General Car Conversation
05-16-23, 10:17 AM
#4171
Pole Position
Alex has the Grand Highlander interior review on his channel.
05-16-23, 10:25 AM
#4172
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Thread Starter
She doesn't want something that big, although I think once she had it she would be fine. Issue is my garage is low and a Tahoe wouldn't fit, its too tall. I would want at least a Premier trim, which starts at $73k with no options..optioned how I would want its $84k.
Last edited by SW17LS; 05-16-23 at 10:33 AM.
05-16-23, 02:13 PM
#4178
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Thread Starter
I am totally confident the Hybrid Max powertrain will feel better than the GLE350...I have not driven an RX500h but I haven't heard anything about the feel of the powertrain not being good. I'm sure the 48v system improves the GLE350 as well.
05-16-23, 02:43 PM
#4179
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i believe she likes the pacifica, and drives it more than you.seems like it's a trade off of brand, function, and cost.
if cost were not the issue you'd get a GLS450 or something.
if brand were not the issue you'd get a Telluride.
if function were not the issue you'd get a CX-90 (maybe).
the TX may be the best compromise because it has a respectable 'enough' brand, should be functional 'enough', and cost will be acceptable.
personally i expect the TX to be dreadful and totally boring - a big RX with typical FWD driving characteristics and the new reportedly terrible infotainment. but it will sell to those looking for a respectable brand, a reliable large package, at a reasonable price.
05-16-23, 05:06 PM
#4180
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Thread Starter
seems like it's a trade off of brand, function, and cost.
if cost were not the issue you'd get a GLS450 or something.
if brand were not the issue you'd get a Telluride.
if function were not the issue you'd get a CX-90 (maybe).
the TX may be the best compromise because it has a respectable 'enough' brand, should be functional 'enough', and cost will be acceptable.
if cost were not the issue you'd get a GLS450 or something.
if brand were not the issue you'd get a Telluride.
if function were not the issue you'd get a CX-90 (maybe).
the TX may be the best compromise because it has a respectable 'enough' brand, should be functional 'enough', and cost will be acceptable.
Brand doesn't bother me at all. The Telluride being a Kia is totally fine with me. Remember, we had a Kia Sedona. I just want a nice comfortable and good looking vehicle that I enjoy having around, and it may be that if the Grand Highlander/TX is the right vehicle and the GH ticks those boxes it would be the choice over the TX.
personally i expect the TX to be dreadful and totally boring - a big RX with typical FWD driving characteristics and the new reportedly terrible infotainment. but it will sell to those looking for a respectable brand, a reliable large package, at a reasonable price.
05-16-23, 05:28 PM
#4181
Lexus Champion
Okay what is the "problem" with transverse-engine cars? I want to say my Dad had a Cadillac with one way back in the day and it was a great engine.
I've driven many and I think owned one at one point, my Acura. What am I missing?
I've driven many and I think owned one at one point, my Acura. What am I missing?
05-16-23, 05:29 PM
#4182
Lexus Fanatic
You could probably get an Aviator under 70K, but, from what you post, no, I agree it might not have the equipment on it that you want...particularly with today's mark-ups.
What do you think of the Volvo XC-90? Have you looked at one?...it is also quite impressive inside, although the electronics on them are unreliable. In fact, one of them died right in front of my Encore GX, last week, in the middle of the road, at a stop light, hemming me in....I had to get out, direct traffic around us, and try and help the lady and her family inside.
You can maybe get base-version XC-90s for under 70k...not the higher-line models.
Last edited by mmarshall; 05-16-23 at 05:34 PM.
05-16-23, 06:17 PM
#4183
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Thread Starter
Has nothing to do with the engine, its about what the layout of the engine does to the design of the rest of the car. Transverse/FWD cars are economy platforms, and you never see any serious luxury, premium or performance car that is FWD.
What do you think of the Volvo XC-90? Have you looked at one?...it is also quite impressive inside, although the electronics on them are unreliable. In fact, one of them died right in front of my Encore GX, last week, in the middle of the road, at a stop light, hemming me in....I had to get out, direct traffic around us, and try and help the lady and her family inside.
You can maybe get base-version XC-90s for under 70k...not the higher-line models.
You can maybe get base-version XC-90s for under 70k...not the higher-line models.
