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Originally Posted by dougmaz
Thinking about switching out my 2005 4Runner SR5 with 220K miles on it (no mechanical issues at all since birth, but starting to rust out a bit) for a 2014 Certified Lexus GX460 with 15K miles on it for $43K. Thinking I could probably get another 100K miles from the 4Runner before it rusts out (I live in the Northeast and snow and salt are not great on cars) and get a Lexus GX or a 4Runner Limited. Any thoughts?
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I have both the GX and a few 5th gen 4runners presently and I can honestly tell you I enjoy the GX more...for a few reasons.
#1 the V8
#2 the V8
and
#3 the V8
Thing is, if the GX you are looking at is certified you get a 100k warranty with it that includes a free rental car. We have our service work done at the local toyota dealer and dime for dime the GX is exactly the same to have worked on as the 4runner. Lets be honest, it is after-all only a 4runner in most aspects.
Things to consider
T4R LMTD VS GX460
V6 VS V8
Rear window rolls down vs Stationary back window
Rear hatch lifts up vs Rear hatch swings out
x-res suspension vs air ride suspension
heated front seats vs heated all rows
Avail Toytec BOSS kit vs Avail Toytec BOSS kit
Avail with cloth seats (SO) vs only avail in leather
Full time 4x4 vs full time 4x4
??? vs Center diff lock
I will tell you 43K for a certified GX is pretty high. I was finding certified GX460s all over the country for under 40k and even several under 32K still certified. I even have see one down the road from my house at the Lexus dealer that says "certified $34k".