a lot more durable and easier to clean, it holds up to wear and tear without showing distress as much as real leather. Semi Aniline is the more traditional leather and Nuluxe being the plastic fantastic poly pseudo-leather textile.

 

[HDrdglid]

The 10-13 premium will have semi-aniline leather standard and base model will with Comfort Plus package. Nuluxe started in 2014. Base 10-13 models have a standard pigmented leather.

Some discussion here

Semi-Aniline Leather...what is it?

Since there was a discussion about semi-aniline leather, i found this site that talks about the different types: How to Choose the Right Upholstery Leather? Aniline or Semi-Aniline? “A semi-aniline leather may sometimes be a better alternative for applications where heavy traffic, direct...

forum.ih8mud.com

I believe semi is dyed all the way through as well. It is some of the softest leather I have ever had and black is holding up well but still at 66k miles on my '12 too.

Thanks I will read up on this. The black leather did look awful good in it!

 

[Lenny33]

As more reference - got my 2010 Premium last year with 114k on it for $18k. Great shape and no rust - TX vehicle.

 

[Acrad]

For reference here are materials used for '10-'21

460 - Seating Material - Semi-Aniline Leather, Leather or Nuluxe

‘10-’13 Premium - Semi-Aniline Leather
‘10-’13 Base with “Comfort Plus Package” - Semi-Aniline Leather
‘10-’13 Base - Leather
‘14+ Luxury - Semi-Aniline Leather
‘14-’18 Premium - Leather
‘14+ Base - Nuluxe
‘19 Premium Leather or Nuluxe depending on interior color choice
'20-'21 Base & Premium - Nuluxe
'20-'21 Luxury - Semi-Aniline Leather

 

[r2m]

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/

With only 84k plus miles and bing almost ten years old, that alone sounds good for the price. Now if all served can be accounted for and the interior hasn't been child-trashed, I'd think you'd be golden to get it! Unless you have any issues with the color combo.

 

[HDrdglid]

With only 84k plus miles and bing almost ten years old, that alone sounds good for the price. Now if all served can be accounted for and the interior hasn't been child-trashed, I'd think you'd be golden to get it! Unless you have any issues with the color combo.

I just got back and took it out for nice long drive. It is in better shape that I thought it was, 2 owner and service well documented. Black leather looks great all positive but maybe one; the undercarriage maybe too much rust I will post some pictures and let you guys see all weld lines are rusty Toyota and Lexus make good stuff but I have never been a fan of their frames just too much rust here in the mid-west. I will post some pics.

 

[HDrdglid]

 

[Tex68w]

Sadly that seems pretty typical on a Toyota/Lexus. The good thing is that it appears just to be minor surface rust with no scaling. I would think a little wire wheeling and some rustoleum would clean that up pretty easily. Toyota's always start to surface rust at the welds. Where did the truck spend it's time prior to now?

 

[r2m]

Agreed there is quite a bit of rust, but it looks to be all surface rust.
It may either be costly if you have someone do it or time consuming if you take it on yourself, but you could sand blast or treat all those surfaces and coat them in Rustoleum, bed liner or something like that. Bed liner would add in noise reduction also.

 

[HDrdglid]

Sadly that seems pretty typical on a Toyota/Lexus. The good thing is that it appears just to be minor surface rust with no scaling. I would think a little wire wheeling and some rustoleum would clean that up pretty easily. Toyota's always start to surface rust at the welds. Where did the truck spend it's time prior to now?

Yeah it is a shame about the frames on these when salt and brime hits it. My FJ was worse than that but all surface rust on it. It spent half its time in Kansas and the last 5 years in Iowa.

 

[HDrdglid]

Agreed there is quite a bit of rust, but it looks to be all surface rust.
It may either be costly if you have someone do it or time consuming if you take it on yourself, but you could sand blast or treat all those surfaces and coat them in Rustoleum, bed liner or something like that. Bed liner would add in noise reduction also.

Even if I hit it with Fluid Film for winter time that would do a lot to save it. I just hate thinking about throwing a lift on there and have some rusted nuts, and bolts that won't come out. Does Bedliner work good for this?

 

[HDrdglid]

Another question for everyone. I put the GX in 4 Lo no problem everything sounded good. I think I was trying the diff lock but did not see any indicator on dash. How do I engage diff lock and where on dash should this show me?

 

[Tex68w]

The center diff lock is a button to the right of the steering wheel near the start button. You'll see it flash on the dash until it engages then it'll remain solid until disconnected.

 

[HDrdglid]

The center diff lock is a button to the right of the steering wheel near the start button. You'll see it flash on the dash until it engages then it'll remain solid until disconnected.

OH OK I was not hitting correct button then. I was hitting button on the center console by the 4lo button.

 

[Donny Voodoo]

Even if I hit it with Fluid Film for winter time that would do a lot to save it.Does Bedliner work good for this?

Fluid Film, yes. Bedliner, no.

Also, that’s not a bad deal. I have a feeling prices will continue to climb for a while.

 

[Acrad]

That looks like it would be relatively easy to clean up.