Home Forums Gear Hunting Trucks and Four-Wheel Drives LX 470 or GX 470?

Anyone have strong preferences for the LX or GX?

I've narrowed it down to one or the other. I have zero experience with either, but think that I know the main differences.

My oldest son got his learner's permit so we'll both end up driving the 470. And doing maintenance and upgrades together.

This car will be used for hunting, exploring, and mild off road. No serious crawling. I like to drive fast on dirt. Gave up the mudding and crawling numerous years ago. That stated, I look forward to going places that most pickups don't.

Any input on the Lexus would be appreciated. Or Lexuses? Lexi?

GX-470. just make sure it has had a decent history on oil changes and the timing belt was replaced every 100k or so. GX-470 and 460 are some of the most underrated vehicles on the road.

Oh and if the one you find has air bags they can be replaced by coil-overs.

LX- Land Cruiser

GX - Toyota Prado sold overseas.

Have to think on this one .............

GX.........2010+ started the 4.6L opposed to the 4.7L

Timing chain not timing belt........not a big deal

I hate the console set up in the GX 470

GX is the 1/2 ton

LX/LC is the heavy 3/4 ton

Have some of each.........

Two votes for the GX.

The GX and the LX have the same motor. I look at the GX as 85% of the LX for 50% of the cost. I made those numbers up but I shopped for almost a year before buying a GX.
The GX has the rear barn door which some people hate. A LX has a handy tailgate. The suspension and drive system are heavier duty in the LX. Having driven both the GX is more fun to drive, because it weighs significantly less than the LX. Interior space is fairly similar with a LX being a bit wider, but the GX having more headspace. The GX is going to be easier to find just look at the import numbers.

My vote is also for the GX unless you find a screaming deal on an LX. I may be buying a second one soon.

I"ll be the odd man out so far.......bought the LX, a 2007 model and have never driven the GX. I consider the Land Cruisers to be he finest vehicles ever made, and the most reliable. The LX is a fancy LandCruiser. The suspension is a butter smooth hydraulic system, not airbags. They do take routine maintenance including the mentioned timing chain every 100k, and servicing/replacing hydraulics. It's as bulletproof of an engine as was ever made. The LX rides like a dream.

Bought the wife's '11 GX in Jan '20.....$22K & change w/95K miles..Car Max/Vegas

Now has 129K.....she luv's it.....even after this week buying a $277 new OEM radiator ):

The 4.6L Toyota is smooth...6 sp transmission & 20+ mpg hwy...holds 8 qts oil with the new stupid filter

I've added Ironman lift & steel front bumper....17" Fuel wheels & AT tires...well made & solid & sure footed in snow

My '03 LX is hibernating in the garage with a NOCO charger...bought it in PHX AZ 2 yrs ago....snow virgin for sure & rust free

I've added F&R steel bumpers...lift.....tires/wheels...drawers..sliders etc...exhaust..tips scales at 7400#

I've seen 17 mpg...with a tail wind....at 55 mph w/AC on...great truck...207K miles...goes by 'Bubba'

Year ago...found a high mileage '01 LC....338K miles...runs so good....PO had recent service records totaling $12K

Have since replaced two rows with new LSeat leather....17" tires/wheels/lift/exhaust...pretty consistent 15-16 mpg

Body has a few bumps/bruises but runs strong...now with 342K miles......goes by 'Brandon'

I like Toyota/Lexus products..may scale back some day with a newer 200 series LC....

pic..'03 LX & tear drop.....Dixie Forest Utah

Forgot the article

https://www.hotcars.com/toyota-land-cruiser-most-reliable-suv/

wife's '11 GX

after a grueling 11 mile commute in rural Utah

One thing to know about the GX if you plan to build an off road rig is the KDSS system can complicate parts compatibility. The wife’s has it and it rides nice but it extra parts that can complicate projects. Shop around for one without it if you want.
They also made some without the display which is nice not to have a 2006 GPS map system. There are aftermarket “radios” since the climate system is integrated into the touch screen.

A funny thing about the LX is it is somewhat looked down upon by Land Cruiser folks. You can get a “Basically a Land Cruiser” sticker 🤣

yep you sure can

Good info guys, thanks.

GX and LX seem like great vehicles. I am liking what I hear and read about both.

Does the GX have the AHC system? The LX470 does, and it is a game changer on rough roads.

No. They have rear air ride and coil overs in the front. I swapped out the airbags in the wife’s to coils this summer. MetalTech, and others, make a kit. Airbags and the overall system generally don’t last and are expensive to replace. If you’re going to lift it anyway you’ll delete the airbags when you install a lift.

LX470 for the win.

Maybe. If you’re going to add a lift the AHC gets gutted and is more of a pain to remove than the GX air bags.

Real Land Cruisers have solid front axles 🫢

We have a 93 GX and really like it
Just had a 2” OME suspension lift installed to do away with leaking rear air shocks
Also put 265-70-17’s on
They are actually pretty capable off-road rigs

I've read on other forums that the GX being lighter and having more aftermarket suspension options is better for high speed offroad. And city use. The LX being bigger and possibly more capacity being better for "overlanding" or whatever it's called now.

How's the Sequoia with 4.7L compare? Same engine. Same tranny and t-case? Just bigger, and lower quality interior? I'd imagine less acoustic material for sound mitigation, thinner glass, and different ride. But the ability to haul more gear is appealing. And they are dirt cheap compared to either Lexus.

We accidentally bought a '03 LX470 8 months ago. 305k miles, owned by one family. It needed a few things and I stumbled upon it at the grocery store and noticed the "For Sale" sign in the back seat.

It needed new front hub bearings and front CV axels.

I'm impressed. Smooth, quiet and handles moderate offroad just fine.

Like 4th point mentioned.....IMO, the 1st gen Sequoia's are a steal.