My 2003 GX 470 with 95K mile still drives & looks like a new car. I have had very little problems with it and plan to keep her for another 100K miles. I had a look at the new Mercedes GLK 350 Bluetec diesel and decided to pass. Paying $55K + tax for a vehicile that doesn't match up to my good ole GK just doesn't make any sense!! I use my GK for off road 4x4 activities, haul a boat and drive on long trips (in a luxury SUV). What more can you ask ?? This is the best vehicle I have ever owned !!
Short story: I used to have a 1984 BJ 42 diesel Landcruiser that I took on some serious adventures
up in Utah. Well - I got caught up in Monument Valley with a starter problem and had to abort the trip.
The next time I went to Utah I used the GX 470 and took her up some roads that my BJ 42 was good at. Guess what !! - the GX did all the 4x4 stuff with a luxury ride including heated seats!! The 4x4 system in the GX will go up against most heavy duty off-road vehicles. Also the height adjustment feature on the GX is great in snow & mudd. KEEP HER !!! (I sold the Landcruiser !!)
