Well guys did not think that the crowd here would love the new GX but still wanted to share here too. As far as the styling of the GX I think you need to see it in person I love the way the new GX looks, my sister in law has a 4 runner and side by side they look nothing alike at all. Compared to the older style GX it is a huge improvement. The gvw was the main factor in my buying decision. RX450h would not work did not weigh enough looked at a few others but I love the new design of the GX...it is OK if you guys and gals don't I still have a X5...

The C. R. issue has been taken care of...so that is not an issue. Consumer Reports Cars Blog: Lexus GX 460 passes retest; Consumer Reports lifts "Don't Buy" label

I love it! I'm a huge fan of Lexus/Toyota SUVs. In fact, the only SUV I would prefer to the X5 would be the LX470 or the GX. I love the versatility and off road ability they offer - one of the few that is truly capable on a trail!

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Well thank you! The LX470 was more than I wanted to bite off right now...

Know what you mean about the off road ability...however I think mine will be free of the dirt, mud, and trails for awhile!

Wife had an X5, wanted a Lexus EX350. She got it, now she wants her X5 back (and I am not giving her my X5). What's the saying, "you sit in a Lexus, you sit on a BMW"

Congrats on your Lexus it looks nice, but I prefer the X5 platform; much more entertaining.

Not a fan of Japanese cars of any sort... but good luck with it!

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So can you compare the ride & handling of the X5 & the GX?

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Uhh...OK. Well I can try...for those of you who care. If your mind is already made up then I guess don't read the post...

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Originally Posted by E61Silver So can you compare the ride & handling of the X5 & the GX?

The X5 has much more of a sports car feel...tighter turns...all round more fun to drive, can zip in in out of traffic if needed.
The GX reminds me of a big Caddy...nice, loads of room, loads of power great ride...but I find my self not jumping in and out of traffic as it is a much bigger SUV.

To me it boils down to the GX is a truck based SUV - bigger, heavier, much more room, etc. and the X5 is more of as BMW says a SAV...stiffer suspension (my X5 has the sports pkg, the GX has the adjustable sports suspension too) as I said before X5 is a little more fun to drive, the X5 is a great SAV...
The RX330 that we had was more of a SUV on a car platform which it was...great ride just not much of a SUV feel more of a mini van feel...kind of.
The one thing in the Lexus I can say I get much more of a WOW factor when people see it vs. the BMW. Now sure I have had people give the...BMW looks...but the Lexus gets more attention than the X5 for sure...and feels at least to me like more of a Luxury SUV then the BMW X5. I have driven the new X5's too just not the same feel as the Luxury that Lexus offers, however the X5 is much more of a drivers car as stated loads of times...trying not to get flamed here just offering my honest opinion.

By the way here is the most fun thing I have in my garage to drive anyway!

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I think that is because the Lexus is more ostentatious. It has to have that large, look at my expensive car look or it wouldn't sell. I bet the people who say "wow" are the same people who are impressed with Escalades, Infiniti QX's, etc.

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