RX F-sport on the way....
10-27-11, 08:02 AM
#16
10-27-11, 08:18 AM
#17
No, I don't play soccer!
GoHuskers, my dealer had a 350 sport demo. That's what I used to base my decision on when I special ordered my 450h sport. They're not that similar but I'm glad I got it. I'm with you if they come out with the RX F-sport. I'll seriously consider it if hybrid is available.
10-27-11, 08:22 AM
#18
I really don't see the average RX buyer even wanting something like this in the first place, and then you factor in the higher price point it will bring.
I hope Lexus doesn't think every single model has to cater to the sports/sporty mindset. First, they don't buy the majority of vehicles. Second, Lexus has been a success in the U.S. despite being perceived as "boring" by mainstream car magazines and the like.
LFA and IS-F = friggin awesome.
Lexus trying to be like BMW just for the sake of it = foolish.
I hope Lexus doesn't think every single model has to cater to the sports/sporty mindset. First, they don't buy the majority of vehicles. Second, Lexus has been a success in the U.S. despite being perceived as "boring" by mainstream car magazines and the like.
LFA and IS-F = friggin awesome.
Lexus trying to be like BMW just for the sake of it = foolish.
10-27-11, 08:30 AM
#19
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An interesting topic, Mike, but I have to agree with some of the other posters here......I don't think the RX is the right vehicle for an F-package. One does not buy an RX for corner-carving. In its current form, the RX does what it does (arguably) better then any other SUV in the industry (even other Lexus SUVs)...provide silky smoothness/refinement, a tomb-quiet drivetrain, and all-weather security.. That's what it does best....keep it that way.
10-27-11, 08:34 AM
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An interesting topic, Mike, but I have to agree with some of the other posters here......I don't think the RX is the right vehicle for an F-package. One does not buy an RX for corner-carving. In its current form, the RX does what it does (arguably) better then any other SUV in the industry (even other Lexus SUVs)...provide silky smoothness/refinement, a tomb-quiet drivetrain, and all-weather security.. That's what it does best....keep it that way.
10-27-11, 08:44 AM
#24
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Well, I'll admit I haven't test-driven this particular one. But, in most cases, witth sport-tuned packages, you can pretty-much take the prospect of a stiffer, noisier ride to the bank. BMW sport-packages, though, are some of the rare exceptions....their chassis engineers, IMO, know how to blend steering, ride-comfort, and handling better than any other company in the buisness.
10-27-11, 08:57 AM
#25
This is good for those whose like RX but bored with its only styling/package/trim. After all, its still the best sellig Lexus model with over 100,000 unit sold annually (with only RX350 or RX450H). Its always good to have more option. It might not perform as the X5 / cayenne, but it will satisfy the loyal Lexus buyer.
10-27-11, 09:07 AM
#26
This is good for those whose like RX but bored with its only styling/package/trim. After all, its still the best sellig Lexus model with over 100,000 unit sold annually (with only RX350 or RX450H). Its always good to have more option. It might not perform as the X5 / cayenne, but it will satisfy the loyal Lexus buyer.
10-27-11, 09:42 AM
#27
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That's great that Lexus is bringing in more options to the table for the RX folks. I wouldn't mind getting one...
10-27-11, 10:02 AM
#28
bring it on!RX is a hot seller, so with more options to distinguish yours from the everyone else in the parking lot.
Man, we bltch that lexus is not sporty enough, not offering enough.
And when they offer this, we're still btching
If we welcome it and it becomes successful, then the gate is open wider
It's not like we're asking for a useless vehicle like the x6/zitdx.
