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Originally Posted by jwilburn
I really just have to look at the numbers. In a dream world I could just swap my X for a 3er with no additional costs. Then gas savings would immediate. But thats in a perfect world. hahaha
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In a perfect world, we'd have all the petrol and diesel BMW models offered in Europe. Then I could get a 320d (or even a 120d) for low fuel consumption while not looking all stupid driving a dorky Prius.
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Originally Posted by trueX5er
Actually I said that because Lexuses are the most boring cars ever, I fall asleep looking at them. (no dis to yours, I know you have one).
Driving dynamics don't exist. And since I'm not really a fan of Toyota, a super-toyota isn't really my style. That's why
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I had the Lexus until this past May, when my dad sold it off. It was getting to be quite expensive since many parts required repairs. It was practically leaking everything; the radiator, engine and ATF, and PS fluids. The steering gear was loose required a new steering rack. Valve covers were leaking.........yea too many to list. The dealer estimate for ALL repairs was $9k, with $2k for the steering rack alone. While some items were possible to do independently or ourselves, it's not too easy on the '96 ES with the way the intake manifold is positioned over the engine.
So this illustrates my point about reliability:
an old car WILL need replacement parts, no matter how reputable it was when new.
However, most of these problems weren't easily detected, and that's why it looked terrific inside and out. The white exterior was magnificent, and the black leather interior was clean and I had done a few backlighting repairs (and of course being me, I care alot about interior cleanilness). It was not a terrible drive either. With 188hp and 203 lb/ft tq on tap, it was fairly quick. The 2nd gear pull from 40-72mph was simply astonishing and very impressive. All while returning 22mpg city. But the suspension rolled and pitched like a boat driven by a drunken captain, and my keyboard gives me better steering feedback. Not a driver's car, but as a high schooler's car, it creates better impressions than say, my mom's Civic (which is why I never drove her car
). For a 1996 car, it looks quite good too. Better than some of the snooze designs coming from Toyota lately.