Help buyers remorse
05-26-21 | 11:58 AM
#31
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I agree no one wants or expects a sports car posing as an suv. As I mentioned my expectations were not high coming from a second gen rx which a good handling vehicle, it is not. I find though that driving it is utterly boring. The steering is so numb it’s lifeless and there is no road feel - what so ever. No question the ride is ok but not as good as one would expect from the extremely isolated handling. If there is any fun in driving left, this car manages to remove it.
Just also cannot help but commenting on what one expects in a luxury SUV. Perhaps the handling side of things is not important but you’d think some utility would be, which means being able to fit some stuff in the trunk without pulling down the seats but every time I try to fit something in the tapered roof in the rear and angled tailgate thwart me.
Just also cannot help but commenting on what one expects in a luxury SUV. Perhaps the handling side of things is not important but you’d think some utility would be, which means being able to fit some stuff in the trunk without pulling down the seats but every time I try to fit something in the tapered roof in the rear and angled tailgate thwart me.
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Quantum501 (05-26-21)
05-26-21 | 12:22 PM
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I have found that the only way to avoid buyer's remorse is to know what you are buying.
I researched the crap out of the RX before I bought it. I also took it for several test drives, including as someone had previously stated, an all day full commute to and from work (100 miles) as well as all over the routes that I regularly drive. I checked out every accessory and function that mattered to me to be sure my $50k purchase would not bite me in the ***. I tend to keep my vehicles forever so research is very important to me. I actually wanted a smaller size vehicle with less storage since that fits my needs.
There is no perfect car (at least at my price point) but for me the RX is pretty damn close, and the best combination for my needs. I love my RX. Hope that you can find a suitable replacement.
I researched the crap out of the RX before I bought it. I also took it for several test drives, including as someone had previously stated, an all day full commute to and from work (100 miles) as well as all over the routes that I regularly drive. I checked out every accessory and function that mattered to me to be sure my $50k purchase would not bite me in the ***. I tend to keep my vehicles forever so research is very important to me. I actually wanted a smaller size vehicle with less storage since that fits my needs.
There is no perfect car (at least at my price point) but for me the RX is pretty damn close, and the best combination for my needs. I love my RX. Hope that you can find a suitable replacement.
05-26-21 | 12:42 PM
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Buyer's remorse?
Hey all. I realize I’m not going to get much sympathy here but just wondering if anyone else feels the same way way. I’ve been into cars my whole life and even work on the periphery of the field currently. I’ve owned many brands over the years but always like Toyota and Lexus which is why I’ve owned three of them in the last 10 years. My previous Lexus was a 2nd gen rx350 that I loved even though I had to do a number of repairs in the last few years. Anyway this winter I took the plunge and bought a very lightly used 2017 rx350 with only 30k miles from the dealer and I have a terrible case of buyers remorse that is shown if no sign of going away 3 months after the purchase. I am not elderly - in fact I only turned 40 but I find the electronics and technology in this vehicle a constant source of annoyance and frustration. I bought the stand model hoping to avoid as much as possible but it’s still full of gadgets I neither want or need. My second major criticism is about how this car drives. I know it’s no Mazda miata but this is the most uninspiring drive I’ve ever had. My 2nd gen Rx was not a great handling unit by any stretch of the imagination but I felt like I still had some semblance of road feel. This thing is just numb and feels like a big cumbersome barge. The 8 speed transmission also doesn’t help with the experience either but hoping they can install some new software at least for that when it goes in for the fuel pump recall.
I am a bit stuck as I don’t feel like taking a massive bath by trading it in but having a car I like is important to me.
I’m not trying to trash the car but only offer my honest experience. Has anyone else felt similarly?
I am a bit stuck as I don’t feel like taking a massive bath by trading it in but having a car I like is important to me.
I’m not trying to trash the car but only offer my honest experience. Has anyone else felt similarly?
05-26-21 | 01:18 PM
#34
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Could not agree more. Could get any vehicle I want and very satisfied with my RX. I am waiting until next fall to see the new fifth generation. By bet will be even better and my next purchase. Please Lexus do not discontinue the atomic silver! They are discontinuing on the newly designed 2022 NX.
05-26-21 | 01:39 PM
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Could not agree more. Could get any vehicle I want and very satisfied with my RX. I am waiting until next fall to see the new fifth generation. By bet will be even better and my next purchase. Please Lexus do not discontinue the atomic silver! They are discontinuing on the newly designed 2022 NX.
Atomic Silver is disappearing on the 2022 Lexus ES as well.
05-26-21 | 02:00 PM
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That right there is the bottom line. Every car, pickup truck, and SUV has its idiosyncracies. If you adapt yourself to the vehicle you have, you can get what you need out of it. There's no reason to spend months or years of your life hating your car.
05-26-21 | 03:32 PM
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I have found that the only way to avoid buyer's remorse is to know what you are buying.
I researched the crap out of the RX before I bought it. I also took it for several test drives, including as someone had previously stated, an all day full commute to and from work (100 miles) as well as all over the routes that I regularly drive. I checked out every accessory and function that mattered to me to be sure my $50k purchase would not bite me in the ***. I tend to keep my vehicles forever so research is very important to me. I actually wanted a smaller size vehicle with less storage since that fits my needs.
There is no perfect car (at least at my price point) but for me the RX is pretty damn close, and the best combination for my needs. I love my RX. Hope that you can find a suitable replacement.
I researched the crap out of the RX before I bought it. I also took it for several test drives, including as someone had previously stated, an all day full commute to and from work (100 miles) as well as all over the routes that I regularly drive. I checked out every accessory and function that mattered to me to be sure my $50k purchase would not bite me in the ***. I tend to keep my vehicles forever so research is very important to me. I actually wanted a smaller size vehicle with less storage since that fits my needs.
There is no perfect car (at least at my price point) but for me the RX is pretty damn close, and the best combination for my needs. I love my RX. Hope that you can find a suitable replacement.
I told my wife that I'm not the only person researches vehicles in detail before purchase. She keeps telling me I'm OCD. Well, I did do a detailed spreadsheet comparing specs on (8) different SUV's before making the first RX purchase. Maybe there's some truth to her diagnoses. As for sporty, exciting, and fun to drive I have a Chevy SS Sedan which has an V8 LS3 in it. Wakes me up every time getting off the on-ramp to the hwy. Good to have options.....
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Quantum501 (05-28-21)
05-26-21 | 06:33 PM
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to the original poster: life is too short to drive a boring car
if you really wanted a luxury SUV, you would have bought a GX - seriously, the V8 is smooth, and you can overland it or take it out into the dirt in low range as well - WIN-WIN-WIN
we also have an RX, and it sure is our boringest vehicle - we just can't bring ourselves to sell it because it's so reliable
I cannot comment on the newer electronics in vehicles, our youngest vehicles are 17 years old
, and one of those GXs sure has had more electrical problems than my 49-year old Toyota LandCruiser 
if you really wanted a luxury SUV, you would have bought a GX - seriously, the V8 is smooth, and you can overland it or take it out into the dirt in low range as well - WIN-WIN-WIN
we also have an RX, and it sure is our boringest vehicle - we just can't bring ourselves to sell it because it's so reliable
I cannot comment on the newer electronics in vehicles, our youngest vehicles are 17 years old
, and one of those GXs sure has had more electrical problems than my 49-year old Toyota LandCruiser
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05-26-21 | 09:10 PM
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Well, you can sell it if you are not satisfied. As others have posted, used car values are crazy high right now. And RXs are always in demand.
Your call. Of course, if you have to buy something esle, you will probably have to pay top dollar.
We leased an '18 RX450h; I was never thrilled with the squishy ride. We turned it in and bought a '21 RX450h F Sport Handling.
This one is a keeper.
Good luck. We all buy the wrong one one time or another.
Your call. Of course, if you have to buy something esle, you will probably have to pay top dollar.
We leased an '18 RX450h; I was never thrilled with the squishy ride. We turned it in and bought a '21 RX450h F Sport Handling.
This one is a keeper.
Good luck. We all buy the wrong one one time or another.
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05-26-21 | 09:51 PM
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From reading the replies, it seems the best RX to get is the RX450h F Sport if you want better acceleration and a more sporty ride. Personally, I think the RX F Sport model is the better one to get for a firmer ride.
Oh yeah, it's will require more $$$$ to make that happen. Of course
Oh yeah, it's will require more $$$$ to make that happen. Of course
05-26-21 | 10:31 PM
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I am not looking for massive storage, however the rx is not a small vehicle - larger in fact than the previous gens - yet somehow seems to have less storage room. It seems like practicality was sacrificed for the appearance (raked roof and canted tailgate). If I’m going to drive a 4400lbs vehicle you’d think I could fit my Costco purchases in the back without taking down the rear seats.
05-26-21 | 10:39 PM
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to the original poster: life is too short to drive a boring car
if you really wanted a luxury SUV, you would have bought a GX - seriously, the V8 is smooth, and you can overland it or take it out into the dirt in low range as well - WIN-WIN-WIN
we also have an RX, and it sure is our boringest vehicle - we just can't bring ourselves to sell it because it's so reliable
I cannot comment on the newer electronics in vehicles, our youngest vehicles are 17 years old, and one of those GXs sure has had more electrical problems than my 49-year old Toyota LandCruiser
if you really wanted a luxury SUV, you would have bought a GX - seriously, the V8 is smooth, and you can overland it or take it out into the dirt in low range as well - WIN-WIN-WIN
we also have an RX, and it sure is our boringest vehicle - we just can't bring ourselves to sell it because it's so reliable
I cannot comment on the newer electronics in vehicles, our youngest vehicles are 17 years old
, and one of those GXs sure has had more electrical problems than my 49-year old Toyota LandCruiser