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#16
I use manual shift when I feel that I have the opportunity to pass or sprint through traffic at 5mph or 80mph. I am still learning when to use this and when to go back into auto mode. I do feel this gives me more power and control of my truck.I found the previous post helpful regarding this.
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#18
Well. I wanted a vehicle with better handling too, but its impossible to find a vehicle that does it all: some offroading, reliability, handling, comfort, etc.....
so do what I did:
I bought the GX for the reliability and I bought the german sports car to blow away the X5: best of both worlds. :-)
Don't X5's have electrical problems still?
so do what I did:
I bought the GX for the reliability and I bought the german sports car to blow away the X5: best of both worlds. :-)
Don't X5's have electrical problems still?
#19
I'm always amazed when I hear people say they think the GX has a harsh ride. I couldn't disagree more. To each their own I guess though. I've had the BMW "sporty" ride. That's another way to say HARSH. They are very different vehicles. The GX is a comfort cruiser with good looks. If someone is on the fence just drive both and see which ride style yo like best.
#20
I'm always amazed when I hear people say they think the GX has a harsh ride. I couldn't disagree more. To each their own I guess though. I've had the BMW "sporty" ride. That's another way to say HARSH. They are very different vehicles. The GX is a comfort cruiser with good looks. If someone is on the fence just drive both and see which ride style yo like best.
#21
My wife on the other hand? Not really.
#22
a sports sedan. just doesnt feel solid like our gx. Took a long time to getting used to it.
#23
My previous ride and frame of reference was the LR4. Compared to that the GX rides like it's gliding on air which is to say a whole lot smoother. I tend to agree with the term "bouncy" over some bumps. But all in all a smooth steady ride for BOF truck.
#24
Most reviews are worse than manufacturers own websites which claim their SUVs have uncompromised off-road capabilities... while at the same time having wheel articulation compared to a sedan. Great tow ratings yet cars end up with blown engines/transmissions just by driving themselves. Sure passing 5 miles NHTSA test is all that's required to put that tow rating on so as long as things don't blow up during the first 5 miles it's all good right? Long-term durability and reliability? What's that? We see where this philosophy leads on reliability ratings.
The GX is a completely different philosophy from the above. GX/Prado are SUVs which were actually designed and built to go and be SUVs in the real world. This is why Internet is full of GX videos punching way above it's weight. Towing 48000 pounds? No problem. Curios why don't we have so-called GX competitors (which, often, have greater tow ratings) do the same? I think Toyota puts very conservative ratings because they are concerned with more than just passing NHTSA tests or publishing inflated big numbers on their web sites. Also in places like Africa and Middle East vehicles have to work in gruesome conditions so you must have a lot of safety buffer built in and not simply state "on the edge" unsustainable numbers. Wheels articulation on the GX is insane, it's very hard to get into a situation where a wheel loses contact with the ground. Which competitors have anything even remotely comparable? But, of course, reviews don't go into that. They drive in a parking malls and draw a verdict. For a perfect mall cruiser, which GX (proudly) isn't.
The GX is a completely different philosophy from the above. GX/Prado are SUVs which were actually designed and built to go and be SUVs in the real world. This is why Internet is full of GX videos punching way above it's weight. Towing 48000 pounds? No problem. Curios why don't we have so-called GX competitors (which, often, have greater tow ratings) do the same? I think Toyota puts very conservative ratings because they are concerned with more than just passing NHTSA tests or publishing inflated big numbers on their web sites. Also in places like Africa and Middle East vehicles have to work in gruesome conditions so you must have a lot of safety buffer built in and not simply state "on the edge" unsustainable numbers. Wheels articulation on the GX is insane, it's very hard to get into a situation where a wheel loses contact with the ground. Which competitors have anything even remotely comparable? But, of course, reviews don't go into that. They drive in a parking malls and draw a verdict. For a perfect mall cruiser, which GX (proudly) isn't.
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