DEEPstang Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I am a Katrina vicitim, and i need to buy a vehicle in the next few weeks. I am hesitant to go with the gx470 b/c of gas mileage. I know in 2005 the toyota version of variable timing came into play. I think officially, the mpg are different among the years. Also, i really want a dark grey or black interior. Can i get that in 03. Let me ask a better question....are there any disadvatages going with an 03 compared to a 04 or 05?? THANK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clickart Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I am a Katrina vicitim, and i need to buy a vehicle in the next few weeks. I am hesitant to go with the gx470 b/c of gas mileage. I know in 2005 the toyota version of variable timing came into play. I think officially, the mpg are different among the years. Also, i really want a dark grey or black interior. Can i get that in 03. Let me ask a better question....are there any disadvatages going with an 03 compared to a 04 or 05?? THANK! ← go to lexus.com and look under certified pre-owned for model library for details on each year model. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strindl Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 The fuel milage did not change with the GX when they went with VVT i for the 2005 model year. They did raise the compression ratio though, so you may not have the option of using regular grade gasoline with the 2005, as you have with the 2004. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strindl Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Also, i really want a dark grey or black interior. Can i get that in 03. Let me ask a better question....are there any disadvatages going with an 03 compared to a 04 or 05?? THANK! ← They did make improvemenst to the vehicle as production went along..for example, they added the rear camera half way through the 2004 model year to vehicles equiped with the nav system. They also added full power adjustments for the front passenger seat in late 2004 production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobsGX470 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 [quote They also added full power adjustments for the front passenger seat in late 2004 production. ← The front passenger seat on the 05-06 is still only a 4 way adjustable seat. Still kind of cheap, especially for Lexus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobsGX470 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 The fuel milage did not change with the GX when they went with VVT i for the 2005 model year. They did raise the compression ratio though, so you may not have the option of using regular grade gasoline with the 2005, as you have with the 2004. ← Fuel mileage on the 05 GX went up to 19 highway from 18 mpg and you still can use 87 octane if you like. Also the big improvement is the VVT-i which adds 35hp and 10 lb. ft. of torque to the engine which you would notice right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookeze Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I'm in Orlando at a trade show and saw an ad on TV from Lexus of Orlando that said they are offering up to $8,000 off on 2005 GX470's and that they have 50 in stock. Their website is http://www.lexusoforlando.com. Sounds like a good deal...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiasfinest Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 i have an 04' and have camera w/ the nav but not full power seat adjusments...kind of dissapointing considering my ES has this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 03 at the beginning, had SAND DOLLAR PEARL!!! lol :whistles: well, not really significant, but i feel special with this color. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strindl Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Fuel mileage on the 05 GX went up to 19 highway from 18 mpg and you still can use 87 octane if you like. Also the big improvement is the VVT-i which adds 35hp and 10 lb. ft. of torque to the engine which you would notice right away. ← My 2004 had milage ratings of 15 city, 19 highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strindl Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 The front passenger seat on the 05-06 is still only a 4 way adjustable seat. Still kind of cheap, especially for Lexus. ← My late build 2004 had the added buttton on the side of the passenger seat, so that the controls match the drivers seat. Does yours have that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobsGX470 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 The front passenger seat on the 05-06 is still only a 4 way adjustable seat. Still kind of cheap, especially for Lexus. ← My late build 2004 had the added buttton on the side of the passenger seat, so that the controls match the drivers seat. Does yours have that? ← Yes, my late build 05 is the same way. I guess with the lumbar adjustment, its considered a 6 way power seat. I still think it should match the 10 way power drivers seat. Every 03-04 GX I've ever seen was rated 15 city and 18 highway. Even dealers that have them on the lot as used state the mpg as 15/18. Maybe you got a fluke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiasfinest Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 this sucks the passenger in my GX does not have lumbar or up/down motion unlike my ES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strindl Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Every 03-04 GX I've ever seen was rated 15 city and 18 highway. Even dealers that have them on the lot as used state the mpg as 15/18. Maybe you got a fluke? ← I don't think so..all of the 04's that I saw on the dealers lot when I was shopping all showed 15-19 on their window stickers, and the 04 Consumer Reports buyers guide showed the GX as 15-19 as well. I never looked at 03's though, they may have been different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobsGX470 Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Every 03-04 GX I've ever seen was rated 15 city and 18 highway. Even dealers that have them on the lot as used state the mpg as 15/18. Maybe you got a fluke? ← I don't think so..all of the 04's that I saw on the dealers lot when I was shopping all showed 15-19 on their window stickers, and the 04 Consumer Reports buyers guide showed the GX as 15-19 as well. I never looked at 03's though, they may have been different. ← http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_detail/gx/470/2004.html Go to the bottom under performance. 2nd line says 15/18. Lexus ought to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strindl Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Go to the bottom under performance. 2nd line says 15/18. Lexus ought to know. ← Very odd...Maybe they made a change sometime during the 2004 production. Here is a scan of the window sticker from my 2004 GX, clearly showing the milage as 15 -19. All of the ones I looked at while I was picking mine out and waiting for it to arrive, showed 15-19 on their window stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobsGX470 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I wasn't doubting you so you didn't have to go to the trouble of showing the window sticker. I've also seen an 04 sticker that says 15/18. I guess only Lexus knows why the variation. But it is strange. I see that the Tow Hitch w/Ball Mount is listed as an option from the factory. I wonder if there is any difference from the 6500 lb. tow hitch that a Lexus dealer would install? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Go to the bottom under performance. 2nd line says 15/18. Lexus ought to know. ← Very odd...Maybe they made a change sometime during the 2004 production. Here is a scan of the window sticker from my 2004 GX, clearly showing the milage as 15 -19. All of the ones I looked at while I was picking mine out and waiting for it to arrive, showed 15-19 on their window stickers. ← well mine said 15/18. does it really matter that much??? i was getting around 20 mpg highway the last time i took a 400 mile trip. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strindl Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 [well mine said 15/18. does it really matter that much??? i was getting around 20 mpg highway the last time i took a 400 mile trip. ;) ← Yea..it's not a big deal, I just wonder what Lexus did during the 2004 production run to increase the highway milage rating by one mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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