Originally Posted by Questtt3

I'm in a position similar to that of the OP both in terms of desired use (daily driver, long road trips, camping/off-road), family size (2 children and dog) and trying to decide between the LX 570 (aprox. 2012-2014) and GX 460 Luxury (aprox. 2015-16). However, whereas the OP said he works from home, I spend much of my time commuting to NYC from the suburbs. I test drove the new 2019 LX 570 and 2019 GX 470 at dealership for comparison and found, to my surprise as some have said, that the GX felt a little more "peppy" and truck-like (in a good way) yet also more nimble than the LX. Both were very nice vehicles but it is true, the LX had extremely comfortable seats and a more "posh" interior.

While both cars are considered by many parking garages in NYC as "oversized" (and thus must pay additional aprox. $10)...I have some concern that it still might be a little more difficult to maneuver and park the LX in some day garages in the City (might some garages refuse it?).

I plan to keep this vehicle "forever" so really want to get this right. I'm 6'4" and was surprised that despite interior dimension specs. both fit comfortably. I admit I do find it a little off-putting to hear the GX described as "the woman's Lexus SUV" or the "soccer mom's Lexus SUV"...even the 2019 GX brochure showed only two pictures with a person...both a woman...outside the vehicle (but one picture of a man's hands on the steering wheel...a little solace there I guess). The LX brochure, however, showed several pictures of a man in the vehicle. Hmmm. I say this mostly joking...but it did give me a moments pause...C'mon..is it really a chick's car? This must after all fulfill my slightly extravagant utilitarian version of the "mid-life red sports car" (no mid-life crisis here). ;o)

Recognizing that both the GX and LX are great vehicles...to all those that liked the LX...would you still choose it if you were going to be doing a fair amount of City (NYC) driving as described above? Apart from the slighly "posher" interior, is the LX a more rugged, durable (long-term), dependable vehicle? I really appreciate your insights...thank you!