This GX Still Has Life Left
2005 Lexus GX470
$13,500
*plus tax and handling fees
Sale Details
Stock Number: 2026015
VIN: JTJBT20X250090328
Miles: 268,000
Exterior/Interior Color: White / Grey
Transmission: Automatic
Title Status: Clean
Paint Condition: 6/10
CarFax Report: Minor Accident reported
Brand/Model Summary
The Lexus GX470 is one of the most underrated off-road platforms to come out of the early 2000s. Built on the same 90-series Land Cruiser Prado chassis as the Toyota 4Runner, the GX470 brought genuine body-on-frame ruggedness wrapped in Lexus refinement. Toyota's 4.7-liter 2UZ-FE V8 — a cast-iron block unit with a reputation for going well past 300,000 miles with basic maintenance — powers every GX470, making high mileage on these trucks far less alarming than it would be on most other vehicles. The GX470's factory off-road spec is serious: multi-mode 4WD with a locking center differential, height-adjustable KDSS suspension (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) on equipped models, and a crawl-ready low-range transfer case. These trucks have a cult following in overland and off-road communities precisely because the mechanicals are so bulletproof and the aftermarket support is deep.
Vehicle Summary
This 2005 GX470 came to us as a high-mileage but fundamentally sound truck — exactly the profile we look for in an off-road build platform. At 267k miles on a 2UZ-FE V8, the engine is barely halfway through its usable life when properly maintained, and that's the philosophy guiding this entire build. Major mechanical maintenance was completed with the previous and current ownership (steering rack, timing, oil pans, drive shaft, differential, and more). The goal is a truck that is genuinely capable and genuinely reliable — not a lifted garage queen that falls apart on the trail. The build direction is a capable, daily-usable overland rig: suspension lift, all-terrain tires, underbody protection, and recovery gear, built on a freshly sorted mechanical foundation. This is a truck for people who actually use them.
Ownership History
Acquired by RISO Motorworks as a build project in 2026. The vehicle presents as a well-used but honest high-mileage example. Documentation and service records will be noted and updated as they become available through the build process.
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Vehicle Sale Disclaimer:
This vehicle is sold “as-is” with no warranty, written or implied. In some cases, the vehicle does have the remaining factory warranty still in place and will be described above if that is the case. All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the listed price. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. The information is based on our own research and statements made to us by the previous owner(s) and/or any work we had completed. To the best of our knowledge, the above information is accurate. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand-new vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles to verify their condition. For payment, we accept bank transfers, cashier’s checks, or cash. Checks take up to 10 business days to clear. The vehicle and title will be held until all funds are cleared and verified. Bank transfers usually only take 24 hours.
VIN Disclaimer:
**Note: VIN and other numbers withheld to protect against fraud. All numbers including VIN, Engine, and color will be provided to serious buyers.
Out-of-State Buyer Disclaimer:
**Note: For out-of-state buyers, each State typically has a grace period to allow buyers to drive their new out-of-state acquisition to their local DMV for registration. Please check your State’s DMV website for more details. Texas requires us to surrender standard plates less than 30 years old back to the state and will not be delivered with the vehicle. Personalized plates stay with the seller.
