Why I Chose a 16 Year Old Lexus GX470. Polishing a Tur...

This is how I ended up with a GX. Fixing up a Lexus GX470 for one of our daily drivers. AKA Landcruiser Prado 120. These are a great foundation for an overland 'looking' project. Please reach out if you want to send me free parts! :D

[@DJE-motion]

I saw your workbench video and loved the organization of it; then I saw this video. We’re kindred spirits, I think! 😂😂 I just bought a 2007 Lexus GX470. I have big plans for it, but I have a golf cart project, woodworking projects, learning to use my 3D printer projects, my DJing business (still learning), my reaction videos, AND my full time job as a mental health therapist. 🤣🤣 (my adhd works overtime). Can’t wait to see what you have in store with the Lexus!

[@phillipreborn]

Thanks! Glad I'm not the only one with way too many projects happening all at once. Just need more time!

[@closer71]

I bought one of these to bring down to Mexico. Found a 1-owner in outstanding condition with 305K miles on it. It has been the perfect truck for Baja. Had a brand new timing belt/water pump, thermostat, tires, and a bunch of other stuff but what sealed the deal was how well the original owner had babied the thing: The interior leather was in near showroom condition! Like, literally brand new. Now, they could have replaced the leather at some point but it is identical to the rear leather, which is certainly factory OEM. So, I'm inclined to believe it is either the original seating surfaces or a Lexus dealer replaced her front seats before she traded it in. Regardless, it had a 24 page CARFAX and she had basically been spending money on it every 8-9,000 miles since new. Suspension was replaced, transmission had been serviced every 120K miles, etc. I have no doubt I will get another 200K+ miles out of it, easily and few cars -- if any -- have every inspired the kind of confidence behind the wheel my GX470 does.

[@phillipreborn]

Sounds like you found a nice one! Yep, they are built different for sure. Its a difference you can feel when you drive it and when you work on them. Simple and built to last, which is why I was happy to go back.

[@VictorVictor-eq8lt]

Good luck brother.. just got my 06 a few year ago. love it just got the tran flush and timing belt replaced 2 months ago

[@phillipreborn]

Thanks! I hope to do the timing belt soon.

[@skateinspace]

this truck is a tank

[@phillipreborn]

Agreed!

[@the2uzrunner]

Excellent choice on the GX! I wanted one just cuz of the head space, but the roll down window on the 4Runners stole my vote😂

[@phillipreborn]

Thanks! We love the 4runner too for that reason and the hatch opens vertically instead of sideways.

[@drewland6140]

Don’t underestimate that head space 😂 it really grows on you

[@phillipreborn]

​@drewland6140 head space and the seating position is a little better than the 4runner. In the 4runner your knees sit higher and the seat is lower.

[@johnkennedy7463]

For that one option you lost opportunity of many lol your loss enjoy your back window...

[@markmullen1852]

How many miles did it have when you bought it?

[@phillipreborn]

201k miles

[@markmullen1852]

@phillipreborn Going to look at an 04 today with 142k. I hope it works out. Can't wait to see it!!

[@phillipreborn]

@@markmullen1852 be sure to get under it. Check for leaks, rust, etc. Test the 4wd and locking diff too!

[@markmullen1852]

@phillipreborn Will do. Thank you very much!!!

[@saakiaskani]

Amazing Offroad/Onroad Beauty Love❤ GX470

[@phillipreborn]

It is!