Lexus GX 460 II - the last of the "Mohicans" at the price of Vesta or Moskvich-3

The very sound of the Lexus GX 460 II speaks of the high cost of the car. Of course, subject to its integrity and performance of all units. Usually this segment in the secondary market looks like this - despite the years, as if yesterday it left the threshold of a car dealership.


The secret of safety is quite easy to reveal. A car, the annual tax on which is estimated at a little over 40 thousand rubles, is far from being affordable for all car owners with a good income. And in this case, it is quite expected that the car falls into hands that are not used to being content with little. This means only licensed service, regular care and careful ownership.

There are exceptions, of course, but if you're buying a used Lexus GX 460 II from a first owner, there's over a 90% chance of getting a ten-year-old car in immaculate condition.

Pricing

Since we started about money, let's not postpone the key question to the end of the article. Today, it will not be possible to buy such an SUV on the secondary labor market - there are enough options to choose from. Of course, in terms of the number of offers, the used Lexus GX 460 II in the Russian Federation is indecently far behind such masterpieces of the domestic automotive industry as Lada Priora or VAZ 2121 with modifications.

Of course, it's about the price. Our interest in the age of the car is in the range of 2009-2013. This is a pre-styling Lexus GX 460 II. The price range of offers for worthy (not broken) copies varies from 1,8 to 4,1 million rubles. If we turn to the rule of buying from the first owner, the lower threshold will shift somewhat - up to 2 rubles.


Agree, the numbers are very interesting. We do not take the top of the market now, but to take first-hand an elite SUV at the price of a Moskvich is a rather tempting offer. And for those who know what a Lexus is a little over 10 years old, the argument about the age difference and metal fatigue makes absolutely no difference.

Practicality and the Lexus GX 460 II

Let me remind you that we are talking about cars that were in the same hands and do not know what a cheaper repair is. Despite the fact that GX stands for Grand Crossover, the bodywork is based on a powerful steel frame. It has high tensile strength - the very thing for our non-federal roads and country roads. This largely determines why the body panels after a run under 200 still retain their original geometry and gaps, even if the car was often ridden in the mud.


The dimensions of the SUV allow it to fit perfectly into city traffic:

✅ length — 4805 mm
✅ width - 1885 mm
✅ height - 1885 mm
✅ wheelbase - 2790 mm
✅ ground clearance - 215 mm

To move the car, the factory installed rims of size R 18, and the presence of air suspension on the rear axle allows you to maintain ground clearance when the car is fully loaded.


Sufficiently roomy trunk - 621 liters. If a third row of seats is provided, then when they are unfolded, the boot compartment will sharply decrease to 104 liters. Manipulations with the second row will increase the usable volume to 1934 liters. Even light commercial vehicles can envy such spaciousness. However, there are features of the model that somewhat dull the enthusiasm for the capabilities of an SUV.

Operating costs

In addition to the tax and the OSAGO policy, which in total will result in a fairly large amount, you need to be mentally prepared for terrible fuel consumption in the city. It is on the highway that a 4,6-liter unit consumes from 10 to 13 liters. City traffic jams increase the “appetite” of an SUV to 19-20 liters, or even more. There are reviews that indicate numbers in the range of 21-22 liters of AI-95 per hundred. Of course, they depend both on the quality of gasoline and on the degree of wear of the fuel equipment.


An ordinary visit to a service with a mileage of 180 thousand km can cost 40-50 thousand rubles. And this is a banal engine oil change, automatic transmission and suspension maintenance. Without taking into account the cost of spare parts, a list of which may appear after the diagnosis of vehicle systems.

When it comes to replacement parts, there is more than a wide selection on the market to fit every budget. Still, do not forget that Lexus is a sub-brand of Toyota, and this is a fairly common brand, and many spare parts on an elite SUV can be perfectly replaced by cheaper counterparts.


But usually the owners of the Lexus GX 460 II prefer reliability, and saving a couple of thousand rubles in this matter seems inappropriate. Here is the cost of some components, which will allow you to compare the repair price with other brands of cars:

✅ lower ball joint - 1500-800 rubles. (CTR/AMD)
✅ front brake pads - 2700-1500 rubles. (Nibk/CTR)
✅ generator — 20000-13000 rubles. (Toyota/Denso)
✅ radiator -18000-8500 rub. (Toyota/SAT)

As you can see, if you are not a fan of original components, you can immediately significantly reduce the cost of spare parts. And we did not consider the bottom of the market - there the prices will be even more favorable.

Engine, transmission and speed

Under the hood is a real V8 beast. With a volume of 4,6 liters, the classic aspirated is capable of developing 296 hp. With. Torque at 3,5 thousand rpm already gives a thrust of 438 N * m. It is known about these motors that almost nothing is known about them. Forgive the pun, but there is very little information in terms of repair. If you do not pour cheap oil for tractors into the engine and make the regulations on time, then the owners will not find out about problems with the engine even after half a million mileage.

By the way, for those who do not need so much power in principle, its somewhat modest counterpart is quite suitable. The six-cylinder unit already produces 270 hp. with., but its traction is still enough for the SUV to behave confidently in difficult areas - 376 N * m. If the issue of accelerating dynamics is acute for you, it is better to choose the first option. With the V8, the Lexus GX 460 accelerates to 100 km/h 1,5 seconds faster in 8,3 seconds.


In all cases, the engine is paired with a 6-position automatic AW TR-60SN. A fairly reliable unit for a 4WD wheel scheme. But the Japanese Aisin set up the TCM (automatic transmission computer) in such a way that the owner, in pursuit of thrills, can “burn” this very box - there are no restrictions on his actions.

The cost of the contract spare part is estimated at about 60 K plus replacement work. That is why offers from the first buyers of the Lexus GX 460 in the secondary market are especially valued.

Summing up

What about interior and comfort? - you ask. What can you say about Lexus in this regard? Here, even the more ancient “oldies” are able to please in comparison with the cheap Chinese plastic of modern crossovers. The inner world of the Lexus GX 460 II can be described in one word - solid. In this generation, there is no abundance of external sensors and smart assistants. This car is for those who have more than enough power steering, ABS and ESP.


However, in its price segment, the second generation of the pre-styling Lexus GX 460 looks attractive, even despite some high cost to use. Under the condition of a careful attitude on the part of the first owner, even a 10-12 year old car of this brand can still serve the new owner. So much so that in five years he will remain satisfied with his margin of safety.

And when, on the one hand, the modern and trendy Moskvich-3 is on the scales, and on the other, a slightly “old-fashioned” frame SUV, the choice in favor of the latter seems more practical. In any case, to me. And you?