I picked up a 2003 GX470. I've gotten distracted reading though a couple of build threads.
Some quick notes.
mechanical history seemed decent.
190k on the odometer
it's on 4runner rims and fairly new Dueller HT tires. I like the wheels, the tires are not what I would have bought, but they do save me from an approximately $1200 week one purchase.
It is the silver color (I haven't looked up the paint name/codes yet)
It has quite a few dings and dents which I don't mind since it will see forest roads and such.
The hood and grill are a bit messed up and the seller included a used good shape grill.
***** This had me thinking about initial form over function mods (new hood in flat black and a blacked out or 3rd party "Lexus" grill)*** I think I can manage to steer clear of the raptor style grill lights.
The side mirrors are pretty beat up and look like someone used a brush to paint them. I'll likely troll ebay for a set of mirrors
3rd row seats will be removed later today.
My first questions;
Is there a decent "filler" of some type for the headliner dvd screen? Mine is still there, but no kiddos and I haven't tried the thing out yet. I'm guessing it may not work since the inner cover will not latch.
I seem to have the Mark Levinson system with Nav. I'm ok with this except that I cannot make/receive calls and I think the cd changer is kaput.
The pile of keys I got is also an interesting problem. 2 true Lexus keys. 2 aftermarket non-cut keys and the programmer that plugs into the obd2 port. Nothing in the pile is properly paired at this point so I will tinker with what I have.
The seller also included a steering wheel in better condition that the original. How many
is a steering wheel swap? The airbag has me apprehensive.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to something that has a nice and quiet highway feel and can still off-road a bit.
Some quick notes.
mechanical history seemed decent.
190k on the odometer
it's on 4runner rims and fairly new Dueller HT tires. I like the wheels, the tires are not what I would have bought, but they do save me from an approximately $1200 week one purchase.
It is the silver color (I haven't looked up the paint name/codes yet)
It has quite a few dings and dents which I don't mind since it will see forest roads and such.
The hood and grill are a bit messed up and the seller included a used good shape grill.
***** This had me thinking about initial form over function mods (new hood in flat black and a blacked out or 3rd party "Lexus" grill)*** I think I can manage to steer clear of the raptor style grill lights.
The side mirrors are pretty beat up and look like someone used a brush to paint them. I'll likely troll ebay for a set of mirrors
3rd row seats will be removed later today.
My first questions;
Is there a decent "filler" of some type for the headliner dvd screen? Mine is still there, but no kiddos and I haven't tried the thing out yet. I'm guessing it may not work since the inner cover will not latch.
I seem to have the Mark Levinson system with Nav. I'm ok with this except that I cannot make/receive calls and I think the cd changer is kaput.
The pile of keys I got is also an interesting problem. 2 true Lexus keys. 2 aftermarket non-cut keys and the programmer that plugs into the obd2 port. Nothing in the pile is properly paired at this point so I will tinker with what I have.
The seller also included a steering wheel in better condition that the original. How many
is a steering wheel swap? The airbag has me apprehensive.Anyway, I'm looking forward to something that has a nice and quiet highway feel and can still off-road a bit.
