CWK

I currently have a 2007 GX 470 with KDSS and Head Rest DVD along with all other options on a GX. Like the car but want something new. 54k miles and ready for a change. Also have a 2004 SC430 that I like and a 4runner to haul the kids around in and not worry about wear and tear.

First off I am trying to keep the budget around double nickel. With that I am having trouble find a LC that is used. Like the unassuming nature and luxury it provides. The GX is going to be a winner but there are just so many on the road and the same will hold true for the new body style. Also the cargo space seems tight with the 3rd row step as well as the reports being mixed. The LC has a boring body but inside it is very nice and the capabilites along with perfect size I like. The only thing I dislike on the LC is the lack of supply on the used market and the *****ty wood trim inside. I was shocked when I grabbed the wheel. Mark Levinson and real wood will be missed.

For 55k in a Lexus or Toyota what would you buy. The price point is not a budget issue just a mental line in the sand on what I think is sensible. I will not be financing so the Sequoia offers don't really interest me and the vehicle seems so mainstream.

Thanks in advance for the input.

acLX570

How about a RR Rover. I think you can steal one of those. We had a LC in the past and we're on our 3rd LX and while it's a pretty comfy large SUV, we don't LOVE it. Picked this over the new RR SC due to the 3rd row seats. The RR, IMO, drives A LOT smoother than the LX/LC and feels sportier and is as capable as the LC/LX. Heck, my 2010 LX got stuck in my driveway in our snowstorm from 2 weeks ago (had to shovel the snow around the tires) and my buddy's X5 4.8 with Sports tires clawed out fine.

lex

Yeah, because they're so unreliable.

I would definitely stick with Lexus.

acLX570

I owned a 2008 RR SC and my employee has same vehicle and we never had any issues, with the exception of the spare tire pressure monitoring. I guess you really can't beat Lexus reliability if you keep cars for over the warranty period, because the RR would probably break the bank in repairs.