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Jrob80

Joined Feb 1, 2007 Threads 47 Messages 909 Location Lex, NE I own a 96 FZJ80 and I love it, it is my daily driver and we get a long great. Right now drives an 07 Camry and it is/has been a great car for us, those are the only two vehicles we own. I did a search and checked the FAQ but didn't really see anything that talked about this. We have been looking at getting another SUV something would drive and then I would probably keep the 07 Camry for a DD and the 80 as a winter/camping vehicle. She really wants a GX470 and I have tried and tried to convince her other wise with no luck. I have done a little reading but what are the differences between these two models? 96 Landcruiser - SOLD 00 LX 470 - SOLD 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum Nebraska Cruisers Check here - http://forum.ih8mud.com/ne-flat-land-cruisers/

Trunk Monkey

Moderator Joined Apr 27, 2003 Threads 309 Messages 11,737 Location Salt Lake City LX = luxo Land Cruiser GX = luxo 4Runner 99 UZJ Cult member Think of all the FREE information you've gotten here and support the site https://forum.ih8mud.com/account/upgrades K

Kigiin

Joined Jun 22, 2006 Threads 145 Messages 1,564 My wife owned a 2004 GX and it was more luxo than my 2000 LX. She had problems with it the entire lease period - was glad to turn it back in. M

mtnracer

Joined Oct 22, 2007 Threads 123 Messages 971 Location South Florida The LX is a fru-fru version of the LC. The GX is a fru-fru version of the overseas-only Prado. THe closest thing in the US to the GX is the 4Runner but there are lots of differences - same frame I think. I would get a 4Runner over the GX because I think the rear hatch with sliding window is much nicer than the huge rear door on the GX. The GX also seems top-heavy. 2010 Lexus LX570 2013 Toyota Tundra CrewMax Platinum 4x4 2003 Land Cruiser 100 - Sold A

arbetrader

Joined Jun 10, 2006 Threads 93 Messages 896 Location Abbotsford I think the GX is a stronger built vehicle than the 4runner. Just sharing a frame doesn't mean the internals are the same. If you look at the overseas Landcruiser Prado model, yes, they very much akin to one another. Thinking they are the same truck other than luxury options in the GX. Current: 2008 LX570 - 275/60/20 Falken Wildpeaks Previous: 1976 FJ40, 1986 HJ60, 1995 FZJ80, 1999 UZJ100 LX470, 2008 Toyota Sequoia Ltd, 2000 Landcruiser HDJ100. 1HD-FTE Diesel, 5spd Manual, LHD,1997 FZJ80 3x Locked, pin 7 mod, OME lift, 35's w/ goodies, and a handful of Tacomas and 4runners

pman

Joined Jun 5, 2008 Threads 31 Messages 1,083 Location Georgia Tech/Alpharetta I would say get the LX.....nicer, more exclusive, more classy, more stable in turns, more space, and more upgrades should you ever get the itch......which you will........its unavoidable Or the best one that fits in your budget.......i.e. miles and service record 2001 UZJ100 LX470: Slee SliderSteps, 285/75/16 Falken Wildpeak AT3, Kenwood/JL Stereo, 3" HID 2002 NB2 Miata LS: Stoptech/V8R BBK, Enkei PF01, 205/50/15 BFG Rivals, Xida ACE 2020 Tundra : Firestone Airbags, CBI Sliders and Skids, ARB Summit Bar, Expedition One Dual Swing Rear, 2008 Yamaha AR230HO 2015 Yamaha VX Cruiser (X2)

FullyLitLED

Supporting Vendor Joined Sep 21, 2007 Threads 232 Messages 3,928 I drive my parents' 06 GX, I dont like it because it has a "tippy" feeling. It feels like it accelerates faster but the drving comfort is not the same. I'd take my 98 hundy over it anyday YOUTUBE: DUSTCOLLECTORGARAGE INSTAGRAM: FULLYLITLED 77 Series Landcruiser with 1UZ swap.

CSG1

Joined Sep 12, 2008 Threads 16 Messages 141 Location The High Desert of Idaho I looked at the GX's and 4-Runners and tried to find a nice LC locally but couldn't. The additional room and purpose built design of the LC/LX makes it, for me, a far better choice than the smaller rigs. I still have trouble talking about driving a "Lexus" even though it's 8 years old. I just call it the Land Cruiser when discussing which vehicle we're going to take somewhere. However, the niceties of the LX over the LC made me glad to get that version in the long run. But, I wouldn't have been disappointed had I found the LC version closer to home. One nice thing about having a Lexus instead of a Toyota is the difference in the dealerships. While our local Toyota dealer is very good (we have a '07 Camry Hybrid too) the way you're treated at a Lexus dealership is on another level. Last edited: May 17, 2010 2002 LX470 stock, KO2's 2002 Pleasure-Way Traverse, KO2's

Jrob80

Joined Feb 1, 2007 Threads 47 Messages 909 Location Lex, NE If I had my way, which I probably won't, it would be a no brainer I would go with the LX470. I have read that there are some similarities to the LC Prado's over seas and and I went to Australia last year and they seem very similar. I just want a good break down on the differences of these two vehicles. 96 Landcruiser - SOLD 00 LX 470 - SOLD 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum Nebraska Cruisers Check here - http://forum.ih8mud.com/ne-flat-land-cruisers/

MidTex

Joined Mar 30, 2006 Threads 1 Messages 251 Location Midland, TX The GX does have around an inch more headroom than the 4Runner. 04 LC. GalacticGray. FakeWood/RunningBoards removed. VAIS Tech SL3Sat-T. Focal Speakers/Powered Sub. InteriorLEDs. Nitto's. ARB combo bar. HID. PIAA HID fog. ClearCornerLights, OMEshocks/torsion bars. ScanGauge/CruisersGarage mount, CabinFilterMod. F

fueg0

Joined Apr 11, 2008 Threads 15 Messages 122 Location Near Austin I can weigh in on this.. the and I looked at both vehicles, and when push came to shove, we went to our local Lexus dealership and compared them side-by-side. For us, we needed the wider back seat and more room in the back row (seats up) for hauling our junk when traveling. The GX had more leg room in the middle seat than the LX, but there's no way we could have gotten three car seats in the middle row of the GX. IMO the LX is more plush. I much prefer the seats in the LX to the GX, and after a three hour drive home from picking up the LX, I wasn't exhausted like I would have been in my DD or my wife's old vehicle. We opted for the LX470 and have been tickled ever since we drove it off the lot, but then again, it will meet our needs better than the GX would have. --jeff KF5GYY 2002 LX470 - R.I.P. - Transmission died a horrible death on the way to family vacation in 2012. 1977 FJ40 2008 KLR650

MidTex

Joined Mar 30, 2006 Threads 1 Messages 251 Location Midland, TX Fueg0, I take it from your location signature that you live between Round Rock and Austin? 04 LC. GalacticGray. FakeWood/RunningBoards removed. VAIS Tech SL3Sat-T. Focal Speakers/Powered Sub. InteriorLEDs. Nitto's. ARB combo bar. HID. PIAA HID fog. ClearCornerLights, OMEshocks/torsion bars. ScanGauge/CruisersGarage mount, CabinFilterMod. F

fueg0

Joined Apr 11, 2008 Threads 15 Messages 122 Location Near Austin you can hang a big roger on that one. Pflugerville, to be exact. --jeff KF5GYY 2002 LX470 - R.I.P. - Transmission died a horrible death on the way to family vacation in 2012. 1977 FJ40 2008 KLR650

BROKEROB1

SILVER Star Joined Jul 19, 2004 Threads 37 Messages 855 Location York, PA Show her this article and purchase the LX470 Rob 2013 LX 570 1977 FJ40 A

Alan802

Joined Jul 13, 2005 Threads 8 Messages 55 I got one of each, both have around 70K miles and I prefer the LX. But, I will say a few things on behalf of the GX which I drive a couple days a week, usually on the weekends. It has noticeably more acceleration and I've seen people mention it felt more "tipsy", but our GX handles corners better than my LX. The GX is a very luxurious ride and it is almost as comfortable as the LX, but not quite. The GX does have more leg room in the middle and is a few inches narrower on each side but not as small feeling as a 4 runner. I test drove an 08 4 runner the same day we drove the GX and the GX may not have much more interior room on the spec sheet but it definitely feels larger. So in a nutshell, I certainly don't mind driving the wife's GX at all. I don't feel like I'm missing anything while doing so and not to mention, it is very capable in it's own right off road. Now having said all that, I wouldn't trade the LX to the wife willingly, but I guess if she just had to have it, I wouldn't be that heartbroken. 2010 FJ Lifted, Armored, Snork'd R-Locker 2015 Lexus GX 460, Stocker/Wifey 1993 FZJ80 Slee'd V8 Conversion, Lifted, Locked, Loaded

uzj100

Joined Jun 18, 2003 Threads 705 Messages 9,001 Location Oriental, NC My wife has a GX and prefers it over the 100 series. From a size stand point, more luxury, better acceleration, better fuel economy and braking. It handles well. She uses to haul children around. The interior in the GX is one of the nicest we have ever experienced. I learned along time ago to let the wife drive what she wants and not push her at all towards something she "may" want. Both are excellent choices. 2004 - UZJ100 - Triple Locked - "Bumble" 1988 - BJ73 with 13B-T, 5 speed manual, RHD - "Tex" - SOLD 1988 - Honda CRX DX with a B16A - "Eight Ball" IG - @andrewroane100 Check out my book on Amazon - Amazon.com: 5 Fingers of Health and Happiness eBook : Roane, Andrew, Gapt, Chad : Kindle Store - https://a.co/d/2oHwqP2

EdsCruisin

Joined Sep 30, 2006 Threads 35 Messages 817 Location Baltimore The two biggest differences are the width and the rear hatch. We have the 4R and the hatch with the power window is great. The GX has a huge door that opens the wrong way if you are parked at a curb. The hatch/tailgate of the 100 is the best design on the market IMHO. When we bought the 100 we shopped for two priorities - the ability to seat three adults in the back seat and towing. Three adults in a 4R or GX is really tight. There are many other crossover vehicles on the market that fit that bill better now. The GX has a slightly higher towing capacity than the 100, but what's the point if we are all crammed in for the drive? The other major difference is the driving feel. The GX will feel like a go cart compared to the heavy LX. You get used to the feel, but it is markedly different. __________________________________________ '00 LC '05 4Runner V8 A mind is like a parachute - It only functions when open Stupid is a condition - Ignorance is a choice

Jrob80

Joined Feb 1, 2007 Threads 47 Messages 909 Location Lex, NE Thanks for your help that gives me good perspective. 96 Landcruiser - SOLD 00 LX 470 - SOLD 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum Nebraska Cruisers Check here - http://forum.ih8mud.com/ne-flat-land-cruisers/ R

Rhythmdoctor

Joined Jan 24, 2012 Threads 22 Messages 158 Location Chicago

Alan802 said: I got one of each, both have around 70K miles and I prefer the LX. But, I will say a few things on behalf of the GX which I drive a couple days a week, usually on the weekends. It has noticeably more acceleration and I've seen people mention it felt more "tipsy", but our GX handles corners better than my LX. The GX is a very luxurious ride and it is almost as comfortable as the LX, but not quite. The GX does have more leg room in the middle and is a few inches narrower on each side but not as small feeling as a 4 runner. I test drove an 08 4 runner the same day we drove the GX and the GX may not have much more interior room on the spec sheet but it definitely feels larger. So in a nutshell, I certainly don't mind driving the wife's GX at all. I don't feel like I'm missing anything while doing so and not to mention, it is very capable in it's own right off road. Now having said all that, I wouldn't trade the LX to the wife willingly, but I guess if she just had to have it, I wouldn't be that heartbroken. Click to expand...

I'm encountering this very situation, sort of. I'm selling my 89 FJ-62 to my B-I-L and so I need a replacement vehicle. I got my wife a 2002 LX 470 last year and we both love it. It's such a pleasure to drive. So I want to get another LX 470 but my wife is saying we don't need TWO vehicles that have 3rd row seating, not to mention the same model. She is suggesting the GX and I sort of agree but I'm also about value and I know LXs are more valued/desirable than GXs. So the more I thought about it, I proposed that we trade. She take the GX and I get the LX. But only IF we find a good value on the GX. I'm getting the best value vehicle, bottom line. If I end up with 2 LXs, then that's not such a bad thing. I do want to drive the GX. There's one about 20 miles away, a 2003 for $8k. 150k miles. I think it's worth checking out.

gpxl

Joined Dec 27, 2016 Threads 9 Messages 72 Location Portland, OR The GX has third row seating too. We looked at one due to a lack of LX options in our area but it was too narrow inside and we couldn't get over the rear swing door. That said, it's noticeably faster than the LX, easier to find, and are a damn good value at the prices they can be picked up for.

Rhythmdoctor said: I'm encountering this very situation, sort of. I'm selling my 89 FJ-62 to my B-I-L and so I need a replacement vehicle. I got my wife a 2002 LX 470 last year and we both love it. It's such a pleasure to drive. So I want to get another LX 470 but my wife is saying we don't need TWO vehicles that have 3rd row seating, not to mention the same model. She is suggesting the GX and I sort of agree but I'm also about value and I know LXs are more valued/desirable than GXs. So the more I thought about it, I proposed that we trade. She take the GX and I get the LX. But only IF we find a good value on the GX. I'm getting the best value vehicle, bottom line. If I end up with 2 LXs, then that's not such a bad thing. I do want to drive the GX. There's one about 20 miles away, a 2003 for $8k. 150k miles. I think it's worth checking out. Click to expand...

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