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I had to load my entire phonebook one number at a time--just like in 04--Next time I'm going to find a better way. Still getting used to the car, but am very well acquainted with Lexus, as this is my sixth. My wife drives an RX330. For the next few days I'll be driving this LX in the Northern New Mexico mountains. The manual says to place the vehicle in Sport mode when on winding roads or at high speeds. That seems like it will be a very rough ride if I do. How do you'll set the suspension for high speed highway driving?
I also traded my LS(2005), my thoird, for the 2006 LX and love it. I regret not doing it sooner. After 3 months of ownership, I've put 7000 miles on it and it is just great. I have a bad back and find the LX very comfortable for travelling. I too tend to just leave it in the comfort mode. I don't find any need for sport. When in the mountains it feels a little too soft, try the sport mode.
The phone features are a little disappointing as I too hve to load one at a time. The same phone loads automatically in my BMW X5 each time I start. Other than that, though, the electronics in the LX is superior to anything else I owned.
Good luck with your new vehicle. Keep posting. I too would like to see more here.
The only thing I've been able to do about mileage and pain at the pump is drive conservatively around town and think about how much pain at the pump is better than pain in the back.
Keep posting.
The LX 470 and Land Cruiser are old vehicles, so I'm wondering why the editors chose them this year as most wanted. There are other good competitors, the Navigator, QX56, Escalade.
Did anyone have any experance with this. this is just too much to think about.
Thx
You may want to ask over in Real-World Trade-In Values too.
Oh, you did. Nevermind; I should have known you still knew your way around this place. ;-)
Steve, Host
I considered the Lexus LX470 but it is looking very dated as it has not changed since 1998. I saw the new 1998 Lexus at the Los Angeles auto show when it came out. To me, its looking very "long in the tooth" compared to other newly styled SUV's. And, it's missing many key features that you mentioned in your post and for nearly $70,000???? Are they crazy???
I have to say that I would consider a Lexus but they just don't have the perfect vehicle for me. The GX was a possibility but the big-backwards-rear-swing-out door will not work. For one thing, if it's raining, you are not protected with that BIG door vs. a lift gate. Also, if someone is parked close to you, it would be difficult or maybe impossible for you to open that big huge door.
The third seats fold on the side taking up cargo space. There were just too many things NOT working with the Lexus product for me.
A friend of mine just bought the new 2006 RX400 and loves it. I need 7 passenger seating so I'm very limited on what is available.
Right now, the Land Rover LR3 is at the top of my list with the Jeep Commander and Volvo XC90. All have three seats and big V8 engines. The reliability of the Land Rover has me hesitating but it's my favorite right now.
Good luck on your search! Mark
If you aren't happy with the LX470, you may want to consider the MDX. It's the best Soft Roader out there. I would stay away from LR3 due to quality issues unless you are leasing in which case you will be still under warranty.
I live in the Northeast. I would not consider a 2WD truck. And I certainly don't understand the point of a 2WD SUV -- if you don't need 4WD, get a minivan or station wagon instead.
As for a power tail gate, that would be ok, but not required for me. Parking sensors would be a good thing. I've got no need for a smart key and think auto seatbelt height adjusters are completely pointless.
Are the LX470 and Land Cruiser a bit long in the tooth? Sure. But unlike many poser competitors, they are actually competent off road (albeit a tad large and the angles aren't great).
My point is that what is a requirement to you may not even be a nice to have for someone else.
This past week, I purchased a 2003 LX470, although I live in So Cal where 4WD is not a necessity, there is a plan to move out east next year, so I will need the 4WD of the LX. For a very brief time, I considered the Porsche Cayenne S Turbo, but reliability issues doomed that thought. Land Rover, Range Rover, and ML have way too many reliability issues as well, so I didn't consider these. At the end I went back to the LX after not finding anything else better out there. For sheer quality, solidness, reliability, and ultimate luxurious f/s SUV, you'd be hard pressed to find another truck better than the LX.
In many reviews of f/s luxury SUVs, the LX has either been on top or a whisker from winning, despite its age and power deficiences. The LX just keeps trucking on.... just like the LC has been for 50 years now.
The looks of a car is always a subjective opinion, but I'm 30 and I love the distinguished look of the LX. I took a look at the Escalade, Navigator, QX, Rangerover, XC90 and Toureg for comparison. None of those had the perfect blend of refinement and reliability the LX achieves with ease. To me, it was an easy choice.
I like white and red, but black is too hard us lazy types to keep clean.
Steve, Host
I went over the 75K mark in Sept, just under seven years and everything has fallen apart. The -u-joint clunk turned out to be the rear diff and the after market warr LEXUS sold me had fine print that put in a "used" one with 62K miles unless I opted for a new one.
When I got it back after 3 weeks I still had the clunk and now it whines at 55-75, which it did not do before. Took it back in for 5 weeks and was told the noise was an irritant and not warr, either by LEXUS or the Millennium after market. They now tell me I need a new transfer case and front drive shaft! NO LEXUS goodwill. Wrote LEXUS corp and JAPAN and they told me to BUZZ off, so much for the "LEXUS COVENANT"
It is no better than any American car I have owned and it cost a whole lot more.
I am filling a CALIF consumer complaint to see if they will do anything.
Any similar problems with the diff and transfer case or did I just get a LEMON?
Jim
Hi Jwitt: I just came across this post of yours. Can you provide some clarifications on these problems ?
a) What would you describe as a *clunk* ? Is that from a lurch in the tranny ?
b) What is a whine ? Is that a buzzing/drone sound at the footwell/gas pedal at freeway speeds from the chassis or tranny?
Have you found any other LX of your age or generation model that has some or all of these issues ? I am curious to find out. I subscribe to other dedicated LX forums (do a search on the web for these) and have yet to see these issues in great debate. Maybe I am not searching enough for these problems. FWIW, my '03 with 50K miles does NOT have any of the issues you describe. But I gotta keep my fingers crossed to see if these issues ever come up. I bought the truck for its reliability. If it turns out otherwise, I'll surely be very disappointed.
Pls keep us updated on the resolution of these issues.
The Dunlops on my 2003 4Runner have about 30,000 miles on them. They're not bald, but they don't have a huge amount of life left in them. I'll replace them next summer (I'm currently running on my snow tires).
You don't have to take the service departments word for it. It's easy to determine if the tires are "bald" -- simply look at them yourself.
28,000 miles seems a bit early to have to replace the tires, but not outrageously so. Look at them yourself and decide.
You will get the finest interior with all extras on Suburban at nearly half the price compared to that $70000 Lexus 470. And if you just want to spend the money go up on Yukon and then to Denali. They will take your money and you will get some extras.
And you will have plenty of room for seating. These are really full size SUVs.
Arrie