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I'm just going to have to drive a couple more to determine if the size is a factor...if the GX was an 1" longer and an 1" wider, I would physically be much more comfortable and paying $40K for it would be a no brainer, but for the same price (~$40K) I can get...oh boy, don't ban me please...a fully decked 2007 Tahoe with Navigation, rear enterainment, second row bucket seats and 3rd row 50/50 seats...yes, I KNOW the quality is not the same and in 5 years, the Lexus is probably going to be worth 50% more than the Tahoe, but being 34 and about to start a family I need all the room I can get....also, as I said before, being 6'5" pretty much eliminates the seat behind me except for a child. Of course, after looking at the Lexus and sitting in the Tahoe, my wife asked, "are there different quality leather to choose from"?....I may be in trouble..hehehe... Also, how close could you expect to get to Invoice on a new 2007? Per Edmunds, a 'base' model with a very few select options invoice is $42,900. How close could you expect to get to this if you find one on the lot? I am not sure I could justify getting an '04 or '05 with 25K miles for $45K if I could get a new one with fewer option for the same price. Any thoughts??

Thanks for the info.....I am being quoted around $44K for an '06 with back seat entertainment package and 13K miles - certified used. From what you all have said, doubt they would come down to around $40K. Another thing is I am 6'5" so the GX is borderline on size wise....no one can really sit behind me if I am in a front seat......man, the Lexus really do hold their value...new for $50K, a couple years old still for $40K....

I am considering a GX470, unfortunately, I can not afford to get a new 2007 (~$50k +TTL - someone please correct me if I am wrong). I would like to get a 2006 or 2005 with ~25K miles or less for around $38K or less....is this possible? Also, I know there are very few changes from 2006 to 2007 model year, but what about from 2005 to 2006 - any significant changes to be aware of (even though HP and Torque ratings are lower for 2007, I know the engine, etc. and performance are identical between the two)? For considering a Lexus GX470, are there any options you would consider a 'must have' (I can live without rear entertainment and navigation system)? Many thanks!! Laslty, are all GX470's from 2005 and newer all time 4 wd? Thanks again.