General Car Conversation 2024 - part 1
#2973
Meh, silver is silver they all look the same to me. unless it’s something unique like atomic silver but that’s not really a traditional silver. It’s more of a gold color.
I had a millennium silver metallic RX 350 for seven years. And I always hated that that it was that color but I bought it used so I didn’t have much choice. I don’t ever wanna own another silver car again!
I had a millennium silver metallic RX 350 for seven years. And I always hated that that it was that color but I bought it used so I didn’t have much choice. I don’t ever wanna own another silver car again!
#2974
Lexus Champion
I was considering a separate thread but eh I'll throw it here.....
Does anyone else have their cars feel slow after a while? I've been outright daily driving the W12 since late last year and if I'm not driving it I'm driving the 4.0 and I noticed that they are feeling slow to me? Like I know they aren't and they can absolutely leave people and even "weak" rolls away from a light or stop sign leave everyone way behind me but it just doesn't feel "right" after a few weeks.
The 4.0 is really bad about this, it feels fast as hell on boost and if I'm roll racing when I can see someone else losing but if I'm just driving around it's almost boring. I'm not sure if it's the seats being so adjusted I don't "slam" back into them or even have my neck move or how quiet they are or what. The W12 is even worse since it has no engine tone or vibrations at all under 3k but it still apparent feels heavy to passengers, had someone remark I was getting on it hard when to me I was barely doing anything.
I drove the LS460 today a little to get it in for brake/trans/oil services and it felt absolutely broken at first but then on the way home it felt quicker? Again not sure if it's because it has a louder engine or the seats allow you to move around more or just because I "forgot" what an NA engine ramp up feels like or whatever. Just felt more exciting I guess?
I should probably drive the Jeep for a few days and reset myself back to sane standards lol!
Does anyone else have their cars feel slow after a while? I've been outright daily driving the W12 since late last year and if I'm not driving it I'm driving the 4.0 and I noticed that they are feeling slow to me? Like I know they aren't and they can absolutely leave people and even "weak" rolls away from a light or stop sign leave everyone way behind me but it just doesn't feel "right" after a few weeks.
The 4.0 is really bad about this, it feels fast as hell on boost and if I'm roll racing when I can see someone else losing but if I'm just driving around it's almost boring. I'm not sure if it's the seats being so adjusted I don't "slam" back into them or even have my neck move or how quiet they are or what. The W12 is even worse since it has no engine tone or vibrations at all under 3k but it still apparent feels heavy to passengers, had someone remark I was getting on it hard when to me I was barely doing anything.
I drove the LS460 today a little to get it in for brake/trans/oil services and it felt absolutely broken at first but then on the way home it felt quicker? Again not sure if it's because it has a louder engine or the seats allow you to move around more or just because I "forgot" what an NA engine ramp up feels like or whatever. Just felt more exciting I guess?
I should probably drive the Jeep for a few days and reset myself back to sane standards lol!
#2975
Lexus Test Driver
Meh, silver is silver they all look the same to me. unless it’s something unique like atomic silver but that’s not really a traditional silver. It’s more of a gold color.
I had a millennium silver metallic RX 350 for seven years. And I always hated that that it was that color but I bought it used so I didn’t have much choice. I don’t ever wanna own another silver car again!
I had a millennium silver metallic RX 350 for seven years. And I always hated that that it was that color but I bought it used so I didn’t have much choice. I don’t ever wanna own another silver car again!
Silver is the best of both worlds oh yeah. Lol
#2976
Lexus Fanatic
Yes, the Lexus Atomic Silver is superb-looking, but I think Lexus mis-named it. IMHO it is actually more of a Titanium color....somewhat along the lines of what we have seen on some Audis and Chrysler products.
#2977
I was considering a separate thread but eh I'll throw it here.....
Does anyone else have their cars feel slow after a while? I've been outright daily driving the W12 since late last year and if I'm not driving it I'm driving the 4.0 and I noticed that they are feeling slow to me? Like I know they aren't and they can absolutely leave people and even "weak" rolls away from a light or stop sign leave everyone way behind me but it just doesn't feel "right" after a few weeks.
Does anyone else have their cars feel slow after a while? I've been outright daily driving the W12 since late last year and if I'm not driving it I'm driving the 4.0 and I noticed that they are feeling slow to me? Like I know they aren't and they can absolutely leave people and even "weak" rolls away from a light or stop sign leave everyone way behind me but it just doesn't feel "right" after a few weeks.
#2978
Lead Lap
I was considering a separate thread but eh I'll throw it here.....
Does anyone else have their cars feel slow after a while? I've been outright daily driving the W12 since late last year and if I'm not driving it I'm driving the 4.0 and I noticed that they are feeling slow to me? Like I know they aren't and they can absolutely leave people and even "weak" rolls away from a light or stop sign leave everyone way behind me but it just doesn't feel "right" after a few weeks.
Does anyone else have their cars feel slow after a while? I've been outright daily driving the W12 since late last year and if I'm not driving it I'm driving the 4.0 and I noticed that they are feeling slow to me? Like I know they aren't and they can absolutely leave people and even "weak" rolls away from a light or stop sign leave everyone way behind me but it just doesn't feel "right" after a few weeks.
I used to hate black cars and vowed never to get one again after my 2008 IS250 which was a non-metallic black; however my GTR and X7 are both metallic black and it seems way easier to keep clean (although the whole car on my GTR is covered in PPF which makes it way easier to keep clean).
#2979
Lexus Test Driver
I've never been partial to silver, but I certainly wouldn't turn it down on the right car. I usually prefer a gray instead, although my favorite color for most vehicles red. If I could have found my 540i in a metallic red to match my truck, that would have been perfect.
#2980
Lexus Test Driver
i never realized just how 'not bad at all' my dad's 2004 camry SE V6 was until i used a base model malibu in driver's ed (idk what year but i think 7th gen) at high school... that car really helped me develop a new appreciation for the camry! and especially that silky smooth 3MZ-FE V6, which doesn't compare to the 2GR for top end but at low rpms is more buttery and effortless
#2981
I need to install the bags to eliminate that squat but the ole V8 was purring down the highway 🛣️ towing the car back home from the track. I played around using tow/haul and it feels like a different truck using tow/haul vs not using it.
#2982
Lexus Fanatic
#2983
Lead Lap
#2984
With the tow haul on, this thing eats up the highway. I got the magnuson SC kit bookmarked😏
When my buddies and I are heading back home from the track, I’m usually in the back. 😬 They have 3/4 ton diesels
#2985
Lexus Champion
Just be careful man, you don't want a trailer tire blowout at high speeds.
Not trying to be a granny.
I've got a new boat and new legit trailer and the same 5.7; I'd be terrified to tow it that fast.
Not trying to be a granny.
I've got a new boat and new legit trailer and the same 5.7; I'd be terrified to tow it that fast.