Switching from GS to CT? CT owners tell me why I should or shouldn't consider it?
#46
ES300h
BinaryJay,
Get a nice, pre-owned, low-mileage ES300h for the same money as a new CT200h and you'll be happy. Tons of room, super-refined, and 40 mpg. Problem solved.
StillLine
Get a nice, pre-owned, low-mileage ES300h for the same money as a new CT200h and you'll be happy. Tons of room, super-refined, and 40 mpg. Problem solved.
StillLine
#47
Rear facing is where you get into trouble.
#48
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
I have GRACO rear facing behind front passenger seat. I often also have front passenger seat.
Additionally i have DUAL side by side CITY MINI stroller in the trunk. It is not a SMALl stroller for those of you that know.
Yes it has less space than a mazdaspeed3 in the hatch.
To me the space of CT is not the issue. Quality of car is.
#49
Pole Position
Thread Starter
The dealership made up my mind to keep my GS for the long haul today when they approved pretty much rebuilding the engine under warranty (carbon buildup common to early direct injection GS and IS models, piston ring/valve spring replacement; 3-4 day job, engine out of the car). So much of the car is brand new even though it's an old car... as long as the gremlins are finally solved for good in the engine department I think it would be silly to dump it now.
Just wish me luck that they will put it back together properly and I don't end up having more problems after than before. =)
Just wish me luck that they will put it back together properly and I don't end up having more problems after than before. =)
#50
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
The dealership made up my mind to keep my GS for the long haul today when they approved pretty much rebuilding the engine under warranty (carbon buildup common to early direct injection GS and IS models, piston ring/valve spring replacement; 3-4 day job, engine out of the car). So much of the car is brand new even though it's an old car... as long as the gremlins are finally solved for good in the engine department I think it would be silly to dump it now.
Just wish me luck that they will put it back together properly and I don't end up having more problems after than before. =)
Just wish me luck that they will put it back together properly and I don't end up having more problems after than before. =)
Even the Lexus gods didn't want you in a shi ty CT and thus made decision for you.
Good luck !
#51
Pole Position
Thread Starter
Thanks. You know when I bought the car I joke that I'll pass it on to my kids fully expecting it to last that long (at the time, I didn't even have any... my son is almost 3 now). Hopefully this major service will restore my confidence in the brand and that can actually be a reality - though I suppose it's more likely it will turn into a rust bucket before another 13 years passes.
#52
Thanks. You know when I bought the car I joke that I'll pass it on to my kids fully expecting it to last that long (at the time, I didn't even have any... my son is almost 3 now). Hopefully this major service will restore my confidence in the brand and that can actually be a reality - though I suppose it's more likely it will turn into a rust bucket before another 13 years passes.
#53
Pole Position
Thread Starter
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#56
Pole Position
Thread Starter
I also get free oil and coolant change out of it (seeing as how to remove engine from a car all fluids need to go). I am also having them replace the water pump and belt for the cost of the part only while they have everything exploded just as a preventative measure.
This fix that Lexus is providing must certainly not be cheap for them to provide. The service bulletin I found on alldata out of curiosity to see what the heck they would be doing specifies that it is nearly 24 hours of labor which means the technician doing it will be working on the car 9-5 for 3 straight days minimum. That's over $3,000 in labor alone given an average lexus shop rate.
This also kind of illustrates why an EV is so attractive to me... an EV is mechanically so much simpler, these kind of issues will soon be gone when we end our medieval use of dinosaur fuels (directly) to make cars move.
The fact that they approved this job for my car really helped steer my opinion back to the Lexus brand, it was wavering away given some of the design and quality issues that have cropped up during my ownership. I just wish they would have a similar program to refit my bloody dashboard which squeaks and rattles all over the place unless I liberally keep stuffing felts and fabrics in the crevices.
Car goes in next week, wish me luck... Also I won't be surprised if the loaner they give me will just end up being a friggin' slushy Camry again as seems to be the case whenever I get service at a Lexus dealership that also has a Toyota wing.
Last edited by BinaryJay; 08-07-14 at 11:02 AM.
#57
I have a DIONO front facing behind me (driver seat)
I have GRACO rear facing behind front passenger seat. I often also have front passenger seat.
Additionally i have DUAL side by side CITY MINI stroller in the trunk. It is not a SMALl stroller for those of you that know.
Yes it has less space than a mazdaspeed3 in the hatch.
To me the space of CT is not the issue. Quality of car is.
I have GRACO rear facing behind front passenger seat. I often also have front passenger seat.
Additionally i have DUAL side by side CITY MINI stroller in the trunk. It is not a SMALl stroller for those of you that know.
Yes it has less space than a mazdaspeed3 in the hatch.
To me the space of CT is not the issue. Quality of car is.
OK...understood. The CT is obviously NOT to your standards (which is very volatile depending on the owner)...however the question remains...what ELSE are you comparing it too? Would you rather be in a Mazda3?
I judge cars based on value, and for the money, the CT provides that.
Besides...you have only 2 years to go anyways right? I wouldn't complain too much since you leased and barely put anything out of pocket.
#58
Lexus Fanatic
Only think you give up in a Mazda 3 over the CT is the badge, the dealer, and the warranty. Not worth $10k.
#59
Honestly, yes I would much rather have a Mazda 3 5 door. My brother in law just got one and its great looking, well built, nice inside and drives much more solidly and more refined than the CT. Plus...you'll save about $10,000 which buys a lot of gas.
Only think you give up in a Mazda 3 over the CT is the badge, the dealer, and the warranty. Not worth $10k.
Only think you give up in a Mazda 3 over the CT is the badge, the dealer, and the warranty. Not worth $10k.
#60
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