What cars have you driven this year?

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11-16-11 | 09:31 AM

#31

Alucard

Pole Position

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My list is equal parts short and unimpressive

1999 Toyota Avalon
2003 Honda CRV
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid
2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid
2002 Toyota Corolla
2010 Chevy HHR
2011 Fiat 500

11-16-11 | 09:39 AM

#32

mmarshall

Lexus Fanatic

Joined: Oct 2003

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From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs

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Originally Posted by ArmyofOne

The Land Cruiser is the nicest one, has woodgrain trim, and navigation, but plain old steel wheels and no privacy (tint) glass. Weird. Still the smoothest riding, quietest diesel I have ever seen/heard/driven. I believe it is a 4.6D V8.

I know this may sound like heresy, Josh, but there may be a method to the LC's madness.....stamped-steel wheels may be on them for a reason. LC's, despite their admitted plushness, are designed for hard-core off-road work, which could easily mar or damage expensive alloy wheels.

11-16-11 | 10:59 AM

#33

FrankReynoldsCPA

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: Apr 2011

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From: Las Vegas

Eh, I'm fine with old steel wheels. We still have them on our 92 F350, with stock 235/85/16 tires. I don't care all that much for fancy rims, they make you a target sometimes(Although I do like Ford's alloys on their trucks from 92-current).