WhereTheHellIsJames?
Explorer
Fellow adventurers! I'm selling my '08 GX470 Sport, and thought I'd post it up here to see if anyone has interest in this fine rig.
I bought this a few years ago, and have done very little to it, aside from purchasing a Prinsu rack (which I'l include in the sale). My wife took the vehicle for a drive one day shortly after I'd bought it, and came back advising that she was commandeering the GX, and that I should figure something else out. No sweat- happy wife, happy life. But... some other shiny thing ended up in our driveway over the weekend, and I can't keep them all, so either this or my other rig has to go. I couldn't decide between the two, so I listed them both for sale, figuring that I'll keep whichever one doesn't sell first.
This GX is a 2008 model, and as such is in the newest 85-95% of production, since the vast majority sold were the earlier models.
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They all have the air adjustable suspension, which is part of what makes it an excellent off-roader by allowing an approach angle of 30° and a departure angle of 29°, and it gets the body up better than 2 inches. There’s also hill descent control. Perhaps most important though, is that this GX is in the small minority having the optional Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) which loosens the GX’s stabilizer bars to give greater articulation over uneven terrain, but also uses front and rear hydraulic pressure-sensing valves and larger stabilizer bars to reduce body roll when on pavement. A very desirable system for someone who doesn’t want to rip out the factory stuff to exchange for several thousand dollars of new trail-oriented components that will in turn make it less suitable for pavement.
The engine—the same V-8 as in the LandCruiser 100/LX470—has 15% more horsepower than the original GX's and the transmission received some improvements over the original as well. This vehicle also have the rear backup camera, Bluetooth compatibility, improved nav system, and the Aux port for connecting electronics, which many don’t. As an added bonus, for foul weather or other times when sitting around in your vehicle watching a movie may make sense, this GX also has DVD playback on the nav screen (when stopped).
Beyond KDSS, the other cool/unusual thing about this one, is that it’s the not-available-until-‘07 **Sport model** that gave it special stuff like the smoked bezel headlamps and the black birdseye maple wood, which I think is better than the more luxury-oriented options.
I bought the GX because I believed (and still do) that there wasn’t any other option that, in stock form, hit such a good balance between being a good daily driver and then doing substantial off-pavement work with no modifications. While this rig is a fine basis for someone who wants to build up a dedicated trail rig, it’s real skill is to be able to commute, go on long highway trips, and do off-pavement stuff, all to a high standard with no modifications. In addition, with the third-row seats, one could theoretically chauffeur a regulation indoor soccer team with ease. Go figure.
All maintenance is up to date, including the thorough (and expensive) 120k mile service, as well as the timing belt/water pump at 94k Miles. The BF Goodrich All-Terrain KO2's are in good shape, and show little wear. Overall, this GX is in excellent condition with hardly a scratch or door ding to speak of. It also has a factory clear bra, so no rock chips either. Exterior is a 9/9.5 out of 10, and the interior is an 8.5-9 out of 10, as there's a bit of wear on the drivers seat bolster and the steering wheel.
Mileage is currently at 147k (and counting), and the vehicle is located in Hood River, OR. Asking price is $17,000, which seems pretty fair given the specs, and the beat up and modified early models that I see on craigslist at similar pricing. Attached photos were taken 9/29/2019.
I bought this a few years ago, and have done very little to it, aside from purchasing a Prinsu rack (which I'l include in the sale). My wife took the vehicle for a drive one day shortly after I'd bought it, and came back advising that she was commandeering the GX, and that I should figure something else out. No sweat- happy wife, happy life. But... some other shiny thing ended up in our driveway over the weekend, and I can't keep them all, so either this or my other rig has to go. I couldn't decide between the two, so I listed them both for sale, figuring that I'll keep whichever one doesn't sell first.
This GX is a 2008 model, and as such is in the newest 85-95% of production, since the vast majority sold were the earlier models.
They all have the air adjustable suspension, which is part of what makes it an excellent off-roader by allowing an approach angle of 30° and a departure angle of 29°, and it gets the body up better than 2 inches. There’s also hill descent control. Perhaps most important though, is that this GX is in the small minority having the optional Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) which loosens the GX’s stabilizer bars to give greater articulation over uneven terrain, but also uses front and rear hydraulic pressure-sensing valves and larger stabilizer bars to reduce body roll when on pavement. A very desirable system for someone who doesn’t want to rip out the factory stuff to exchange for several thousand dollars of new trail-oriented components that will in turn make it less suitable for pavement.
The engine—the same V-8 as in the LandCruiser 100/LX470—has 15% more horsepower than the original GX's and the transmission received some improvements over the original as well. This vehicle also have the rear backup camera, Bluetooth compatibility, improved nav system, and the Aux port for connecting electronics, which many don’t. As an added bonus, for foul weather or other times when sitting around in your vehicle watching a movie may make sense, this GX also has DVD playback on the nav screen (when stopped).
Beyond KDSS, the other cool/unusual thing about this one, is that it’s the not-available-until-‘07 **Sport model** that gave it special stuff like the smoked bezel headlamps and the black birdseye maple wood, which I think is better than the more luxury-oriented options.
I bought the GX because I believed (and still do) that there wasn’t any other option that, in stock form, hit such a good balance between being a good daily driver and then doing substantial off-pavement work with no modifications. While this rig is a fine basis for someone who wants to build up a dedicated trail rig, it’s real skill is to be able to commute, go on long highway trips, and do off-pavement stuff, all to a high standard with no modifications. In addition, with the third-row seats, one could theoretically chauffeur a regulation indoor soccer team with ease. Go figure.
All maintenance is up to date, including the thorough (and expensive) 120k mile service, as well as the timing belt/water pump at 94k Miles. The BF Goodrich All-Terrain KO2's are in good shape, and show little wear. Overall, this GX is in excellent condition with hardly a scratch or door ding to speak of. It also has a factory clear bra, so no rock chips either. Exterior is a 9/9.5 out of 10, and the interior is an 8.5-9 out of 10, as there's a bit of wear on the drivers seat bolster and the steering wheel.
Mileage is currently at 147k (and counting), and the vehicle is located in Hood River, OR. Asking price is $17,000, which seems pretty fair given the specs, and the beat up and modified early models that I see on craigslist at similar pricing. Attached photos were taken 9/29/2019.
