According to consumer reports, modern BMWs are quite reliable. #5 brand in terms of reliability, behind Lexus, Toyota, Honda, Acura. Which is quite a feat. I do believe that yes, maintenance costs overall will be a lot higher than on a Japanese brand. Will also depend on the specific model...
Yeah good point, and I realize it's really not designed for spirited driving.
I dunno, I'll try to do another test drive over the weekend, and will also test a lightly used BMW X5 and Lexus RX500h. The X5 will no doubt be the fastest and best handling of the bunch, but it might also be a bit...
Ha, I was definitely testing it in sport mode. I’ve never liked eco mode in Toyotas, all it does is delay throttle input so you need to push the accelerator farther to get the same response as in Normal. Doesn’t actually save any gas.
Right. I guess I was more referring to after-market upgrades. Like ECU tunes. For example JB4 makes one for the Tundra:
https://burgertuning.com/products/jb4-for-toyota-tundra
Wondering if they'll make one for this drivetrain as well, given that it's used in multiple models. Maybe I should...
I've also been wondering if I should hold off buying the LC until it's 2 years into its production. These days Toyota initial quality isn't what it used to be and I'm sure there will be some teething issues that'll need to be ironed out. Perhaps a MY26 or MY27 is what I should go for, and...
I test drove the LC and overall really liked it. Love the up high king of the road seating position (coming from a Rav4), it's smooth and comfortable, pretty quiet, and has plenty of low-end torque. I tested the 1958 version. It overall has enough power I guess, almost feels a bit like a...