No V8? Twin turbos? Is it me, or does this sound like a maintenance headache?
#1
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No V8? Twin turbos? Is it me, or does this sound like a maintenance headache?
Am I the only one who is completely unimpressed with the decision to replace the reliable, proven, V8 with a twin turbo V6?
When I bought my 2015 LS 460L, I made that decision over the BMW 750 Li because of reliability issues. I heard nasty things about five figure annual repair bills for the Bimmer, along with regular visits to the shop. The Lexus didn't excite me, but it seemed to be the more rational choice.
Taking a chance on a new, souped up V6 does not give me warm fuzzy feelings that I will be buying a car that will go 12 years with fluid changes, brakes, and tire rotations.
When I bought my 2015 LS 460L, I made that decision over the BMW 750 Li because of reliability issues. I heard nasty things about five figure annual repair bills for the Bimmer, along with regular visits to the shop. The Lexus didn't excite me, but it seemed to be the more rational choice.
Taking a chance on a new, souped up V6 does not give me warm fuzzy feelings that I will be buying a car that will go 12 years with fluid changes, brakes, and tire rotations.
#2
Lexus Fanatic
Have you not read any of the posts about this car in CL?
A great many people are unhappy with the choice to use the TTV6, and they are very loud about their displeasure.
I think ultimately though it will be fine.
A great many people are unhappy with the choice to use the TTV6, and they are very loud about their displeasure.
I think ultimately though it will be fine.
#5
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Ttv6
I was against the v6 until I spent the last few months with the Acura TTv6. It growls like a 12cyl and claws to 60 in second gear like no ones business. I do believe the v6 can be a powerful and nasty piece
#7
Lexus Fanatic
Am I the only one who is completely unimpressed with the decision to replace the reliable, proven, V8 with a twin turbo V6?
When I bought my 2015 LS 460L, I made that decision over the BMW 750 Li because of reliability issues. I heard nasty things about five figure annual repair bills for the Bimmer, along with regular visits to the shop. The Lexus didn't excite me, but it seemed to be the more rational choice.
Taking a chance on a new, souped up V6 does not give me warm fuzzy feelings that I will be buying a car that will go 12 years with fluid changes, brakes, and tire rotations.
When I bought my 2015 LS 460L, I made that decision over the BMW 750 Li because of reliability issues. I heard nasty things about five figure annual repair bills for the Bimmer, along with regular visits to the shop. The Lexus didn't excite me, but it seemed to be the more rational choice.
Taking a chance on a new, souped up V6 does not give me warm fuzzy feelings that I will be buying a car that will go 12 years with fluid changes, brakes, and tire rotations.
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#8
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I've really come around on the TTV6 personally...
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