Thinking about a GX460

I don't totally disagree, but you can "curb hop" with AWD, RWD, FWD, a motorcycle, a bicycle, a unicycle, a baby stroller, a skateboard, an RC car etc... Not sure what you mean or what the point of that statement is exactly...? Also non premium runs fine; at least some models don't have the pad (mine doesn't); and 15% larger displacement with a different cylinder array is absolutely relevant!

 

Yeah, he lost me at that part too.

People can't drive over obstacles in 4wd? What do they do offroad? Lol

 

I've gone back and forth on this done myself a good bit. It comes down for me as this. Both trucks are awesome. I'm the original owner of a 5th gen and I know everything that has ever been done to it. The opportunities to get another brand new one are rapidly going away forever. The 5th gen is paid for and holding its value well. If anything happens to the 4R, stolen, totaled, etc. I will probably replace it with a GX. I will always be able to go find a used GX.

 

I just finished a 3800 mile trip with all sorts of roadway. I used the highest octane available the entire trip. The higher rating made absolutely no difference in the average gas mileage and no noticeable difference in power.
Regardless of my experience with this trip in the future I will continue to use at least 87 even it means buying a higher rating.

 

We considered the 460 as well but bought 4 4Runners instead. For us it came down to 1 thing… long term availability of OEM and aftermarket parts. I think it is an awesome build. You really can’t go wrong either way.

 

Wish I got one of those every single time

 

You have...4 of 4Runners?

I thought we were excessive with 2 of them.

As far as GXs go, I like them up to the 2019 MY. I am sort of on the lookout for one 19 or older with low mileage. GX470s in good condition is getting hard to find in my area .

 

I'd love to hear how full time 4wd affects turning radius.

As far as V6 VS V8, it's not just about displacement. The 4.6 produces about 20% more torque, with peak torque coming in almost 1000 RPM's sooner.

Also, I'm not sure what possible benefit there is to being able to " ...hop the front-end up soley using the rear wheels..."

 

What's wrong with 2020 you piece of shit?????

J/K !!!

I don't love the fascia but I wanted the newest I could get in my budget and the 2020 slotted in there.

 

Some great input here and some that's a little.... off. We still have both and still love both. The GX is a fantastic vehicle and IMHO is much nicer to drive. The spindle grille is better/worse on some colors, but I can live with it.

 

I still roll around in a 2005 Corolla with under 75k miles so I can handle "older" vehicles.

 

Really good comparison video from Lifestyle Overland, who has had both at the same time, for a cumulative 260,000 miles:

https://youtu.be/LtXPdlzBm5Q?si=5nYElLssae5OOqzU

 

2020,2021 is literally just body trim updates. Interior is still the POS old design with the terrible interface and no carplay. Test drove these older interior MYs - Between the dated tech and the rear clunking swing door, it was a mid af experience. A new 4R for a bit more $ was a no brainer.

2022+ are reasonable considerations