View Poll Results: Best overall Lexus model series?
CT
1
1.30%
ES
3
3.90%
GS
8
10.39%
GX
0
0%
HS
1
1.30%
IS
9
11.69%
LFA
7
9.09%
LS
31
40.26%
LX
4
5.19%
RX
6
7.79%
SC
7
9.09%
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Best overall Lexus model series?
Lexus Champion
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From: TN
I don't like the way this poll is set up. Are we talking current models, all past models, certain generations?
I would have voted SC if we were talking about the 1st generation car. But I HATE the 2nd gen Medusa of a car with so much passion I couldn't pick that option.
I voted LS since it is the flagship and I do love my big, comfy 4 door saloon cars. The 90's models were such game changers in terms of value, quality, features, fit/finish, and reliability. I think the 02-06 cars are UGLY, but they fixed that with the 07-12 cars and the new 2013 cars are pretty nice.
Although I will say the RX is probably the model most people think of when they think Lexus. I personally don't like crossovers, as it looks like something my mother would drive. I'd much rather have a big LX, but once again I didn't vote on that because its a guissed up Land Cruiser, a car you can buy in the Middle east for middle class $$$ without all the leather, wood, backup cameras, and other bs.
I would have voted SC if we were talking about the 1st generation car. But I HATE the 2nd gen Medusa of a car with so much passion I couldn't pick that option.
I voted LS since it is the flagship and I do love my big, comfy 4 door saloon cars. The 90's models were such game changers in terms of value, quality, features, fit/finish, and reliability. I think the 02-06 cars are UGLY, but they fixed that with the 07-12 cars and the new 2013 cars are pretty nice.
Although I will say the RX is probably the model most people think of when they think Lexus. I personally don't like crossovers, as it looks like something my mother would drive. I'd much rather have a big LX, but once again I didn't vote on that because its a guissed up Land Cruiser, a car you can buy in the Middle east for middle class $$$ without all the leather, wood, backup cameras, and other bs.
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From: Alberta
The LFA is unquestionably the best car Lexus has ever built. But you can't compare it to a "real" production Lexus, the LFA is a cost no object ***** to the wall best don't care what it takes to build it kind of car. So I voted LS, it started it all and changed everything not only for Toyota, but forced all the other luxury makes out of their stupor.
IMO Lexus is the only one that managed to combine the best engineering, technology, power/ performance, refinement, luxury, and reliability all in one package. Others excel at some, but never able to bring it all together at once. Lexus did it right out of the gate with the LS and has done it ever since.
IMO Lexus is the only one that managed to combine the best engineering, technology, power/ performance, refinement, luxury, and reliability all in one package. Others excel at some, but never able to bring it all together at once. Lexus did it right out of the gate with the LS and has done it ever since.
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Lexus Test Driver
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It's interesting how many posters care about Toyota, the car industry and general welfare.
I do confess that the only thing that matters is me is me. If, for example, a car is bad for me but great for the company that made it, why would I vote for that car? Of course I would not because, as I just said, I come first in the hierarchy of things.
Cars like ES are a dime a dozen, as they say. The RX is just a an SUV with a pretty poor reliability record because it is not made in Japan. The LS, especially the 430 series, never won any awards for good looks with those goofy 16-inch rims.
I have owned an ES for 4 years and nobody ever said "wow" to me or even gave a second look. It's just a better looking Camry.
The SC430 is different. Just today, while I am having my teeth drilled, a receptionist walks in and asks if that Lexus is mine, Aha, Gosh is this car nice, Thanks. I am willing to bet nobody ever had a dialog like this about an LS.
Regardless how the voting goes, one thing is for sure: Lexus knows how to make car seats. Especially for the LS where you can extend the part you sit on to make it longer. This idea came from a seat genius. On the other hand, the morons who designed some of the European car seats should be forced to spend 24 hours just sitting on their creations before being released to production. The best example of this is the 2005 Jaguar XJR - a great car, looks and specs, until you sit down only to feel your rear end as if in a vice they call bolsters. Those, allegedly, are steep, tight and narrow so you won't slide when turning in NY or Chicago at 70mph. This is is why I didn't buy one.
I do confess that the only thing that matters is me is me. If, for example, a car is bad for me but great for the company that made it, why would I vote for that car? Of course I would not because, as I just said, I come first in the hierarchy of things.
Cars like ES are a dime a dozen, as they say. The RX is just a an SUV with a pretty poor reliability record because it is not made in Japan. The LS, especially the 430 series, never won any awards for good looks with those goofy 16-inch rims.
I have owned an ES for 4 years and nobody ever said "wow" to me or even gave a second look. It's just a better looking Camry.
The SC430 is different. Just today, while I am having my teeth drilled, a receptionist walks in and asks if that Lexus is mine, Aha, Gosh is this car nice, Thanks. I am willing to bet nobody ever had a dialog like this about an LS.
Regardless how the voting goes, one thing is for sure: Lexus knows how to make car seats. Especially for the LS where you can extend the part you sit on to make it longer. This idea came from a seat genius. On the other hand, the morons who designed some of the European car seats should be forced to spend 24 hours just sitting on their creations before being released to production. The best example of this is the 2005 Jaguar XJR - a great car, looks and specs, until you sit down only to feel your rear end as if in a vice they call bolsters. Those, allegedly, are steep, tight and narrow so you won't slide when turning in NY or Chicago at 70mph. This is is why I didn't buy one.
I'd would have to second that! I still get mad complements on my 8year old LS as well. People still ask if it's an 08 or newer. Nope! Its an 05 430 thats super clean and extraordinarly handsome. ES/RX is the blood, SC is the passion, LFA is the adreneline, LX/GX are the muscles, GS/IS are the weapons and the CT is the brains but the LS is the heart of LEXUS.
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From: Alberta
I am happy about the compliments you got from your friends. I would suggest, however, that a compliment from a friend is like going to a prom with your sister.
The compliments that count are from perfect strangers watching you drive by and give you thumbs up. That is a compliment worth remembering.
Except for the LFA, which many drool about and nobody owns, only the SCs are in that category. Not the LS.
The compliments that count are from perfect strangers watching you drive by and give you thumbs up. That is a compliment worth remembering.
Except for the LFA, which many drool about and nobody owns, only the SCs are in that category. Not the LS.
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From: ON, Canada
I'd would have to second that! I still get mad complements on my 8year old LS as well. People still ask if it's an 08 or newer. Nope! Its an 05 430 thats super clean and extraordinarly handsome. ES/RX is the blood, SC is the passion, LFA is the adreneline, LX/GX are the muscles, GS/IS are the weapons and the CT is the brains but the LS is the heart of LEXUS.
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From: CA
I agree with this. The IS is what is going to get younger people into the brand, it's up to the rest of the lineup to keep them there.
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From: Trinidad and Tobago
GS and gas consumption I
But I read recently that it is the heaviest, worst o. Gas.
The Is is best on Gas, I am gas conscious ,
So should I go to the Es on my net car Lexus off course.
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From: Trinidad and Tobago
When one is asked for the bast lexus overall. It means the best overall,
All things. Considered. Paris pasu.
For the average man, which is the. Buy ?
Consider gas, first cost, beauty, and drive comfort,
For the average, reasonable man,
You can always make your personal choice based on your age , and likes,
Lecudpcl88
All things. Considered. Paris pasu.
For the average man, which is the. Buy ?
Consider gas, first cost, beauty, and drive comfort,
For the average, reasonable man,
You can always make your personal choice based on your age , and likes,
Lecudpcl88
Seems the LS is winning in the polls, makes sense because its the flagship car but to be honest, at that price point, I'll easily go with a competitor. Now the best overall Lexus based on affordability, luxury, reliability, sales and appeal is the ES. MOST ES owners probably not on CL so the polling might be skewed LOL.
Can Lexus do without the LS model and still survive, I think so. Can they say the same about the ES, probably NOT.
NO I do not drive an ES. Just saying.
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Can Lexus do without the LS model and still survive, I think so. Can they say the same about the ES, probably NOT.
NO I do not drive an ES. Just saying.
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