Having an lx470 and gx470, I echo what you say about the LC suspension. The AHC feels amazing and the GX feels kind of crappy, stock. Not being able to lift the front is annoying, as well. I also found the GX considerably more nimble than the LC, but you cant go wrong with each. The LC/LX has a far better build feel, but the GX is fun for the money.
I have an identical (but beat to f*ck) black on tan 09 with almost 230k on it that I picked up off someone’s baby mamma via a Dealership’s trade-in straight to auction trash pile. She never serviced it, let her little kids use it as a playpen, and then after she put it through a (apparently very well built) fence in a blizzard ..continued to limp it around until the front tires were bald. I traded an 01 3rd gen 4Runner with a bad T-case and $500 for it, so we’ll say I payed roughly $4k for the GX. It’s ailments included those bald front tires (but worryingly for the center diff/T-case had full tread at the rear), a leaking rear bag, half a front bumper and grille, the dash was lit up with CEL/TRAC warning lights, it had a bent tie rod and was 110k miles overdue for a timing belt. Oh and it smelled like sour milk and it’s blower motor was filled with Cheerios. Friends thought I was nuts for buying it. That was a year and a half and 20k miles ago and it’s turning out to be the most reliable and cheap to run 4x4 I’ve had. A gas cap fixed the warning lights, a $50 air spring off of Amazon fixed the rear suspension, a tie rod and $12 worth of sway bar bushings cured the front and I had $650 worth of 4 basic all-terrains fitted and had the belt and water pump done for $850 which brought it back to being mechanically mint. My plan had been to then fix the body work and flip it but once I got rid of the child dander/Cheerio bullshit (kids are f***ing gross) I literally fell in love with the GX. It spends most of its time on fire trails and camping, or plowing through snow, yet nothing else has broken, it’s never gotten stuck and yeah it still looks like trash but I love it. Given the abuse mines shrugged off while still running better at 230k than most Benz/BMW/AUDI SUV’s do at 60k, I think GX’s are worth their weight in gold.
Your lights/CEL/codes could be associated with either; Oxygen sensors, Cats, or as simple as a gas cap(Leak)..... Hopefully you have searched and purchased a "Techstream/TIS" Software for your GX. Which is simply what the Dealership uses to scan anything and everything wrong with Toyota/Scion/Lexus from the late 90s, to NOW... Cheap insurance if you own these rigs... You can find the software with or without the OBDII cable anywhere from Amazon to eBay...
I got a black 06 GX a few months ago - looks just like yours. Has 178k and runs solid. I’m coming from German cars (VW and BMW) and would have never imagined buying a rig with such high mileage, but these have such a great reputation. Mine had the timing belt, radiator, and alternator done within the last 7k so that’s a relief. It’s a great surf mobile 😎🤙🏽🏄♀️
Hyped to see this car transform. Chris hope you had a amazing Christmas and have a blessed new year and keep safe dang covid19. The U.K IS GETTING WORSE AGAIN. IV BEEN ON LOCKDOWN FOR NEARLY A YEAR. IM STAYING WITH A FAMILY A TAKING CARE OF THERE OAP GRANDAD SO THAT'S WHY I'VE BEEN ON LOCKDOWN FOR A YEAR AND IM ONLY 26
@@sefferrr you are very true my friend. But the condition on the 84 year old. He has COPD ( I'm surprised he's lasted this long. COPD is very bad for him) 3 mini stroke and 85% of his memory has gone. If I leave hell die. BUT I WONT LET THAT HAPPEN, I'D DIE OR KILL MYSELF BEFORE HE DIES. I LOVE HIM. So he's right at the top of the list of dieing from covid19. My nick name is iron man and hulk. I can last what's 1 year of my life when he's only got at best 8 years. By God those 8 year he will live like king everyday.
But my upbringing and I feel into a very nasty crowd and ended up getting stabbed 3 time and I nearly let the OAPs house burn. I'm unstoppable I'm dangerous. I'm fat but I can fight. Till each punch makes me bleed
When I bought my 06 in 08 with approx. 30k miles from New Country Lexus in Latham NY. A few weeks later all my dash lights came on. I research it and leeds me to evap canister. I tightened all the fuel vapor hose clamps and man it's gone all the lights. I concluded that after factory assembled these veh, after a few heat and cold climates makes all the fuel hoses and fuel vapor lines shrunken. So a little tightening up does the magic. Lol
Great video. Thanks for posting. I am wanting to buy a gx470 and it is bone stock. Its nice to see how they do without mods. That gives a good baseline for comparison for when you get better tires and lift on it..
Yo chris i was thinking about picking one of these up. In my area i cant really find anything that is under 150k miles. What should i expect to go bad in between 150k and 250k ? Hoping i can find some old lady with money that's just been driving it around for 15 years.
Love this do much. I can't wait to see how it turns out. Are you planning on doing all the work or taking to a shop? I really liked your videos actually working on vehicles
I'm so happy to see you so happy and excited over a new to you vehicle again! I really felt like I was hanging out with you while you were just messing around, although I think I'd be a bit motion sick in that with zero suspension lol. Can't wait to see more! Oh and yes, I cried again seeing the pretty landscape. I swear I fall more in love with your state every time I see it ☺️ Thanks again Chris ❤️
So this is the second one of these videos with a stock GX470 on the trail I’ve seen with A-trac not functioning. How would you know if the A-trac in out if it;s just sitting on the car lot? Explain the VSC light and when is should and shouldn’t be on. No A-trac could really get you stuck looks like to me.
We have a 2008 that we got in March 2020. We put over 30000 miles on it in about a year and a half. Yes! 30,000 miles. If you reset those codes even briefly you’ll get your A- trac and will make a big difference off-road. The truck came with a 2 inch lift and sits on stock wheels in stock highway tires. Amazing what these things will do in stock form. I removed the side steps and I have an RCI skid plate so somebody else remove the old stock skid plate!
Probably good to get to know a GX a while before changing anything, yes… You will do important things first, and also get a better feel for what you want to do with the vehicle.
looked like a beautiful day out, your better half is going to have a lot of fun with it. I dont drive much after my knee injury a few years ago so im mostly a passenger but i dont mind ;) thank you for the video.
I picked up a 2004 with 270k on it. I've put a 2 inch OME kit (rear to coils also) and 255/75/17 duratracs on it. I don't think I need to do anything else but regular maintenance now. It needs exhaust manifolds and the tb/wp service and that is it.
Woohoo! Looks like fun! Well over 100K miles? Those Toyotas just keep running. Nice 😊! Love that Black Bearooo! Oh, will you be removing the “shin bashers” or “pants dirtier” or running boards?
@@scottlaffin4420: Thanks Scott. I just started looking at GX 470’s. I’ve got a 2011 Honda Ridgeline with 220,XXX that I may need to replace. No problems, I’m just ready for a change. I love the older Lexus SUX’s and cannot afford a Tundra. Any suggestions?
Owned this truck sold it , and i still miss it, its just pure beast, reliable luxury
Why'd you sell it?
Same. I feel you big time. Still was hoping to re-acquire this as a secondary vehicle someday :)
Jaam
oh jon b from the googan squad has a lexus like ur girlfriends that is a lil decked out
I guess I am pretty randomly asking but do anyone know a good website to stream newly released series online ?
@Landry Zaid I would suggest FlixZone. Just search on google for it :)
@Allan Junior Definitely, I've been using Flixzone for years myself :D
@Allan Junior Thanks, signed up and it seems like a nice service =) I appreciate it!!
Love how capable they are in stock mode. My first GX was exactly like the one you have - I miss it often!
It’s a powerful v8
Having an lx470 and gx470, I echo what you say about the LC suspension. The AHC feels amazing and the GX feels kind of crappy, stock. Not being able to lift the front is annoying, as well. I also found the GX considerably more nimble than the LC, but you cant go wrong with each. The LC/LX has a far better build feel, but the GX is fun for the money.
I have an identical (but beat to f*ck) black on tan 09 with almost 230k on it that I picked up off someone’s baby mamma via a Dealership’s trade-in straight to auction trash pile. She never serviced it, let her little kids use it as a playpen, and then after she put it through a (apparently very well built) fence in a blizzard ..continued to limp it around until the front tires were bald.
I traded an 01 3rd gen 4Runner with a bad T-case and $500 for it, so we’ll say I payed roughly $4k for the GX. It’s ailments included those bald front tires (but worryingly for the center diff/T-case had full tread at the rear), a leaking rear bag, half a front bumper and grille, the dash was lit up with CEL/TRAC warning lights, it had a bent tie rod and was 110k miles overdue for a timing belt. Oh and it smelled like sour milk and it’s blower motor was filled with Cheerios. Friends thought I was nuts for buying it.
That was a year and a half and 20k miles ago and it’s turning out to be the most reliable and cheap to run 4x4 I’ve had. A gas cap fixed the warning lights, a $50 air spring off of Amazon fixed the rear suspension, a tie rod and $12 worth of sway bar bushings cured the front and I had $650 worth of 4 basic all-terrains fitted and had the belt and water pump done for $850 which brought it back to being mechanically mint. My plan had been to then fix the body work and flip it but once I got rid of the child dander/Cheerio bullshit (kids are f***ing gross) I literally fell in love with the GX. It spends most of its time on fire trails and camping, or plowing through snow, yet nothing else has broken, it’s never gotten stuck and yeah it still looks like trash but I love it.
Given the abuse mines shrugged off while still running better at 230k than most Benz/BMW/AUDI SUV’s do at 60k, I think GX’s are worth their weight in gold.
Merry Christmas everyone and I hope you have a good new year.
Your lights/CEL/codes could be associated with either; Oxygen sensors, Cats, or as simple as a gas cap(Leak)..... Hopefully you have searched and purchased a "Techstream/TIS" Software for your GX. Which is simply what the Dealership uses to scan anything and everything wrong with Toyota/Scion/Lexus from the late 90s, to NOW... Cheap insurance if you own these rigs...
You can find the software with or without the OBDII cable anywhere from Amazon to eBay...
really enjoyed this video brotha!! keep em comin. Liked your take on it and comparison with the Land Cruiser
I got a black 06 GX a few months ago - looks just like yours. Has 178k and runs solid. I’m coming from German cars (VW and BMW) and would have never imagined buying a rig with such high mileage, but these have such a great reputation. Mine had the timing belt, radiator, and alternator done within the last 7k so that’s a relief. It’s a great surf mobile 😎🤙🏽🏄♀️
I also just bought a high milage 06 Black GX, also only owned European Vehicles. Sold my TDI to buy this thing! :D
Huge fan love your videos you should play phasmophobia with Neil
Merry Christmas to meaty and everyone reading this, God bless and please stay safe
Great car. congratulations
I got 2012 gx460 is good family car both
I love these things--- but don't think that 8-10 mpg would be good for me..
Hyped to see this car transform. Chris hope you had a amazing Christmas and have a blessed new year and keep safe dang covid19. The U.K IS GETTING WORSE AGAIN. IV BEEN ON LOCKDOWN FOR NEARLY A YEAR. IM STAYING WITH A FAMILY A TAKING CARE OF THERE OAP GRANDAD SO THAT'S WHY I'VE BEEN ON LOCKDOWN FOR A YEAR AND IM ONLY 26
How are things where you live? Hope you and all your family are ok and safe. Thanks for the heart.
dont let this crap ruin your life go outside.
@@sefferrr you are very true my friend. But the condition on the 84 year old. He has COPD ( I'm surprised he's lasted this long. COPD is very bad for him) 3 mini stroke and 85% of his memory has gone. If I leave hell die. BUT I WONT LET THAT HAPPEN, I'D DIE OR KILL MYSELF BEFORE HE DIES. I LOVE HIM. So he's right at the top of the list of dieing from covid19. My nick name is iron man and hulk. I can last what's 1 year of my life when he's only got at best 8 years. By God those 8 year he will live like king everyday.
But my upbringing and I feel into a very nasty crowd and ended up getting stabbed 3 time and I nearly let the OAPs house burn. I'm unstoppable I'm dangerous. I'm fat but I can fight. Till each punch makes me bleed
When I bought my 06 in 08 with approx. 30k miles from New Country Lexus in Latham NY. A few weeks later all my dash lights came on. I research it and leeds me to evap canister. I tightened all the fuel vapor hose clamps and man it's gone all the lights. I concluded that after factory assembled these veh, after a few heat and cold climates makes all the fuel hoses and fuel vapor lines shrunken. So a little tightening up does the magic. Lol
Great video. Thanks for posting. I am wanting to buy a gx470 and it is bone stock. Its nice to see how they do without mods. That gives a good baseline for comparison for when you get better tires and lift on it..
Your exhaust manifolds are leaking !
Hello Chris :-) Happy New Year
May it be a better one for everyone
God Bless
Yo chris i was thinking about picking one of these up. In my area i cant really find anything that is under 150k miles. What should i expect to go bad in between 150k and 250k ? Hoping i can find some old lady with money that's just been driving it around for 15 years.
They never let th go through 😂
Do you take every take your dog with you on these rides :-)
take care
in the land cruiser i do, need to get a good mat for him
Meaty I'm a massive fan. I've been with the YAW channel ever since 200k, glad to see it is growing so much! Keep up the good work man, take care!
The V8 in the gx 470 and 460 s looks like a good choice vs a v6 forerunner. Both are great but the V8 is a difference maker.
Both the GX470 and the FJ Cruiser have a shorter wheelbase than the 4Runner which is handy for not getting stuck on rocks and rises.
I would be careful with sharp radius turns in low range and center diff lock. Straight crawl out should be fine. Don't damage those center diffs.
Love this do much. I can't wait to see how it turns out. Are you planning on doing all the work or taking to a shop? I really liked your videos actually working on vehicles
Black bear
I'm so happy to see you so happy and excited over a new to you vehicle again! I really felt like I was hanging out with you while you were just messing around, although I think I'd be a bit motion sick in that with zero suspension lol. Can't wait to see more! Oh and yes, I cried again seeing the pretty landscape. I swear I fall more in love with your state every time I see it ☺️ Thanks again Chris ❤️
Bought a 2012 wrangler with 35s and if I ever travel from VA to Arizona, I need to hit a trail with you!
Happy New Year! Fun to see Chris smile as he drives
So this is the second one of these videos with a stock GX470 on the trail I’ve seen with A-trac not functioning. How would you know if the A-trac in out if it;s just sitting on the car lot? Explain the VSC light and when is should and shouldn’t be on. No A-trac could really get you stuck looks like to me.
We have a 2008 that we got in March 2020. We put over 30000 miles on it in about a year and a half. Yes! 30,000 miles. If you reset those codes even briefly you’ll get your A- trac and will make a big difference off-road. The truck came with a 2 inch lift and sits on stock wheels in stock highway tires. Amazing what these things will do in stock form. I removed the side steps and I have an RCI skid plate so somebody else remove the old stock skid plate!
Cool truck but my moms mini van could go places on this video. I would like to see some real off reading in a gx just saying. But thanks for sharing.
Just purchased min on Dec 31st. Trying to decide on the lift. Any reason not to go 3"? I know diff drop option but can possibly get away without it.
Nice. We have a 2006 470 and it's awesome. Our most comfortable daily as well. Bought it for the same reason. I will post upgrades.
Probably good to get to know a GX a while before changing anything, yes…
You will do important things first, and also get a better feel for what you want to do with the vehicle.
Amazing. So much comfort and luxury in there Chris.
Your 4wd definitely does not seem to work right, mine would never get stuck in those simple trails
Does it have 3 locking differentials?
5:04 the A-TRAC should've kicked in.
You remind me of K Dogg from bitchin rides! Kev rocks it!
WOOO I love these Meaty vlogs
I’m planning to buy a Gx and lift it a little bit. Thanks for the video
Great video! Can you talk more detail about how you would modify the suspension and roght estimate on cost?
looked like a beautiful day out, your better half is going to have a lot of fun with it. I dont drive much after my knee injury a few years ago so im mostly a passenger but i dont mind ;) thank you for the video.
Hey Chris, love all of your videos and channels, i love to just sit back, relax, and watch your videos. Happy holidays!!
Вечная тачка.Главное шоб масло было в движке.
Very nice.. good angles and good sound! Nice to see. Got my GX in July and love it.
Enjoy these vids man...... relaxing...I need to start off roading lol
I just got mine and love it! Thanks
Damn you don’t know how to use atrac
Merry Christmas and have a good new year's. Stay safe in these tough times and stay strong.
Learning alot from these. Happy New Year all be safe an enjoy
Where are you at today with the GX?
What year is your GX? And if you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for it?
Mine is almost exactly the same 06 170k miles 11k
Well- how much was it?
I picked up a 2004 with 270k on it. I've put a 2 inch OME kit (rear to coils also) and 255/75/17 duratracs on it. I don't think I need to do anything else but regular maintenance now. It needs exhaust manifolds and the tb/wp service and that is it.
how much you pay for the car?
@@mikefa2442 $7500
Looks like a rough ride.
I thought "good thing they got rid of a lot of trees in this trail since meaty is driving in it " lol
13:43 I love that. Do you love me? 😍💋 💝💖❤️
Hope you had a great Christmas and happy new year!
Meat I swear I heard it tickin
What year is your GX?
lol the seatbelt was perfect
Nice hat jaamm
Happy New Year
Woohoo! Looks like fun! Well over 100K miles? Those Toyotas just keep running. Nice 😊! Love that Black Bearooo! Oh, will you be removing the “shin bashers” or “pants dirtier” or running boards?
Lol shin bashers had me laughing so hard
😇
killing it!
Is gx470 relaible suv?
Extremely
:)
Love it
I love your video, thanks for the information. Can you tell me what was the last year Lexus made GX-470, compare to the GX-460?
2009
@@scottlaffin4420: Thanks Scott. I just started looking at GX 470’s. I’ve got a 2011 Honda Ridgeline with 220,XXX that I may need to replace. No problems, I’m just ready for a change. I love the older Lexus SUX’s and cannot afford a Tundra. Any suggestions?
@@aQueDog I bought a gx470 3 years ago and love it. It is a 2009. Try car gurus was on their site yesterday and they had many gx 470's from 03- 09
@@scottlaffin4420: Thanks Scott...👍🏾
Question: 06 GX w/ 172K vs 05 LR3 HSE HD w/ 105K. GX is selling for $16K while I can get the LR3 for $7K.
You’re paying for reliability. Get the GX.
Bye 2020 welcome 2021