THIS is How Your Next Used Car Purchase SHOULD Look Like! Cleanest 12 Year Old Lexus GX
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
- A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician shares how your next used car purchase should look like!
The owner of this beautiful Lexus GX460 recently purchased the truck after a long time of searching. He wanted the perfect GX and he definitely found one.
Folks when you are looking for a used car, looking underneath the car usually tells you the whole story. The seller can shine up the inside and outside but it's near impossible to shine up underneath the car.
In this video we check out this Lexus and as we go along i will share with you some tips on your next used car inspection or pre purchase inspection.
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0:00 Intro
2:11 Body and Interior Tour
6:34 Under Car Inspection
17:25 Under Hood Inspection
19:48 Final Thoughts - Auta a dopravní prostředky
A local dealer owes you a commission check. I watched your video on the GX 460 and ended up with a 2016 GX.
Can I ask how do you like your GX and what type of gas mileage you getting in the city. I am getting 12.5 litres/100 kms city on 5th gen 4Runner.
@@Thankyou_3 hi brother have 2017 gx averaging about 12-13 mpg on regular gas
@@Thankyou_3 my 4runner on toyota 0w20 oil 17-18 mpg but changed with mobil1 oil and dropped about 16mpg
@@Thankyou_3 I've had it three days , actually haven't driven enough for a definitive answer. I reset the mpg monitor and it's showing 18.5 but can't verify that. The GX 470 i had was getting around 16.
@@gre0dy oh man, l hope mine won't be that thirsty!
Car care nut was concerned over a missing clip! Just goes to show what a meticulous, reputable and conscientious mechanic he is. What a blessing he is to all of us.
I bet that the owners house is spotless.
does not always transfer. My car is immaculate, always, but my room is a mess.
I have a 2013 LX570 and it is in very similar condition. The undercarriage might look even BETTER than this GX. I do all my own work myself and I continue to be amazed at how well built the LX vehicles are. Thank you for your videos.
that is good! I have a sc430
Excellent condition GX460... CarNut would be blown away by the condition of cars in SoCal... our 95 camry has zero rust when we sold it in 2021 😆 less rust than this vehicle and it had 300k on it...
Prove it, post a video.
@@Honestcritic79 you ever seen a SoCal car??? spotless zero rust..
@@Honestcritic79 czcams.com/video/iajWFLfcKfw/video.html
I could never actually use this vehicle and be that careful. Insane.
This vehicle looks like it probably was their 2nd vehicle , that they drove around on the weekends
looks like only about 8,000. miles a year
and garage kept that's why it looks so nice after 12 years
Yeah makes sense many people keep their nice v6/v8 for weekend or long road trips and have a 4cyl for daily driving.
The amount of love you have for cars, specially Toyota is remarkable. Reminds me of my late old man. He loved, loved cars. He was an old VW guy owned over a 100 in his lifetime. I remember how exited he used to get talking about cars.
The GX is one of the best kept secrets, you can buy them cheaper then a 4Runner in many cases. At least you used to be able to... things might be changing with the car shortages. I have a 4Runner in Arizona, garage kept so the paint and interior will stay very nice.
100% true!
I think the GX secret has been let out .
shhhh! don't tell them 😆 do you want them realizing it's a Landcruiser Prado? Imagine the markups!!
Please, pretty please when you talk about awesomeness of GX 470/GX460 please whisper, so others will not know and let’s keep this as top secret! I owned a 2008 Lexus GX470 for almost 8 years, bought it with low mileage only 29,800 miles. Currently, my tank (GX470) has around 138,500 miles. Only the alternator has failed in those almost 8 years of ownership! Have kept up with the preventative maintenance to avoid serious problems in the future. Change the motor oil with original Toyota 5W-30 every 5,000 miles religiously. I am very happy with my Lexus truck. Will keep this truck as long as I can and eventually will buy another used GX truck, probably a Gx460. Will not sell my GX470 even if I get a used GX460.
Good point about a dealership letting you see under tje car but I highly doubt they will due to health and safety grounds & liability incase vehicle falls off the ramp. No harm in asking for a video or pictures though. Fantastic idea!
2010 was a great year for Lexus. I have a 2010 RX350, it’s amazing.
Ty AMD, it is always a total pleasure to watch your videos but especially wonderful when you show your passion for car care nuts who devote love and attention to keep their vehicles perfect. I always feel much better knowing I am not alone in devoting love attention and time to my car, as I take great pride knowing it is as perfect as when it left the factory here in Australia. Ty my friend it was a delight. Please pass on a well done and congratulations to the owner and thank him for sharing his beauty with us all.
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘
Your channel is becoming one of my favorites on CZcams. Thank you!
Gorgeous!! I just LOVE that color!! Good for the owner!!!🙌😍
My wife drives an '09 GX470 with almost 225,000 miles, still going strong. My father-in-law drives an '06 LX470 with over 303,000 miles, original owner, also still going strong. I will be in the market for an LS430 at some point before the end of the year, which will be my third. I've regretted trading my LS430's each time. Nothing beats old school Lexus!
I will also never forget the time my local Toyota dealer put the transfer case in Neutral before returning the GX to me. Good thing they didn't park it on an incline!
UZ life 😎
Just passed a 470 with 235,000 miles and moderate rust on to my son and replaced it with a 2016 460. I loved the 470 but had planned to replace it with a tacoma. After test driving a taco I couldn't do it. Ended up I'm a newer gx.
@@edwinyoder06 Toyota desperately needs to address the poor seating position in the Taco. I traded my last LS430 on a brand new Tacoma in 2021 and my chiropractor almost immediately noticed my back having issues.
as a dealer and repair shop in the north east usa..I'm always amazed when I see a rust free car from the south
Used to weld aluminum. Protected it with oil afterwards. People don’t think of aluminum oxidizing but it will turn white and eat all the way through.
It is a beauty! Obviously well cared for. Hopefully the new owner will get many, many great years of service from this vehicle.
Thank you for this video.
LOVE your videos, AMD. Your knowledge, passion for Toyota cars, and (most importantly) genuine personality and are addicting. I'm a Toyota enthusiast myself and just bought for my wife a lovely one-owner, garage-kept, 2006 Highlander Limited V6 AWD with 97k miles. I watch your videos every night to learn how to keep it running for another 200k. Thank you for doing what you do!
Wow...it is a rare gem you are reviewing. Thank you for sharing, I've been watching your videos since you started in your home garage, big congrats on your new shop. I wish I could have you take a peek of my 2005 LS430 but I am in the west coast..! 🤣 Keep up the good work getting more Lexus vehicles reviews.
That car is truly awesome, thank you for sharing. 👍🏻
My 2005 GX470, So Cal, Palm Desert car, is still completely rust free, not even surface rust in the undercarriage even to this day. I am still impressed by how well it held up. Only things that need replacing are the rubber window moulding and rear air suspension bags since they crack and break apart after a decade or so. Same with my LX570. My 99 4Runner on the other hand had some surface rust, but that is easily treated. It all comes down how well the owners take care of their vehicles.
As a retired motor mechanic i commend you on the cleanliness of your workshop. I would be very happy with you working on any vehicle i own.
Wow...exceptional looking car. Thanks Amd for the great video again !
Wowza, that GX is in crazy good shape. I have a 2011 GX that I use for kid hauling and it's a long ways from being this nice. But I bought mine to use hard and it takes it like a champ.
Thumbs Up Everything. Always Learn something even when it doesn't pertain to my vehicle. Thank You and your Great Team
Love your video 😍 Keep up the good work
I like your attention to details especially that missing clip. You gave the owner a free one :). My dealer tech break clips in my car and don’t even tell me. I found out and purchase OEM clips to replace it myself instead of wasting time making a trip to the dealer. If you like near my area I would love to bring my cars to your shop!
A vehicle with 95K and you can see all the quality control and production line markings… AMAZING!
Doubtful that this vehicle saw much if any rain. A wonderful well kept vehicle.
Man! Was this car even driven at all? Must have been garage kept and rarely used!
This is why I love ❤️ this excellent car channel 😉
Beautiful vehicle! Goes to show with Lexus and Toyota if you love them they love you back!
Wow that GX looks great!
Stunning example indeed. These cars just exude quality in every way.
That red color its just fabulous
I'm in the market for a 460 early next year and this gives me a few things to triple check before I pull the trigger. Great help!!
you'll love the GX460 😃
Amazing vehicle. Thank you AMD.
I love my 2011 premium in tungsten pearl, black analine with the Mark Levinson sound upgrade with 116k. Best vehicle I've owned. I live Maine and will be applying some fluid film this fall. Much respect. Keep up the great work!
Great video !!!
Bro your videos are the best !! Thank you !
Nice detail job. Hope to see a video on your detailing methods.
100% with you on the tire shine!!
I bought a friends 'baby', a 2008 ES350, absolute showroom, and now only 32000 miles. Looks like the same color, had all the options, just an excellent vehicle and smells like brand new inside. I did have my classic car restorer/mechanic friend change the oil line that had the rubber hose part way, to the all steel line, from watching one of your videos! Thank you. It also looked brand new as does pretty much everything else. Doesnt see snow, and rarely rain. Our 'beater' is a 2006 Avalon limited with only 70 000 miles! Gets mid 30s on the highway, both have the 2grfe engines, and both ride great and super quiet. Avalons a 5 speed, Lexus is a 6.
Keep up the great work, your dream shop is great. And may the Lord also bless and keep you, and yours.
How much you pay for the es350 if you dont mind me asking? Im in the market for one right now but on somewhat of a budget. I found a mint looking 2010 with 67k original miles. Guy wants 14.9k w/ no navi or sunroof
Awesome mechanic sir
Now this is clean!
😮 Wow!!! Bless the owner of this vehicle 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Beautiful car. I’m taking care of my Avalon but not to this level. Had side molding and door edge protectors just put on.
Bought my 06 gx with 185k miles without any hesitation. No rust and driven by old lady who serviced it regularly. The motor is bulletproof
Love the video.
Great video AMD. We need a TCCN shop in the South! Maybe a borescope camera would help to show leaks and details in the hard to reach places. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Iam proud of you amd,ka please continue you have a great future and I will see it continue
Another beautiful example of a car care nut gem from the past. Thanks for showing us awesome example of a Lexus LX AMD 😎😎👍👍
Beautiful 12 year old Lexus!!
I have a gx460 2011 with 111k and I love it to death. Your video led me to check my water pump and I found that it was leaking! Appreciate that advice.
Super clean, no dirt, no rust, nothing 😆.
I love your videos , that gx is exactly like my diesel prado overseas , very strong
Thanks for the video, nice to see perfect examples like this in detail, we dont have much LXs in Turkey.
I personally am in love with my 2011 diesel Prado 60th Anniversary.
These kinds of true cars are being extinct day by day, so we should hold on to them tight.
Congrats on your very informative and motivating approach in your videos.
They are surely helping people on getting the most out of their cars, maybe by showing a bit more mercy😂
I STILL HAVE MY 98' LEXUS LS400 ALSO😉
Great video
I have an 09 Venza V6 I consider it one of the Best Suv's out there in south texas rust Free and rides Like a Tank. with 6 speed real comfortable ride. Thank you AMD God Bless
Have you driven the new models? HOW they compare to the older models. Is the newer model nosier with tire and wind noise?
I own a 2022 GX.
Best car i have ever owed, extremely functional. I also have a 2019 LC I don’t even look @ it since the GX arrived.
Great video for me! Thank you for the info. I just bought a 2011 (115 kmiles) GX460 Premium at a local Lexus dealer in Huntsville, AL. Carfax showed it's been serviced at Lexus since new. It's not quite as clean as this one but close. I'll be checking water pump and other spots that you pointed out when I get under it to I change the oil and other fluids. My wife and I love your videos!
Awesome video thank you sir 🙏🏽🌟
This car is beautiful, I love the whole look of it. Peter
A great video... love them.
Good information.
Lexus GX460 is awesome off-road 👌 The entire Landcruiser series is awesome and very reliable 😀
Love older cars in good condition. Interior is EVERYTHING.
And cars with older owners are usually in better condition.
Beautiful.
We had one in our shop. A diesel KZTE Landcruiser Prado. It developed a water pump leak and the owner didn't check the coolant. Blew up the motor, and we had to do a complete rebuild including an aftermarket cylinder head, as the original aluminium head had melted during the overheating. Cost them huge $$$ in repairs. I did the whole rebuild job, while my boss paid me next to nothing.
Very interesting video as usual. ☺👍
Very nice!
"The best of the best of the best; with honors."
Thank You AMD
This is in lovely condition, the owner either has a bit too much time on his hands or is a bit OCD. Great result though and a credit to him.
Not really, this is how many well-kept cars are in the South. I have a 2013 LX that looks just like it. And I keep it that way.
My dream car has always been a land cruiser Prado ever since i was a boy. Dreams come true
I have a 2008 4RUNNER Limited and it is a tank. Over 350k and still going. 4-6 months out for a new one but can't get it in a V8. Great vehicle and great video.
The under-body of my 470 looked like that - spent whole life in Florida.
Incredible beauty.
I've gone ahead and done a fluid film cover though. Better than rusting.
Thank you AMD. I will remember to turn off the air suspension when I lift my LX470 next time.
My 2008 GX 470 runs and drives like new. It has 135k on the clock. Best vehicle I have ever owned.
nice 👌
God bless you with these amazing and real informative review. The time for this review is more reasonable, and some of the other reviews are a little bit longer.
That's a well kept vehicle.
Would LOVE to see you do front shocks on a GX460 with the adjustable suspension like this model...
Beautiful
Yes really nice car. Very clean.
love from Kenya
same level of rust as my 1999 Land Cruiser, all it's life in Southern California. Interior isn't as nice but 23 years old and 180k miles.
Just wish his shop was in my area! Would love to have him keep my Toyota going.
Luky to find this channel thank you sso much
Needs a serious coating of Woolwax or Fluid Film
Or Surface Shield
Working on it fluid filming the underside as we speak
I was looking to change my Fj cruiser for Lexus GX460
Hi AMD, your videos are excellent, if I could suggest that in general you answer some of the questions in the comments, there are a lot of genuinely good comments which should be answered. All the best from Greece.
I love me a Prado, especially this older style.
Could you please post a video showing how to grease the drive shaft properly and talk about the correct type of grease?
That LS430. 😎
I just upgrade my car from a 2013 modded prius to 2017 Lexus IS200T with 48k mile. Can't wait ti pick it up soon!
You can tell how series a person is about car care when they use weather tech floor mats and Michelin tires.
As good as Michelin are, there are other brands.Nokian, Goodyear, Pirelli and Continental are also very good brands.
I love ur videos
That’s a fine vehicle.
This pre-facelifted GX looks better than the spindle grille versions
It's not a GX but in 2025 the ES will finally be without the spindle grille!
Na h
I bought a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS (w/AWD, 3.5L V6) in July 2020 with under 18,000 miles. I keep her very clean and well maintained. Now...that being said there's one car I really want, well there's several, but the one car I would like to own is a late-00's/early-10's Lexus LS460 or LS460L. The ES350's are nice, but they're basically Avalons which isn't bad either. I'm partial to the 2011/2012 Avalon face-lift.
It’s incredible that is doesn’t even have a single ding for that year. How is that even possible?
I’ve gotten dings from the dealer when my vehicle was new and was forced to take it there. And, got dings at the grocery store even though I parked far away, and there’s always that one person who wants to park next to you even with 100 empty spots around.
That owner must of been lucky. Incredible find!
Hit the damn jackpot
Looks like a garage queen!
Where else would you park a $60,000 SUV?