Can't decide on which SUV? any suggestions
02-18-14, 06:35 PM
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In comparison the 3.5L 2GR motor Toyota uses in the highlander & RX has less power on paper but it pulls stronger from every speed and it's also a lot smoother and consumes much less fuel.
02-18-14, 06:52 PM
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The Durango is too big if you don't need the room IMHO. Its difficult to park. If you don't need the room and you like the Durango, just get a Grand Cherokee.
LexFather is right, the RX is the undisputed sales king...so Lexus must be doing something right.
02-18-14, 09:42 PM
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it's a suv, cuv, utility vehicle, or whatever they call it now.
u gotta have a 3rd row. it's cool just to have it even if you don't need it. it's the ability to throw in a ton of people for spontanious road trips.
u gotta have a 3rd row. it's cool just to have it even if you don't need it. it's the ability to throw in a ton of people for spontanious road trips.
02-18-14, 09:51 PM
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hard to parse that sentence... are you saying the rx is faster, smoother and consumes less fuel than the newest highlander?
02-18-14, 09:53 PM
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02-18-14, 09:56 PM
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02-18-14, 10:09 PM
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Worst sentence and not based in any type of fact whatsoever. Obviously people don't "gotta" have the third row as the Grand Cherokee (2 row) outsells the Durango (3 row) by more than 3:1.
02-19-14, 06:30 AM
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Maybe the wrong place but pertinent to this thread
Hey Mods, a quick question... I don't post nearly as often on CL anymore but one GLARING observation:
When did it become okay to bash Lexus/competition purely based on opinion without a SHRED OF FACT?????
You guys know me, I welcome debate... it's what USED to make CL such a great place... debate, NOT flaming or bating.... if you did, it was corrected IMMEDIATELY
There's been some awesome debate in this thread... AND utterly ridiculous commentary that has no place on the CL I know and would warrant Mod input
I've NEVER seen that on here before...
PS: There is not a single FACT about the CX-9 I disagree with when comparing FACTS... if in the market now, for me, the new JGC is awesome (5-seater) as is new Highlander (for me, need 6+ seating) and I'll save posting FACTS in comparing SUVs that have been pointed out... high-end, GL450 or Q7 (again, need 6+ seating)
When did it become okay to bash Lexus/competition purely based on opinion without a SHRED OF FACT?????
You guys know me, I welcome debate... it's what USED to make CL such a great place... debate, NOT flaming or bating.... if you did, it was corrected IMMEDIATELY
There's been some awesome debate in this thread... AND utterly ridiculous commentary that has no place on the CL I know and would warrant Mod input
I've NEVER seen that on here before...
PS: There is not a single FACT about the CX-9 I disagree with when comparing FACTS... if in the market now, for me, the new JGC is awesome (5-seater) as is new Highlander (for me, need 6+ seating) and I'll save posting FACTS in comparing SUVs that have been pointed out... high-end, GL450 or Q7 (again, need 6+ seating)
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02-19-14, 06:45 AM
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02-19-14, 06:51 AM
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we try to moderate the best we can but we're not perfect of course and miss things. if you see posts you think are out of line, please use the report post function (red border triangle icon on lower left of a post) and we'll take a look at it. thanks! and good to see you on here again.
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02-19-14, 08:16 AM
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A better comparison would be the Grand Cherokee to the RX (which is a comparison I made in 2011). I think the GC is beefier, more substantial, and in the upper trims has a nicer interior. But the RX is more agile, easier to drive and park, classier looking. Better warranty....way more reliable...
02-19-14, 08:18 AM
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02-19-14, 09:57 AM
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Was in ATL two weeks ago, got to drive new Stingray (new fav car- AMAZING
), but alas, no track time 
02-19-14, 10:14 AM
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Hey Mods, a quick question... I don't post nearly as often on CL anymore but one GLARING observation:
When did it become okay to bash Lexus/competition purely based on opinion without a SHRED OF FACT?????
You guys know me, I welcome debate... it's what USED to make CL such a great place... debate, NOT flaming or bating.... if you did, it was corrected IMMEDIATELY
There's been some awesome debate in this thread... AND utterly ridiculous commentary that has no place on the CL I know and would warrant Mod input
I've NEVER seen that on here before...
PS: There is not a single FACT about the CX-9 I disagree with when comparing FACTS... if in the market now, for me, the new JGC is awesome (5-seater) as is new Highlander (for me, need 6+ seating) and I'll save posting FACTS in comparing SUVs that have been pointed out... high-end, GL450 or Q7 (again, need 6+ seating)
When did it become okay to bash Lexus/competition purely based on opinion without a SHRED OF FACT?????
You guys know me, I welcome debate... it's what USED to make CL such a great place... debate, NOT flaming or bating.... if you did, it was corrected IMMEDIATELY
There's been some awesome debate in this thread... AND utterly ridiculous commentary that has no place on the CL I know and would warrant Mod input
I've NEVER seen that on here before...
PS: There is not a single FACT about the CX-9 I disagree with when comparing FACTS... if in the market now, for me, the new JGC is awesome (5-seater) as is new Highlander (for me, need 6+ seating) and I'll save posting FACTS in comparing SUVs that have been pointed out... high-end, GL450 or Q7 (again, need 6+ seating)
Things have gotten really
