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Car Forum / Lexus Cars / April 2008If you had to pick an SUV other than the RX330/350....
I love the RX330/350 - but the headroom is about 3/4" too little to support my 6'3" frame with a long torso. So if you had to pick a non-Lexus....what would YOU have picked that has somewhat similar luxury and driving characteristics? Bud H Tahoe/Yukon >I love the RX330/350 - but the headroom is about 3/4" too little to support >my 6'3" frame with a long torso. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Bud H >I love the RX330/350 - but the headroom is about 3/4" too little to support >my 6'3" frame with a long torso. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Bud H The GX 470 is a little larger, Also check out Toyota Highlander Limited - same platform, but the difference in body style might make a difference Acura MDX - will probably have a sportier and slightly harsher ride than the RX Lincoln MKX Cadillac SRX Infiniti EX and FX - will probably have sportier and slightly harsher ride than the RX  SignatureRay O (correct punctuation to reply) Around $3x,xxx out of a list: www.edmunds.com Acura RDX BMW X3 Buick Enclave HUMMER H3 Infiniti EX/FX35 Lincoln MKX Mercury Mountaineer Nissan Murano Volvo XC90 > I love the RX330/350 - but the headroom is about 3/4" too little to support > my 6'3" frame with a long torso. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Bud H > Around $3x,xxx out of a list: www.edmunds.com > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >> >> Bud H I would forget the Hummer H3 because it's under powered. Infiniti and Volvo may not have the room Bud needs. SignatureAlex Devlin >> Around $3x,xxx out of a list: www.edmunds.com >> [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Infiniti and Volvo may not have the room Bud needs. The H3 was produced from the Chassis/drivetrain(s) of the Colorado/Canyon trucks. Optional engines in these trucks were an inline 5 cylinder, multi-valve, dohc, 3.5L model Adequate in the small pickups, they may be over loaded by the heavier H3. However, GM has announced that for '08, both the H3, and the pickups will offer the V8 5.3L powerplant, long in use by the Silverado/Sierra pickup models. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/07/v8-for-08-chevy-colorado-engine-lineup-expanding/ >>> Around $3x,xxx out of a list: www.edmunds.com >>> [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/07/v8-for-08-chevy-colorado-engine-lineup > -expanding/ I heard they were upgrading the engine to V8 but thought it was still another year or so away. SignatureAlex Devlin >>>> Around $3x,xxx out of a list: www.edmunds.com >>>> [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > I heard they were upgrading the engine to V8 but thought it was still > another year or so away. Well. it may be, at least for the Colorado/Canyon. But, I think the H3 has the availability for '08. The '08 H3 brochure at: http://www.hummer.com/popups/h3_mini_brochure.pdf clearly states the V8 is available. But, they've got a few more models. Apparently, the V8 model is/will be called the H3 "Alpha". Regarding the Colorado, and presumably Canyon, I see that: http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/news/chevrolet/colorado/v808.html talks about the 5.3 V8 for '08. However, the commitment seems a little softer that the H3's claim. But, as a Colorado owner, I do see that the original 3.5L I-5 was upgraded somewhere along the line to 3.7L There is a Colorado/Canyon site, that I'm sure is all abuzz about this new V8 offering, at: http://www.coloradofans.com/ These guys are diehards. They know about stuff before the dealers. <g> I did an unauthenticated(no signon) search from the Colo- rado site for "V8", and this is what I got. http://www.google.com/custom?domains=www.coloradofans.com&q=v8&sa=Search&sitesea rch=www.coloradofans.com&client=pub-8324628119423824&forid=1&channel=7396070876& ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&safe=active&cof=GALT%3A%23008000%3BGL%3A1%3BDIV%3A%2 3336699%3BVLC%3A663399%3BAH%3Acenter%3BBGC%3AFFFFFF%3BLBGC%3A336699%3BALC%3A0000 FF%3BLC%3A0000FF%3BT%3A000000%3BGFNT%3A0000FF%3BGIMP%3A0000FF%3BFORID%3A1&hl=en Apparently, although this is a full web search, it's aimed only at Colorado/Canyon topics. So you think the Swedish are short? ;) ;) ;) > Infiniti and Volvo may not have the room Bud needs. > > -- > Alex Devlin >So you think the Swedish are short? ;) ;) ;) Some say the Swedish are short. Many feel other nations have taller citizens. Mind you, I've never met a Swede and can't be bothered to actually do the simplest research, but I thought I'd offer my expert opinion anyway. johngdole@hotmail.com wrote in news:76d7151d-b554-49be-b28a-b377371ac1b6 @d21g2000prf.googlegroups.com: > So you think the Swedish are short? ;) ;) ;) > >> Infiniti and Volvo may not have the room Bud needs. >> >> -- >> Alex Devlin LOL, no. Just with the design of those makes Bud may not be able to get into a comfortable position. I have one friend who is 6'7" and loves his FX35 and feels comfortable in it. However, his brother who is 6"2" thinks it's too small and can't get into a comfortable position. Probably the best bet for Bud would be to drive them all and see which is best. See if there is a Carmax (www.carmax.com) close by. They usually carry these models and you can drive them back to back. You can usually find a good low mileage used one also at that place, which may be exactly what you're looking for and save a few bucks. SignatureAlex Devlin Yeah, I know what you mean. European's old winding roads and high gas prices usually mean more compact cars; American highways usually mean larger cars, even when gas prices approach and pass $4/gal. There are specs for head, shoulder and leg rooms in case Bud needs them. > LOL, no. Just with the design of those makes Bud may not be able to get into > a comfortable position. I have one friend who is 6'7" and loves his FX35 and [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > -- > Alex Devlin I personally would go for a BMW X3, no cost maintenance for 4yr/50K miles, even brake pads are free. The Lexus RX is based on a Toyota Camry chassis, with a nicely dolled-up interior. But I never thought Lexus had much technical content under the sheet metal to justify the price tag. Of course YMMV. However, besides the X3 or RX, Businessweek suggests Acura RDX: http://www.businessweek.com/autos/content/nov2006/bw20061106_216086.htm > I love the RX330/350 - but the headroom is about 3/4" too little to support > my 6'3" frame with a long torso. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Bud H >I love the RX330/350 - but the headroom is about 3/4" too little to support >my 6'3" frame with a long torso. My wife has a 2001 RX 300. I am 6'3" and there's plenty of head room. Have you tried the lowering the seat? There's a little lever on the left side of the seat... ;-) Or maybe less hair gel...? ;-) Or take off your cowboy hat? ;-) |
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