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GX 470
Mark C, 11/16/2020
2005 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
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Most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Very fun to drive.
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Unstoppable, stupid reliable, & everything works
Mike S, 05/24/2024
2005 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
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I bought one almost a year ago that is 19 years old. I did some preventative maintenance on it because I know that's what it'll need to last forever, but every single features on this works as it should. For the age, it's peppy and the most reliable series of vehicles every produced, I'm convinced. There are numerous newer vehicles I don't see anymore, but ever since I bought this, I see plenty of them considering how rare they were to begin with.
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Dr. Mark, 06/13/2024
updated 12/16/2024
2005 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
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I bought this GX 470 when it was brand new. The only repair I've made was to a small leak in the radiator. I love the silent smooth ride and plan on keeping it forever. It is 25 years old and has 130,000 trouble free miles on it. Why would I want to give this up for a new car loaded with electronic crap that can break.?
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Great overall but really thirsty!
Thomas Lange, 03/21/2006
2005 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
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Lexus just has a feel and style that can't be beat. The GX470 is a great overall vehicle but has terrible fuel mileage. I average around 13 MPG. The ride is exceptional on highways but a little top heavy around town and on curvy country roads. It is as quiet as you would expect a Lexus to be. Towing is amazing with the Class V hitch. The Mark Levinson sound system is absolutely incredible.
Mixed Emotions
gelkin, 02/12/2005
2005 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
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This is my second Lexus, previously owned GS 430, but my 4th SUV. Overall a nice vehice but I do have some gripes. The driving position is not to my liking. It seems like Lexus took the undersized arm rests from the Sequoia and put them in the GX. There is literally no position I can put the armrest in and be comfortable. The ride is just OK, even with the suspension set to the softest setting it's jarring around town. Constantly being in 4wd leads to some interesting noises at highway speeds over 65mph and when parking in a tight spot. Fuel economy... never seen 17mph. The barn door is a major pain when the wind blows. I'd like to see a traditional "liftgate" type of door.
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N/A, 04/12/2005
2005 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
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Very Good on perfomance, comfort,Fuel Economy, Interior Design, Exterior Design, Build Quality, and Reliability
ABS system Buzz... distractive...
honlynx, 07/08/2005
2005 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
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Therere high frequency squeaks (buzz) fr under the dash every 2-3 brake pedal application in my new GX470. It makes me feel uncomfortable & distractive when I'm driving. However, Lexus said it is caused by ABS braking system and it is a normal characteristic from ABS actuator and no repairs are necessary. It could be a normal characteristic if actuator buzz from OUTSIDE car and do not bothering people in the car. However, it is problem if a noise is annoying people INSIDE the car. This is definitely an unsafe driving condition to any driver. I purchased Lexus w/the high expectation of it's quality&services. But I experience the absolutely worst I have ever had. I need HELP & good advise.
Excellent suv
Martino, 03/26/2017
2005 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
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Great car loved it alot
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Why we traded it in
Nick, 12/15/2006
2005 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 6 people found this review helpful
Lexus build quailty and service is there but not much else. Really stiff ride and "bucks" over the slightest bump, so much so I took it in to be checked and they said it's normal? Nav voice command is a joke. Audio, climate, etc. controls through the nav screen are a huge inconvenience. Third row seats are good for say what, ages 5 and under? Just really unhappy with this truck as a whole. We are trading in the GX tomorrow. I will be happy to see it go.