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I'm Back...sorta
Well time to trade in our Cadillac "Crap"calade. This truck is less than 1 year old and it feels like we've driven it for 5 years, rattles, squeeks, quality...sheesh 
The current LX I was told has 290HP...is the next gen LX coming anytime soon? Wonder if its worth waiting for.
The 750 held up pretty well so far, has not been in the shop for anything yet after 4K miles. My M5 should hopefully be here in early Nov (I wonder how many times that thing will go to service).
I miss the GS's NAVI soooooooooooooooooooooo much. The Caddy, while far better than BMW's, is crap compared to Lexus.
The current LX I was told has 290HP...is the next gen LX coming anytime soon? Wonder if its worth waiting for.
The 750 held up pretty well so far, has not been in the shop for anything yet after 4K miles. My M5 should hopefully be here in early Nov (I wonder how many times that thing will go to service).
I miss the GS's NAVI soooooooooooooooooooooo much. The Caddy, while far better than BMW's, is crap compared to Lexus.
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You mentioned a new LX. With gas being what it is, and the prospect of going even higher, are you sure you want to invest in another large SUV? 
Trading in an expensive ( even if crappy ) vehicle like the Escalade after only one year ( the biggest depreciation loss ) you're already going to be taking a bath.
I'm not trying to tell you how to spend your money....just pointing out that this is something to think about.
Trading in an expensive ( even if crappy ) vehicle like the Escalade after only one year ( the biggest depreciation loss ) you're already going to be taking a bath. I'm not trying to tell you how to spend your money....just pointing out that this is something to think about.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
You mentioned a new LX. With gas being what it is, and the prospect of going even higher, are you sure you want to invest in another large SUV? Trading in an expensive ( even if crappy ) vehicle like the Escalade after only one year ( the biggest depreciation loss ) you're already going to be taking a bath.
I'm not trying to tell you how to spend your money....just pointing out that this is something to think about.
Trading in an expensive ( even if crappy ) vehicle like the Escalade after only one year ( the biggest depreciation loss ) you're already going to be taking a bath. I'm not trying to tell you how to spend your money....just pointing out that this is something to think about.
Look at the cars he mentioned. I dont think gas money is a concern for him.
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Originally Posted by LeXuSrAcIn
Look at the cars he mentioned. I dont think gas money is a concern for him.
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Originally Posted by E55_POWER
Well time to trade in our Cadillac "Crap"calade. This truck is less than 1 year old and it feels like we've driven it for 5 years, rattles, squeeks, quality...sheesh
The current LX I was told has 290HP...is the next gen LX coming anytime soon? Wonder if its worth waiting for.
The 750 held up pretty well so far, has not been in the shop for anything yet after 4K miles. My M5 should hopefully be here in early Nov (I wonder how many times that thing will go to service).
I miss the GS's NAVI soooooooooooooooooooooo much. The Caddy, while far better than BMW's, is crap compared to Lexus.
The current LX I was told has 290HP...is the next gen LX coming anytime soon? Wonder if its worth waiting for.
The 750 held up pretty well so far, has not been in the shop for anything yet after 4K miles. My M5 should hopefully be here in early Nov (I wonder how many times that thing will go to service).
I miss the GS's NAVI soooooooooooooooooooooo much. The Caddy, while far better than BMW's, is crap compared to Lexus.
We honestly have nothing much on the next gen LX, except it maybe called the JX or maybe the JX is added. This will be a monster SUV, based on the nex Tundra, whichwill be a huge truck, to really tackle the Americans. Expect possibly the most power powertrains in class. And hybrids of cours.e
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Originally Posted by E55_POWER
I miss the GS's NAVI soooooooooooooooooooooo much. The Caddy, while far better than BMW's, is crap compared to Lexus.
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Originally Posted by enigma354
IS with NAVI over 3-series!
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Originally Posted by doug_999
Unfortunately from what I've read the IS is a luxury car with a big motor and still lacks the driver experience. But hey, now we are really off topic!
Reading about it and driving it are two different dynamics.
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Well, looked at 06 LX470 and nothing seemed to change but the LED tail lights and more HP.
Maybe waiting is better at this point.
The IS looks HOT and sounds interesting...I guess it's the fastest production Lexus now?
Maybe waiting is better at this point.
The IS looks HOT and sounds interesting...I guess it's the fastest production Lexus now?
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Originally Posted by E55_POWER
Well, looked at 06 LX470 and nothing seemed to change but the LED tail lights and more HP.
Maybe waiting is better at this point.
The IS looks HOT and sounds interesting...I guess it's the fastest production Lexus now?
Maybe waiting is better at this point.
The IS looks HOT and sounds interesting...I guess it's the fastest production Lexus now?
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Originally Posted by flipside909
Drive it first before you judge it. Reading about it and driving it are two different dynamics.
Reading about it and driving it are two different dynamics.
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Originally Posted by doug_999
Ok, drove it today - at the Taste of Lexus. Drove the IS250 and IS350 - both without wood steering wheels (point for Lexus there). I have to admit the IS350 accellerates like a jet. Very nice. The rear seat is a joke but everything else about the interior is beautiful. I can now understand why it came so close to the BMW in the comparison test. Very nice car.