1engineer
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Haha yep and I wanted to be a jockey (and fireman, and policeman, and stuntman etc) when I was little!
Previous generation 4Runner was better
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Haha yep and I wanted to be a jockey (and fireman, and policeman, and stuntman etc) when I was little!
axxman
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I don't know about the mechanicals of the previous generation, I can just say that based on looks alone the previous generation was never on my list, I just don't like the look, the 5th generation to me, looks more traditional, I like boxy on an SUV. I plan on keeping my 4runner 10-20 years maybe more. The Trail edition looks are really what I noticed first, but the Trail edition was a little bit out of my range and difficult to find when it came time to buy.
thebwlife
Senior Member
I still want to be a trash man on nice days, riding around the back of the truck - robotic arms what's there not to like?
Koz
New member
Here is why the GX is $20K more!
The differences between the 4Runner and GX.
6,500 lbs. tow rating (class 3 WD hitch)
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI); Electronic
Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i)
Emission Certification ULEV-II
Full time 4WD and TORSEN® Limited Slip with electronic locking feature (only available on LE 4Runner)
Air springs (rear)
Computer controlled Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
KDSS (standard on all models)
Michelin tires
Integrated front and rear mudguards
Three-coat paint with scratch resistant anti-acid rain clear coat
Integrated illuminated running boards w/ground lighting and Lexus “L” emblem on the scuff plates
Rain-sensing, variable intermittent front windshield wipers w/deicer
Water repellent front doors and windshield glass
Heated, tilt-down in reverse, electrochromic self-dimming outer mirrors with
power auto retract
Roof-mounted shark fin and glass antenna
Auburn Bubinga (real) wood trim on doors, dash, steering wheel, shift knob, above glove box, and on center console
Semi-aniline leather trim with perforated diamond-cut pattern w/contrast stitching
10-way power front seats (with power lumbar)
Heated and ventilated front seats
Rear heat and air conditioning (3 zone auto climate control)
Lexus Memory System for seats, mirrors, steering wheel, climate control and radio setting (system is linked to each FOB for separate user settings)
Second-row heated seats with 40/20/40 split, fold, recline, fore and aft slide adjustment, 60:40 walk-in
Third-row seats with 50/50 split and power fold flat, flush-with-floor (buttons to operate located in the cargo area and by the passenger side second-row seats)
Auto-dimming electrochromic rearview mirror w/compass
Auto leveling HID headlamps with Adaptive Front Lighting system w/headlight washers
Electric fuel lid door release
Front and rear door courtesy lights, glove box light, dome light, front map lights, LED front and rear seat footwell, LED door handle well, shift lever and LED console illumination, rear reading lamps.
Reading lamps in 2nd and 3rd row
LED tail lights
Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) set from nav system.
Two speed, auto up/down (all) power windows (slows just before closing)
Power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel column with automatic tilt away, for easy egress.
Steering wheel–mounted cruise control switches; audio controls; camera controls; multi-systems toggle switch and voice command button for navigation
Tonneau cover
Brake override system
Auto leveling rear air suspension
Rear Seat Entertainment System includes remote control and holder
Intuitive Park Assist
8” HDD Navigation; Lexus Enform® Destination Assist, and eDestination; Lexus Insider™; voice command casual-speech voice recognition system; XM NavTraffic® and NavWeather™; XM Sports and Stocks;
Mark Levinson® Surround Audio with 17 speakers,330 watts of power, all channels driven, @ less than 0.1 percent Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), 20-20kHz and DVD/CD changer
Wide-view monitor system - Front, Rear and Side Camera
Pre-Collision System
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control w/Crawl Control
Driver Attention Camera system
Lane Departure Alert
Intelligent high-beams
Koz
Koz
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1engineer
Moderator
Yeah, but to some of these people their version is "best" and they will argue their point forever. V8's for example: I could care less about the low RPM higher torque curve of a V8. If I needed something to tow heavy things with it would NOT be a 4Runner. Too many better tow vehicles out there. Lexus vs. Toyota: If I wanted the luxury I would have bought a Lexus - simple. No comparision. So really it seems some are "justifying" based on their own feelings and made up data (5G too slow for example).
CWS20124RUNR
New member
More like $70K+ or $25K+ more than a 4Runner LE with those options and at that price I'm looking/no buying the Porsche Cayenne S because why would you buy a Lexus when you can have a Porsche?
The main reason I passed on the GX460 was I was really disappointed with the performance of the Lexus. All the buttons, warning lights, adjustable suspension, cameras, chimes, burled woods couldn't overcome the short shifting, anemic feel of the Lexus. I will say the low speed steering is better on the GX however.
FactoryRide
New member
Exactly! If we needed something for towing, why not get a 2500 diesel. Enjoy what you have and don't bash on it, but while y'all are deciphering which is better and which is worse, I'm gonna take my happy ass out for a drive in my TE and enjoy the heck outta it. :flipoff:
Koz
New member
You don't buy a real SUV (truck) for high performance! My GX had a MSRP of $66K and paid $59K (invoice) and I have most all of these options, except the accident avoidance and radar stuff (I special ordered). You can not compare a Porsche S (which should never leave the pavement) to a real truck. You talk about money, the S starts at $65K! To get a S with the options I have in my GX, you're talking $90K (and that's without the high end nannies).
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I priced up a GX, with a good stereo and things you'd expect in a luxury SUV it will be $70k. Lexus makes squishy vehicles in general. When shopping for my last car I need AWD and 4 doors. The IS250 is a slush box and not to mention SMALL. The ES will put you to sleep (wasn't AWD either) and the GS350 AWD was nice but drove like a barge. I ended up with my G35x as it had personality, something all the Lexus cars I tested lacked. I'd be willing to bet there are just as many Cayenne's off road as there are GX's. Bottom line, buy what you like and that's okay because its what you like. Plenty of people buy IS, GS, ES Lexus cars and love them. Great, just not for me. Same goes with the GX or the 4th gen or insert vehicle here.
fifthcircle
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I see your point, but how much you wanna bet
imp: Check out Your Online Offroad 4x4 Tech Resource - IH8MUD.com - Internet resource of 4wd addicts, sharing knowledge and information. :: Your Online Offroad 4×4 Tech Resource – IH8MUD.com I have not seen anyone lift a Cayenne and go crawling (because you can't). Different strokes for different folks. ![URL]~original](http://[URL="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/purplehazek4/IMG_1510.jpg"]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/purplehazek4/IMG_1510.jpg[/URL]~original)
4RUNNER. FTW!!! :gun5: lol
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Koz
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I got the Pemium GX with the Mark Levinson, wide-view monitoring system, crawl control, park assist and the towing package (special order) for $59K.
There is a BIG difference between the IS250 and IS350 AWD. I have a IS350 2wd and spank G35s and G37s at will.
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Koz
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I ran 13.4-5s stock and 13.3 with just a JoeZ intake tube (drop-in filter) and a cat back. When stock I have beaten stock Gs everytime (at least a dozen times). The only stock car in my class that was right there was the 335i.
Koz
1engineer
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This is funny. Neither of you have 4Runners and yet you are posting here arguing about some little car. Do they not have a forum or something?
