View Poll Results: Which one?
Lexus GS 300 AWD
4
5.06%
Lexus GS 350 AWD
43
54.43%
Toyota Avalon
4
5.06%
Acura RL
19
24.05%
Buick Lucerne
0
0%
IS 250 AWD
9
11.39%
Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll
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Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,388
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From: Michigan
Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
No problem. I do have to LOL at everyone here suggesting you to buy a RL, when they know they wouldn't spend THEIR money on it. So why tell you to buy it?
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,184
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From: MA
Originally Posted by genearch
Ah yes.. the M35X.. since it wasn't on your list I didn't think of suggesting it.
Versus all of those cars, I think the M35x is the winner hands down. The NAV is first rate as well. If you went for the Journey Package, you'd be well under $50K.
Versus all of those cars, I think the M35x is the winner hands down. The NAV is first rate as well. If you went for the Journey Package, you'd be well under $50K.
buy. It has style, but a ridiculous looking interior and a harsh stiff ride. Having said
that I'd take this car over an RL anyday. It was my 2nd choice and is definitely worthy
of consideration.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,832
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From: California
Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Not directed towards you but the RL is one of those cars that people recommened to get but that same person wouldn't buy it.
Its like what Jeremy Clarkson said about the 350Z "a great car but I'd rather cut off my own foot than own one".
Its like what Jeremy Clarkson said about the 350Z "a great car but I'd rather cut off my own foot than own one".
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,085
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From: California
To me It sounds like the Subie will suit you and your needs perfectly fine.
If you notice all these new cars are on this sport trip Lexus/Acura/ Infiniti with the low profile tires and sporty suspension and the power to go with it which are some of the things you really don't care for (what I gather from your comments here) . All of that alone leaves the Subie one of the only ones left standing....
If you notice all these new cars are on this sport trip Lexus/Acura/ Infiniti with the low profile tires and sporty suspension and the power to go with it which are some of the things you really don't care for (what I gather from your comments here) . All of that alone leaves the Subie one of the only ones left standing....
Lexus Champion
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,788
Likes: 3
From: Illinois
Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
The Acura RL. The New GS has touchy brakes 
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,208
Likes: 220
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Originally Posted by TheRupp
It's a brake by wire system... takes some getting used to, but you get the hang of it pretty quickly. .
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,388
Likes: 9
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by mmarshall
Perhaps....but don't count on it. Mercedes has used those POS brake-by-wire systems on several of its vehicles in the last several years and is dumping them and going back to straight hydraulic systems because of persistant unreliability and many customer complaints.
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From: NJ
Story so far
I actually drove the Accura RL today. It was OK, but for this price I want to feel enveloped in luxury. I am not crossing it off, but I am hoping for better.
I went to look at the Avalon. We didn't like the the inside much. The Salesman (who we knew from the last time we went looking), told us it was mostly an "old person's" car. We are not exactly spring chickens, so I guess when he says old he means OLD. We were somewhat impressed by the new 07 Camry, however. If they can get one stacked enough it would be worth another look. The better inside was pretty nice, but we didn't see one with Nav. I'm not keen on the odd light blue plastic or the blonde look like wood, but I guess I could get used to that. We need one with at least leather and a V6 for it to be worth a test drive.
We were told the Camry V6s were rare and flew off the lot at full MSRP.
I know the Camry is not AWD, but front wheel drive in a car like this would probably be OK with a few inches of snow - for more we have the GX.
I haven't been back to Lexus yet - want to go when we have more time.
I went to look at the Avalon. We didn't like the the inside much. The Salesman (who we knew from the last time we went looking), told us it was mostly an "old person's" car. We are not exactly spring chickens, so I guess when he says old he means OLD.
We were somewhat impressed by the new 07 Camry, however. If they can get one stacked enough it would be worth another look. The better inside was pretty nice, but we didn't see one with Nav. I'm not keen on the odd light blue plastic or the blonde look like wood, but I guess I could get used to that. We need one with at least leather and a V6 for it to be worth a test drive. We were told the Camry V6s were rare and flew off the lot at full MSRP.
I know the Camry is not AWD, but front wheel drive in a car like this would probably be OK with a few inches of snow - for more we have the GX.
I haven't been back to Lexus yet - want to go when we have more time.
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Originally Posted by SilverLady
I actually drove the Accura RL today. It was OK, but for this price I want to feel enveloped in luxury. I am not crossing it off, but I am hoping for better.
I went to look at the Avalon. We didn't like the the inside much. The Salesman (who we knew from the last time we went looking), told us it was mostly an "old person's" car. We are not exactly spring chickens, so I guess when he says old he means OLD. We were somewhat impressed by the new 07 Camry, however. If they can get one stacked enough it would be worth another look. The better inside was pretty nice, but we didn't see one with Nav. I'm not keen on the odd light blue plastic or the blonde look like wood, but I guess I could get used to that. We need one with at least leather and a V6 for it to be worth a test drive.
We were told the Camry V6s were rare and flew off the lot at full MSRP.
I know the Camry is not AWD, but front wheel drive in a car like this would probably be OK with a few inches of snow - for more we have the GX.
I haven't been back to Lexus yet - want to go when we have more time.
I went to look at the Avalon. We didn't like the the inside much. The Salesman (who we knew from the last time we went looking), told us it was mostly an "old person's" car. We are not exactly spring chickens, so I guess when he says old he means OLD.
We were somewhat impressed by the new 07 Camry, however. If they can get one stacked enough it would be worth another look. The better inside was pretty nice, but we didn't see one with Nav. I'm not keen on the odd light blue plastic or the blonde look like wood, but I guess I could get used to that. We need one with at least leather and a V6 for it to be worth a test drive. We were told the Camry V6s were rare and flew off the lot at full MSRP.
I know the Camry is not AWD, but front wheel drive in a car like this would probably be OK with a few inches of snow - for more we have the GX.
I haven't been back to Lexus yet - want to go when we have more time.
Originally Posted by SilverLady
I actually drove the Accura RL today. It was OK, but for this price I want to feel enveloped in luxury. I am not crossing it off, but I am hoping for better.
I went to look at the Avalon. We didn't like the the inside much. The Salesman (who we knew from the last time we went looking), told us it was mostly an "old person's" car. We are not exactly spring chickens, so I guess when he says old he means OLD. We were somewhat impressed by the new 07 Camry, however. If they can get one stacked enough it would be worth another look. The better inside was pretty nice, but we didn't see one with Nav. I'm not keen on the odd light blue plastic or the blonde look like wood, but I guess I could get used to that. We need one with at least leather and a V6 for it to be worth a test drive.
We were told the Camry V6s were rare and flew off the lot at full MSRP.
I know the Camry is not AWD, but front wheel drive in a car like this would probably be OK with a few inches of snow - for more we have the GX.
I haven't been back to Lexus yet - want to go when we have more time.
I went to look at the Avalon. We didn't like the the inside much. The Salesman (who we knew from the last time we went looking), told us it was mostly an "old person's" car. We are not exactly spring chickens, so I guess when he says old he means OLD.
We were somewhat impressed by the new 07 Camry, however. If they can get one stacked enough it would be worth another look. The better inside was pretty nice, but we didn't see one with Nav. I'm not keen on the odd light blue plastic or the blonde look like wood, but I guess I could get used to that. We need one with at least leather and a V6 for it to be worth a test drive. We were told the Camry V6s were rare and flew off the lot at full MSRP.
I know the Camry is not AWD, but front wheel drive in a car like this would probably be OK with a few inches of snow - for more we have the GX.
I haven't been back to Lexus yet - want to go when we have more time.
