What Lexus Models are FWD AWD? Looking to Upgrade from 92 es300. Need Some Input

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01-13-12, 08:27 PM

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What Lexus Models are FWD AWD? Looking to Upgrade from 92 es300. Need Some Input

Can't seem to find anywhere else what Lexus models are fwd & awd.

anyone?

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I'm done with my 92 es300 since its on the way to a blown head gasket soon so I want to upgrade to a newer year (2002-2008 range)

Prefer awd or fwd only .

Plan on using for Canada winters & would like either 4 door, crossover, suv style.

minimum v6
loaded
premium package
i don't want sport ride, id like it to be smooth as glass.

So what would you recommend??

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01-13-12, 08:31 PM

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Models that are FWD - ES, HS, RX, and CT
Models that are available in AWD - IS, GS, LS, and RX

01-13-12, 08:33 PM

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Looking to Upgrade from 92 es300. Need Some Input

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01-13-12, 08:39 PM

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RX330 or 350 sounds like your best bet. 330s from 04' to 06, 350 07' and up

01-13-12, 09:24 PM

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1993 es300 would be the logical choice.

01-13-12, 09:39 PM

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I believe GX and LX are full time awd

01-13-12, 09:57 PM

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1993 es300 would be the logical choice.

that made for a nice chuckle

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01-13-12, 11:07 PM

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RX330 or 350 sounds like your best bet. 330s from 04' to 06, 350 07' and up

+1 ... the RX330 rides real smoooooth

Its also available in both FWD and AWD

Too smooth for me!

01-14-12, 11:04 AM

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I believe GX and LX are full time awd

Yes, and, unlike the RX, they both have a 4WD low-range transfer-case for off-roading.

Just a technicality, since so few of them are being built, but the Lexus LF-A and LF-C exotics are also RWD.

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01-14-12, 11:34 AM

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Just a technicality, since so few of them are being built, but the Lexus LF-A and LF-C exotics are also RWD.

If we're getting technical, then there really is no LF-C... Concept LF-C turned in the the 2nd gen IS.

01-14-12, 11:36 AM

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If we're getting technical, then there really is no LF-C... Concept LF-C turned in the the 2nd gen IS.

Yes, I know. I only mentioned it because, even if approved for production, there will (likely) be only a few built. On the Lexus website, BTW, it's listed as the LF-LC.

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08 ES350, or RX350, like everyone said, it's time for a SUV.

BTW, I merged your 2 treads since there are basically your questions of buying a new Lexus. Thanks.

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01-14-12, 12:38 PM

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08 ES350, or RX350, like everyone said, it's time for a SUV.

Good point. A lot of people don't think they need an SUV (or another type of AWD vehicle). But, once they actually sample the winter-traction and the extra ground-clearance in deep snow and over obstacles that routinely dent or damage lower-front-air-dams, they are sold.