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Old 03-15-2011, 11:02 AM   #1
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Drives: 2008 yari sedan/2007 sc'd tC
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: York, PA
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Thoughts on the new lexus ct200h?

So here is my current vehicle line-up.. Just wanted to see what peoples thoughts may be.
2 Supersport streetbikes:
2003 Honda RC51 1000R (Vtwin, fully modded)
2008 CBR 10000rr (Inline 4, fully modded)
2 "toyota's":
2007 Scion tC (Every TRD upgrade, supercharged, 9.5lbs of boost, only 15,000 miles on car)
2008 Yaris Sedan (TRD shocks/springs, intake, XB 10 spoke rims) - 60,000 and out of warranty range


I am SERIOUSLY looking at replacing my "work" car (Daily Driver) with this lexus. Claiming 42mpg, I know I could hypermile mid 50's out of that. I hear it can go up to 2 miles, on sheer electric (under a certain speed - perfect for going to the gym, or grocery store for me).

If I got a new car (just for work usage, I have a 1 hour drive each way) I want the following:
1) WAY more comfy seats. I have a spinal fusion (no, it doesnt limit my ability to ride my bikes, but seriously the yaris seats SUCK compared to my tc.. and those are not even that good)
2) Mirror defrosters
3) Heated seats (to relax my back muscles)
4) Higher MPG than my current yaris (its the only way id get rid of it)
5) Moonroof would be nice (available on the lex)
6) Something more "upscale" than the Yaris. Its great for what it is, but I need more comfort, a little more power, and always could use more MPG's.
7) More "Hi-tech" features, better sound system.

And yes, I realize as modded as my vehicles are, I could add all this to the yaris, but at the end of the day.. that lexus badge keeps drawing me to the darker side of green. I want a car that I will not mod a single thing with (and for me.. this will be the hardest part! Everything from a modded mustang, porsche 944, boosted tC ect... I mod the HELL out of my cars with expensive quality parts).

I know in the price range, I could get the twin turbo 1 series BMW.. but RWD+not good gas mileage, plus its not "that" much faster than my boosted tC.. so thats not a good commuter car. The only other thing Id be looking at would be the Honda CRZ (I love hondas.. seriously) but its such a limited niche car, ala the CRX... I mean, when I go to the club, and bring 3 chicks out... where do they sit?

The other car, would be the WRX.... I have always wanted one, but then I would fall into the trap of modding cars allllllll over again. Not good. I have spent an easy $110k in vehicles in the last few years. EASY. But I know it would do well in our winters here in Pennsylvania.

I dont know.. Some of this is just rambling.. but what are your thoughts on the Lex? I may just ride my yaris til the wheels fall off. :)
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