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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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I was wondering if the car loses its "new car" driving comfort meaning the smooth ride and seamless acceleration on the interstate. I know all cars eventually develop vibrations and what not over time, just seeing if it'd happen within a certain time? I'm asking because my last car (ford explorer) the ride was horrible at 100,000 miles (car would be bumpy on interstate and just would be an overall uncomfortable ride.
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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This is a Lexus.
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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That's a day and night comparison imo... I believe if you take good care and follow sheduled maintenance it would be just fine . G luck
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by istarzan
This is a Lexus.
No worries, as long as you arent offroading!
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sthakor92
I was wondering if the car loses its "new car" driving comfort meaning the smooth ride and seamless acceleration on the interstate. I know all cars eventually develop vibrations and what not over time, just seeing if it'd happen within a certain time? I'm asking because my last car (ford explorer) the ride was horrible at 100,000 miles (car would be bumpy on interstate and just would be an overall uncomfortable ride.
Regular maintenance goes a long way. My 03' Explorer with 93K on the clock is as solid as the day we bought it. That said, the "driving comfort and smooth ride" are going to be different in your unibody Lexus than your body on frame Explorer
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by istarzan
This is a Lexus.
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If you search, many 2IS with 6 digit miles, all said its still runs smooth like it was new!
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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It will be smoother for way longer. When ride comfort starts suffering, replace your shocks/coils
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