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2011 LX 570 or Lease 2013 GX Premium?
11-21-12, 04:16 AM
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2011 LX 570 or Lease 2013 GX Premium?
Lexus Forum:
I am currently an owner of a BMW X5. Yes, I hate it and can't wait for the lease to end. The X5 is for my wife and two small children. We are considering Lexus and wanted to see what the forum thinks on my dilemma.
If given the choice, would you buy a used LX 570 ('10 or '11) or lease a '13 GX Premium?
We go skiing a lot and will be driving on the beach this coming summer. Looking for something VERY reliable and don't want to visit the service department (if that's possible)
I am currently an owner of a BMW X5. Yes, I hate it and can't wait for the lease to end. The X5 is for my wife and two small children. We are considering Lexus and wanted to see what the forum thinks on my dilemma.
If given the choice, would you buy a used LX 570 ('10 or '11) or lease a '13 GX Premium?
We go skiing a lot and will be driving on the beach this coming summer. Looking for something VERY reliable and don't want to visit the service department (if that's possible)
11-21-12, 07:27 PM
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Lexus Forum:
I am currently an owner of a BMW X5. Yes, I hate it and can't wait for the lease to end. The X5 is for my wife and two small children. We are considering Lexus and wanted to see what the forum thinks on my dilemma.
If given the choice, would you buy a used LX 570 ('10 or '11) or lease a '13 GX Premium?
We go skiing a lot and will be driving on the beach this coming summer. Looking for something VERY reliable and don't want to visit the service department (if that's possible)
I am currently an owner of a BMW X5. Yes, I hate it and can't wait for the lease to end. The X5 is for my wife and two small children. We are considering Lexus and wanted to see what the forum thinks on my dilemma.
If given the choice, would you buy a used LX 570 ('10 or '11) or lease a '13 GX Premium?
We go skiing a lot and will be driving on the beach this coming summer. Looking for something VERY reliable and don't want to visit the service department (if that's possible)
11-23-12, 05:41 PM
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Lexus Forum:
I am currently an owner of a BMW X5. Yes, I hate it and can't wait for the lease to end. The X5 is for my wife and two small children. We are considering Lexus and wanted to see what the forum thinks on my dilemma.
If given the choice, would you buy a used LX 570 ('10 or '11) or lease a '13 GX Premium?
We go skiing a lot and will be driving on the beach this coming summer. Looking for something VERY reliable and don't want to visit the service department (if that's possible)
I am currently an owner of a BMW X5. Yes, I hate it and can't wait for the lease to end. The X5 is for my wife and two small children. We are considering Lexus and wanted to see what the forum thinks on my dilemma.
If given the choice, would you buy a used LX 570 ('10 or '11) or lease a '13 GX Premium?
We go skiing a lot and will be driving on the beach this coming summer. Looking for something VERY reliable and don't want to visit the service department (if that's possible)
11-24-12, 07:06 PM
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I never drive a gx or lx before, but since I own my 13 lx I love it, it feel solid and suspension comfor and smooth, it very quite too, I did test drove the 11lx before bought my lx, I did like it too, but I like the new spindill bumper and LEDs headlights that why I buy the 13
it is rare to see the lx than gx on the road too, for close price between the two I would take the LX
it is rare to see the lx than gx on the road too, for close price between the two I would take the LX
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12-13-12, 12:06 PM
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I would (and did) pick the LX over the GX
I voted for the LX, and may be a bit biased, since I recently purchased a pre-owned 2009 LX 570 and chose it over, among other cars, the GX460 premium. I test drove several GX460s, including the premium. Here's what I liked about the GX, when compared to the LX:
1. The GX has a slightly more car like ride compared to the LX. The GX has a lighter feel, is more nimble around corners, and is easier to park and manuever. The LX, on the other hand, will never be confused with the cross-over.
2. GX has slightly better gas mileage (17 mpg mixed driving as compared to 14-15 mpg for LX).
3. I really liked the fold down 3rd row, very convenient and maximizes cargo space alot.
But there were several things I disliked about the GX:
1. Not enough space for driver and front passenger. Having just traded in my RX, I wanted something a bit larger for my family. When driving the GX, I actually felt like I was getting into something smaller. The legroom and hip room for the front seats were narrower in the GX than in the RX.
In fact, my all-weather mats that I used in the RX would not even fit in the GX. Legs felt too cramped.
2. Front seats were a bit firm, and definitely not as supportive or as nice as in my RX or in the LX. I don't know if the leather is different or what, but the front leather seats in the GX becomes deformed over time, caused as a result of getting in and out of the car. A noticeable lump underneath the outter thigh support shows up over time. This is not the case in the RX, and at least not as noticeable in the LX.
3. Materials and finishes are not as nice as in LX. For whatever reason, the plastic choices in the GX are of a lower grade. For example, the center console in the 2nd row bench uses a cheap feeling, rental-car like plastic for the lid that covers the cup holders. I also don't like the GX's liberal use of gray plastics for the side mouldings. The LX uses a nice chrome finish, which is much nicer looking in my opinion. The LX has much more substantial grab handles; everything in the LX is just heavier and more substantial feeling.
4. In the GX, the second row seats are too flat, too firm, have almost zero thigh support, and have narrow hip and shoulder room. Not much knee room between 2nd row and the backside of the front seats. Again, the RX feels roomier in the second row, as does the LX. I just felt like Lexus gives second class treatment to the passengers on the GX. In contrast, the LX's second row feels soft, plush, and is just as nice as the front rows.
5. Third row seats in the LX is slightly nicer than the seats in the GX. But the downside is not having a fold down 3rd row in the LX. Third row in the LX has much more hip, knee, and shoulder room as compared to the GX. I know this not just because I sat back there alot during test drives, but also on the Lexus website the measurements show a significant difference in the seating space in the 3rd row.
6. Rear door on GX, with the side swinging toward the curb side, simply doesn't work for me. If my wife or I were to get groceries ouf of the car while parked in our garage, we'd have to keep the garage door open so that the rear door could swing open. What will happen when it's freezing cold or raining?
That won't work. Not a problem with LX.
1. The GX has a slightly more car like ride compared to the LX. The GX has a lighter feel, is more nimble around corners, and is easier to park and manuever. The LX, on the other hand, will never be confused with the cross-over.
2. GX has slightly better gas mileage (17 mpg mixed driving as compared to 14-15 mpg for LX).
3. I really liked the fold down 3rd row, very convenient and maximizes cargo space alot.
But there were several things I disliked about the GX:
1. Not enough space for driver and front passenger. Having just traded in my RX, I wanted something a bit larger for my family. When driving the GX, I actually felt like I was getting into something smaller. The legroom and hip room for the front seats were narrower in the GX than in the RX.
In fact, my all-weather mats that I used in the RX would not even fit in the GX. Legs felt too cramped.2. Front seats were a bit firm, and definitely not as supportive or as nice as in my RX or in the LX. I don't know if the leather is different or what, but the front leather seats in the GX becomes deformed over time, caused as a result of getting in and out of the car. A noticeable lump underneath the outter thigh support shows up over time. This is not the case in the RX, and at least not as noticeable in the LX.
3. Materials and finishes are not as nice as in LX. For whatever reason, the plastic choices in the GX are of a lower grade. For example, the center console in the 2nd row bench uses a cheap feeling, rental-car like plastic for the lid that covers the cup holders. I also don't like the GX's liberal use of gray plastics for the side mouldings. The LX uses a nice chrome finish, which is much nicer looking in my opinion. The LX has much more substantial grab handles; everything in the LX is just heavier and more substantial feeling.
4. In the GX, the second row seats are too flat, too firm, have almost zero thigh support, and have narrow hip and shoulder room. Not much knee room between 2nd row and the backside of the front seats. Again, the RX feels roomier in the second row, as does the LX. I just felt like Lexus gives second class treatment to the passengers on the GX. In contrast, the LX's second row feels soft, plush, and is just as nice as the front rows.
5. Third row seats in the LX is slightly nicer than the seats in the GX. But the downside is not having a fold down 3rd row in the LX. Third row in the LX has much more hip, knee, and shoulder room as compared to the GX. I know this not just because I sat back there alot during test drives, but also on the Lexus website the measurements show a significant difference in the seating space in the 3rd row.
6. Rear door on GX, with the side swinging toward the curb side, simply doesn't work for me. If my wife or I were to get groceries ouf of the car while parked in our garage, we'd have to keep the garage door open so that the rear door could swing open. What will happen when it's freezing cold or raining?
That won't work. Not a problem with LX.
12-14-12, 11:02 AM
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I voted for the LX, and may be a bit biased, since I recently purchased a pre-owned 2009 LX 570 and chose it over, among other cars, the GX460 premium. I test drove several GX460s, including the premium. Here's what I liked about the GX, when compared to the LX:
1. The GX has a slightly more car like ride compared to the LX. The GX has a lighter feel, is more nimble around corners, and is easier to park and manuever. The LX, on the other hand, will never be confused with the cross-over.
2. GX has slightly better gas mileage (17 mpg mixed driving as compared to 14-15 mpg for LX).
3. I really liked the fold down 3rd row, very convenient and maximizes cargo space alot.
But there were several things I disliked about the GX:
1. Not enough space for driver and front passenger. Having just traded in my RX, I wanted something a bit larger for my family. When driving the GX, I actually felt like I was getting into something smaller. The legroom and hip room for the front seats were narrower in the GX than in the RX. In fact, my all-weather mats that I used in the RX would not even fit in the GX. Legs felt too cramped.
2. Front seats were a bit firm, and definitely not as supportive or as nice as in my RX or in the LX. I don't know if the leather is different or what, but the front leather seats in the GX becomes deformed over time, caused as a result of getting in and out of the car. A noticeable lump underneath the outter thigh support shows up over time. This is not the case in the RX, and at least not as noticeable in the LX.
3. Materials and finishes are not as nice as in LX. For whatever reason, the plastic choices in the GX are of a lower grade. For example, the center console in the 2nd row bench uses a cheap feeling, rental-car like plastic for the lid that covers the cup holders. I also don't like the GX's liberal use of gray plastics for the side mouldings. The LX uses a nice chrome finish, which is much nicer looking in my opinion. The LX has much more substantial grab handles; everything in the LX is just heavier and more substantial feeling.
4. In the GX, the second row seats are too flat, too firm, have almost zero thigh support, and have narrow hip and shoulder room. Not much knee room between 2nd row and the backside of the front seats. Again, the RX feels roomier in the second row, as does the LX. I just felt like Lexus gives second class treatment to the passengers on the GX. In contrast, the LX's second row feels soft, plush, and is just as nice as the front rows.
5. Third row seats in the LX is slightly nicer than the seats in the GX. But the downside is not having a fold down 3rd row in the LX. Third row in the LX has much more hip, knee, and shoulder room as compared to the GX. I know this not just because I sat back there alot during test drives, but also on the Lexus website the measurements show a significant difference in the seating space in the 3rd row.
6. Rear door on GX, with the side swinging toward the curb side, simply doesn't work for me. If my wife or I were to get groceries ouf of the car while parked in our garage, we'd have to keep the garage door open so that the rear door could swing open. What will happen when it's freezing cold or raining? That won't work. Not a problem with LX.
1. The GX has a slightly more car like ride compared to the LX. The GX has a lighter feel, is more nimble around corners, and is easier to park and manuever. The LX, on the other hand, will never be confused with the cross-over.
2. GX has slightly better gas mileage (17 mpg mixed driving as compared to 14-15 mpg for LX).
3. I really liked the fold down 3rd row, very convenient and maximizes cargo space alot.
But there were several things I disliked about the GX:
1. Not enough space for driver and front passenger. Having just traded in my RX, I wanted something a bit larger for my family. When driving the GX, I actually felt like I was getting into something smaller. The legroom and hip room for the front seats were narrower in the GX than in the RX.
In fact, my all-weather mats that I used in the RX would not even fit in the GX. Legs felt too cramped.2. Front seats were a bit firm, and definitely not as supportive or as nice as in my RX or in the LX. I don't know if the leather is different or what, but the front leather seats in the GX becomes deformed over time, caused as a result of getting in and out of the car. A noticeable lump underneath the outter thigh support shows up over time. This is not the case in the RX, and at least not as noticeable in the LX.
3. Materials and finishes are not as nice as in LX. For whatever reason, the plastic choices in the GX are of a lower grade. For example, the center console in the 2nd row bench uses a cheap feeling, rental-car like plastic for the lid that covers the cup holders. I also don't like the GX's liberal use of gray plastics for the side mouldings. The LX uses a nice chrome finish, which is much nicer looking in my opinion. The LX has much more substantial grab handles; everything in the LX is just heavier and more substantial feeling.
4. In the GX, the second row seats are too flat, too firm, have almost zero thigh support, and have narrow hip and shoulder room. Not much knee room between 2nd row and the backside of the front seats. Again, the RX feels roomier in the second row, as does the LX. I just felt like Lexus gives second class treatment to the passengers on the GX. In contrast, the LX's second row feels soft, plush, and is just as nice as the front rows.
5. Third row seats in the LX is slightly nicer than the seats in the GX. But the downside is not having a fold down 3rd row in the LX. Third row in the LX has much more hip, knee, and shoulder room as compared to the GX. I know this not just because I sat back there alot during test drives, but also on the Lexus website the measurements show a significant difference in the seating space in the 3rd row.
6. Rear door on GX, with the side swinging toward the curb side, simply doesn't work for me. If my wife or I were to get groceries ouf of the car while parked in our garage, we'd have to keep the garage door open so that the rear door could swing open. What will happen when it's freezing cold or raining?
That won't work. Not a problem with LX. and for some reason I feel very safe when driving in the LX, I have a baby on the way, I think she would be safe in my truck
12-14-12, 11:59 AM
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I hope my prior post didn't sound too much like I was being too critical of the GX. Overall I think the GX460 is an excellent vehicle. I was trying to compare the pros and cons of the GX as to the LX. And again, maybe I'm biased somewhat because I actually ended up buying the LX.
01-01-13, 08:34 PM
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I am currently an owner of a BMW X5. Yes, I hate it and can't wait for the lease to end. The X5 is for my wife and two small children. We are considering Lexus and wanted to see what the forum thinks on my dilemma.
If given the choice, would you buy a used LX 570 ('10 or '11) or lease a '13 GX Premium?
We go skiing a lot and will be driving on the beach this coming summer. Looking for something VERY reliable and don't want to visit the service department (if that's possible)
I am currently an owner of a BMW X5. Yes, I hate it and can't wait for the lease to end. The X5 is for my wife and two small children. We are considering Lexus and wanted to see what the forum thinks on my dilemma.
If given the choice, would you buy a used LX 570 ('10 or '11) or lease a '13 GX Premium?
We go skiing a lot and will be driving on the beach this coming summer. Looking for something VERY reliable and don't want to visit the service department (if that's possible)
The X5 that you are driving is more designed for the urban/suburban driver that never goes in the mountains or out on the beach. It really has limited off-road capabilities.
You cannot go wrong with either the GX or the LX. Both are very capable vehicles. The GX is smaller (narrower) and for me not as comfortable in the front seats as I would want in a SUV.
If you could swing the cash, I would opt of the LX, but I may be biased as that is the one I chose.
My advice would be to take both on a test drive. Both really drive much smaller that they really are!
Hope you find the SUV that you really want!
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