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  1. 04-13-2010, 09:16 AM #1
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    Default Lexus made CR's "Do Not Buy" list

    http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/13/c...uy-list-due-t/

    During testing, the Consumer Reports crew found that the traction control on the GX would allow the vehicle to slide nearly completely sideways before getting everything in line.
    It must be a special sport drift mode.........
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    sweet. drifting in a 5000lb beast.
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    Another problem! Wow-wee.
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    LOL, would be sweet, except for the fact that drifting in an SUV is more commonly known as a rollover
    In reference to Rob Anders:
    Originally posted by ZenOps
    Hes not really that bad...
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    Lift-off oversteer making a Lexus less boring? Sounds like a step in the right direction to me!
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    All the senior citizens will be dissapointed with this.
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    Originally posted by corsvette
    All the senior citizens will be dissapointed with this.
    The new GX is actually super nice. You can't win, people complain that the T/C is to intrusive or they complain that it's not enough.
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    Redlyne what's with the BMW roundel? Did move next door?
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    Originally posted by G
    Redlyne what's with the BMW bmw roundel? Did move next door?
    Actually across town to the Gallery.
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    I can't believe how much people in your industry move around.

    My BIL went from
    Country Hills Toyota
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    Country Hills Toyota
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    Within 3 years.

    Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

    Actually across town to the Gallery.
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    ^ How many people are loyal to one brand for life?

    I'm not a saleman so I don't know the biz, so here's my guess:

    But with luxury brand you don't have to worry about volume due to high margins. With common brands, you may have to sell like 10 Civics to get the same commission of 1 335i.

    So you really have to be established have have a big customer base to survived in non-luxury brand dealerships.
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    People buy the GX? really? wow...
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    Originally posted by TYMSMNY
    sweet. drifting in a 5000lb beast.
    Hell yeah!

    http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010...cnn=yes&hpt=C2
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    It would get Clarkson's blessing if that was an episode of Top Gear!
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    This sucks....

    Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

    The new GX is actually super nice. You can't win, people complain that the T/C is to intrusive or they complain that it's not enough.

    I'm just going to believe this whole-heartedly so I can sleep better at night LOL.

    EDIT:

    http://www.vancouversun.com/business...776/story.html

    Says they have suspended sales. What happens if you're waiting on yours?
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    ug if only i could get my rav4 to do that. stupid stability control.
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    Toyota ceases sales of GX 460

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36457556...utos?GT1=43001
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    Originally posted by r3cc0s
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    they just need to get the throttle to stick, to counter the sudden lift oversteer 'problem'.
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    Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

    Actually across town to the Gallery.
    When is this going to happen? You may have to deal with me on a daily basis...
    Last edited by jdmXSI; 04-13-2010 at 08:44 PM.
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    Originally posted by Sentry

    Hell yeah!

    http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010...yes&hpt=C2
    HOLY! sweet find. It didn't tip over though as per reports... nor did it keep going... I call BS. LOL.

    Originally posted by jdmXSI


    When is this going to happen? You may have to deal with me on a daily basis...
    Haha, he's going to have his hands full. Here we come!!
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