RX350 vs. RX350 Fsport?
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Oh, and don't forget the 'sound generator'! Sport model tried to enhance the exhaust sound with some kind of resonator. It's okay once in a while, but sometimes tedious. Maybe the newer models have improved it a bit. The cornering lamps are useful for rural dwellers. And yes, check the seats. Sport + mode neat, but as mentioned, not a major transformation.
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when i shop the 2016 rx450h for my mom, i was browsing around and end up getting a red one and in F sport. i hated the damn seat. i love everything else about the car tho.
it drive decent, corner ok (its a family crossover so i won't expect much) very easy to go pass 90mph crusing on I-5, average 26mpg (not bad at all!)
well it was my mom car, i got a 2007 Acura MDX as a beater for my rental home and i gotta say, Lexus make some **** AWD, i tried it in the snow one time with 2 right wheel on snow and the car wont pull itself out. i plowed the MDX in deep snow it drive around it like riding on rail.
don't get me wrong, i love both cars, there are a lot i hate about the MDX (heavy steering and slow slow accerlation and 17mpg) if i have to stick to a daily, i will stick with my current BMW i3
it drive decent, corner ok (its a family crossover so i won't expect much) very easy to go pass 90mph crusing on I-5, average 26mpg (not bad at all!)
well it was my mom car, i got a 2007 Acura MDX as a beater for my rental home and i gotta say, Lexus make some **** AWD, i tried it in the snow one time with 2 right wheel on snow and the car wont pull itself out. i plowed the MDX in deep snow it drive around it like riding on rail.
don't get me wrong, i love both cars, there are a lot i hate about the MDX (heavy steering and slow slow accerlation and 17mpg) if i have to stick to a daily, i will stick with my current BMW i3
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Diff in ride btween 2020 RX350 and Rx350 FSport
Can someone give me some feedback that has had experience driving both the RX350 and RX350 FSport? I'm looking for a quite and very smooth ride. I like the look of the FSport but I have driven only the RX350 and it was very quite and smooth. Reviews I've read says the FSport is a rougher ride. Consumer Reports repeats this. Can someone let me know how much more rougher the ride is?
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Can someone give me some feedback that has had experience driving both the RX350 and RX350 FSport? I'm looking for a quite and very smooth ride. I like the look of the FSport but I have driven only the RX350 and it was very quite and smooth. Reviews I've read says the FSport is a rougher ride. Consumer Reports repeats this. Can someone let me know how much more rougher the ride is?
Thank you!
Thank you!
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rx350 fsport versus base + upgrades question
What are the differences between the fsport and a base model besides:
digital lfa style cluster, side booster seats, more rough but sporty suspension, and the various exterior appearance differences and wheels?
trying to gauge if any of these differences is worth it for resale purposes since the engine isn’t more powerful
Does the fsport package appeal to fewer people than the base with 12.3 inch display and other upgrades?
Would you think resale value is better dollar for dollar on a base with upgrades that has the same msrp of an fsport model, both cars having an msrp of approximately $58k?
digital lfa style cluster, side booster seats, more rough but sporty suspension, and the various exterior appearance differences and wheels?
trying to gauge if any of these differences is worth it for resale purposes since the engine isn’t more powerful
Does the fsport package appeal to fewer people than the base with 12.3 inch display and other upgrades?
Would you think resale value is better dollar for dollar on a base with upgrades that has the same msrp of an fsport model, both cars having an msrp of approximately $58k?
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What are the differences between the fsport and a base model besides:
digital lfa style cluster, side booster seats, more rough but sporty suspension, and the various exterior appearance differences and wheels?
trying to gauge if any of these differences is worth it for resale purposes since the engine isn’t more powerful
Does the fsport package appeal to fewer people than the base with 12.3 inch display and other upgrades?
Would you think resale value is better dollar for dollar on a base with upgrades that has the same msrp of an fsport model, both cars having an msrp of approximately $58k?
digital lfa style cluster, side booster seats, more rough but sporty suspension, and the various exterior appearance differences and wheels?
trying to gauge if any of these differences is worth it for resale purposes since the engine isn’t more powerful
Does the fsport package appeal to fewer people than the base with 12.3 inch display and other upgrades?
Would you think resale value is better dollar for dollar on a base with upgrades that has the same msrp of an fsport model, both cars having an msrp of approximately $58k?
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