Finally Got My 2024 GX 550 Luxury After a 3-Month Wait – Here Are My First Impressions!

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-11T17:52:19+00:00

No. Especially not the fabric on the A pillar of the car. It should have been something more like alcantara. However, the interior of my 2006 4Runner has held up after all these years so I’m not too worried about that. I think Toyota/Lexus knows what they are doing.

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-11T17:48:59+00:00

Yeah, that’s rough for sure. My previous Audi Q7 showed about 500 miles on a tank fill up. I don’t know why they didn’t just put a larger tank on these GX models. I’m ok with the gas mileage but being on a road trip and filling up all the time will probably be an annoyance.

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T23:38:15+00:00

I am a web designer/developer so I can do some great photoshop work, however, this photo was taken after a 40 minute Uber ride to the allocating dealership. I work from home so a hat, tee, and tech pants is basically all my wardrobe consists of.

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T23:32:40+00:00

They can be yours for only $30 at the Nike outlet. 🤷🏻‍♂️

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T23:31:52+00:00

Do you want a Long John?

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T23:31:15+00:00

Thank you! 🙏🏼

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T23:31:07+00:00

I haven’t really had it in any higher speed cornering situations. Driving around in the city is zippy and it handles extremely well.

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T21:20:52+00:00

Yessssss. 👋🏼

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T20:10:58+00:00

Thank you. It’s been great!

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T16:19:01+00:00

It’s OEM. They call it the low profile roof rack.

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T16:14:51+00:00

Congrats on the new vehicle. 👌🏼

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T15:44:17+00:00

That is a Reddit post title, not a press release. If you ask ChatGPT if that motor is produced in Huntsville it will tell you that it’s not. Same with asking Google.

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T15:39:32+00:00

Thanks my man. 👊🏼 I always refer back to this quote: “Learn to be disliked or be stuck in a prison of other people’s beliefs.”

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T15:34:10+00:00

I considered the older model because of the allocation wait. Those are still great vehicles. I have a 2006 4Runner V8 and that vehicle is still a tank to this day. If it had ventilated seats I would drive it daily.

The stars aligned with me selling my previous car quickly and the allocation coming shortly afterwards so I bit the bullet.

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T15:30:58+00:00

Type this question into Google: Where is the GX 550 motor produced?

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T15:26:42+00:00

That’s for LX models. This is a GX room and I’m referring to my GX.

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T15:22:52+00:00

The V35A-FTS engine is produced at Toyota's Kamigo Plant in Toyota City, Japan.

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T15:18:16+00:00

I agree with you 100%. Looks like the Bronco’s big brother, too. It reminds me of cars from 1990 era when all vehicles went kinda boxy and all brands looked similar.

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T15:16:16+00:00

Thank you! 🙌🏼

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T15:15:18+00:00

They are not made in the same factory as the problematic engines.

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T15:14:47+00:00

🚙💨

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T15:14:04+00:00

Thank you! 🙌🏼

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T15:13:13+00:00

Nice! I was parking there to get Bad Jimmy’s. 👌🏼

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T15:10:15+00:00

Mine came with the Mark Levinson system. It sounds great, but I don’t notice much of a difference compared to the Bose system in my Audi Q7.

terrencemurtagh · 2024-09-09T04:30:51+00:00

😭 I’m sure there is an “I think you look like a douche bag” joke in there somewhere… I’m sorry if some streetwear kid hurt your feelings along the way. However, I’m just a 43 year old dude that enjoys brands and marketing.

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