Faults:

Had the rear driveshaft replaced under warranty. Solved the "bump from behind" problem common to GX470.

General Comments:

Very smooth and quiet ride.

Interior fit and finish is quality, and what you would expect from Lexus.

3rd row seats are for children only.

I don't mind the barn-door style rear door - we had a CR-V for many years, and were accustomed to this style.

Engine is well suited for the size of the vehicle - good acceleration.

Faults:

Rubber seal around right passenger door started to come off.

General Comments:

I do not own this vehicle, but since I have been staying at my future in-laws, I've had a chance to drive this vehicle extensively.

This feels like a traditional body-on-frame large SUV's. The GX feels like a boat, around turns it starts to feel like it wants to roll over, generous amounts of body lean, does not matter whether the suspension is on sport or comfort setting. Additionally, pure sport made the ride very choppy and bouncy, allowing the passengers to feel every imperfection in the road, while the comfort setting made the vehicle even more floaty and unstable.

The tire and the wind rush intrude markably at 70 miles per hour, and the Mark Levinson sound system produced disappointing quantities of bass and treble. People who respect the Lexus badge and the dealer experience might prefer this vehicle for the brand name alone, but in today's world with today's fuel prices and atrocious fuel economy, this vehicle is a prime choice only for those who don't understand much about driving dynamics and cars, and can be easily persuaded by an upscale dealership.

Faults:

Transmission clunk or jerkiness is because the drive shaft needs to be greased from time to time.. There really is no defect with the tranny or any parts around it. This clunk will not break or damage the vehicle, so just live with it, or go to the dealer and they will put some grease on it. I have the problem many others do too. I got used to it. No BIG deal!

Faults:

After coming to a stop, vehicle will suddenly clunk like it is changing gears while stopped. This does not happen consistently.

Faults:

I have had 3 instances where the car as left me stranded. One due to a tire, one due to the gas cap not being tightened correctly (yes, it can stall the vehicle), and one due to a bad battery.

All the comments with regard to the transmission/drive train are true. I've driven the 2003 GX470 and 2004 GX470 (loaner), and both have the same problem. When stopping, the rest of the transmission stops a second or two later with a minor, and sometimes not so minor jerk. You always look in your rear view mirror to see if someone bumped you.

My car was checked and I had almost the entire drive train replaced. It seemed to correct most of the problem, but now after a year, the problem is starting to come back. And yes, Lexus says the transmission/drive train is very complicated, doing a bunch of things, so it's not unusual for it to continue doing things at a stop. Hard to believe, but that's exactly what I was told by the dealer.

General Comments:

They say Lexus has a 90% approval rate. Well, I'm one of the 10% who is disappointed. There are a few lemons in every batch, and I was unlucky to receive one of them. Would be scared to buy another one.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

It's the best Suv I've ever driven. The smoothest ride ever. There is nothing better.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

In cabin, this vehicle is like flying first class.

Amenities like no other in it's class, first class workmanship, first class materials, first class ride.

This is no overpriced 4runner, based on same platform, but built different.

New KDSS suspension makes a big difference, rear camera instead of a beep that you never hear if listening to music, navigation, sound system, I was driving at 90 miles per hour and didn't notice it.

Please don't compare the GX with the 4runner there's a humongous difference.