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Old 02-18-14, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by yowps3
In that case why not get the FJ-Cruiser. It'll crush any Jeep off road.
Isn't Toyota going to quit producing the FJ Cruiser? Maybe this is its last model year?
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Old 02-18-14, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by cino
MT SUV of the year, Subaru Forester. Get the XT model.
Might be SUV of the Year, but it is sorely lacking in a lot of simple creature comforts, for example illuminated vanity mirrors even in the top XT trims I believe, which can be a deal breaker with wives/gfs, etc.
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Old 02-18-14, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by yowps3
Acura MDX. It's like the RX. But better.



The RX330 used to be the best at its game. But Lexus messed up big time with the RX350
Right, it messed up so bad Acura copied the RX and now offers FWD.:roll eyes: The RX is so bad, sales are down the tubes and its not considered among best in class. The RX also doesn't offer features the MDX doesn't offer and has a world class hybrid and now even a F-sport model.

Yup, Lexus sure messed up big time with that failure of a RX 350.
 
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Originally Posted by LexBob2
Isn't Toyota going to quit producing the FJ Cruiser? Maybe this is its last model year?
2014 Model Year is indeed the final for FJ. There is an "Ultimate Edition" limited production build coming out as part of the 2014 run.
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doesn't matter what the RX did or did not. One look at it and it's obvious it's a FAKE suv.

and it's the typical mainstream cookie cutter crowd with the same cookie cutter follow the herd crowd that owns one any ways. Probably has a Tiesto bumper sticker in the back as well. Get real and be original.

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Right, it messed up so bad Acura copied the RX and now offers FWD.:roll eyes: The RX is so bad, sales are down the tubes and its not considered among best in class. The RX also doesn't offer features the MDX doesn't offer and has a world class hybrid and now even a F-sport model.

Yup, Lexus sure messed up big time with that failure of a RX 350.
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Old 02-18-14, 09:35 AM
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doesn't matter what the RX did or did not. One look at it and it's obvious it's a FAKE suv.

and it's the typical mainstream cookie cutter crowd with the same cookie cutter follow the herd crowd that owns one any ways. Probably has a Tiesto bumper sticker in the back as well. Get real and be original.
lol…the RX created the car based luxury SUV. The RX created the luxury hybrid. Fake SUV? More like a fake opinion

What is a real SUV? A Range Rover or LX (4x4)?
 
Old 02-18-14, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Tantrix
doesn't matter what the RX did or did not. One look at it and it's obvious it's a FAKE suv.

and it's the typical mainstream cookie cutter crowd with the same cookie cutter follow the herd crowd that owns one any ways. Probably has a Tiesto bumper sticker in the back as well. Get real and be original.
It's not FAKE, it's sitting in my garage. ;-)

I own one because I like it. Because it gives me space, comfort, secure bad weather driving, and reliability. I bought it because I feel safe having my wife and daughter in it. Those are the reasons I bought one. It had nothing to do with my following the herd, but thanks for the insult anyway.
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Old 02-18-14, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by JDR76
It's not FAKE, it's sitting in my garage. ;-)

I own one because I like it. Because it gives me space, comfort, secure bad weather driving, and reliability. I bought it because I feel safe having my wife and daughter in it. Those are the reasons I bought one. It had nothing to do with my following the herd, but thanks for the insult anyway.
Thank you. Tons of inflammatory comments towards Lexus here….smh…

Family picked up a 2014 RX AWD last month….perish the thought, actual Lexus owners!
 
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Originally Posted by Tantrix
doesn't matter what the RX did or did not. One look at it and it's obvious it's a FAKE suv.

and it's the typical mainstream cookie cutter crowd with the same cookie cutter follow the herd crowd that owns one any ways. Probably has a Tiesto bumper sticker in the back as well. Get real and be original.
The RX doesn't claim to be an SUV. It's a CUV. There is a difference.
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Originally Posted by LexFather
the RX created the car based luxury SUV.
Arguably. Infiniti introduced the QX4 just about the same time that Lexus did the original RX300 (which was known as the Toyota Harrier in some markets). Of course, the RX was substantially more successful in the marketplace,


The RX created the luxury hybrid SUV.
Agreed....and amended.

What is a real SUV? A Range Rover or LX (4x4)?
A whole lot of people would answer like this:

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^^ The QX4 was not car based, it was a Pathfinder clone….

^^THe RX was the first luxury hybrid SUV and Car

^^I think a true 4x4 has outstanding traits as does an AWD one. Nothing "Fake" about either one.
 
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Check my sig, rain, snow, dry... just a blast to drive, seats 7, pulls 20-ft bowrider...
Can't decide on which SUV? any suggestions-mazda-rims.jpg
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Originally Posted by LexFather
lol…the RX created the car based luxury SUV. The RX created the luxury hybrid. Fake SUV? More like a fake opinion

What is a real SUV? A Range Rover or LX (4x4)?
Is X5 fake too since it's an sav???

I think they need to come out with an MCV:
Mall crawler vehicle

Have you guys noticed that we're bithching and arguing amongst ourselves and the OP has yet to respond???
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
Is X5 fake too since it's an sav???

I think they need to come out with an MCV:
Mall crawler vehicle

Have you guys noticed that we're bithching and arguing amongst ourselves and the OP has yet to respond???
The OP is probably thinking "mission accomplished".
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the cx9 is very long on the tooth. I almost bought one but glad i didn't.

the engine and tranny seems very old tech and is a massive gas guzzler.



Originally Posted by rdgdawg
Check my sig, rain, snow, dry... just a blast to drive, seats 7, pulls 20-ft bowrider...
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