GKLCPA Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I'm having my car serviced for the first time at Lexus today and they gave me an brand new RX for a loaner. I must say that this car is no comparision to my 12 year old LS, even though it has some nice appointments. It just doesn't feel as solid and it's definitely not as comfortable. I can't wait to get my LS back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Well..... it IS an entry level SUV ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 The other cars are nice (I love my ES), but they aren't the LS. Every time I drive an LS I'm reminded of that. Funny, when I'm driving the ES I don't miss the LS that much because its really nice too, but whenever I drive an LS I'm just struck by how much...better...it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I want my gf to get an ES300 I love the brand new ES's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKLCPA Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 The other cars are nice (I love my ES), but they aren't the LS. Every time I drive an LS I'm reminded of that.Funny, when I'm driving the ES I don't miss the LS that much because its really nice too, but whenever I drive an LS I'm just struck by how much...better...it is. I guess i just thought that all the Lexus's would be similar. The ES is a nice driving car although not quite on the level of the LS. The RX is just like a regular small SUV as far as I'm concerned. I'm not saying that it's not nice, it's just not something I could drive after having an LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghenley Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 My wife has an RX and I'm happy about that because of the reliability of Lexus. It's a very nice vehicle. But, I always appreciate driving an LS most after driving something else, anything else. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKLCPA Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 My wife has an RX and I'm happy about that because of the reliability of Lexus. It's a very nice vehicle. But, I always appreciate driving an LS most after driving something else, anything else.Greg The LS is the most comfortable and solid feeling car I've ever owned. I really don't plan on driving any other car at this point. So as long as Lexus is around and making quality LS's, they'll have me as a customer. On almost any measure, it beats most other cars. There'll be some that say it's not fun to drive like a bmw, but I don't want to feel the road, so it's suits me just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR. LEX Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 A Rx Is the SUV version of the ES to me. They both share a lot of the same parts. But they both can't compare to an LS of any year. They just don't ride or handle as smooth or quickly as an LS can. LS is and always will be #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I've finally had the misfortune of driving one of these little RX350 loaners. My biggest complaint is the seating position; it's absolutely horrible. It's too high (the little bit of hair that I have rubbed on the roof the entire time), and there isn't enough legroom. Obviously, it's designed for someone 5'5" instead of 6'5". There was a wind noise problem at >60mph, and a lot of the cheap dash materials (the door panels too) would creak when you touch them. The seatbelt reminder is probably the most irritating of any of the ones I've ever come across (sorry, I'm not going to buckle to move the car around the driveway). It turned tight, was fairly peppy, has good cup holders, the rain sensing wipers were neat-o, and the illuminated door sills were cool. Having driven my parent's '08 MDX a number of times, I couldn't see myself picking the RX over the MDX. It was a strange color too. Kind of green, kind of beige, kind of a bunch of colors mixed together.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 The seat belt warning is on all the new Toyota cars...it can be defeated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcdonal86 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I want my gf to get an ES300I love the brand new ES's Why? They're ugly as sin and front wheel drive. AND the interior is one of the ugliest available (I mean, what is up with that center console?!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcdonal86 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 They just don't ride or handle as smooth or quickly as an LS can. LS is and always will be #1.I wouldn't characterize the LS as being a "quick" handling car. It is many good things, but quick it is not. I have driven many standard mid-size FWD sedans that handle in a much sportier manner.But then again, that's not why I bought the LS400. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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