2008 Lexus GX 470

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Year

2008

Make

Lexus

Model

Odometer

171,224

Engine

4.7L V8

Fuel Type

gasoline

Transmission

automatic

Drivetrain

4×4

VIN / Chassis #

Seller

private party

Location

Mount Airy, MD

Title Status

First released for the 2003 model year and available through the 2009 model year, the Lexus GX 470 is a mass of off-road capability wrapped in luxury.

Despite an impressive pedigree (it is, after all, known as the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado outside of North America) and an amalgamation of excellent Toyota components, it is still a somewhat overlooked 4×4. Those in the know, however, highly covet the GX 470 for its off-road capability and powerful 4.7L V8 engine.

The Model

The Lexus GX was developed in the late ’90s in parallel with the Toyota J120 Land Cruiser Prado. The Lexus is virtually identical to the Toyota down to the body panels, but with the more luxurious options and features one would expect from the premium marque. While still a full-capability 4×4 SUV, the Prado is, of course, one of the smaller variations within the Land Cruiser family.

While the J120 featured several I4 and V6 gasoline and diesel engine options, the GX employed the larger 4.7L 2UZ-FE V8, an engine equal parts performance and reliability. Both the GX and J120 share suspension components with the 4Runner and FJ Cruiser, but the GX adds some useful technology by way of Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC).

Towing capacity was initially a modest 5,000 lbs., but an upgraded frame-bolted hitch introduced for the 2004 model year increased capacity to 6,500 lbs.

Because many GXs were purchased as family vehicles and spent most of their days touring the local mall, finding a well-maintained and unmodified Lexus SUV is actually not extremely difficult. But don't be fooled by the crayons and applesauce pouches crammed between the soft leather seats: the first-generation GX was an award-winning off-road machine that proved more than capable when taken off the pavement.

The Specs

We love the Lexus GX 470 because it comes straight from the factory packaged as a comfortable and capable off-roader. Plus, there’s plenty of aftermarket support to enhance its inherent functionality—like on this example from Elevated Motors in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

With only 171,224 miles on the odometer, it’s a relatively low-mile example—both by conventional and Toyota standards.

Per the CARFAX report, it has had four owners in its 14-year history and does report some unspecified damage. However, the documented maintenance and service history instill confidence that whatever damage may have occurred was properly addressed.

Highlights

171,224 miles
4.7L 2UZ-FE V8
5-speed A750F automatic transmission
Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
Toytec Aluma 2.0 front coilovers
Toytec Aluma 2.0 rear shocks
Toytec Superflex HD rear springs
Apache coil spring conversion
SPC upper control arms
Eimkeith panhard correction kit
RCI front skid plate
33 in. Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires
Fuel D667 Nitro wheels
LED Sport headlights

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