2012 RX Release Date
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Never too soon! lol.
Nothing yet on the RX, but a new player is coming to town in 2012:
http://www.insideline.com/byd/s6dm/b...auto-show.html
My wish list for the new RX:
1. 300+ hp engine
2. Dual exhaust
3. Squeeze in a third row seat.
4. Remote start, tied in with Enform (like GM does with Onstar)
Nothing yet on the RX, but a new player is coming to town in 2012:
http://www.insideline.com/byd/s6dm/b...auto-show.html
My wish list for the new RX:
1. 300+ hp engine
2. Dual exhaust
3. Squeeze in a third row seat.
4. Remote start, tied in with Enform (like GM does with Onstar)
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No, I don't play soccer!
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^^ Huh??? We're into 3rd gen now. I've had all three and can assure you they do not look alike. The average person probably doesn't care about their car so I'm not sure why that matters.
Racer
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Never too soon! lol.
Nothing yet on the RX, but a new player is coming to town in 2012:
http://www.insideline.com/byd/s6dm/b...auto-show.html
My wish list for the new RX:
1. 300+ hp engine
2. Dual exhaust
3. Squeeze in a third row seat.
4. Remote start, tied in with Enform (like GM does with Onstar)
Nothing yet on the RX, but a new player is coming to town in 2012:
http://www.insideline.com/byd/s6dm/b...auto-show.html
My wish list for the new RX:
1. 300+ hp engine
2. Dual exhaust
3. Squeeze in a third row seat.
4. Remote start, tied in with Enform (like GM does with Onstar)
1. Not needed, on a 450 anyway
2. Just something else to polish
3. Buy something bigger, the 350/450 is perfect for 4-5 people
4. Now you're talking. Would love that one!!
Suppose I'd have to wear a respirator when buffing the Chinese car for fear of lead poisoning.
I'll go take a chill pill now...
Last edited by DunWkg; Mar 30, 2011 at 01:19 PM. Reason: additional snooty comment needed
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Kind of Alike? Think So!
Guess I'm not average as I care about my high end vehicle. I remember the days when a car changed its looks almost every year. This is how they sold the new model years car because of the changes. Then this practice kind of stopped, but the RX has about the same looks for about 7 years now. We had a '04 & our '09 hasn't had that much of a change. Sure it has had some but the average person ( my neighbors & friends) can't tell me what they are.
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Guess I'm not average as I care about my high end vehicle. I remember the days when a car changed its looks almost every year. This is how they sold the new model years car because of the changes. Then this practice kind of stopped, but the RX has about the same looks for about 7 years now. We had a '04 & our '09 hasn't had that much of a change. Sure it has had some but the average person ( my neighbors & friends) can't tell me what they are.
She, on the other hand, only cares about cushy luxury, and not how it looks, so that is what sold her on it. If she is happy that works for me. RX interior and reliability + SRX exterior would be a great combo in my mind.
C'mon Lexus - be creative would ya!
Racer
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From: Iowa
I'm not sure I could list the differences between the generations. For me it is visceral. Until I saw the 2010 RX I didn't look twice at an RX or even like it. As far as my friends and neighbors knowing the difference, it's highly unlikely. It's just a shiny SUV.
No, I don't play soccer!
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You mean your RX is not salt or pollen covered, David?
And I agree with you on the 4 points. There is plenty of power on the 450h. Much more than the measly 138 MPH on that Chinese knockoff. Don't miss the cleaning the chrome exhaust either. If the RX came with a third row, I'd be running for something else fast <<shudder>> It's been rumored for years but I don't see it happening. About the only thing Lexus missed IMO are some of the systems found on GM and Ford. I'm waiting for them to pair with Apple. Now that would be awesome
And I agree with you on the 4 points. There is plenty of power on the 450h. Much more than the measly 138 MPH on that Chinese knockoff. Don't miss the cleaning the chrome exhaust either. If the RX came with a third row, I'd be running for something else fast <<shudder>> It's been rumored for years but I don't see it happening. About the only thing Lexus missed IMO are some of the systems found on GM and Ford. I'm waiting for them to pair with Apple. Now that would be awesome
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I agree, no third row necessary in the RX. Takes up to much room and only munchkins can fit back there.
Dual exhaust would be nice but not necessary.
Instead of more horse power an 8 speed automatic transmission would be nice.
I can tell the differences between the generations, more of an evolution versus total new look.
Happy RX Owner.
Dual exhaust would be nice but not necessary.
Instead of more horse power an 8 speed automatic transmission would be nice.
I can tell the differences between the generations, more of an evolution versus total new look.
Happy RX Owner.
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Actually, I beg to differ. This is the one thing that kept me from the RX for YEARS. And I am very much in to cars, and research them ad nauseum when i'm in the market (much to my husband's dismay). But up until recently, when I thought of the RX, my first thought would be that it's been essentially the same darn style since its debut all those years ago. Of course, now if I look at pictures of all three gens, I do see the difference. But I do think that the average person (i.e., a non-owner) thinks they all look alike.
Having said this, I doubt Lexus will change it. It's obviously a formula that works for them--- If it aint broke...! Plus we're only in the second year of this gen...they're not due to change for another 5 years or whatever!
(for the record, I ended up essentially overlooking the predictable styling and decided I loved the whole package).
Last edited by Mossy; Mar 30, 2011 at 08:28 PM.
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I vote for some kind of overdrive so we can get better mileage at 65-75 for real world highway trips.
Keeping the car at 65 and below is very difficult, I personally am most comfortable at that speed, but no too many others are.
Keeping the car at 65 and below is very difficult, I personally am most comfortable at that speed, but no too many others are.