Southeast GX Broverlanding and BS

Seller says trans and engine oil was changed in the last 3k miles.
Whats the coolant valley leak? And how would I check for that?

thanks!

 

Check service records on Lexus owners page and id run a carfax if you’re serious about it. If they’ve fixed the valley plate it SHOULD be done by a shop as not very DIY friendly.

Check the frame up and down for rust.

Don’t see any interior photos. Driver seat is prob trashed.

personally I’d look for a 14-16 in the low 20’s and mod it to your liking.

 

Valley plate has not been done. Interior looks pretty good from the pics I’ve gotten. Truck has been a a Texas/Alabama/Tennessee truck. Seller claims rust free. More pics getting uploaded soon/tmr.

Wouldn’t by any means say I’m seriously pursuing this one, or any GX specifically. Just looking at cheaper (sub $20k) but reliable (see also Toyota/lexus) truck or SUV to own for the next 3-5 years. Can’t be a 4Runner as the wife doesn’t want me cramping her style.

I’m open all info on the GX platform in general. What makes the 14-16 more desirable? I also have no clue if the sellers asking price of $17k OBO is good/bad/ugly?

 

So a bunch of follow-up questions. Trim? Does it have AHC? Factory hitch?

 

Trim; not sure
AHC; doubt it
Factory hitch; I think so

 

https://lexusgxor.com/

We can’t give you all the answers. Take some time to read and learn.

the 460 was 80% unchanged from 2013-2024. Most of the updates were cosmetic, interior, and some safety stuff.

 

Run the VIN on the Lexus owners page?
https://www.lexus.com/My-Lexus

 

Not sure I didn’t just try my Toyota app

 

Interior/undercarriage pics loaded.

Aside from the coolant valley repair having not been done (seller states no sign of need yet) it’s appears well kept.

What’s the best way to visually inspect for the coolant valley leak?

 

Looks good.

you have to get up under the truck and look for signs of coolant leaking. If it hasn’t gone by now you might be good, flush out a gallon of coolant at every oil change to keep things fresh.

Did you buy it? Says sold.

 

Thanks for the feedback.

Nope, not me. Sold to the first guy that looked at it this AM.

 

bummer

Plenty more out there at least.

 

When you find one also look for coolant leak anywhere on the timing chain cover, these leak there also. If just under the water pump then not as big of a deal, it’ll just need a new water pump. Also ask how frequently they changed the coolant. These engines’ head gaskets don’t like very old coolant per Car Care Nut on YT. Lastly, mine had an oil leak between the transmission and the transfer case from a faulty seal, really my only problem in 70k miles.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEiPvZBTftE/?img_index=2&igsh=MWdweGF0YTB1M2dpdg==

 

sun light reflecting off of surfaces is a bitch. toyota aint the only one with these problems. go look around the interwebs

 

I live in the shaded forest without a fancy GX. No worries here

 

This story is all over GX groups on Facebook. It was 1 guy who's mirrors were wrapped with PPF. Did the PPF help contribute? Who knows.

 

I’m gonna one of those “ people “ for a min. Been working hard getting a YouTube channel off the ground. Been in the works for a while and the main reason I haven’t been as active on here as I used to be. It will be Camping, backpacking, gear reviews and of course GX content. If y’all wouldn’t mind subscribing to the channel it would mean a lot and help me out a ton.

I consider all of y’all friends and thought it wouldn’t hurt to mention it.

thanks y’all.

https://youtube.com/@chasingthewildz?si=wQ4B_xUp98w-F8Rs

 

Shoot, now if I ever go camping with you does that make me YouTube famous?

Also when is the first giveaway for subscribers