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#1351 of 1460 Re: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL [hypnosis44] by vcheng Oct 09, 2006 (10:47 am)
Replying to: hypnosis44 (Oct 09, 2006 10:11 am) AFAIK, the LX does NOT have the adaptive cruise control, and I think that it would be cost-prohibitive to add one, especially if using OEM parts jury rigged together to work. The laser or radar emitter/detector unit alone is about 1700 to 2000 dollars, plus any other parts thatwould be required.
#1352 of 1460 Re: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL [cwilbs] by hypnosis44 Oct 09, 2006 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: cwilbs (Oct 09, 2006 10:14 am) The Adaptive Cruise control reads the distance from you to the vehicle ahead and maintains a constant distance as the car speeds up or slows down. It will also brake and decelerate if another car or object suddenly appears in your lane. I had it on my briefly owned 2005 Sienna - it's a great system! Other Toyota lines also have it.   Phil
#1353 of 1460 The LX should have EVERYTHING, no? by gteach26 Oct 10, 2006 (9:35 am)
The lexus LX makes me scratch my head at times.   This SUV "should" have EVERY single option known to man.   It "should" have keyless entry, adaptive cruise, HID headlights, parktronic, rear camera, FOLD FLAT third row, etc. etc. etc.   Instead some of these features are not available. WHY?   It does have an expensive "nightvision" option that to me doesn't seem like a very useful item to most drivers. Again, WHY???   From all accounts this is one of the best built automobiles EVER made. I've driven it a few times and it is buttery smooth and OOZES quality.   Yet looking at it during the car show the other day it just seemed outdated and "forgotten" by Toyota.   Why?????   Toyota, make it an 80K suv if you have to but THROW EVERYTHING into it!!!! Replies to this message: nedzel (Oct 11, 2006 10:15 am) gteach26 (Oct 12, 2006 8:12 am)
#1355 of 1460 Re: The LX should have EVERYTHING, no? [gteach26] by nedzel Oct 11, 2006 (10:15 am)
Replying to: gteach26 (Oct 10, 2006 9:35 am) Because the replacement is around the corner.   And it can't have a fold-flat third row because of the solid rear axle -- no room for it. Replies to this message: gteach26 (Oct 12, 2006 8:12 am)
#1356 of 1460 LX REPLACEMENT by hypnosis44 Oct 11, 2006 (4:59 pm)
Does anyone have reliable info on the replacement LX 470? Due date -still built in Japan - equipment - anything? Thanks Replies to this message: riffmeister (Oct 14, 2006 3:11 pm) gteach26 (Oct 16, 2006 9:07 am)
#1357 of 1460 Re: The LX should have EVERYTHING, no? [nedzel] by gteach26 Oct 12, 2006 (8:12 am)
Replying to: nedzel (Oct 11, 2006 10:15 am) You bring up a great point.   I would think if you could fit a fold flat third row in smaller suv's (like an MDX for instance), why can't Toyota figure out how to do it on the LX/Landcruiser?   I'm thinking it has to do with the landcruiser's main design purpose (rough, go anywhere suv). Does that make a solid rear axle a "must have"? Still, I've gotta believe it can be done.   Also, the LX redesign is way overdue. I guess it goes to say how well built this suv is that even though it is outdated and priced at a premium it is still considered one of the best.   I'm a fan of the truck, too... but it really needs an upgrade -- pronto!   So far all we have is speculation -- I can't wait for some definitive news of an upgrade!!!
#1358 of 1460 Re: LX REPLACEMENT [hypnosis44] by riffmeister Oct 14, 2006 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: hypnosis44 (Oct 11, 2006 4:59 pm) Last week my Lexus dealer showed me an information brief indicating the replacement for the LX470 will be called the LX570 and is due out in Dec. 2007. Other posts have speculated whether the JX vehicle will be out mid-2007...does not look like that is going to happen next year but you never know.   The LX570 will be larger with a new 5.7L V8, 8000 lbs. towing capability and vehicle height can be raised/lowered by a total of 5.5 inches. Some of the new interior features of the LS460 will be available for the LX570 such as the 8GB hard drive for music and hard drive based navigation system. The LX570 will also have power folding 3rd row seats. I did not hear if this is a unibody style vehicle or not. The repeated theme is that this is going to be a very fast SUV. Replies to this message: gteach26 (Oct 16, 2006 9:07 am)
#1359 of 1460 We need your help! by tidester HOST Oct 15, 2006 (10:40 pm)
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#1360 of 1460 Re: LX REPLACEMENT [riffmeister] by gteach26 Oct 16, 2006 (9:07 am)
Replying to: riffmeister (Oct 14, 2006 3:11 pm) Hooray!!!   December 07 seems like a strange time to release a new car, no?

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