Please, help me understand...
Racer
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Lexus needs to make this engine a turbo on next generation or basically its not able to compete with others. I would bet by 2018 we will know what they are planning.
These BSM are nice but stupid if you think about it. The light should not be lit up outside but on instrument cluster where you can see it easier.
Lexus nowadays is way behind everyone especially audi and if they dont change they will be left behind.
These BSM are nice but stupid if you think about it. The light should not be lit up outside but on instrument cluster where you can see it easier.
Lexus nowadays is way behind everyone especially audi and if they dont change they will be left behind.
Pole Position
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Lexus needs to make this engine a turbo on next generation or basically its not able to compete with others. I would bet by 2018 we will know what they are planning.
These BSM are nice but stupid if you think about it. The light should not be lit up outside but on instrument cluster where you can see it easier.
Lexus nowadays is way behind everyone especially audi and if they dont change they will be left behind.
These BSM are nice but stupid if you think about it. The light should not be lit up outside but on instrument cluster where you can see it easier.
Lexus nowadays is way behind everyone especially audi and if they dont change they will be left behind.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a bit like the little yellow light that shows you're low on fuel...it's there for the drivers who don't check the fuel gauge. The light on the mirror is telling you to check your blind spot(s) before proceeding, which you should be doing anyway.
Check on Audi's reliability ratings v. Toyota's...that's exactly why I choose Toyota v. German products. I'd prefer to drive the truck than take it in for service.
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Only turbo I could warm up to on my next LX would be if it were sitting on top of a diesel. I am with hankinid and much prefer the lower RPM torque over a smaller and higher revving turbo engine.
As far as the BLM indicator, the rear view side mirrors are the perfect place.
As far as the BLM indicator, the rear view side mirrors are the perfect place.
Last edited by ggebhardt; May 9, 2016 at 01:28 AM.
Pole Position
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If I'm driving a fully loaded truck, I'd prefer the torque that cubic inches give v. anything with a turbo.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a bit like the little yellow light that shows you're low on fuel...it's there for the drivers who don't check the fuel gauge. The light on the mirror is telling you to check your blind spot(s) before proceeding, which you should be doing anyway.
Check on Audi's reliability ratings v. Toyota's...that's exactly why I choose Toyota v. German products. I'd prefer to drive the truck than take it in for service.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a bit like the little yellow light that shows you're low on fuel...it's there for the drivers who don't check the fuel gauge. The light on the mirror is telling you to check your blind spot(s) before proceeding, which you should be doing anyway.
Check on Audi's reliability ratings v. Toyota's...that's exactly why I choose Toyota v. German products. I'd prefer to drive the truck than take it in for service.
Pole Position
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From: ca
I am not sure if I would want to hear "beep" every time a car passes me. It would become very annoying. I even turns off the lane departure Alert (LDA) beeping noise every time I change the lane. It is just annoying. I wish they would have kept night vision option.
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My friend has Tesla Model S where the light is somewhere on the dashboard. When he was driving my LX, he told me that the light on the mirror is much better. You never look at the dashboard when changing lanes but you always look at the mirrors.
Pole Position
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From: Florida
You can avoid the beep from the LDA by using your turn signal before you change lanes.
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Racer
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what you guys dont get is that torque is higher at same rpm with a turbo than non turbo engine. There is no turbo lags on the new cars. This is true for bmw and the gtr. Go check out the Range rover if you have doubts. Blows away the LX, pun intended. But reliability is the ONLY thing Lexus has got going right now.
Toyota has no choice but to eventually convert all their engines to hybrid or turbo. You already see them starting to do it and it was hinted when the designer of the GSF said that engine will be the last naturally aspirated V8.
And the light for BSM should not be outside, because its only visible when its dark and not on sunny days. I dont feel you should have to turn your head to make a lane change. Takes your eyes off the road.
Toyota has no choice but to eventually convert all their engines to hybrid or turbo. You already see them starting to do it and it was hinted when the designer of the GSF said that engine will be the last naturally aspirated V8.
And the light for BSM should not be outside, because its only visible when its dark and not on sunny days. I dont feel you should have to turn your head to make a lane change. Takes your eyes off the road.
Last edited by T4Fun; May 9, 2016 at 08:07 PM.
Pole Position
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LOL. I did not know that, thank you. So you can see how often that I use the turn signal, only make a turn or exit.
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Last edited by ggebhardt; May 10, 2016 at 02:59 AM.
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what you guys dont get is that torque is higher at same rpm with a turbo than non turbo engine. There is no turbo lags on the new cars. This is true for bmw and the gtr. Go check out the Range rover if you have doubts. Blows away the LX, pun intended. But reliability is the ONLY thing Lexus has got going right now.
Last edited by yakim; May 10, 2016 at 05:07 AM.
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It is certainly better than the 4,500 dollar Bang and Olufsen I listened to in a 650 Gran Coupe.
Pole Position
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Very true... ML is way above B&O. Once I was looking @ their integrated amplifier for my home audio and couldn't stomach the $12k price tag. Sadly, I have never heard Porsche's Burmester upgrade.