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Old Nov 10, 2023 | 08:03 AM
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Needs a V8. (A turbo V8 )


Old Nov 10, 2023 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
TGIF club lexus friends!

I hope everyone had a good week so far.
As for myself, I been grinding and burning the candle at both ends trying to keep up!

See something fun or interesting car related please post it up for us! 🪂 🚗 🚜
these two things made me lol a bit this morning



Old Nov 10, 2023 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
Needs a V8. (A turbo V8 )
Agreed, but it doesn't and it sucks. Buy a Yukon Denali and save 40 grand, it's as nice inside...or close enough to not matter. Glorious, hugggge NA V8.
Old Nov 10, 2023 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Stroock639
these two things made me lol a bit this morning


I definitely don't want to argue with this person. Something about dragging me down to their level and then pummeling me with experience.
Old Nov 10, 2023 | 08:30 AM
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Finally we are getting some LXs. I think they look GREAT.

To me, some new cars didn't look great when they first came out. This one is an exception. It hasn't grown on me at all. But people buy and are willing to wait and pay with mark up. So I may be different. I remember when it first came out. I went for a test drive. The SA said this one was already sold for 150k but they only sold it because the buyer agreed to let them keep for test drive until their next one arrived. I think back then the wait was well over a year.
Old Nov 10, 2023 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by geko29
I definitely don't want to argue with this person. Something about dragging me down to their level and then pummeling me with experience.
lmao it's meant to be a joke... it's on the carscirclejerk subreddit

another example:


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lmao it's meant to be a joke... it's on the carscirclejerk subreddit
Oh I knew it was a joke, hence the big smiley.
Old Nov 10, 2023 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 1111GS
The SA said this one was already sold for 150k but they only sold it because the buyer agreed to let them keep for test drive until their next one arrived. I think back then the wait was well over a year.
Oh, without question 200 was a better truck, no wonder they got snatched up like crazy near the end. I could list legit reasons. But I do quite love the way the LX600 looks. People paying that insane markup are fools, the competition out there is better in every way other than off road capability. Reliability I don't really trust that much anymore at least not like before, I sure as hell wouldn't buy a 300 twin turbo with 107k miles on it like I did my 200 V8.

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Old Nov 10, 2023 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
Needs a V8. (A turbo V8)
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Originally Posted by geko29
I definitely don't want to argue with this person. Something about dragging me down to their level and then pummeling me with experience.
Happens all the time. Lol

I get my mind blow on a regular basis arguing with geniuses. haha

Nah, I just walk away and let them sort out their issues. Haha


Originally Posted by 1111GS
To me, some new cars didn't look great when they first came out. This one is an exception. It hasn't grown on me at all. But people buy and are willing to wait and pay with mark up. So I may be different. I remember when it first came out. I went for a test drive. The SA said this one was already sold for 150k but they only sold it because the buyer agreed to let them keep for test drive until their next one arrived. I think back then the wait was well over a year.
The new truck looks huge.
But, dang, the price tag is bigger than huge!

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lmao...

Good one, I like it!
Old Nov 10, 2023 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Stroock639
these two things made me lol a bit this morning


Uhhhh, superchargers? No lag and that sound, and they're not designed around fuel economy.

If Uncle Sam hadn't ruined cars there would still be new, supercharged V8 monsters out there like your E55.
Old Nov 10, 2023 | 09:20 AM
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Superchargers all day for me too!
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Originally Posted by AJT123
Uhhhh, superchargers? No lag and that sound, and they're not designed around fuel economy.

If Uncle Sam hadn't ruined cars there would still be new, supercharged V8 monsters out there like your E55.
i'm all about adding a turbo to an existing cool engine


buick GNX



it's when manufacturers replace an engine with a turbo that you get something bland and boring
Old Nov 10, 2023 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Stroock639
it's when manufacturers replace an engine with a turbo that you get something bland and boring
Yes, GNX was a really old first gen 3800! Hah!!!!

And yes, you mean like adding a supercharger to the M113 like in your car... I can't even imagine. The torque in just my NA M113 is realllllly impressive, and so is the pull when you get on it.

I think the Benz might have my favorite V8 out of all of our cars...
Old Nov 10, 2023 | 10:27 AM
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Did nobody on a car forum notice anything wrong with the turbo vs supercharger picture?

Old Nov 10, 2023 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by BrettJacks
Did nobody on a car forum notice anything wrong with the turbo vs supercharger picture?
I was starting to think I was the only one who got it.



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