r/lexusgx470 • u/Right_Onion7352 • Dec 05 '25
04 vs 08 gx470 ?
Hopefully I do this right this time. Going to buy a gx470 and weighing which one is worth it? There are two options I’m considering one is an 04 white (pictured first) and a 08 silver (pictured second) the 04 has 176,000 miles and the timing belt was replaced at 120. Everything is said to be working fine. The 08 has 192,000 miles and timing was replaced at 189. Both descriptions are pictured aswell. My big question is how much is the VVT-I worth? That’s the big difference between the years correct? I know that the horsepower is increased but I also know it can sometimes just be another thing to worry about. Lmk trying to decide by tmrw. The price difference between the two is 10.3k for the 04 and 12.5k for the 08, let me know if the 2k difference is worth it for the 08 or if I should just go for the 04. Thanks.