Looking at a 2017 Lexus Lx tomorrow, I have a 2013 now, is it worth upgrading? Both are luxury plus models??? The 2017 gets me back 50,000 miles from my current ride at 108,000?
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People upgrade all the time, why not you?
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I'm a 100 series guy so I don't know much but I do know that you get an 8 speed with the '16+. Is it worth it, I dunno.
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I know and my 2013 is in perfect shape all maintenance has been done, with brand new Michelin tires!Everyone who reads this may be thinking: “Only if you sell me your ‘13.”
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Some people hate the 8 speed, the one I drove I like. Some people hate the terminator grille.. I think it looks great. Especially when chopped for a bumper. Many people hate the infotainment controls.. no touch screen, have to use the joystick thing. I am totally undecided on that, but don't think I'd like it long term. Better front brakes.. you can add those to yours easily. Same suspension, same engine, same axles...
50k more miles on a solid, well-maintained rig? Wouldn't bother me in the slightest. IMO you have one of the best years of LX.. personally I wouldn't go from it to a 16+.
50k more miles on a solid, well-maintained rig? Wouldn't bother me in the slightest. IMO you have one of the best years of LX.. personally I wouldn't go from it to a 16+.
Everyone who reads this may be thinking: “Only if you sell me your ‘13.”
Not me I love my modded 2009 with 275k miles.
The only reason to get 2017 would be prettier grill and less undercarriage rust. My recommendation would be to save your money or if you must buy a 2008 LX as second car. Two are better than one in my book.
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This is why I like the forum, I was on the fence about trading in my current LX and you guys saved me 3 hours of driving to see the ‘17 today, after all I bought the Lexus so I could drive forever. Thank you!
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I moved from a 08LX to a 18LX. I traded it in as the AHC pump failed on my 08, and I was done dealing with the rust all over the under carriage. After putting 320k km on my 08 and about 50k km the 18LX here are my thoughts:
- I love the additional safety features especially Blindspot monitoring
- Heads up display - never missed it on the 08, love it on the 18
- I miss the touch screen on the 08, the mouse on the 18 is OK
- I liked the 6 speed trans on the 08, I find 8 speed not as smooth.
- I preferred the roof rack on the 08, it was adjustable back-and-forth. The flush mounted roof rack on the 18 it’s just harder to work with.
- I have had no difference in gas mileage between the two.
Overall if it wasn’t for the AHC pump failing and the rust I would’ve kept it 08 and saved my money.
- I love the additional safety features especially Blindspot monitoring
- Heads up display - never missed it on the 08, love it on the 18
- I miss the touch screen on the 08, the mouse on the 18 is OK
- I liked the 6 speed trans on the 08, I find 8 speed not as smooth.
- I preferred the roof rack on the 08, it was adjustable back-and-forth. The flush mounted roof rack on the 18 it’s just harder to work with.
- I have had no difference in gas mileage between the two.
Overall if it wasn’t for the AHC pump failing and the rust I would’ve kept it 08 and saved my money.
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To much technology in a 2013, you should look at a model T
I had a 2006 LX470. Loved the truck. Still in the family with my brother and still doing great. I get what you're saying as it was a simpler truck. Like the feel of the mechanical tail gate latches. Still catches my eye when my brother visits.
That said, it won't do what I ask of my LX570.
It doesn't have the power or towing capacity. The AHC on the 200-series is more robust and has a far higher (+600lb) payload limit. More suspension performance and travel. Yes, the new LX and 200-series all have more electronics. As a Land Cruiser, and like any Land Cruiser including yours, I trust it to take me anywhere and back. My friend is on his 3rd Raptor, and it's just silly how even my '09 trucks on compared to how often he's replacing his for various issues.
To the OP, whatever floats your boat. I've thought about upgrading to a later model year 200-series too. The 8-speed would be a bonus for the heavy loads I do. The brakes being larger to begin with, and better tuned factory proportioning could be an advantage is slippery conditions. I could appreciate some of the upgraded do dads. Then again, mine is so dialed and still has untapped potential.
I took the 570 to a remote off road place and left the back hatch open for the night. The light did not time out and turn off. Drained the battery. Had to get a jump. As the computer was reset, it will not shift into low range until some miles driven to 'reprogram'. There was no way I was going anywhere without lowrange. I could have died out there due to a dang computer. Yeah, maybe a model T
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Seems like you were relying on technology vs closing the rear hatch….now I am confused?
