Hi,

I am about to purchase, or should I say I am thinking about purchasing a used 2017 LX 570 with 10,650 miles on it. The local Lexus dealer let me use it for 2 days. I thought that was very nice of them. I was able to put it thru it's paces, considering it was a " test drive". I did everything with it from city driving to hiway driveway to even some off roading. I even took it with me to do some rifle shooting, getting ready for hunting season. Overall I averaged 15.5 mpg, would have been higher if not for the mild off roading I did. The LX is black with caberneit red interior, great combo. The LX is basically loaded with the luxury package and a original MSRP of $ 99,800.00 in 2017. I was very impressed when I took it off roading and shooting. I found the LX to be very enjoyable to drive and I thought it handled quite well ! I love the size for a full size SUV, I feel like a lot of the full size luxury SUV'S are getting to long today. As far as the weight effecting the driving dynamics, I did not feel it, I thought it was very agile, so I do not agree with a lot of the reviews out there on the LX and how it gets rated so low.

The dealership is currently asking $ 76,000.00. From what research I have done, it seems about the asking price for a 2017 with 11,000 miles. I would be trading in a 2017 ford raptor, which they are giving me $ 58,000.00 for as a trade allowance. I know you guys think I'm crazy, trading in a ford raptor for a LX 570, but I really liked the feel, size, and driving dynamics better of the LX. And I will tell you this, it's not as fast as the raptor, but it handled the off roading just as good, I might dare say better. Which I think is amazing for a full size luxury SUV.

This is a very tough decision ! I love the raptor ! But I think I like the LX 570 better. Just curious what current LX owners think of the price they are offering me. Is it good or fair ? If I do buy the LX 570 what kind of dedicated winter tires are there for the LX 570, even if I have to go down to a 20 or 18 inch tire. I currently have a Lexus GSF 2016, which I love ! this is a very tough decision !

Any help would be appreciated !

 

I've had a number of days seat time in a Raptor.
I've also had years in the LX...
(just got a new one the other day....
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx-...-84-720-a.html)

Two different beasts - came close to pulling the trigger on a raptor a while back.

The quality / dealer experience - no one can beat LEXUS.

For a delta of $18,000 - Great job!

You didn't mention if the 2017 is L Certified - if so - total no brainer.
If not L Certified - regular no brainer.

The Cabernet interior is fantastic ;-)

 

 

 

Thanks! We love it.

Totally agree - You read the road tests the new Navigator vs Escalade vs Range Rover (OMG don't get me started on my ownership experience!!) vs Infiniti QX, etc.

Yes. 0-60 it's in last place.
Yes. running around a track it'll have the slowest time.
Yes. rated at 7,000 towing it's near the bottom

But the fit and finish of the interior - exterior - total ownership experience - and piece of mind knowing I can go ANYWHERE if need be in a beast that'll go 250,000 miles in a heart beat....
It is an amazing SUV - yeah old - but I think Best in Class.

Your GX must feel like a bucking Bronc now ;-)

Back in 2015 my Michelle really really wanted a Range Rover...we sat drove in the luxo one for north od $110,00.
When see played with the switch gear, *****, touched the interior finishes (I could see her smile melt away why she tried to open the cover for the cup holders in the center console - it was rough and stopped half way...) - it just didn't compare.

 

Beware! Once you own an LX for a while it will be hard to drive any other luxury SUV. It's all about luxury. High quality materials, fit and finish, serene ride regardless whether you are off-roading, driving through a blizzard or just cruising in traffic. The Lexus owner experience and reliability are second to none. Welcome to the LX family and happy driving.