General Car Conversation
06-04-23, 07:24 PM
#4397
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
Hmm yeah, that's the issue with expecting crossovers to have the same interior dimensions as a van. A van is very practical and is almost perfect. I say almost because they are so ugly compared to a sedan or even a typical crossover. That's the only issue, really, at least for me.
I am, just starting the process. 6 months left on the lease and we may need to order something. I would wait for the refresh GLS anyways which is coming in the fall.
06-04-23, 07:30 PM
#4398
Lexus Champion
See, I might be able to overlook a few rough edges if I have a Cadillac truck that's so quick it would beat my SL roadster, at least up to 60 or so.
I've seen 0-60 times as low as 5.5 seconds for a last gen Escalade, that's seriously quick. LX is plenty quick but nothing like that.
GM isn't perfect but the brand does have strengths, I think that's a fair statement.
I've seen 0-60 times as low as 5.5 seconds for a last gen Escalade, that's seriously quick. LX is plenty quick but nothing like that.
GM isn't perfect but the brand does have strengths, I think that's a fair statement.
06-04-23, 07:45 PM
#4399
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
I would just wait for the current generation to come into a price range you like and get that, then you have it all.
The previous gen is not a compelling vehicle IMO, I would rather have a Navigator.
The previous gen is not a compelling vehicle IMO, I would rather have a Navigator.
06-05-23, 06:12 AM
#4403
Lexus Fanatic
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06-05-23, 06:16 AM
#4404
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
This is a vehicle that deserves more attention than it gets
06-05-23, 08:08 AM
#4405
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06-05-23, 08:23 AM
#4406
Lead Lap
The difficulty with the Traverse is it only works as a strong value play. If you start loading it up with options the value prop is out of whack - it becomes pricey and then you're stuck with an interior that feels cheaper than key rivals.
06-05-23, 08:28 AM
#4407
Lexus Test Driver
I'll look at a car and I like it but by the time I upgrade from the base to the higher trims I like, the price goes up so much I'm now tempted by other brands & offerings in the same price range.
One of the main reasons I've never owned a Cadillac, I like them but something else gets chosen.
06-05-23, 08:37 AM
#4408
Super Moderator
You option A up to a certain point, and then realize you can get uplevel model B for around the same price. So you switch over. But then you don't wat a base model with no options, do you? So you start adding a couple of things. Pretty soon you're at double your initial budget.
06-05-23, 09:24 AM
#4409
Lexus Champion
That slippery slope will get you though. You option A up to a certain point, and then realize you can get uplevel model B for around the same price. So you switch over. But then you don't wat a base model with no options, do you? So you start adding a couple of things. Pretty soon you're at double your initial budget.
You option A up to a certain point, and then realize you can get uplevel model B for around the same price. So you switch over. But then you don't wat a base model with no options, do you? So you start adding a couple of things. Pretty soon you're at double your initial budget.
