2005 LX470 Will have more HP - Confirmed
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As you all know the 2005 LX470 are currently out and available.
All production models from Sept to December will have the current engine and HP.
The production model from late December to Begining of January will have the higher horsepower engine. I can say this with 100% certainity.
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All production models from Sept to December will have the current engine and HP.
The production model from late December to Begining of January will have the higher horsepower engine. I can say this with 100% certainity.
Thanks.
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Originally posted by vipermann1
As you all know the 2005 LX470 are currently out and available.
All production models from Sept to December will have the current engine and HP.
The production model from late December to Begining of January will have the higher horsepower engine. I can say this with 100% certainity.
Thanks.
As you all know the 2005 LX470 are currently out and available.
All production models from Sept to December will have the current engine and HP.
The production model from late December to Begining of January will have the higher horsepower engine. I can say this with 100% certainity.
Thanks.
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Was at the Toyota dealer today getting an oil change and tire rotation. Walked the lot and they had a LOADED '05 Sequoia with the new engine. It now also has the NAV that is similar to the unit in the ES330 (nav screen flips down to reveal CD/casette slots). It was black/black and pretty sharp, although I still can't get over the gearshift selector on the column. Dunno why, but I just don't like it.
Anyway, they had a five '04 LCs sitting there. I agree, I would be pretty pissed off if I just bought a new LC/LX, only to find out that if I waited a couple of months, I could have gotten the more pwerful engine.
Anyway, they had a five '04 LCs sitting there. I agree, I would be pretty pissed off if I just bought a new LC/LX, only to find out that if I waited a couple of months, I could have gotten the more pwerful engine.
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I would like to offer an outside opinion. I have an '04 MB G500...which according to C&D, can go from 0-60 in under 8 seconds. I drove my brother's '01 LX470 (230 hp, 4-speed auto) this past weekend. I found the power to be pretty good. I did not find a problem with passing anyone or that it was sluggish off the line. I found the responsiveness to be similar to my G500. It could be that my G500 has a heavy gas pedal...but i didn't feel at all close to being underpowered as mentioned by some members on this forum. I testdrove an '04 Lx470 earlier this year and found power to be more than enough.
I realize that by numbers, LX is behind but remember that the LX does have heritage (Land Cruiser). The powertrain is as smooth or smoother than anything else in it's class. Just remember, in a recent comparo in Motor Trend, the LX outclassed the ultra-powerful Infiniti QX56 and Navigator...and this is 6-year old design (going on 7 years). And i won't even mentioned the quiet, smooth ride nor the high-quality interior appointments.
Just my opinion.
I realize that by numbers, LX is behind but remember that the LX does have heritage (Land Cruiser). The powertrain is as smooth or smoother than anything else in it's class. Just remember, in a recent comparo in Motor Trend, the LX outclassed the ultra-powerful Infiniti QX56 and Navigator...and this is 6-year old design (going on 7 years). And i won't even mentioned the quiet, smooth ride nor the high-quality interior appointments.
Just my opinion.
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Unless they have over 300HP I don't think I would buy another LX. My wife loves our 04, but I get SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO frustrated when I have to drive it...it moves like a mule.
Sure it's smooth, but it should be with a 4.7L engine. I didn't even know it had 235HP til I read this thread...it feels like under 200, maybe cuz of the weight, but honestly I think 235HP is a JOKE for a $65K truck.
Sure it's smooth, but it should be with a 4.7L engine. I didn't even know it had 235HP til I read this thread...it feels like under 200, maybe cuz of the weight, but honestly I think 235HP is a JOKE for a $65K truck.
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Originally posted by E55_POWER
Unless they have over 300HP I don't think I would buy another LX. My wife loves our 04, but I get SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO frustrated when I have to drive it...it moves like a mule.
Sure it's smooth, but it should be with a 4.7L engine. I didn't even know it had 235HP til I read this thread...it feels like under 200, maybe cuz of the weight, but honestly I think 235HP is a JOKE for a $65K truck.
Unless they have over 300HP I don't think I would buy another LX. My wife loves our 04, but I get SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO frustrated when I have to drive it...it moves like a mule.
Sure it's smooth, but it should be with a 4.7L engine. I didn't even know it had 235HP til I read this thread...it feels like under 200, maybe cuz of the weight, but honestly I think 235HP is a JOKE for a $65K truck.
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Originally posted by tigmd99
Sorry, but compared to MB's reliability, i would pay $65K for reliability over power anyday. I am only hoping that my G500 will be close in reliability to my brother's LX.
Sorry, but compared to MB's reliability, i would pay $65K for reliability over power anyday. I am only hoping that my G500 will be close in reliability to my brother's LX.
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Sure it's reliable, I don't think anyone can come close to arguing this fact. What don't you like about the MB? I'm not a big fan of them, but I would consider the new Range Rover. When we test drove it, only reason I didn't buy it is because wife wanted another LX with TVs in it.
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Originally posted by E55_POWER
Sure it's reliable, I don't think anyone can come close to arguing this fact. What don't you like about the MB? I'm not a big fan of them, but I would consider the new Range Rover. When we test drove it, only reason I didn't buy it is because wife wanted another LX with TVs in it.
Sure it's reliable, I don't think anyone can come close to arguing this fact. What don't you like about the MB? I'm not a big fan of them, but I would consider the new Range Rover. When we test drove it, only reason I didn't buy it is because wife wanted another LX with TVs in it.
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land rover was losing money before,during and i presume-after BMW bought it from the british government. be careful, ford may just have problems running the brand as they did with jaguar. replacement parts may not be that cheap or available in later years.
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I just find it hard to believe and company as Lexus/Toyota will make just a big change on a LX in the middle for the year. I can't beleive anyone will by a LX until the engine is upgraded. It is hard to understand
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