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You think the 2013 Lexus RX-350 F-Sport will take away Q5 sales?

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Old 08-19-2012, 04:35 PM
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The new Lexus RX Sport will supposedly have much sportier handling than regular RX (including paddleshifters).
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that is a fugly car IMHO. I think it is the blue, black, and silver look of the front that I really don't like. Also, not a fan at all of the placement and look of the gear shift box.
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Looks a little like a Ford to me. Not a fan of those type of shifters either. Love the boot.
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I still believe that the Quattro will always outrun the Lexus... They may look fancy and more luxurious, but I will never go with a beautified Toyota
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I still believe that the Quattro will always outrun the Lexus... They may look fancy and more luxurious, but I will never go with a beautified Toyota
Remember they are FWD and only become AWD when they detect slip. Also the new engines with the Q will make them more popular
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They look nice but they are a Camry underneath. Try one across railroad tracks at an angle or a bumpy corner compared to a Q5 and the decision is very easy. Besides the going, stopping and gas mileage.
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Of course it will. How many it takes away should be the question. I'd say probably not too many.
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Originally Posted by Reggie
Remember they are FWD and only become AWD when they detect slip. Also the new engines with the Q will make them more popular
I agree, plus maybe their computer will look more advance than the Audi, cause they are Japanese technology, but quality wise, German engineered cars are way better... come to think of it, we only get our car serviced once a year, Toyota, they require you to do service every 3 months or 5,000 miles.
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Originally Posted by HaveBullDogWillTravel
Of course it will. How many it takes away should be the question. I'd say probably not too many.
Mostly Toyota lovers will.
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I find that dash/centre-stack quite ugly. I am sure it is very functional. I own a toyota as well, so no hater; but how they manage to make those unimpressive silver button-things across different models I dont know.


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