RX 400H questions - merged threads
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hmm, my 0.02cents worth...
Comparing the RX 400H to the Toyota Landcruiser is like comparing a Mac Computer to a bucket of bolts. And, there really is no comparison to the LX because only a fool would pay 2x the price for the same bucket with a bow on it, given really, for the same amount of bolts.
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Comparing the RX 400H to the Toyota Landcruiser is like comparing a Mac Computer to a bucket of bolts. And, there really is no comparison to the LX because only a fool would pay 2x the price for the same bucket with a bow on it, given really, for the same amount of bolts.
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They are both very fine vehicles but built for very different purposes.
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The RX is a fantastic, around town SUV that's really a tall station wagon (it's based on Camry and ES underpinnings after all). It's smooth, quiet, quick and drives like a car. It's got plenty of pickup, good cargo capacity for its size, and it's full of goodies. The hybrid version is even quite easy on the wallet (we're on our second 400h loaner this month and in a total of nearly 500 miles we're averaging 24mpg in mixed driving). But it can't carry four adults, a full sized dog, and all their skiing or camping gear. And while the AWD system on the RX is great for rain or snowy roads, it's not made for any serious off roading.
There's nothing wrong with that. Most folks never take their SUV's off road. But if you need more space, you need to tow, or you expect to do some real off roading, the RX is not the best choice.
The LX, on the other hand, is very smooth and refined for a body on frame vehicle. But note the caveat. It's ride is notas smooth as the RX. It leans in corners, the brakes are great once or twice from high speeds but then they fade (the LX is very, very heavy). The steering is nowhere near as car like as the RX. And it eats gas.
But it is one of the best off road vehicles made. It can take four adults, the dog, and all the camping stuff they need anywhere. And it can tow.
It's clearly a compromised on road vehicle. But it's superior at other things.
Yes, the leather and wood and some other stuff in the LX is nicer than the RX. Look no further than the alcantra headliner in the LX to see what I mean. But Lexus charges a premium for that.
It doesn't make the LX a "superior" vehicle. It's simply more expensive and was designed with different parameters in mind.
I apologize if my first post "got your goat" but I think you misunderstood my point. My crack later about ignorance being bliss was uncalled for, and I apologize for that as well.
At the end of the day, we're all enthusiasts... let's get out there and enjoy our vehicles.
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Well, if you look at the forum Section, it is afterall the RX 400H section.
And nobody made the link in this section that the RX 400H was the best off road vehicle, because everybody knows (even Lexus states it) that it is not intended for off road use. That's what RANGE ROVERS are for. Given the statement, it wasn't interpreted any other way as it was intended, very derogatory.
No skin off my teeth.
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And nobody made the link in this section that the RX 400H was the best off road vehicle, because everybody knows (even Lexus states it) that it is not intended for off road use. That's what RANGE ROVERS are for. Given the statement, it wasn't interpreted any other way as it was intended, very derogatory.
No skin off my teeth.
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MadloR
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well.. if u want, i have a silver 2006 rx400h. only around 10k miles, very very new interior and exterior. fully loaded, ml w/ navigation system.
rx400h is a great car, but need garage space to get a van. if u want it pm me.....
rx400h is a great car, but need garage space to get a van. if u want it pm me.....
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Well, if you look at the forum Section, it is afterall the RX 400H section.
And nobody made the link in this section that the RX 400H was the best off road vehicle, because everybody knows (even Lexus states it) that it is not intended for off road use. That's what RANGE ROVERS are for. Given the statement, it wasn't interpreted any other way as it was intended, very derogatory.
No skin off my teeth.
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MadloR
And nobody made the link in this section that the RX 400H was the best off road vehicle, because everybody knows (even Lexus states it) that it is not intended for off road use. That's what RANGE ROVERS are for. Given the statement, it wasn't interpreted any other way as it was intended, very derogatory.
No skin off my teeth.
Cheers,
MadloR
And in case you weren't aware, the 100 series Land Cruiser and it's sister vehicle the LX470 are every bit as capable (some would argue more) capable than the Range Rover. Plus they're actually reliable. Check out IH8mud.com if you're interested in learning more.
Again, my original post wasn't intended to be inflammatory or derogatory. It was meant to be helpful to a fellow member who was cross shopping two very different types of SUV's.
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Returned our loaner 400h. Two weeks on two different 400h's... nearly 700 miles of driving and we averaged 24.3 mpg over that span. Not exactly what the EPA estimates but in my opinion, that's pretty damned good.
Overall a very good mid-sized SUV. Good acceleration, nice amenities and it rides and drives like a car and not a truck.
My only real issue with the vehicle is visibility out. Unlike our old 2000 RX300 AWD, the new body style has some fairly large blind spots. Especially at the very rear.
Overall a very good mid-sized SUV. Good acceleration, nice amenities and it rides and drives like a car and not a truck.
My only real issue with the vehicle is visibility out. Unlike our old 2000 RX300 AWD, the new body style has some fairly large blind spots. Especially at the very rear.
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Yeah, that blind spot to the rear right is pretty brutal. I always make sure to take a really careful look when doing lane changes. One time a VERY low slung car went zipping up and passing me to the right just before an intersection, I had been in the process of making a lane change. Luckily though it was night time so the headlights alerted me to the fact that something was there, otherwise I would have creamed him.
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