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I currently live in Manhattan and I will be moving to Los Angeles in about a month. Of course, I'll need a reliable, automatic transmission car for my move there because I currently own a 2005 Lotus Elise (6 speed manual, no power steering, and fitted with insane ultra high performance summer tires... Not good for driving every day). I obviously just have it as a fun car because I don't need a car for my daily activities in NYC.
As I was visiting family back home in Philadelphia a few days ago, I drove around in my brother's 2012 Lexus RX350 and I was BLOWN AWAY by how comfortable everything about it was!
I drove over several bumpy Philly roads and it barely bothered the car. The throttle was very smooth and although I needed to press the brakes harder than I usually do, the car still felt smooth under heavy braking. It just glides to a stop without any drama.
I had so much fun driving the car simply because I could run over things without feeling them.
The seats felt like couches and even the turn signal stalk felt refined for some reason. Even the windows are quiet when they roll up or down!
The only downside is my brother's RX350 gets 17 mpg. I guess that's what Philly driving does to you. Flooring it between lights and slamming on the brakes for a red light just like everyone else.
The Lexus RX is Japanese luxury at its finest! Needless to say, I will be in the market for a certified pre-owned Lexus RX for when I move to LA. I'd prefer to have the hybrid though.
Before anyone asks, yes, I will be keeping the Lotus! I'm a car girl and I always will be. The Lexus RX will just be my daily driver.
Really? We own 2011 RX350 with only 40K miles on it and it's bumpy like hell. My 2012 Highlander is much more comfortable.
Also, wife pulls solid around 19mpg in very uneven terrain area here. You better start watching that led foot, mate. Ain't no Lotus.
I owned a 2004 RX300 and then a 2008 RX350 and you're right, they were both great cars. Regular maintenance only, nothing ever broke. And here's a BONUS. I was sitting at a light when some texting kid rear ended me at 45 MPH. His Saturn went right under my RX and tore up his engine compartment. He also pushed me into the car in front of me. My car was totaled, but no whiplash or injury. It's a VERY safe and solid car.
The most comfortable Lexus? My new LS460. It's like driving a cloud.
Really? We own 2011 RX350 with only 40K miles on it and it's bumpy like hell. My 2012 Highlander is much more comfortable.
Also, wife pulls solid around 19mpg in very uneven terrain area here. You better start watching that led foot, mate. Ain't no Lotus.
It's my brother's car. I only drove it for a week.
Of course it's bumpy over uneven roads because most cars are... An uneven road shifts the entire car in different directions. The only way a car can be smooth on an uneven road is if it had the technology to anticipate the texture of the road with radar detectors or something. If there are just a couple bumps and pot holes in the road, the Lexus handles it very well!
I owned a 2004 RX300 and then a 2008 RX350 and you're right, they were both great cars. Regular maintenance only, nothing ever broke. And here's a BONUS. I was sitting at a light when some texting kid rear ended me at 45 MPH. His Saturn went right under my RX and tore up his engine compartment. He also pushed me into the car in front of me. My car was totaled, but no whiplash or injury. It's a VERY safe and solid car.
The most comfortable Lexus? My new LS460. It's like driving a cloud.
You're lucky to be able to get your hands on the LS460! And yes, I completely agree. Most luxury cars like Lexus and BMW are built with stuff chassis. My mom had a BMW 535i and a Dodge Neon hit her car head-on while she was stopped at a red light. The Neon wasn't going that fast but it was totaled! My mom's car just had a cracked headlight and a scratched bumper. It was crazy.
Sorry. RX350 and Highlander share same platform. Same shocks, tires, wheels. Mine is simply larger as it's 7 seater. But on same roads it's much less bumpy. Come to think, as we also owned a RX300 before we sold her and got 350, that one was much more comfortable on same roads.
But it's opinions. Glad you like the car.
It's my brother's car. I only drove it for a week.
Of course it's bumpy over uneven roads because most cars are... An uneven road shifts the entire car in different directions. The only way a car can be smooth on an uneven road is if it had the technology to anticipate the texture of the road with radar detectors or something. If there are just a couple bumps and pot holes in the road, the Lexus handles it very well!
Have a pair of RX300's and a RX330 (all AWDs). What you're describing is not normal for the car. First fwiw the car comes as FWD and AWD so you need to find out which one he has. Secondly the AWD shouldn't be all over the road at all. So either his tires are overinflated, has crappy tires or both. Lastly the RX350 is not Japanese built.
If you want to try a vehicle that holds the road very well, try a Toyota Sienna XLE LTD AWD. It has the same drivetrain as my RX (and yes I have one) and drives smoothly no matter the road condition.
I'm buying a preowned one so this doesn't really apply. I dont buy daily drivers brand new. I only buy my "fun" car brand new and baby it!
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His Saturn went right under my RX and tore up his engine compartment. He also pushed me into the car in front of me. My car was totaled, but no whiplash or injury. It's a VERY safe and solid car.
