I have been debating in my head the idea of selling my GS4 for possibly the FX45. Now I am worried about leaving lexus for another make, as I have been extremely satisified with my car. The new option I have considered is a totota sequoia ( I know extremely large) but again leaving lexus. I guess there is some prestige of owning a lexus vs. these other vehicles. I just thought I would share my head struggles.
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Good luck--that's a tough call! It's like having a favorite restaurant that you always go to. You love the food, the service and ambiance are wonderful... every time you go it's a fabulous experience. But then you know there are probably other great restaurants out there, too, and you don't want to get stuck in a rut. The challenge is that you're giving up a sure-thing outstanding meal to take a gamble, and chances are you'll have lots of so-so (or worse) meals before you find another favorite.

 

you have a matching pair of Lexi, infact the exact pair i would have if i did it again. Find a hobby to keep you occupied, you are just needing something else... but not car wise. Keep 'em

 

Iceman,

You definately nailed it. I am in the same situation. I am shopping, possible, for a new car. I read on other forums, nothing, ON AVERAGE (there are those gloomy times), can beat the Lexus service and just the reliability. However, I am looking for a car with more HP and suspension in its stock form. I am not looking to modify the car whatsoever...well, maybe some wheels, suspension, exhaust. Hm..adding an intake isn't so bad. Well, adding a body kit is not too bad too. lol.

 

....and?

 

Ethan, does it also need to be an automatic transmission after the IS300?

 

What Static911 said Competition has heated up and it is more tempting than ever to try something new. Iceman, the restaurant anology was PERFECT!

It's like going to the stripclub. THey treat ya like VIP. They got the finest girls. You get great drinks and dances. It's perfect.

Yet there is another club not far, you've heard some good/bad things about and people are trying this new club. Do u take your singles there? Or stay in your current strip club?

 

Mike,

Hahaha! The funny thing is I was looking at a '04 996 turbo with X50. However, I'm leery of the Porsche dealership. I do not think I am that adventurous anymore...so I may stick to a '04 LS 430. Yeah!

 

It's a good idea to have at least one Lexus in your garage, but Infiniti has been consistently up there with Lexus in reliabilty & service over the years, and the FX45 is an awesome crossover if you don't need a lot of cargo space. If you plan to keep the car for a long time, resale value shouldn't be too much of a concern, or you can consider a used one.
The Sequoia is more practical but less fun, plus you don't get the quality, warranty and service of the Infiniti and Lexus.

 

I can't buy an Infiniti over a Lexus mainly for the Luxury factor that you get with Lexus.

I think you may need to wait for the HPX with the suicide doors I would prefer the Porsche SUV over the Infinit you can get a great deal on one right now (new or used)

 

As someone who owns both a GS and a Sequoia, I would have to agree with OLT when he says find a hobby I have the best of both worlds and I for one will not be changing anytime soon. As a matter of fact....I will be getting my new toy/hobby/moneypit soon.....

 

Kutcher,

I always wonder if I will ever leave Lexus, for these simple reasons:

1. Customer Service- the level of service I received when i purchased, serviced, and had ANY issue with my 96 was unparrelled! Better than my grandad with a 01 S500.

2. Reliability- you buy fine things to enjoy them, not to make excuses why they are in the shop

3. Cache- Lexus really has great brand equity, maybe not equal to Benz but def up there.

4. Performance- The 98 GS4 was WAY ahead of its time, it still outperforms many V8 auto-tranny cars today

5. Value- find a better looking, driving, interior, craftsmanship, etc etc vehicle in this price range!!

Like someone else said, your just bored man, you have the RX and the GS, just go buy some mods and post pics, trust me you'll feel alot better about yourself in the morning!!

You can tell you dont really want to leave, because you keep asking and changing vehicles!! Your stuck on Lexus, and THATS the bottom line!! LOL

 

Ethan, go for the 04 LS430 with some choice mods!!!

 

letsride,

your impression of the sequoia?

I think I am becoming OCD about this... : )

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LOL, see, you can't do it, there is not one car out there that comes stock that NOTHING needs done to it... and when I say not one car, I mean one that is sub 100k

GL on your search...
Shawn