Lexus GX550 Overtrail vs. Grenadier or new Toyota Land Cruiser?

[nickw]

Irrelevant metrics.

The GX550 is the same base vehicle as the new Land Cruiser. Are you trying to prove that wrong? It's the same vehicle... just with more crap to break.

Not true, we now know they are not the same base, the LC is more closely related to the 4R.....

 

[plainjaneFJC]

Not true, we now know they are not the same base, the LC is more closely related to the 4R.....

You sure about that Clark? Different engine and transfer case- but axles, chassis, etc are basically the same

 

[CanyonLX]

From ChasingourTrunks in the New LC Thread:

Metric	4-Runner	Land Cruiser	Lexus GX550
Wheelbase	2789 mm	2850 mm	2850 mm
Width	1926 mm	1980 mm	1980 mm
Clearance	244 mm	221 mm	220 mm
Towing	5000 lbs	6000 lbs	9063 lbs (!!)
Payload	1625 lbs	1365 lbs	1367 lbs
Touring Range	804 km	666 km	615 km (est. based on tank capacity and combined avg)

 

[nickw]

You sure about that Clark? Different engine and transfer case- but axles, chassis, etc are basically the same

Clark? Based on the IH8 mud stuff the GX is going to come with the 9.5" rear axle as a start so there are some differences, time will tell for the rest.

 

[Todd780]

You sure about that Clark? Different engine and transfer case- but axles, chassis, etc are basically the same

Clark?

I think he was going for this: One of the finest documentaries ever made.

 

[nickw]

I think he was going for this: One of the finest documentaries ever made.
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I understand that but he got the quote wrong.....

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Lexus GX550 ...going on a test drive finally on Friday. I am ready to put a deposit. I am upgrading from a Lexus LX450 with 185k miles. I dont drive that much, but I hope I love the new GX550. They have some incoming stock so I will decide. Price is MSRP 78k it seems like a deal compared to all other vehicles out there!
My daugther wants me to keep the Classic Lexus LX450 since I dont drive that much. most of my traveling now a days is flying and getting pamper. But...lol

 

[plainjaneFJC]

Are you looking at the overtrail?

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Yes indeed, it is the only one available to test drive right now. They have a white overtrail and a Premium/ Luxury coming soon

 

[nickw]

Lexus GX550 ...going on a test drive finally on Friday. I am ready to put a deposit. I am upgrading from a Lexus LX450 with 185k miles. I dont drive that much, but I hope I love the new GX550. They have some incoming stock so I will decide. Price is MSRP 78k it seems like a deal compared to all other vehicles out there!
My daugther wants me to keep the Classic Lexus LX450 since I dont drive that much. most of my traveling now a days is flying and getting pamper. But...lol

Kind of boxed yourself in with your user name....

 

[nickw]

Yes indeed, it is the only one available to test drive right now. They have a white overtrail and a Premium/ Luxury coming soon

Let us know what you think - we have a Overtrail on "Order", they keep calling us offering rigs but none are the right color.

 

[jchasse]

What are the odds on whether or not the GX runs into the V35A main bearing issues? I'm on a waitlist for an Overtrail, but I'm inclined to wait a year or so to see how things play out.

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Let us know what you think - we have a Overtrail on "Order", they keep calling us offering rigs but none are the right color.

What color are you looking for?

 

[plainjaneFJC]

What are the odds on whether or not the GX runs into the V35A main bearing issues? I'm on a waitlist for an Overtrail, but I'm inclined to wait a year or so to see how things play out.

Everything I’ve read is only a small amount of units having issues.

 

[nickw]

What color are you looking for?

We want the 'black', I think it's called caviar.