NEW LX570 Pics
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TLC is at 15mpg, Yukon/Tahoe 4wd hybrid 20mpg, GL diesel 20mpg. Not a HUGE difference, but still significant imho.
If I drive 100k miles total during my time of ownership, and gas averages $4 (I think it will be higher, but just suppose), then the total gas cost for those 100k miles is $6700 higher for the LX vs the other two SUVs.
If I drive 100k miles total during my time of ownership, and gas averages $4 (I think it will be higher, but just suppose), then the total gas cost for those 100k miles is $6700 higher for the LX vs the other two SUVs.
Also, diesel is a lot slower and costlier to maintain.
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: New Jersey
i agree 100 % the new one lacks "uniqueness" ; I complain about some points of my 06 lx but are also right even being old; it is still much better then most vehicles out there. It does lack some refinements hid lights/air cooled and heated seats/ more power etc. I honestly dont think it will sell well; the price is to high for it being similar to other toyota line up.
well...i sat in the cousin of this lexus.....i gotta tell you guys the rear seat leg room is very dismal....if a 6 footer is driving the car, any passenger right behind him would be starved out of leg room!!
Lots of people underestimate the amount of research that goes into specialized wheels....
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: TX
I agree...
(This is my first post here...) While I'm #7 on the list at my dealership (which quite likely will be more like 3-4 as some balk at the higher price) - I'm really having trouble justifying the 2008.
My 2006 (purchased in August of '05) has only 21000 miles, and is whisper quiet on the inside - I've taken such good care of the leather/interior and washing/waxing that most think the truck is brand new - it certainly drives like it.
So, at this point, the big difference I see is the 5.7 engine. With that said - some complain about the power in the 4.7. In my own experience, I do not feel like it is "underpowered." I feel quite confident in passing, and keeping up with everyone else - though, I prefer comfort over "sport" performance... so perhaps that is why it isn't an issue for me.
I too think I prefer both the interior and exterior styling of my 2006. The 570 ,unfortunately, does look like a bloated Highlander IMO. So, other than the climate controlled seats, and more power - and of course bragging rights for being one of the "first" in Austin - is there really any other reason to switch?
<sigh>
My 2006 (purchased in August of '05) has only 21000 miles, and is whisper quiet on the inside - I've taken such good care of the leather/interior and washing/waxing that most think the truck is brand new - it certainly drives like it.
So, at this point, the big difference I see is the 5.7 engine. With that said - some complain about the power in the 4.7. In my own experience, I do not feel like it is "underpowered." I feel quite confident in passing, and keeping up with everyone else - though, I prefer comfort over "sport" performance... so perhaps that is why it isn't an issue for me.
I too think I prefer both the interior and exterior styling of my 2006. The 570 ,unfortunately, does look like a bloated Highlander IMO. So, other than the climate controlled seats, and more power - and of course bragging rights for being one of the "first" in Austin - is there really any other reason to switch?
<sigh>
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Joined: Jan 2002
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From: CO
Tony, LX570 is probably better off-road due to Crawl Control feature if you're into those things (most people are not at this price range)...and if you get the Mark Levinson system, then you are getting a concert hall on wheels!
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From: TX
I think at this point, I'm about 80% sure that I'm keeping what I have for the remainder of the warranty period. Of course, once I actually drive one.... well all bets are off. I guess I should steer clear of the dealership. Glad it's not on my way to anywhere.
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From: MIchigan
So, at this point, the big difference I see is the 5.7 engine. With that said - some complain about the power in the 4.7. In my own experience, I do not feel like it is "underpowered." I feel quite confident in passing, and keeping up with everyone else - though, I prefer comfort over "sport" performance... so perhaps that is why it isn't an issue for me.
I too think I prefer both the interior and exterior styling of my 2006. The 570 ,unfortunately, does look like a bloated Highlander IMO. So, other than the climate controlled seats, and more power - and of course bragging rights for being one of the "first" in Austin - is there really any other reason to switch
Well there too, I already have the ML stereo in the '06 - though I understand it is improved in the '08.
I think at this point, I'm about 80% sure that I'm keeping what I have for the remainder of the warranty period. Of course, once I actually drive one.... well all bets are off. I guess I should steer clear of the dealership. Glad it's not on my way to anywhere.
I think at this point, I'm about 80% sure that I'm keeping what I have for the remainder of the warranty period. Of course, once I actually drive one.... well all bets are off. I guess I should steer clear of the dealership. Glad it's not on my way to anywhere.
I haven't heard it in the LX570, but I hope it's at least on par with the LS430. The LS600lh is *amazing*.
I hope they use the size of the LX to it's advantage. In the LX it felt as if some things were put because of previous space dictations.
For me, I think the new 570 looks hands down better than the 450/470. The front remind me of the new LS which is a good thing in my book. The LC/LX were always about understated exteriors. None of the previous designs were "look at me" eye catching unlike RRs or caddy or MB GL. The new one is once again understated but elegant IMHO.
