What car did your 2nd gen NX replace?
07-16-22, 01:42 PM
#16
Intermediate
If we do it, we'll be trading in 2 for 1.
I had a life changing medical issue in early 2021 that triggered retirement, and also makes it much more difficult to get it and out of the Avalon, compared to the Kona, which is much easier. Also discovered that I'm not getting any younger or more limber!
Since we're both retired now, we really don't need two enclosed vehicles, so the 2019 Hyundai Kona Limited and the 2019 Toyota Avalon Limited would both be traded in for a loaded 350h Luxury, with just about all the options. Should be close to an even trade, although the local dealer says we're at least 6 months out for our preferred combination (Redline/Palomino) or (Atomic Silver/Palomino) so who knows what new and used prices will be when vehicles start showing up.
The Harley is literally being converted to a Trike right now, so that'll be fun.
I had a life changing medical issue in early 2021 that triggered retirement, and also makes it much more difficult to get it and out of the Avalon, compared to the Kona, which is much easier. Also discovered that I'm not getting any younger or more limber!
Since we're both retired now, we really don't need two enclosed vehicles, so the 2019 Hyundai Kona Limited and the 2019 Toyota Avalon Limited would both be traded in for a loaded 350h Luxury, with just about all the options. Should be close to an even trade, although the local dealer says we're at least 6 months out for our preferred combination (Redline/Palomino) or (Atomic Silver/Palomino) so who knows what new and used prices will be when vehicles start showing up.
The Harley is literally being converted to a Trike right now, so that'll be fun.
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07-16-22, 02:57 PM
#17
My NX replaces my '04 RX330. The RX is sticking around though, it will become my son's car for college - at 201K miles it still runs great, which is why I stayed with the Lexus brand.
07-16-22, 07:48 PM
#19
2018 Honda CR-V with 40,000 miles. Lexus gave me $25.00 more than I paid for it, including tax, tag, and title. Got my NX 350 for MSRP with no dealer ad ons or markup. I. A happy camper. Oh, and they sold the Honda for $2,000.00 more than they gave me, which was about 5K more than the original sticker price. Crazy times.
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07-17-22, 03:43 AM
#20
Pole Position
I haven't bought one yet, but if I do, it will be replacing my 2019 RDX. Had a lot of issues with the car so don’t want to own it outside of warranty (even with an extended warranty because that excludes the infotainment).
One thing that I appreciate about Honda/Acura is that that shopping process is so simple: Pick a drivetrain, pick a color combo, pick a trim level. Done. No pages and pages of options. Every manufacturer should follow this unless they build-to-order.
By comparison, shopping for NX is so complex so one has to understand in depth all the options and try to find a car that isn’t missing a dealbreaker while likely paying for options one doesn’t care about, even though it is theoretically possible to not have to.
Unfortunately dealer has nothing in a color combo with a drivetrain and package that I want to even take a deposit (350h luxury or 450h+, white or silver, palomino or black). So right now, I'm just waiting to even hear that they have something coming in so that I can put a deposit on it. In the meantime I'm just reading reviews of the cars. The more I think about, the more I lean towards the 350h -- no need to plug it in all the time/no need to install L2 charger, lighter weight, significantly lower cost since MSRP and dealer markup are both lower. Let's see if/when it happens.
One thing that I appreciate about Honda/Acura is that that shopping process is so simple: Pick a drivetrain, pick a color combo, pick a trim level. Done. No pages and pages of options. Every manufacturer should follow this unless they build-to-order.
By comparison, shopping for NX is so complex so one has to understand in depth all the options and try to find a car that isn’t missing a dealbreaker while likely paying for options one doesn’t care about, even though it is theoretically possible to not have to.
Unfortunately dealer has nothing in a color combo with a drivetrain and package that I want to even take a deposit (350h luxury or 450h+, white or silver, palomino or black). So right now, I'm just waiting to even hear that they have something coming in so that I can put a deposit on it. In the meantime I'm just reading reviews of the cars. The more I think about, the more I lean towards the 350h -- no need to plug it in all the time/no need to install L2 charger, lighter weight, significantly lower cost since MSRP and dealer markup are both lower. Let's see if/when it happens.
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07-18-22, 12:11 AM
#24
Our NX 450h+ replaced a 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited with the sky slider. It was when Chrysler offered the lifetime maxicare warranty, so I was holding onto it because of the continued coverage, but it only got 18 mpg, rusting so bad the heat shield protecting the fuel tank disintegrated, the sky slider tension was loosening and there were no parts to fix issues anymore that when I found this beauty I was ready to swap it out.
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07-18-22, 06:14 AM
#25
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2L with performance upgrades.....miss it !
07-18-22, 08:11 AM
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I couldn't imagine trading out my truck. I have a 21 Ford F150 Lariat. I would be lost without it. It does have the powerboost hybrid which helps MPG some. I drive it hard and still get 21 mpg with a lot of city miles. Will park it more though and drive the wife's NX when possible.
07-18-22, 08:23 AM
#27
Replaced a 2019 Subaru Ascent Touring. It was a nice vehicle, but plagued with issues. In 30k miles it went through 3 sets of brakes and 3 sets of struts. Plus there was oil/gas mixing. Plus it was also too big for my wife.
07-18-22, 12:34 PM
#28
Replace 2020 NX350 with 2022 NX350h... got a deal from the dealer with "return the lease early" offer in January (no payment required for the remaining terms [my is 10 months left] + $3000 cash incentive + loyalty customer special interest rate of 2.4%)... so we go for it. Luckily I did that early as I heard the interest rate has raised to 4.4% nowadays after the loyalty discount applied.
07-18-22, 12:54 PM
#29
2016 IS200t F-Sport w/19k miles. It was a fun car to drive but wanted more space. As my first SUV I'm still not completely sold on it but have to say its a very comfortable drive & the technology is top notch.
07-18-22, 04:48 PM
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