Used LC/LX vs anything else available

[hoser]

I believe the main reason for going with Aluminum is weight and faster heat dissipation. Lower weight, of course, allows better vehicle balance, braking and fuel economy--non of which the 100 excels at as it is. Faster heat dissipation allows for a higher compression engine translating into more power.

 

[Snook]

But major drawback is the alum's rate of expansion, when heated, the alum expanded 2 times more then steel.

That's why the body paint don't stick well on alum panel as found on older but superb 1960's to 1970 Land Rover.

 

[hoser]

Paint sticks fine to my aluminum bodied Acura