General Car Conversation 2024 - part 1
#4126
Lexus Fanatic
Yep, they have! They don't use them on the S Class at least. They do on the EQS.
#4127
Lexus Test Driver
If you know, you know!!
One neighbor has a Roush F150 and mustang (mustang is like a 2012ish)
Isn’t this causing issues on the GM gas trucks? He’s somewhat partial to GM. He inquired about the 4 cylinder turbo that comes standard in the new Silverado 🥴. Then he asked about the 5.3. I directed him to the new coyote F150. He wants something that gets decent mpg ( I know it’s a full size truck). I mentioned the baby duramax that come in the GM 1/2 tons. Rangers and Tacomas are 1/2 ton prices. Whatever he gets, he’s going to daily it and keep it until it dies. He will probably hook up a trailer to it max 2x year to tow his SxS.
Did I go wrong suggesting the 5.0 F150? I didn’t mention the V8 tundra because I know he wouldn’t be happy with 16-17mpg although it has a 38 gallon tank. He’s mainly concerned with how many miles he can drive on a tank (he resets trip A every fill up) so MPG is his top priority.
Whatever I get/drive he ask about the mpg.
“Wife got a new truck.”
” How’s the gas mileage?”
”Got a car for the track”
”what kinda gas mileage does it get”
”Got a plug in hybrid”
”How’s the gas mileage”
”Got a C7 Z06”
” Does it drink gas”
“That’s not important”
🤣🤣🤦♂️
One neighbor has a Roush F150 and mustang (mustang is like a 2012ish)
Isn’t this causing issues on the GM gas trucks? He’s somewhat partial to GM. He inquired about the 4 cylinder turbo that comes standard in the new Silverado 🥴. Then he asked about the 5.3. I directed him to the new coyote F150. He wants something that gets decent mpg ( I know it’s a full size truck). I mentioned the baby duramax that come in the GM 1/2 tons. Rangers and Tacomas are 1/2 ton prices. Whatever he gets, he’s going to daily it and keep it until it dies. He will probably hook up a trailer to it max 2x year to tow his SxS.
Did I go wrong suggesting the 5.0 F150? I didn’t mention the V8 tundra because I know he wouldn’t be happy with 16-17mpg although it has a 38 gallon tank. He’s mainly concerned with how many miles he can drive on a tank (he resets trip A every fill up) so MPG is his top priority.
Whatever I get/drive he ask about the mpg.
“Wife got a new truck.”
” How’s the gas mileage?”
”Got a car for the track”
”what kinda gas mileage does it get”
”Got a plug in hybrid”
”How’s the gas mileage”
”Got a C7 Z06”
” Does it drink gas”
“That’s not important”
🤣🤣🤦♂️
Overall the 5.0 has been a pretty good engine over the last 14 years. Ford has a winner with it. I don't think he'll have anything to worry about.
MPG is going to come down to the driver. I get 12-13 city because I'm a lead foot and my tires are heavy. Others do better. Being a 10 speed with the newer coyote, he should do better. He'll probably beat the tundra 5.7 for mpg.
#4128
Lexus Champion
Overall the 5.0 has been a pretty good engine over the last 14 years. Ford has a winner with it. I don't think he'll have anything to worry about.
MPG is going to come down to the driver. I get 12-13 city because I'm a lead foot and my tires are heavy. Others do better. Being a 10 speed with the newer coyote, he should do better. He'll probably beat the tundra 5.7 for mpg.
MPG is going to come down to the driver. I get 12-13 city because I'm a lead foot and my tires are heavy. Others do better. Being a 10 speed with the newer coyote, he should do better. He'll probably beat the tundra 5.7 for mpg.
I can get 14MPG city with the LX570 if I grandma it and I mean seriously grandma it.
#4129
Overall the 5.0 has been a pretty good engine over the last 14 years. Ford has a winner with it. I don't think he'll have anything to worry about.
MPG is going to come down to the driver. I get 12-13 city because I'm a lead foot and my tires are heavy. Others do better. Being a 10 speed with the newer coyote, he should do better. He'll probably beat the tundra 5.7 for mpg.
MPG is going to come down to the driver. I get 12-13 city because I'm a lead foot and my tires are heavy. Others do better. Being a 10 speed with the newer coyote, he should do better. He'll probably beat the tundra 5.7 for mpg.
#4130
Lexus Test Driver
I don't know if the fuel economy of the baby duramax would offset the high cost of ownership of a diesel. I believe they've also had a number of issues with the timing chain, which is rear mounted meaning the transmission has to come out to do the chain.
I"m guessing if you're getting 19-20 driving the Tundra, you could probably get 20-22 with the 5.0.
I"m guessing if you're getting 19-20 driving the Tundra, you could probably get 20-22 with the 5.0.
#4131
Lexus Test Driver
also in the lexus with the "JBrady intake" you can actually hear the ACIS valves opening up at 4900 rpm, it'd be a crime not to hear that every now and then! there's a sudden pitch change almost like VTEC
#4132
Lexus Champion
As far as gunning it goes I went to get my W12 retinted and I couldn't help hitting redline about 15 times in a 7 mile trip lol!
#4133
I don't know if the fuel economy of the baby duramax would offset the high cost of ownership of a diesel. I believe they've also had a number of issues with the timing chain, which is rear mounted meaning the transmission has to come out to do the chain.
I"m guessing if you're getting 19-20 driving the Tundra, you could probably get 20-22 with the 5.0.
I"m guessing if you're getting 19-20 driving the Tundra, you could probably get 20-22 with the 5.0.
#4134
Lexus Champion
That's the thing though, if the car isn't fast I don't really care what kind of engine it is. Priority becomes how often does it require me to mess with it and then MPG if it is able to actual power needs.
As far as gunning it goes I went to get my W12 retinted and I couldn't help hitting redline about 15 times in a 7 mile trip lol!
As far as gunning it goes I went to get my W12 retinted and I couldn't help hitting redline about 15 times in a 7 mile trip lol!
LX570 isn't a dragster W-12 but it has good pickup, at least before they dropped the 8 speed automatic in.
#4135
#4136
Lexus Champion
Its been a really good engine/car so far but it's not the same as the hemi/ZF8 trucks I had where I did actually hammer it a lot lol! That said I do make sure to redline it when oil is at temp to make sure it remains working as expected, it's a good engine and at some point it will receive a supercharger.
After driving dad's Range Rover a few times it really made me want that type of engine feel in an SUV. Oh and funny thing about the W12 is that it's by far the BEST engine I've ever had for very delicate and relaxed driving since it requires so so so little rpm to move. That's one of the things I love about it vs my other engines, it does elegant perfectly as well as full hammer in a way I've never had in one car before.
#4137
Lexus Fanatic
What I like about the V8 is the smooth effortless power. For instance coming back from WV the other day, there was a logging truck on 64 in the left lane doing 80, but it was spitting all kinds of debris. With just a quick burst on the accelerator I was at 115 in no time and sailed right by him on the right. If my family had been with me and not paying attention they never would have noticed anything. In this GLS for instance that would have been a pedal to the floor maneuver that would have gotten everybody's attention. 0-60 etc I don't really care about, as long as it has that effortless feel.
So I've put about 120 miles on this GLS so far, and I have to say I really do like it. Its definately not as dynamic as the S Class, nor is it as locked in at high speeds. In comfort mode it feels most settled at 70-75, in Sport mode it feels good into the 80s, but never has solid as the S. I like the size and the driving position, and I like the looks. Loaded up the interior would be very nice, save those hard plastic lower door panels. I sat around in all the seats last night in the garage and its comfortable in all 3 rows and has surprisingly good space behind the third row.
This really might be a great option for me to buy, not lease, get the 179 deduction and then drive it until the lease is up on the Pacifica, give it to my wife and then lease something else for myself. We'll see when I get back in my S Class if it really is so dramatically better it banishes that thought lol.
So I've put about 120 miles on this GLS so far, and I have to say I really do like it. Its definately not as dynamic as the S Class, nor is it as locked in at high speeds. In comfort mode it feels most settled at 70-75, in Sport mode it feels good into the 80s, but never has solid as the S. I like the size and the driving position, and I like the looks. Loaded up the interior would be very nice, save those hard plastic lower door panels. I sat around in all the seats last night in the garage and its comfortable in all 3 rows and has surprisingly good space behind the third row.
This really might be a great option for me to buy, not lease, get the 179 deduction and then drive it until the lease is up on the Pacifica, give it to my wife and then lease something else for myself. We'll see when I get back in my S Class if it really is so dramatically better it banishes that thought lol.
#4138
Lexus Champion
IS350 we had got worse MPG than the V8 LS430.
A V8 doesn’t have to be super fast to be enjoyable or pleasant either, not talking to you directly.
#4140