Parted with my F sport....
#16
Sorry the F-Sport didn't work out for you, viperdoc. Shifting was a little awkward for me when I took one for a test drive. Then again, I'm coming from the 450h where it's totally seamless. It's all weird, LOL! I wish you luck with the 35i. You're happy and that's all that matters in the end. And we know Lexus is not completely immune from problems (close ) so don't think about it too much. Come back and update us or just to visit. Door is always open. Again, good luck and enjoy.
#17
viperdoc,
Last week I had a F-Sport RX as a loaner for a day when my 450h was getting an intermittent rear parking sensor replaced.
Within 3 blocks of pulling out of the dealership my wife asked me why I was driving so jerky. That transmission seemed to be hunting for a proper gear.
My SC430 transmissions are butter smooth as is the 450h for shifting. The RX350 F-Sport was a totally different animal. I was surprised.
Last week I had a F-Sport RX as a loaner for a day when my 450h was getting an intermittent rear parking sensor replaced.
Within 3 blocks of pulling out of the dealership my wife asked me why I was driving so jerky. That transmission seemed to be hunting for a proper gear.
My SC430 transmissions are butter smooth as is the 450h for shifting. The RX350 F-Sport was a totally different animal. I was surprised.
#19
viperdoc,
Last week I had a F-Sport RX as a loaner for a day when my 450h was getting an intermittent rear parking sensor replaced.
Within 3 blocks of pulling out of the dealership my wife asked me why I was driving so jerky. That transmission seemed to be hunting for a proper gear.
My SC430 transmissions are butter smooth as is the 450h for shifting. The RX350 F-Sport was a totally different animal. I was surprised.
Last week I had a F-Sport RX as a loaner for a day when my 450h was getting an intermittent rear parking sensor replaced.
Within 3 blocks of pulling out of the dealership my wife asked me why I was driving so jerky. That transmission seemed to be hunting for a proper gear.
My SC430 transmissions are butter smooth as is the 450h for shifting. The RX350 F-Sport was a totally different animal. I was surprised.
#21
I was hopeful that the 2016 RX would have solved some of the issues I had with mine, because I would love to come back to Lexus at some point. But from recent road test reviews, the 16 RX looks like it actually gained weight, and is now slower (8 seconds 0-60 ). And at least one reviewer wrote that the extra firmness of the F sport's suspension is probably overkill in daily driving. No mention of specific transmission issues, but my understanding is that it's the same 8 speed that was in the previous F sport. Disappointing....
#22
This may have some validity to it. But a car this expensive should really be able to be driven smoothly no matter who is driving it. What happens if I get one when my kids are driving age and they are just learning? Are they going to completely mess up how the car shifts because they were still getting used to the feel of the gas pedal? Seems ridiculous that it would be THAT sensitive to "learning" that it makes it difficult to drive. If that is the case, remove that ability. Plus, isn't that what the different drive modes are for?
#23
I was hopeful that the 2016 RX would have solved some of the issues I had with mine, because I would love to come back to Lexus at some point. But from recent road test reviews, the 16 RX looks like it actually gained weight, and is now slower (8 seconds 0-60 ). And at least one reviewer wrote that the extra firmness of the F sport's suspension is probably overkill in daily driving. No mention of specific transmission issues, but my understanding is that it's the same 8 speed that was in the previous F sport. Disappointing....
0-60 mph estimates very, but I recall that Alex on Auto's got 6.8 out of his sample, and C&D is estimating 6.9 to 7.2 seconds. That's pretty much on par with the 3RX.
I'm not typically a fan of 8 speed transmissions, so we'll see how this one does. One potential saving grace will be Sport mode, which will give it a more aggressive throttle tip-in and shifting, so that may help.
All of the reviews that I have read have been very impressed with the F Sport ride. With the variable suspension, you'll be able to select a comfort or sport setting.
I like the pictures of your X5. We looked at them and they are pretty sharp. I hope you enjoy it!
#24
The best transmission is no transmission. That's where (Toyota) hybrids have no equals, other than pure EVs. That's one of main reasons I got the 450h. It has none of that gear nonsense, other than the "M" mode.
#25
This may have some validity to it. But a car this expensive should really be able to be driven smoothly no matter who is driving it. What happens if I get one when my kids are driving age and they are just learning? Are they going to completely mess up how the car shifts because they were still getting used to the feel of the gas pedal? Seems ridiculous that it would be THAT sensitive to "learning" that it makes it difficult to drive. If that is the case, remove that ability. Plus, isn't that what the different drive modes are for?
#26
And thanks for the well wishes everyone. This is a great community, and I will certainly remain active in it.
Hopefully the reliability of the X5 will be decent, as I really love driving it. The only thing left now is to put some staggered 21 inch wheels on there with the factory fender flares something like this....
Last edited by viperdoc; 09-15-15 at 01:44 PM.
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Yeah. I had a Nissan murano a few years ago and hated their cvt. But when I had a 450h loaner, I love it. Really moved the car with ease.
And thanks for the well wishes everyone. This is a great community, and I will certainly remain active in it.
Hopefully the reliability of the X5 will be decent, as I really love driving it. The only thing left now is to put some staggered 21 inch wheels on there with the factory fender flares something like this....
And thanks for the well wishes everyone. This is a great community, and I will certainly remain active in it.
Hopefully the reliability of the X5 will be decent, as I really love driving it. The only thing left now is to put some staggered 21 inch wheels on there with the factory fender flares something like this....