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Nov 10, 2023 | 10:38 AM

#8011

Striker223

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From: Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrettJacks

Did nobody on a car forum notice anything wrong with the turbo vs supercharger picture?

All I see is a turbo man I don't know what you implying lol!

Nov 10, 2023 | 10:44 AM

#8012

geko29

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Joined: Feb 2007

Posts: 9,404

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From: IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrettJacks

Did nobody on a car forum notice anything wrong with the turbo vs supercharger picture?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDR76

I was starting to think I was the only one who got it.

So you both missed this exchange?

Quote:

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.

This is a reference to a common quote that begins "Never argue with an idiot...."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stroock639

lmao it's meant to be a joke... it's on the carscirclejerk subreddit

Quote:

Originally Posted by geko29

Oh I knew it was a joke, hence the big smiley.

I mean, clearly an Alternator generates more power than a transmission. This is just basic stuff.

Nov 10, 2023 | 10:46 AM

#8013

link13

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Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 4,590

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From: CA, Mid OC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stroock639

lmao it's meant to be a joke... it's on the carscirclejerk subreddit

another example:

The same is true of the AE86. I love mine, but it’s not a driver’s paradise. It can teach you how to drive a slow car fast.

Nov 10, 2023 | 10:48 AM

#8014

Stroock639

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: Apr 2012

Posts: 6,297

Likes: 496

From: Long Island

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrettJacks

Did nobody on a car forum notice anything wrong with the turbo vs supercharger picture?

yea idk why they used pictures of a differential and a power steering pump... probably just an oversight by who made the pic

Nov 10, 2023 | 10:51 AM

#8015

AJT123

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Joined: Jan 2012

Posts: 17,244

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From: Knoxville, TN

Whoa whoa whoa.... not so fast.

I looked at that very, very quickly and it's designed to fool people....

Clearly that's an alternator and transmission.

Nov 10, 2023 | 11:01 AM

#8016

Stroock639

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: Apr 2012

Posts: 6,297

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From: Long Island

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJT123

Clearly that's an alternator and transmission.

Nov 10, 2023 | 12:29 PM

#8017

Toys4RJill

Lexus Fanatic

Joined: Nov 2011

Posts: 35,514

Likes: 392

From: ON/NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margate330

Spoiler

With a 5 speed

Spoiler

Nov 10, 2023 | 03:09 PM

#8018

bitkahuna

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AJT123

Finally we are getting some LXs. I think they look GREAT.

i don't think they look great, sorry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJT123

Buy a Yukon Denali and save 40 grand, it's as nice inside...or close enough to not matter. Glorious, hugggge NA V8.

exactly... i have no idea why someone would spend so much on an lx. they're just not that special for that kind of money.

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Nov 10, 2023 | 03:25 PM

#8019

AJT123

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From: Knoxville, TN

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitkahuna

i don't think they look great, sorry.
.

I think they look great from the front but that's about it for presence. It's too small.

The rear is a snooze fest, big time.

Crazy how much the competition has improved. LX570 was competitive at a time. It took 3rd place in 2015 in a MT comparo and there were quite a few things they liked about it.

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/t...e-luxury-suvs/

Last edited by AJT123; Nov 10, 2023 at 03:29 PM.

Nov 10, 2023 | 03:44 PM

#8020

Margate330

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From: FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

With a 5 speed

Spoiler

No, but I agree.

A 5 speed manual makes it probably a 1/2 million mile truck if taken care of

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitkahuna

exactly... i have no idea why someone would spend so much on an lx. they're just not that special for that kind of money.

I don't know why people spend so much on a lot of other stuff too. Lol

I guess if people have lots of money to burn it's no big deal.

Nov 10, 2023 | 03:50 PM

#8021

JDR76

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From: WA

I think the new LXs look absolutely fantastic, much as I do the new Sequoia. There are shortcomings in both vehicles, though, but for me, styling isn't one of them.

Nov 10, 2023 | 04:32 PM

#8022

bitkahuna

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JDR76

I think the new LXs look absolutely fantastic, much as I do the new Sequoia. There are shortcomings in both vehicles, though, but for me, styling isn't one of them.

i like the sequoia's looks better than lx, but both have horrendous interior packaging, especially the sequoia.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margate330

A 5 speed manual makes it probably a 1/2 million mile truck if taken care of

i think jill meant 5 speed auto like a 4runner.

Quote:

I don't know why people spend so much on a lot of other stuff too. Lol

I guess if people have lots of money to burn it's no big deal.

"lots of money" is relative. i certainly never thought i'd spend a hundred large on an lc500. but ya know what, after agonizing for months i thought f-it life is unpredictable and short.

Nov 10, 2023 | 05:08 PM

#8023

Toys4RJill

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Posts: 35,514

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From: ON/NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margate330

No, but I agree.

A 5 speed manual makes it probably a 1/2 million mile truck if taken care of.

Would be amazing with a 5 speed manual and V8 with full time 4WD.

Nov 10, 2023 | 05:14 PM

#8024

Striker223

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Joined: Oct 2019

Posts: 18,457

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From: Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

Would be amazing with a 5 speed manual and V8 with full time 4WD.

I want a 6-speed with left side reverse personally.....I also prefer 2WD/AWD/4-Hi/4-Lo transfercases vs full time. You can't light up the rears with full time and that ruins a lot of the fun of a manual

Nov 10, 2023 | 05:35 PM

#8025

FrankReynoldsCPA

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: Apr 2011

Posts: 8,419

Likes: 374

From: Las Vegas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Striker223

I'm so glad my truck is part-time. Running in just 2wd on pavement is great, and then locking it into 4wd when I actually need it. I try and engage it about once a month or so to keep it all fresh.