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#74 of 260 Re: 2010 RX.......A BIG DISSAPPOINTMENT!!! [sanish] by wwest Nov 20, 2008 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: sanish (Nov 20, 2008 12:50 pm) But then maybe we're getting a truly functional AWD system, maybe even R/AWD.   But no word yet on DFI or not....??   But how are there implementing the Atkinson cycle on the RX450h's V6...??   I have always assumed that would require some sort of intake backflow prevention such as a reed valve as used in 2-cycle engines, or going over to the Miller cycle's positive displacement SuperCharger as Mazda did with the V6 in the Millennia S.
#75 of 260 REAR CAMERA by cwayne Nov 20, 2008 (4:28 pm)
Is there a rear camera without having to buy the navigation system. I have an 06 without the nav and will probably look elsewhere if the nav and rear camera are not separated.
#76 of 260 Re: 2010 RX.......A BIG DISSAPPOINTMENT!!! [sanish] by maximafan Nov 21, 2008 (10:07 pm)
Replying to: sanish (Nov 20, 2008 12:50 pm) Yeah, Sanish, I'm having a hard time taking to the new strange and weird-looking lines of the 2010 RX. What a shame. I really like my '07 RX350 so much! It just does everything so well! Well, it was bound to happen. This reminds me of the new Acura TL. You take a car that's been hugely popular in its previous generation and then it becomes close to impossible to live up to the expectations for the new generation model that comes up. To me, it's not just Lexus and Acura that are facing this problem. I also think that some of the changes on the new Infinitis, such as the FX are having the same problem. I still like the previous gen FX and the previous gen G35 coupe better than the current versions that are out on the road today.   Oh, well. At this point, I'm kind of pinning my hopes on the new Audi Q5. I've been seeing several around town(probably being driven by salesmen or managers at the dealership, as the car won't be on sale until supposedly March of 2009). So far that's a sweet-looking car! Right now, I guess it's a good thing I still have a little less than two years left on my lease. That way Audi can iron out any bugs on the Q5, as I'm not so sure reliability would be quite as good as my Lexus. Replies to this message: md_outback (Nov 22, 2008 8:22 am) wwest (Nov 22, 2008 10:33 am) maximafan (Dec 02, 2008 10:38 pm)
#77 of 260 Re: 2010 RX.......A BIG DISSAPPOINTMENT!!! [sanish] by chucko3 Nov 22, 2008 (7:29 am)
Replying to: sanish (Nov 20, 2008 12:50 pm) The rear is BIG disappointment to me. Ugly shape & lights. Will look for a deal on 2009 instead.
#78 of 260 Re: 2010 RX.......A BIG DISSAPPOINTMENT!!! [maximafan] by md_outback Nov 22, 2008 (8:22 am)
Replying to: maximafan (Nov 21, 2008 10:07 pm) Hey maximafan, I'm in the same boat as you, though the lease on my '07 RX350 ends in June 2009. Based upon the pics of the new RX, I'll probably look elsewhere, but I'll wait until I see and drive one first (the interior can't really be that ugly in person, can it?). Vehicles on my list for consideration are: Audi Q5 and A4 Avant, Volvo XC60 (looks good, but may be too small and poor mpg), Nissan Murano, Toyota Venza (the Venza is rapidly coming to the top of my list). I think I've eliminated Infiniti (EX is too small & poor mpg, FX=poor mpg & too much $$), Acura (RDX=too small & poor mpg, MDX=too big & poor mpg), BMW & VW (unreliable). I agree with your concerns about Audi reliability (from personal experience). If you go with an Audi, lease it, never buy it. Then unload it before the warranty runs out. Lease it from a dealer very close to your home, since you will be visiting their service dept. frequently. And service it before taking a long trip, then get a listing of Audi dealers & phone numbers along your trip route - you may need to call them for help. Audis are neat cars but can be very quirky. Replies to this message: wwest (Nov 22, 2008 10:33 am) maximafan (Dec 02, 2008 10:38 pm)
#79 of 260 Re: 2010 RX.......A BIG DISSAPPOINTMENT!!! [md_outback] by wwest Nov 22, 2008 (10:33 am)
Replying to: md_outback (Nov 22, 2008 8:22 am) Look, think, about how many years it took for the Porsche 911 "shape" to become BEAUTIFUL..!!   Beauty is only skin deep.   And think a functional (maybe..??) AWD system, FINALLY...!!   And maybe DFI...??
#80 of 260 Re: 2010 RX.......A BIG DISSAPPOINTMENT!!! [md_outback] by maximafan Dec 02, 2008 (10:38 pm)
Replying to: md_outback (Nov 22, 2008 8:22 am) MD, yeah, I have to agree on the Toyota Venza. I spied a few that were on an Automobile Truck that was hauling brand new Venza's going the opposite direction from me, and I thought they looked pretty nice. I have to admit when I do see an MDX on the road, I like the exterior styling, but since you can only get AWD, you get less gas mileage. I'm not liking the new face on the Infiniti FX, and as far as the Murano, well, I'm still not quite impressed with CVT transmissions.   I did get to rent a Mercedes Benz C300 Sport about a month ago and enjoyed driving that. But at this point, I still want to look into the Audi Q5. I'm a little sad about the 2010 RX still though. The current generation RX is so nice!!
#81 of 260 Boston Auto Show by chucko3 Dec 04, 2008 (7:15 pm)
Does anyone know if RX350 2010 will be exhibited at the Boston Auto Show this week?
#82 of 260 car shopping by jweldon Jan 07, 2009 (9:21 am)
The RX was on my list of test-drives to replace a car that goes off-lease in 09. I lasted about 5 minutes in the dealership. In addition to the ho-hum styling, the shifter placement is odd and the amount of usable cargo space in the rear hatch is severely impaired because of (what I think is) housing for the rear suspension. I just pictured trying to put things in there from Lowes/Home Depot.   Like some of you, I too am waiting for the Q5 and the XC60 to come out before making up my mind. I do have to admit that I really like the Mercedes GLK.   As far as gas prices, I think making a decision based on that seems a little funny. There is not a great deal of variation across size and class of SUVs--at least not enough for me to settle with less features or quality in one vehicle even though these may be available on some models with slightly-worse mpg. I read a consumer discussion a while back, I think it was on the GM SUV's--since they are so cheap now, " if you're shopping for an SUV you know they get crappy gas mileage--don't complain or whine about it--just do your homework and be an educated consumer."
#83 of 260 2010 RX350 First Drive Article by md_outback Jan 07, 2009 (11:14 am)
First drive of new RX from Edmunds:   http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=138846#23

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