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#6211
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
But he would get NO comments. The fact that people are commenting means it makes a positive impression on people.
#6212
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
like you said, it's polarizing so some are going to like it and some will tell him, and others run in the other direction, go behind a building, and vomit. he doesn't see those
#6213
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
so ls400 fans - who knew they could be autocrossed
more about the build...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...vip-build.html
more about the build...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...vip-build.html
#6214
There is no car that can't be. Question is if it's worth gutting it to the point where it isn't representing the OG car in any way but outside shape and form. Suspension, chassis and drivetrain mods should be able to take it far enough, no? You know, Keiichi Tsuchiya-style builds - whatever you do, don't compromise the interior and make sure it can still be driven relatively comfortably on the steets. You'd be surprised how far that philosophy can carry you
#6215
Lexus Champion
I have many engines right now lol
Stupid Jeep blew its fan relay for the 5th time, I swear now that it knows I have its replacement it is actively trying to die...
#6216
Lexus Champion
We just drove 700 miles today, we've owned LX for over two years and never taken a road trip.
I have never owned a better road trip vehicle than the LX. It doesn't ride quite as well as the LS430 (but still excellently) but the other things make up for it. Believe it or not the LX is "sneakier" than the LS430 in terms of speed feel without looking at speedometer. I caught myself going 85-90+ and thinking I was going like 60 several times at first, literally those speeds. It is as quiet as an LS inside, or seems like it. Seating position is great for freeway driving, feels like the tank it is for safety, has cooler that we used, tons of room, 4 zone climate (dogs and spouse in the back), plenty of power on the freeway even past 100, and to top it off, 21MPG average (well, 20.8). After all these back surgeries, we only stopped once and I got out feeling still refreshed as well. Could have kept going for hours and hours and hours if I didn't need to sleep.
I could drive this thing to Alaska and happily would, and probably will next year when we just take off for vacation. V8 rumble I enjoyed the whole way. .
Can't wait for Moab!!!
#6221
Lead Lap
I feel you and owned sedans until recently, now I'd never drive anything else other than a BOF luxury SUV.
We just drove 700 miles today, we've owned LX for over two years and never taken a road trip.
I have never owned a better road trip vehicle than the LX. It doesn't ride quite as well as the LS430 (but still excellently) but the other things make up for it. Believe it or not the LX is "sneakier" than the LS430 in terms of speed feel without looking at speedometer. I caught myself going 85-90+ and thinking I was going like 60 several times at first, literally those speeds. It is as quiet as an LS inside, or seems like it. Seating position is great for freeway driving, feels like the tank it is for safety, has cooler that we used, tons of room, 4 zone climate (dogs and spouse in the back), plenty of power on the freeway even past 100, and to top it off, 21MPG average (well, 20.8). After all these back surgeries, we only stopped once and I got out feeling still refreshed as well. Could have kept going for hours and hours and hours if I didn't need to sleep.
I could drive this thing to Alaska and happily would, and probably will next year when we just take off for vacation. V8 rumble I enjoyed the whole way. .
Can't wait for Moab!!!
We just drove 700 miles today, we've owned LX for over two years and never taken a road trip.
I have never owned a better road trip vehicle than the LX. It doesn't ride quite as well as the LS430 (but still excellently) but the other things make up for it. Believe it or not the LX is "sneakier" than the LS430 in terms of speed feel without looking at speedometer. I caught myself going 85-90+ and thinking I was going like 60 several times at first, literally those speeds. It is as quiet as an LS inside, or seems like it. Seating position is great for freeway driving, feels like the tank it is for safety, has cooler that we used, tons of room, 4 zone climate (dogs and spouse in the back), plenty of power on the freeway even past 100, and to top it off, 21MPG average (well, 20.8). After all these back surgeries, we only stopped once and I got out feeling still refreshed as well. Could have kept going for hours and hours and hours if I didn't need to sleep.
I could drive this thing to Alaska and happily would, and probably will next year when we just take off for vacation. V8 rumble I enjoyed the whole way. .
Can't wait for Moab!!!
#6222
Lexus Champion
Speaking of W12.....I saw a dealer list this one for an insane price considering miles. I'm half temped to ask them if they would take 10k lol!
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...7/NONE/DEFAULT
#6223
Lead Lap
It's probably not too bad if the V8 version is anything to go by, the W12 isn't much heavier and is mounted very low since it's a dry sump engine.
Speaking of W12.....I saw a dealer list this one for an insane price considering miles. I'm half temped to ask them if they would take 10k lol!
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...7/NONE/DEFAULT
Speaking of W12.....I saw a dealer list this one for an insane price considering miles. I'm half temped to ask them if they would take 10k lol!
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...7/NONE/DEFAULT
#6224
Lexus Test Driver
that's what's always made the LS a much more serious car than the ES (and why the LS may not seem worth it to someone who just slowly putters around town), it can be pushed to the limit and still hang in there and maintain composure, while always feeling like its up to the task
with a faster steering rack, firmer shocks (much firmer lol), and some weight taken out i can see it being a fairly capable autocross car lol
with a faster steering rack, firmer shocks (much firmer lol), and some weight taken out i can see it being a fairly capable autocross car lol
#6225
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
Check this thing out
https://youtu.be/z7L217qgZJw?si=_5HqINEnDIA17NK2
https://youtu.be/z7L217qgZJw?si=_5HqINEnDIA17NK2
how is that different from the one you already have? and you're really thinking of getting another one?
For me it’s not the comfort, it’s the feeling of driving something that is not so big everyday where it makes it feel laborious which is what large SUVs feel like to me. I like something smaller to hop around in for short trips to run errands and such. They are easier to navigate through parking lots and to park as well as taking sharp turns. I also like that when I’m driving faster they handle way better and you feel way more confident at those speeds.
my santa fe is a great size. it definitely has more utility than the grand cherokee i had for example and way better 2nd row seating room (and cargo room). the genesis g90 i had had acres of rear seat room lol but was obviously a big long car. i actually didn't mind driving it though... i guess the steering, suspension etc was so good it didn't feel huge. but from a utility standpoint, there's only so much you can fit in a trunk, so an suv works better for me for work. a friend got a ford expedition for the year end tax write off (over 6000lbs) and it's nice, but enormous. no thanks, lol. i have to buy out or replace the santa fe later this year or early next year, and not sure what i'm going to do yet. a tesla model y would probably work well, but there's just too many negatives for me. kia/hyundai have an onslaught of ev's coming too, so there will be loads of options if i go ev. but i still may just buy out the santa fe. it's been great.