T4Fun

they were the 2016 version with new tranny. The engine and tranny felt lackluster. Too many gears imho. They should go back to 6 speed

ohiois350

iTrader: (13)

oh, i didn't feel any hestitatiom or fussy of the tranny yet, becuase i was on cruise control and cruise at 65 mph on highway when i drive home, but one thing i found out is the new LX ride stiffer than the previuos LX, it make more stable to me, and the ride alot better than my GX (luxury package)

T4Fun

so u have not seen any of these issues yet? Several members here have pointed out tranny lag and jumpy transmission. I thought it lacked power for almost 400 hp

hankinid

It may have 400 hp, but that hp is pulling around 3+ tons of truck with just a driver aboard and a full tank of gas. Not that it weighs the same as an LX (LX I think would weight more) but my '13 Cruiser weights 6060 lbs. on a certified scale about half a mile from the house. I think acceleration is close to remarkable given the truck's weight. Acceleration is definitely helped by a final drive ratio > 4:1.

ohiois350

iTrader: (13)

I haven't drive my LX yet since i brought home for two weeks now, but i will take it out for a long road trip this weekend, and will see is the tranny does that, and will have an update.

T4Fun

im curious now what u think of LX compared to GX in terms of engine and tranny responsiveness. GX is definitely a winner imho...

hankinid

The GX may be a "winner", though the back door is obviously designed for countries where you drive on the left v. the right.

And though a "winner", it's not an LX.

ohiois350

iTrader: (13)

after a little road trip over the weekend, overall the GX is a winner, on the highway passing power, the GX fell quicker than the LX maybe it is lighter? The gx fell more comfy than the LX due to 18" versus 21" wheels, the transmission is feel smooth on both LX and GX, but for some reason my GX transmission is jerk when I engage into drive mode from the "P" ? But technology on the LX way better, for the money wise the GX is for what it cost

T4Fun

i agree with you. So why do you have 2 suvs? Do you regret getting LX. Somebody here did after a week or so. Cant remember user name

hankinid

The GX weighs ~ half a ton less than a 200 series. 0 to 60 times are in the low 7 second range for both vehicles.

Put 18" wheels and tires on the LX and see what you think...3" diameter difference between the LX and GX wheels gives you to an apples v. oranges comparison. As to the "worth the money" comparison, a GX will indeed cause you to spend less money and give you a lot less interior room. Given the rear door is a crazy design as it opens in the wrong direction for all countries save Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. No fold-down tailgate for picnic prep. But you do cut the cost to play by around half based on current mark for both vehicles.

If I were truly set on an LX or Land Cruiser, that would be my focus.

Luke27617

iTrader: (2)

I had a 2011 GX before and when was ready for a replacement of BMW, GX was on my list again. LX is way overpriced and front face is hard to look at. I went for 16 LC. $15K more than GX (Premium) and for sure worth the extra cash.

DocT

Look is more objective However, I think the new look makes the truck more stand out and aggressive looking. It might be outdated in 10 years, but for now it looks good.

ohiois350

iTrader: (13)

No i never regret that i got the LX, i love it alot, but i do regret that i got the GX though. Here is three thing that make me dislike about the GX:
1st, the front passenger side lean, and make the GX slightly pull to the right.
2nd, the leather seat feel very soft, I don't think it will last
3rd, the tail swing door.
the reason that i keep this gx is for the long road trip and get more gas per mileage than thr LX

i love every thing about the LX, and use it for the Sunday church and go shopping only

ohiois350

iTrader: (13)

yeah you got it right, the most thing i hate the gx is the tail door, why don't lexus build them like 4 runner? For some reason the seat position in the gx seem like higher than the LX, maybe the 16" LX hood design has the center curve that make the LX seem like lower than the GX from the inside?

hankinid

Same here, kind of...

I started looking for a replacement for my '01 LX in the spring of 2015. Test drove a new at the time Land Cruiser and a 2011 LX. The LX was underwhelming and handled like a boat, no matter how the AHC was set. After checking about half a dozen cars for sale websites twice a day, I finally found the perfect-to-me truck at a Porsche / Audi dealer in Spokane, WA. I ended up with a '13 Land Cruiser. Zero complaints.