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Yup, me too.

That 3UZ-FE was probably one of my favorite engines. It had great low end torque, the power delivery was so linier and smooth, and the way it felt and sounded was sublime. I replaced it with an LS 460 and regretted it, even though the 1UR-FSE made about 100 hp more. I never really liked that engine.

Ah, I see. No, by "Spec" I mean a lot more than just HP. I actually rarely use HP as a spec when researching vehicles. I look at the actual performance specs. And not to bash Cadillac, but I think their competitor to the LS 430 was the Deville or DTS and the LS 430 was alway quicker then that...

Early to mid 2000's these models performed above most comparably priced competitors - LS 400, LS 430, SC 400, SC 430, RX 300, GS 430. Some of these models at the end of there long lifespan started to show their age though. The early Lexus years is when I become a Lexus fan. Nowadays, however, I...

The good old days when Lexus led in specs, performance, innovation and features, not just reliability.

Lexus International President Yoshihiro Sawa: “Our cars with nickel-metal hydride batteries [hybrid cars] are doing well,” he said. “They [nickel-metal hydride batteries] are expensive. Lithium batteries, on the other hand, are cheaper. Paraphrased, but it's clear he is lying like a politician. :-(

Yes, same with the BMW services in the US. And I agree regarding the Lexus Enthusiast community/forum! I have been a member since its inception in 2007 as the Passionate Pursuit (my original user name was Enthusiast). Kevin Watts and the other members are all class! BTW, this new BMW is my 36th...

I purchased it because the incentives were too good to pass up. This is my 8th BMW and they have treated me well. I usually don't keep them long enough to experience any age related component decomposition. My current X5 diesel has just over 70k miles and I have had no out of pocket expenses...

I have been waiting for Lexus to sell a PHEV for years. In my urban/suburban driving environment it just makes perfect sense. Driving a hybrid never gave me much benefit because it always seemed I would start my commute on a nearly dead battery and I would never get the advertised MPG. I have...

There is probably still no 3-blink lane change. This is a really minor refresh of a very old vehicle.

I get that U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 is terribly outdated and needs fixed. However Lexus can and has had good adaptive headlights that make it safer to drive at night. Both of my LSs and my GS with Luxury package had AFS and it was pretty good. I traded in my Luxury GS...

I missed the video (it's been removed). Is there another link?

Ha! Really cool seeing Chad in the video. I know Chad, he's a really good guy and a true Lexus enthusiast!

I sat in a 2019 F Sport recently and really liked the new interior trim. Definitely don't like what they did to the air vents though. The clock is a nice refresh but I prefer the white face. The headlights look better in person than in pics, but the new taillights look more Toyota-ish now. Still...

According to my inside source there will be only one 2020 Lexus model with Android Auto. And yes, when I worked at a Lexus dealership, Android phone use by customers and employees was MUCH higher than 20%

Glad to see the RC did better. It's really a pretty good coupe. Even though most people aren't looking for coupes any more. Especially ones that don't make a gazillion horsepower.

It's been a long time since I bought a car based on published "Specs". I learned my lesson that they usually tell very little about a car's actual performance or fun to drive factor. So I am going to wait until we start seeing some actual comprehensive driving reviews of production cars. And not...

Actually sat in the UX today for the first time. Lots to like about it. Especially the interior materials like the dash. Back seat area could be nicer. and the car could have some nicer features that even non-luxury brands are offering (pano-roof, android auto, tech like on the new Honda...

I can pretty much guarantee there won't be AWD. Have you seen the front end of this car and the current suspension layout in relation to the low engine mounting? Lexus would have to spend a small fortune to redo a good portion of this for AWD in one small production specialized car, and that is...

I didn't feel the F Sport had the sporting chops to match the aggressive style, which is why I ordered mine with the F Sport exhaust and F Sport springs. The exhaust helped, but even the springs feel soft. It doesn't sound like the new bushings and updated adaptive shocks brought the sportiness...