2009 Lexus GX User Reviews

Pros

Quiet, Serene and Luxurious

Cons

Gas Mileage, Barndoor

Purchased As New

We are a Lexus family and this truck is our family vehicle. We also own a 2001 GS430 and a 1992 SC300 engine modified with turbos. My wife loves her GX and have enough gear for her and the baby to live off if they ever get lost in the woods. This truck has great space and comfort. We average about 15mpg city but have seen as much as 22 mpg on highway. I installed navigation hack that allows us to use the navigation will the vehicle is moving. Daughter loves the DVD player and rolling around in the back of the truck when it's parked in the garage....read morehide

Pros

comfortable, reliable, safe, power, and roomy

Purchased As New

I LOVE THIS CAR! It is spacious, roomy, and feels so safe. It handles well for an SUV. I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, and Porsche...my GX is hands down my favorite car of all time! For you moms out there...this car may look big...but easy to drive. I can parallel park this bad boy better than any car I've ever had int he past. I LOVE IT!...read morehide

Pros

We have a 2005 bought it new and really love it. Comfortable, quiet and lots of power

Cons

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Purchased As New

I always wanted a white car and the blizzard pearl is beautiful.
I think if there could be away the GPS could be used by the passenger that would be super. I'm going to have the upgrade map installed in my car was glad to know that is a option.
The GX has very comfortable front seats and even the back seat is not bad because the back can be adjusted.
Has a great hauling capacity especially when going to the nursery.
Best car we've ever owned and the service is terrific....read morehide

Pros

power with comfort

Cons

none

Purchased As Used

Nice quite ride with sense of quality. It is an SUV that handle like a car.

Pros

Handsome exterior. Quiet Cabin.

Cons

Lack of Power. Cramped Interior. Gas Guzzler. Squeaky breaks.

Purchased As New

Bought the GX brand new. Breaks started squeaking when car was under warranty. Multiple dealer service visits unable to resolve problem. WARNING: Per service advisor and manager at South Bay Lexus "It's common for these cars to squeak". "They took the asbestos out of the break pads, even some of the new Lexuses squeak and there is nothing we can do about it". I guess consumers has to buy at their own risks. Too bad if you ended up with one that turns heads constantly at stop signs due to squeaking. Funny how consumers' expectations are much high than the trained Lexus service personnel. Would recommend thinking twice before purchasing a Lexus due to above comments from Lexus....read morehide

Pros

Lexus reliability, service & comfortable interior

Cons

No powerliftgate

Purchased As New

Test drove this and the ML350, ended up going with GX for several reasons:
1. Had a GS300 for 8 years and never had a problem with it. Lexus has a much better reliability history than Mercedes.
2. No 3rd row option in the ML.
3. Maintenance costs on Mercedes - yikes. I come from a Mercedes family and have seen those bills.
4. Drive felt much smoother than the ML in terms of acceleration and overall ride. Also has better visibility.
5. Personal preference but I didn't like the feel of driving a crossover, and the ML, like the RX, is more crossover than true SUV. I like sedans or SUVs and not the in-between. Didn't like the feel of the RX either. While it is primarily my car (female) my husband loves driving it, and he thought the RX/ML were too girly.

Overall, very pleased with it after 2 months ... fits 2 carseats nicely (one forward, one rear) and will have plenty of room for the family....read morehide

Pros

Quiet and comfortable - Great in Snow and weather!!

Cons

Seats a bit short and passenger seat does not tilt; Nav. just ok

Purchased As New

Overall Great car but a bit pricey. Comfortable seats and climate, quiet ride is great and smooth. Not too keen on the navigation because it can't be used while driving - even by a passenger. Blue tooth works "ok". Swinging door is good for short people but can close in wind unless it is locked open.
Good looking car and great for middle of the road luxury. No mechanical problems, but great followup by the dealer to make sure we are happy with the car or to see if we needed help with any features. Can't beat Lexus service....read morehide

Pros

great in all weather conditions, comfortable, options

Purchased As New

I bought this car new in 2008. I absolutely love this vehicle, even more than I could have imagined I would. In fact, I was lukewarm about spending the money, but my husband was enthusiastic about it. He bought it for me. By the third time I put this car on the road, I was saying, "Wee!" I have never driven a car so wonderful.

So far, I have had no maintenance problems (in fact, no maintenance required at all), and the car runs like it did day one. All features, including DVD player, perform like new....read morehide

Pros

No problems

Cons

seat is short

Purchased As Used

I purchased this used in San Antonio as a getting out of the Army present to myself. This one came with all the bells and whistles. All of them have performed flawlessly since day one. There were ~20k miles on it to start, I have had it for 2 years and there are about 70k miles. I have taken it through snow, ice and light off road with great performance and no slipping. No issues except the front seat hit me a little short on the thighs. I am 5'10" so, if you are tall you may want the LX with its longer seat length or the the Toyota Seqouia. The GPS is still the 2005 model with the 'upgrade' offered by Lexus for $250 for the 2009 maps. Fortunately the roads where I am have not changed much and my cell phone has maps/GPS. This one came with the twin seat back DVD players and wireless headphones. Haven't used these much since my daughter is 20 years old--wish I had this car when she was younger--but the DVD worked fine as my wife and drove cross country....read morehide