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My "overall quality" is basically from readings of consumer report, online sources, etc. Today my friend will show me his 01 QX4. Yes my "overall quality" is not quite accurate. It refers to attention to details, quietness, smoothness, etc. From reading I know QX4 is more for true off-road that will probably not happen to me. All misc add up. I rocked the inner door handles on RX and QX4. RX is a little solid. My friend's 01 QX4's quietness is about the same as his 93 Maxima which I think will not be as quiet as RX...
Anyway I haven't decided to definately get RX. It'll be between QX4 and RX, not any other car.
01 911 has the same basic design "outline" as the original 911, therefore "yesterday's 911". But otherwise a whole world of difference. I have a 78 Targa which I was quite thoroughly in love with until I brought the new "baby" home.
Cayenne. The looks are mostly appealing except for the TT frontend copy, which if at the rear could be called butt ugly. But the real off-putting is that NO ONE needs 450 HP any SUV and not even 300 for that matter.
I predict that the "greenies" will make this the poster child for all that is wrong with the SUV craze, and quite justifiably so.
After years of having to reach up and flip the lever to tilt the mirror - I don't want the car to do that for me! Let me decide. I can handle it! I swear!
Asked the service techs at Lexus if they could convert this to a "normally open" switch and let me push the button to activate and I get a dumb look! How hard could this be Lexus? A fuse contact replacement?
Sure - a cool feature - but at least make it a driver's choice for activation!
just my 2 cents
Tell your 911 to say Hello to its' Great Grandpa:
That's my Baby...a 57 356A Coupe
Bill
and when I got old enough to drive, we got into mid to late '60s models mustangs, firebirds and camaros.
Hence, my love of talking vehicles. Not a lot of chicks care about cars like I do. Oh, to have some of those classics now.....
Minivans are just yesterday's news.
I bet the biggies would tell you the same thing. Their sales are probably way off in minivan share of the market.
I figure that the true Successor to the 3.0SC is probably the 1st gen 911, before that the T5/T6 356s.. Prior to the the 356As (And I suppose I could throw in the late Pre-As) and before that the..ohh.. Gmund cars.
See, while the REALLY Early 356s (I.E. the Gmund cars) did use a lot of VW parts, they were always designed as sports cars, while the VW was designed as an econobox, hence the name.
Bill
And yes, my 01 Rx has a switch on the autodim mirror also.
Bill
Gorgeous car. Monster performance.
Why does Coach pkg w/ Nav cost less than the regular Nav package? Do you lose premium package options (other than leather) and have to buy them in addition to Coach package?
Anyone have Coach, any thoughts?
Is Nav system good or problematic?
How much are we paying over invoice for the RX?
Lexus used to give $500 off if you now own a Lexus and another $500 off if you used Lexus financing - Are they still doing this?
Should we get aftermarket chrome and/or different tires or the Lexus chrome package?
MUCH APPRECIATION for any info you can provide.
THANK YOU for taking the time!
I took a test drive of my friend's 01 QX4 2WD, only city drive, a few minutes at about 40 MPH. That really changed what I thought/guessed. At idle it's as smooth as RX300. Shift from N to R or D, I feel just a little more than RX. I'd say overall noise at 40 MPH is about the same as RX. During acceleration the engine smoothness is very close to RX. I think I'll try on highway in the weekend.
It's really hard to decide. Each car has got more this and less that. I can't have both worlds. Maybe I have to toss a coin to decide...
states - it reverts back to "normal" after engine shut down.
But that's not my point. I just want it to be "normally off" and let me
reach up and tap the button to activate it when needed like we have been
doing for umpteen years. As it is now I have to keep remembering to
reach up and tap it to off every time start the car when it's dark!
No big deal - so I don't get that there's no way to have this altered.
Someone said "We decided against the SC430, we got a 911 instead" I replied with "I would have done the same thing"
Bill
Especially older drivers that have bad night vision to begin with...
Of course, that tape would be a leftover piece from the McGyver's "Home Depot" A/C filter behind the glove box, right?
Or more succinctly, "REMOVE TO ENABLE AUTO-DIM".
Thanks for all of your posts. I've learned a lot and recently purchased the RX300 with all options except Nav (got a price of under $36K and used the postings as a price point). Quick questions - I noticed that the SUV rolls backs very slowly when I am stopped on a slight incline at a stop light with my foot off the brake. Is this normal? My other car is a Camry and that doesn't roll back at the same incline. The angle of the road is not that steep so I'm a bit surprised. I just passed 1,000 miles.
Also, given all the sludge problems, should I force the dealer to do the 5K complimentary service which includes an oil change at 3K? Lastly, I noticed that the RX300 is suppose to come with a "Key Plate" so that if I lose the key, they can make a duplicate without changing the computer. Mine did not have the Key Plate and when I called the dealer, he informed me that it was nothing to worry about and they could get the same info from the vin number. The dealer also told me that many news 300's don't have the plate. Doesn't sound right given that the manual says the Key Plate should come with the vehicle.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Re rolling. Likely you have different idle speeds with the speed in the Camry being high enough (or the Camry light enough) that your transmission kept you from rolling backwards. FYI, it is NEVER a good idea to use your transmission in that fashion and especially not to allow the vehicle to roll backwards when in gear as you describe. Unless you like replacing automatic transmissions. Then it's ok.
Congratulations on your new RX. Speaking from the perspective of wifey's 4 yr old RX, I think you'll still be happy way down the road.
Haven't contacted dealer yet (a bit far. Really appreciate your comments.
Thanks,
Sean
Have them on my '00 since Jan and really like them. Improved the ride, grip, handling - just better all the way around
I've had CrossTerrains on wifey's RX for more than a year now. May not be a better choice out there. Expense? Well, $124 each from TireRack vs about $54 for the Goodyear rim protector Integrity. Worth it? No doubt. On a car you're turning in soon? I doubt it. But if you are going to lease another RX, get the CrossTerrains right away and keep the original doughnuts for when you have to turn the car in.
carsdirect.com price for my area. The best quote I got today from local
dealer for a four wheel drive without coach edition is 36761 which
is $150 above carsdirect price. I am not really serious about RX300.
I don't know what you were comparing the sound to, but if it was other Lexus sedans, then you should expect a higher sound. The RX is more "growly" and wind-noise is more apparent than other sedans from Lexus. But compared to other SUVs, the RX is very silent.
Also, have the dealer check the transmission fluid level. Lower levels can generate transmission noise and also a somewhat harsher and more jerky ride. They should top it off for free unless you've run out of the warranty.
Thanks
Senthil
Like you, I'm ready to clean and condition my seats. Lexol is a name I hear used quite a bit. It's supposed to be good quality. The one thing I would be careful about is the amount you use around the perforations. Go light on the application, perhaps going over it twice to ensure enough conditioner is used. I have a cleaner and conditioner that came with my leather couch and will be using that.
One thing I've noticed about the SS interior is it doesn't hold up well to scratches and such. I have a lot of marks on different parts of the vehicle and we're a clean family. I don't think there's one french fry in the whole car!
I'm curious if those that have had the fix done hear the noises coming back. Are the parts used in repair of better quality than OEM? I hate to live with the noise, but don't want to go through the fix if it's just going to come back.
Anyone have the chrome wheels? Is it worth the price or should I go aftermarket - with what brand? I want them to be shiny. Anyone go with bigger tires? Do you get a smoother ride, better traction?