So I test drove a CT today...
03-07-11, 07:52 PM
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03-08-11, 07:44 PM
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Took the car for a test drive while I got my GX serviced... I wasn't expecting much looking at the specs, but to my surprise it's not the dog I thought it would be. Decent pickup, even in normal mode, sport really improved performance. The interior is a bit small and I'm not a fan of the plastic wall where you are forced to rest your right arm. Interior fit in finish is up to Lexus standards for sure. All in all, I would have like to see Lexus sacrifice a few MPG to make the interior a bit roomier including the area behind the back seat.
03-08-11, 09:36 PM
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Really? I thought my ears were deceiving me. I thought it sounded pretty good for what was essentially a non-branded audio system but there was no way it was better than the ML systems that Lexus offers on their other vehicles so I was bummed.
The handling is one of the strengths of the car, though there isn't a whole lot of performance to have to handle.
03-09-11, 08:36 AM
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Huh. I haven't heard the stock audio, as the ones that I demo'ed and that I bought had premium. Once I tweaked the settings and bumped up the bass and treble up it sounded great to me. I'm not an audiophile, but I didn't notice an appreciable difference between the ML in my other car. I will say, that I have to have the volume quite a bit higher to appreciate the sound quality. It's not as crisp in the quieter ranges.
03-09-11, 10:35 AM
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In time, we'll see some done up nicely. If I'd had the funds, I'll be doing one up right now. The bodylines are a mix of many dope looking hot hatches. Picture one with a great stance on some deep dish wheels? Or some concave like wheels on them? I'd say these hatches would look pretty nice. I have a 07 Prius, and don't think the body lines would look as hard as a CT done up.
03-10-11, 01:05 AM
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Man I just got back from test driving one too, and last week a prius. It was a night and day difference. The lexus felt like a car handled great and the accel was normal. I cant say the same for the prius. Im currently weighing the pros and cons of ownership. Tough decision.