......so does less pressure on the gas pedal.

 

It's about 3k but has active laser jamming and all spectrum+"pop" radar detection as well as GPS integration and fully smart behavior adaptations. It's basically an "I win" button vs cops detecting you

 

Oh man, that's a good one!


You worried about getting any unwanted attention?
Yeah buddy, I have to believe when they know their laser or radar got jammed. lol

 

They actually don't, that's the nice part lol! I have never had a problem......and I think it should stay that way.

 

You might if you use it to completely defeat it. The "proper" way of doing it is to slow down and release the jam. There have been a few cases.

Otherwise, over here the most dangerous variety is a radar-based detector in single fire mode - if there's no traffic up front (that they decide to measure in order for your RD to pick it up), you're cooked.

 

Oh man, that don't sound good at all.

I always been too chicken to use a jammer.
Of course at my older age now, I don't see well enough to speed anymore. lol

 

Oh yeah, I am set for 4 seconds on laser jamming even though the system can defeat to gun. The single fire radar systems are difficult, supposedly they can still detect it but that type "pop" is the hardest/shortest warning range

 

I have never had any need to have a radar detector. In 25 years of driving I think I’ve been stopped maybe 3 times, 4 times. I drive considerably over the speed limit too…

 

It's just nice to have the ability to send it hard on your favorite roads, and so you know if you can pass with full power on trips. It's not needed though, I just like having the edge plus it allows me to run as a scout for packs.

 

I just drive lol

 

Fair point! I do the same when I am going on longer trips, I don't even turn the systems on.

 

I was checking this morning and it was fluctuating from less than 1 to 3. I wonder if it’s the speedo or Waze. As for speed check, I think iMap does a decent job of informing us ahead. I heard Waze was good too. Certain bmws also come with this feature at a small fee after first year. And I too never bought a radar detector.

 

You just piqued my interest and I took a few minutes to take a look online at both the 23 Telluride and Palisade. I personally like the looks of Palisade more so spent more time focused there and compared the interior dimensions and specs from Car & Driver's website on my 2010 LX 570. I am absolutely shocked - the Palisade (and I assume the Telluride) actually have more room in almost every category than our LX. The 2nd row has 8 extra inches of legroom! Shoulder room, head room, and hip room are very similar and in most cases in favor of the Palisade. Palisade has 10% more cargo space behind 2nd row than the LX. This is crazy to me. I've been contemplating something different for us - my requirements are 2nd row captains chairs, a more usable 3rd row, and more cargo room when 3rd row is not in use. I would have never even thought to look at these - thought I was going to be looking at Tahoe/Yukon, but this is eye opening. I'm gonna hit a dealership in coming weeks and really take a look. It would drive way better than the LX, get 50% plus better gas mileage, and not "require" premium gas.

 

First off, stop wasting your money on premium trust me. This is the exact same V8, identical in every way, that was built and installed along side the Land Cruiser which asked for regular. If your engine blows I'll buy you a new one.

And yeah, crossovers can have massive room inside because they don't have truck underpinnings. Another benefit of them.

I'm not going to say a Palisade would drive better than an LX though personally. LX is a hoot to drive, crossovers drive just like cars which is yet another benefit but if you're a truck person there's just no other way.

 

I've had our LX for 7 years now and I honestly don't know that I've ever felt like I enjoy driving it around town. I do like it on a road trip though. I bought this because we needed more space than our GX and because I love the legendary reliability history of the LX and Land Cruiser. It has been a great vehicle for us, but I would not classify it as a "hoot to drive".

When I say the Palisade would drive better than the LX, I'm saying that from a perspective of wanting something quiet and luxurious. I don't want or need a true truck feeling experience - I've literally never taken the LX off road other than driving on the beach in the Outer Banks and areas of FL.