Well I have some experience with these.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Mon Feb 19, 2018 1:30 pmI like the way they look
Really really nice interiors on the new ones
Supposedly extremely quiet at speed
Simple tried and true old NA engine and a well sorted 8AT and AWD, nothing to break on this, no torque steer, plenty of traction, 0-60 in low 7's isn't bad
Known for good ride quality and durability
CUV suspension travel will gobble up potholes but still stay somewhat composed in turns where a BOF SUV will just roll and flop
Will handle all the "off roading" I'll ever do which would be gravel roads at most which the STI can do
Supposedly really good sound systems
Multi mode dampers available if you want that
They're a little large though. And probably won't age well. And comparatively poor gas mileage but it is what it is at least it runs on regular so probably less fuel cost than my car, lol.
I dunno it just seems like a really well sorted reliable comfy package. I also like the Benzo GLC but the combo of a 2.0T, 9AT, and GERMAN has me for long term ownership prospects.
Yes they run quiet
Yes they are decent inside
Yes the engine dates back to 2003
But they handle like garbage they are very too heavy, I could never understand why. My stepmoms q5 is far more car like.
No it won’t be cheap to own, Lexus has a lot of bespoke parts that can get pricy. I suppose if you get a cpo model you’re good to go, but if you go a bit older you will have occasional issues that aren’t super cheap to fix.
I still think there are some better cars for giving up on life than that. For a girl yes, for a dude it is an odd vehicle to have