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Just test drove a GX470 #106405 12/20/02 03:04 AM
Joined: Apr 2000
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DieselUV Offline OP
Rock Warrior
Let me start off by saying DAMN! That thing is sweet. Of course it's not meant for any wheeling but I would sure love to have one. My dad and I went to check out the 4Runner before we checked out the GX. The power is there and so much smoother than a supercharged 3.4. It feels slower but when I looked at the actual speed I was amazed. The suspension is superb in comfort and when switched all the way over to sport, it feels like a truck! When I took corners, there's no swaying. Of course this is in comparison to my lifted Runner. The nav system is great, the DVD and 7" lcd in the rear is sweet. It's all there.

This thing is like the perfect mix of my dad's LS430 and my 4Runner. Now to see if I can fit this in my budget!


Allan
1996 4Runner SR5 - SC, ARB Sahara, OME HD, 285 MT/Rs.
2003 Camry SE V6 - Premium Navigation Pkg
al-land My 4Runner
AIM: allivant
Re: Just test drove a GX470 #106406 12/20/02 03:33 AM
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Sounds great! So, how much nicer is it than the new 4Runner? Would you say it's something that "blows" it away or just a little nicer?

I haven't seen one yet...

Re: Just test drove a GX470 #106407 12/20/02 03:34 AM
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<small>[ December 22, 2002, 07:41 PM: Message edited by: sschaefer3 ]</small>

Re: Just test drove a GX470 #106408 12/22/02 10:39 PM
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DieselUV Offline OP
Rock Warrior
Well let's just say that the GX, in my opinion, is worth the extra money if you can afford it. Also if you know you won't wheel it. The interior is much more luxurious and plush. The console looks much different. Actually the whole interior is pretty different.


Allan
1996 4Runner SR5 - SC, ARB Sahara, OME HD, 285 MT/Rs.
2003 Camry SE V6 - Premium Navigation Pkg
al-land My 4Runner
AIM: allivant
Re: Just test drove a GX470 #106409 12/22/02 10:47 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Originally posted by DieselUV:
<strong>Well let's just say that the GX, in my opinion, is worth the extra money if you can afford it. Also if you know you won't wheel it. The interior is much more luxurious and plush. The console looks much different. Actually the whole interior is pretty different.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">I agree, the GX is way worth the extra money, the exterior looks better and interior is so much nicer. And you got the 3rd row seat, LCD tv etc, its a kickass rig.

Re: Just test drove a GX470 #106410 12/23/02 02:49 PM
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Don't forget, it also won FOURWHEELER OF THE YEAR! An impressive feat for a luxury SUV, who is competing against Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Hummer H2.

Just click on this link for the latest reviews on the GX:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11

Note: 3 pages to read!

<small>[ December 23, 2002, 08:50 AM: Message edited by: Thai ]</small>

Re: Just test drove a GX470 #106411 12/24/02 06:19 AM
Anonymous
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Come see me... Jason Hilton at Hendrick Lexus of Charlotte. Ill get you a deal

Re: Just test drove a GX470 #106412 12/23/02 08:08 PM
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I agree, that thing is sweet. I thought the Sequoia was the the ultimate, and now this. Whats the price on that thing? <img border="0" alt="[Mr.T]" title="" src="graemlins/mrt.gif" />

Re: Just test drove a GX470 #106413 12/23/02 08:14 PM
Anonymous
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Price is $45,500 (base) to $53,000 (fully loaded, with all options).


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