Last day with the loaner car

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 08/07/2017 at 13:56 • Filed to: None

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Photobomb by doggo

So here’s a photo dump, if anyone here was curious what a 2017 RX was like.

Chasm of the abyss

PUSH MAH BUTTONS

Comfy

Backseat is yuuuuuuuuuge

Power hatch is slow and noisy, but admittedly cool.

White stitching everywhere.

Here’s the Toyota part: this cheap flimsy plastic around the transmission tunnel in the footwell.

These light up at night because L E X U S

What dis button do

Oooooh ahhhhh!

Ash78, voting early and often > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/07/2017 at 14:00

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I like that the rear haunches now have a flat surface. It’s probably there so you can show off the tailgate. “Lexus, hold my beer and watch this!”

The RX might be one of the best cars for the most people at once. But I personally can’t get over the increasing claustrophobia of that rear roofline. Sitting in the back is comfy enough, but I always feel like I want more cube behind my head.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Ash78, voting early and often 08/07/2017 at 14:05

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I feel the same way about the back, these sloped-roof SUVs and crossovers lose a lot of utility for no good reason.

Textured Soy Protein > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/07/2017 at 14:05

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Was the ride a little bit stiffer than you would expect of a midsize Lexus CUV? Because that’s been my experience every time I ride in an RX.

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/07/2017 at 14:06

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So what did you think of it? If you had the coin, would you buy it or recommend it?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Textured Soy Protein 08/07/2017 at 14:07

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It certainly handles better than it looks. I wouldn’t describe the ride as stiff, but wasn’t mushy.

TheHondaBro > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/07/2017 at 14:07

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Now that’s a VERY fancy Tercel!

Ash78, voting early and often > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/07/2017 at 14:07

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Yeah, at some point you have to come to the realization that you’re driving a slightly embiggened hatchback. But I don’t know any crossover drivers who think that way.

Wacko > TheHondaBro 08/07/2017 at 14:09

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your face is a Fancy Tercel

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 08/07/2017 at 14:10

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I would recommend it for someone who wanted a nice comfy crossover. Definitely a nice ride.

Would I buy it? No way. Too big and too expensive for us.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/07/2017 at 14:11

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Do you feel the need to do 10 under in the passing lane, or merge at half the speed limit. If so you should see a registered BMW dealer.

TheHondaBro > Wacko 08/07/2017 at 14:12

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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Ash78, voting early and often 08/07/2017 at 14:13

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The current Rav-4 has a nice flatter-looking back. Except I haven’t heard glowing reviews about the interiors so I guess people would rather have a nicer ride than one with a few more cubic feet.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 08/07/2017 at 14:14

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Nah, it’s got plenty of power to do the legal speed limit, and dare I say, even seven OVER the speed limit.

Wacko > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/07/2017 at 14:26

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The older Rav4 had a nice looking rear door.

now the current gen real lights are sticking out

It looks like this

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/07/2017 at 14:31

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The RX is based on the Highlander (THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!!!1), not the RAV4.

fintail > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 08/07/2017 at 14:31

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So you’ve been to Bellevue I see, the merging tells the story.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 08/07/2017 at 14:33

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That helps explain the yuuuugeliness

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/07/2017 at 14:35

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The F-Sport trim is really rather good for what it is. If I had to drive on the highway frequently for long distances, I would be okay with one of these.

And, I am admittedly biased as my literal job is to teach people how to use the tech in these, but I find the systems easy to use and the voice commands are not difficult at all to learn.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/07/2017 at 14:36

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Also next year Lexus gets the 3-row RX. Which will have a much flatter back window/hatch.

So more cargo room when the seats aren’t in use.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/07/2017 at 15:02

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This is what I dont’ understand, the RX has plenty of power yet it is driven by people who confuse the gas and brake peddle.

Rico > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/07/2017 at 15:06

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Lol you can’t cure dumb. It’s a car not a miracle worker!

E92M3 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/07/2017 at 16:16

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Is the steering as numb as everyone says in this generation?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > E92M3 08/07/2017 at 16:17

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Yes

TFSIVTEC drivesavolvo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/07/2017 at 16:42

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Does the 2nd row move fore and aft like my friends old RX330, even more 2nd row space for a little less rear cargo area.