GX460 to RX350
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Hey All- I've owned a new GX460 (2023) for 6 months, just not feeling the love. Several minor issues including a vibration issue that so far, the dealer is unable to resolve. Seriously considering the RX350, it drives much nicer, much faster on the highway and rides a bit better. The 4-cyl turbo is not as smooth as the V8, but it has better low end torque. Anyone regret their RX purchase?
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Hey All- I've owned a new GX460 (2023) for 6 months, just not feeling the love. Several minor issues including a vibration issue that so far, the dealer is unable to resolve. Seriously considering the RX350, it drives much nicer, much faster on the highway and rides a bit better. The 4-cyl turbo is not as smooth as the V8, but it has better low end torque. Anyone regret their RX purchase?
And IMHO with the current and future EPA mandated guidelines, don't expect to see a return of I6/V6/V8's in future vehicles. I hope that I am wrong on this........
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I sure don't. While I miss a 6 cylinder turbocharged engine (my other car has one), the engine in the RX350 is most adequate in my opinion. The only thing that I don't like about it is the sound when accelerating from a stop or low speed. Once at speed, I don't even notice the engine sound when accelerating. The vehicle is very smooth and quiet and I often find myself going MUCH faster than I thought I was.
And IMHO with the current and future EPA mandated guidelines, don't expect to see a return of I6/V6/V8's in future vehicles. I hope that I am wrong on this........
And IMHO with the current and future EPA mandated guidelines, don't expect to see a return of I6/V6/V8's in future vehicles. I hope that I am wrong on this........
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I love the GX, especially the new 2024 model.
However the RX wins for me in several areas.
size, comfort, handling, MPG
The GX is on a truck platform, and the RX is a car/crossover chassis which equates to a more compliant ride.
However the RX wins for me in several areas.
size, comfort, handling, MPG
The GX is on a truck platform, and the RX is a car/crossover chassis which equates to a more compliant ride.
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The GX is iconic, with almost a cult following. I bought it with the intention of keeping it a long time. Just can't deal with the truckness and how darn slow it is. Plus I can't seem to get the issues (although minor) ironed out.
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Hey All- I've owned a new GX460 (2023) for 6 months, just not feeling the love. Several minor issues including a vibration issue that so far, the dealer is unable to resolve. Seriously considering the RX350, it drives much nicer, much faster on the highway and rides a bit better. The 4-cyl turbo is not as smooth as the V8, but it has better low end torque. Anyone regret their RX purchase?
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Agree 100%. To each there own but would not consider a RX350. Three months and 38 mpg. Got 43 mpg on a recent highway trip. Super quiet and smooth. Significantly quieter than my 2017 RX 450h.
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I've owned (2) RX350's and upgraded to the TX350 and enjoying the extra space & smooth ride. I'm pleasantly surprise of the performance of this 4cyl turbo which is my first experience with one. Maybe my expectations were pretty low since I'm use to v8's & v6's.
Thought I would miss the v6 in my old 2020 RX350, but I don't. I did look at the GX but the mpg was awful.
Thought I would miss the v6 in my old 2020 RX350, but I don't. I did look at the GX but the mpg was awful.
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I've owned (2) RX350's and upgraded to the TX350 and enjoying the extra space & smooth ride. I'm pleasantly surprise of the performance of this 4cyl turbo which is my first experience with one. Maybe my expectations were pretty low since I'm use to v8's & v6's.
Thought I would miss the v6 in my old 2020 RX350, but I don't. I did look at the GX but the mpg was awful.
Thought I would miss the v6 in my old 2020 RX350, but I don't. I did look at the GX but the mpg was awful.
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Makes sense, you have 3 vehicles that are fun to drive.
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