Anyone else considering the Lexus GX 550? - Test drive has me re-considering my future!

[Voodoo Rufus]

It's full time 4wd with a lockable torsen center and rear e-locker. And it can run high or low range with the center locked or unlocked.

 

[Voodoo Rufus]

No idea. I'd love to test drive one against a 4runneer though. Owner reviews on Youtube seem favorable enough.

 

[Voodoo Rufus]

Same applies to the Tundra and Sequoia. The Tundra sacrificed the rear underseat storage for the battery, and the Sequoia has abysmal storage between the battery and live axle compared to the Yukon and Expedition which have fold flat seats.

Fold flat second row would have been nice in the 4runner....

 

[Zaki]

I believe seeing and test driving the GX550, getting up close with the interior, the layout, the luggage area, the wheel/tire combo is the key.

The GX, especially the Overtrail trim is very impressive in reality and videos and pics do not do it justice. I love its stance.

I suspect the majority of people who are cross shopping the 4R TRD Pro with the GX550 Overtrail/+ will be swayed to choose the Lexus. The price difference, without any dealer markups, is about $12,000. In my opinion that difference is acceptable.


The Overtrail + is a luxury car and an off road vehicle in one. You will love the daily drive to work but feel confident that it can take you to Alaska and back with relative ease. It looks gentlemanly and suave and athletic. It is a bargain, considering you are getting two vehicles in one.

As you can tell, I am in love with the GX550 Overtrail +.

 

[retirementOwl]

I believe seeing and test driving the GX550, getting up close with the interior, the layout, the luggage area, the wheel/tire combo is the key.

The GX, especially the Overtrail trim is very impressive in reality and videos and pics do not do it justice. I love its stance.

I suspect the majority of people who are cross shopping the 4R TRD Pro with the GX550 Overtrail/+ will be swayed to choose the Lexus. The price difference, without any dealer markups, is about $12,000. In my opinion that difference is acceptable.


The Overtrail + is a luxury car and an off road vehicle in one. You will love the daily drive to work but feel confident that it can take you to Alaska and back with relative ease. It looks gentlemanly and suave and athletic. It is a bargain, considering you are getting two vehicles in one.

As you can tell, I am in love with the GX550 Overtrail +.

You are right. I planned to buy the new 4R TRD Pro, then started researching the 550 OT since the new 4R excited me less than hoped. I Watched countless videos and read many articles. Then I went and drove one and I was smitten. The 550 looks better in person than I expected, to me it's gorgeous. It's pretty much identical in size to the new 4R, albeit a little taller. I drove and loved my 1998 4Runner for many years and the 550 OT is the 4R of my dreams in a Lexus body.

People should realize, these two cars serve the exact same audience. The 550 gives you a sublime engine that is so satisfying to drive. Most will kid themselves to think they'd enjoy the hybrid 4 cyl nearly as much. From videos I've seen, EKDSS is a game changer that transforms the off-road experience and also helps on road. Interior refinement and tech is also nice and air-conditioned seats here in Miami are a godsend. I've come to realize that the price differential of the 550 OT is worth the extra enjoyment and happiness I'll get, especially amortized over 10 years.

Folks should drive both vehicles before pulling the trigger!