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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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its funny how everyone bashes bmw on here all the time for the reliability but everyone still ends up going to BMW . Personally I'd like to own both. Im the only loyal toyota owner in a family of all Bmws.
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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Well guys, as of tomorrow, we will not have a Toyota product in our family. First time in.... 16 years!

My wife traded in her RX300 tonight for a MDX (the XC90 at $5K more just didn't cut it) and my GS430 goes back tomorrow (off lease).

Unfortunately, I think Lexus has some serious holes in their lineup that need to be filled - ASAP (Are you listening Lexus?). No three rows of seats in a car based SUV and no sports package on the GS ruled out another Lexus for either of us. My wife is REALLY upset about losing her RX - she LOVED that car. The need to carry a third child comes up almost weekly with carpooling and whatnot and the RX will only hold two car seats max.

Anyway, the MDX is a really nice car. It does not ride like the Lexus and does not feel as solid (to me the RX330 does not feel as solid as the RX300 either). I have to say that the NAV system on the MDX is unbelievable - puts my BMW to shame and easily one ups my GS.

Anyway, I've promised Mike (aka 1SICK) that I will stay around to keep you guys honest. So don't think you are getting rid of me. I like this place too much.
I'm just glad your hanging around.
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jhenty
its funny how everyone bashes bmw on here all the time for the reliability but everyone still ends up going to BMW .
Not Doug LOL
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jhenty
its funny how everyone bashes bmw on here all the time for the reliability but everyone still ends up going to BMW . Personally I'd like to own both. Im the only loyal toyota owner in a family of all Bmws.
thats b/c they are nice cars
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by doug_999
Unfortunately, I think Lexus has some serious holes in their lineup that need to be filled - ASAP (Are you listening Lexus?). No three rows of seats in a car based SUV.......

Anyway, the MDX is a really nice car.....
Haaaa... I agree with you completely. I went for a MDX myself when it came time for an SUV. the RX330 doesn't seat 7 and both the LX470, GX470 have third row seats that fold up-and-to-the-side instead of under-the-floor. This reduces available trunk space not to mention it blocks your view out the rear. RX330 is well equipped but it handles poorly compared to the X.

My biggest problem with the X is the fixed location and the "untiltable" screen of the factory navigation system. When you are driving in direct sunlight I could not see whatever is on the screen at all.

I hear a new Landcruiser is coming out in a year, hopefully it solves the current problems Lexus SUV's seem to be having.


-Teton
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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BTW Doug, no Lexus, an Acura and A BMW? I am changing your name to doug_666
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
BTW Doug, no Lexus, an Acura and A BMW? I am changing your name to doug_666
LOL! Now that is funny. What's worse, you have the power to do it!
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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congrats-I always got the impression you didn't care too much for your GS430. Are you going to kick it on it's way out the door?
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckb
congrats-I always got the impression you didn't care too much for your GS430. Are you going to kick it on it's way out the door?
Ok, I sort of did. I left my office with the Miles to Empty reading 0. Drove the 24 miles to the dealer. Gauge was waaayyyy below E when I returned it. My little way of getting it back for all that ticking it did to me for the first year
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