JJBorrelli

I leased the GX470 for my wife, she doesn't work and we now have two children hence the need for a larger SUV (actually, she does work her butt off taking care of the children).. She wont go over the 15K miles per year. For me personally I cannot lease due to the mileage I put on my cars (about 28K/year). If I could lease I would! For one major reason; I LOVE NEW CARS! Leasing for my wife allows me to "trade in" the vehicle every 3 years or so (this one we did 14 months early on a 39 month lease). This helps "satisfy" my craving for that new car smell! Basically, what you are paying for is the depreciation on the vehicle over the period of the lease. I agree that if you're buying a car pay cash or put as much money down as possible. Cars are a depreciating asset. More of a liability than anything else. However, for me they are a passion (and I assume most who are on these boards feel the same way). My wife and I have been married for 7 years and we counted up the cars we've had since, 11... The GX is my 4th lease and it works out just fine for me. Thanks for the input everyone! So far the GX has been great! No "clunking" yet from the tranny which I've read about. I'll keep my fingers crossed on that one... - John

That is the clear film that covers the nose of the SUV and the back of the mirrors to protect from rock chips... Highly recommended on any new vehicle. We picked up the GX today and after taking the family for a couple hour drive I am very happy with it. I was expecting more of a "truck" feel since we were used to the RX but surprisingly we found it quite comfortable.

Well, I only got one reply but I'll let you "all" know how it turned out anyway. I ended up with a Pearl White GX470 w/NAV (for my wife) and I got out of my RX330 lease 14 months early. Payment of $599 w/$2k down, 15K miles per year. I opted for the autobahn protection as I do for all my cars, that was $495. All in all, and especially after I called another dealer for quote not taking into consideration my RX, I feel I got a fair deal. By the way the other dealer quoted $720!!

Excellent idea, I am checking lease payment without the RX factor now. Thank you. Has anyone else leased theirs and would you mind sharing what deal you received?

Here's my story, somewhat short. I currently lease a 2004 RX330 which my family has outgrown. Leased for $473 per month, expires August 2006. Looking at a brand new 2005 white GX470 with NAV. Sticker price 52K and change. Dealer is offering me $655 per month, 36 months with zero down and getting me out of my RX330 which I still have 14 months remaining on. RX has 33K miles... I would like my lease payment (with zero down) to be closer to $600 even. This is with 12K per year on the mileage which we wont exceed. Can anyone offer some advice on if this is a "fair" deal or not? $655 is close but if I can get closer to $600 I would do it. Thank you in advance. John