Traded in TLX for RX350 F Sport, very happy. TLX was ok but didn't love it.

 

Congrats, hope you enjoy the car in the long run

 

Congrats, I'm sure you'll love the Lexus, especially how refined it is.

 

much better.

 

pics? a comparison? Other cars/suvs you considered?

 

That's two completely different vehicles. What didn't you like about the TLX and what made you switch to an SUV? I'm surprised you didn't pick up a Lexus sedan.

Don't be an ass, Thoi... Mods were about to lay the smack down in the last thread.

I'm curious too! Also wondering if OPs TLX had some serious issues and what year his TLX was.

 

I wonder if he cross shopped the RDX?
There's a member here, who's name escapes me, that did an in depth review for just this reason.

 

I'm actually cross-shopping them as well. My not-so-short list is currently composed of the TLX, RDX, RLX-hybrid, NX, and RX. The sedans on the list are so tame in terms of driving excitement that I have to consider the added functionality of an SUV.

 

Congrats!! I said bye bye to mine last month.

 

To what, the RDX or the Lexus? That your new car in the avatar?

 

Me? I traded my TLX in for the new Q60. I wanted to stay with Acura but I've been wanting to go back to a coupe for quite sometime and I don't believe Acura has one in its near future so I had to jump... besides I was in love with the Q60... my short list was #1. Q60, #2. Wait for '18 Audi S5, #3 RC, #4 C Class Coupe... Q60 won.

 

Fuck yeah! Nice choices...
if I hadn't had the kid, I'd be looking at coupes too. Settled on a Wagon instead.
Eventually...S4 or R GTI will probably be in my future.

 

Nice choice on the Q60! Is that 300 or 400hp?

 

Thanks! I went with the 300... because I didn't want to wait on release of the 400 and also 300 with a twin turbo is PLENTY of power. It's got some crazy pickup. I would kill myself in the 400. lol

 

I'll get some pics. Was also considering a GS350 CPO and new RDX. The RDX would have been more money and it is about to be a redesign. I think I am done with Honda.

The F-sport RX caught my eye and I really liked it. I think it might handle better than the TLX. The ride is a little hard and it has some rattles. The engine and 8-speed auto is really smooth, great tranny. Sound system and quality all around is much better than TLX.

 

2016 DCT was clunky and just didn't trust this thing long term. The ride was very good soft but sporty. Lexus just makes more quality cars. TLX was my fifth and last Honda/Acura.

 

Sorry you didn't enjoy the TLX but, different strokes for different folks.

I am surprised that the MDX wasn't a cross-shop consideration. But I will say that where Lexus falls short of Acura when it comes to $ value, they make up for it in terms of quality. The plentiful use of good leather in so intoxicating too.

Come back from Club Lexus from time to time to give us updates on your experiences.

 

There is no other forum.

 

Congrats! two different vehicles...enjoy your Lexus.

 

Congrats! I have this car on my short list now too and I saw one in person and really liked it.

 

This, I'll take a 2017 MDX over the RX350 all day long. Congrats on the Q60 Ron!

 

"Settled on a Wagon"......LMAO, Just happens to be a 556HP Wagon.. Poor you.....

 

Nice car!

I test drove the Q60 with the 300. Very nice interior and exterior. The only thing I was so disappointed with it was the exhaust. Holy cr@p, Inifiniti made it sooo quiet. I was missing the whole G35/G37 deep noise the whole time.

I also test drove the Q50 Red Sport. I was very impressed with the 400HP.

 

If you decide to go this route, have the dealer install the Infiniti performance exhaust. My son had it installed when he bought his Q50S last year and it sounds so much better than stock.. And it looks awesome too... We're also waiting to test drive the 400HP Red Sport..

 

I've always loved that exhaust note, ever since the car debuted, more than anything in the class, even the I-6 in the pre-boosted 328/30. Infiniti really nailed it with their exhuast tuning.

With the turbos obviously the exhaust note will change, but I guess you'll only miss it until you step on the throttle, and feel the response.

 

Thanks, I love it!!!

 

Great to hear and I am glad you are enjoying it thus far! Infiniti is one of the manufacturers I get a discount on through my employer so even more incentive and I will test drive one for sure when I am ready to get my next car, which will probably be within the next year.

 

I'd like to continue this conversation a bit, I am surprised also that MDX is not considered, RDX is still not redesigned yet, if you try the MDX, go 2014+,
the 2013 is the previous model which isn't as smooth. I opted to not even consider the RDX since MDX is smoother, and TLX is smoother than MDX due to weight considerations.

 

A belated congrats, Ron. Weren't you the one posting all the stories and spyshots before the release of the TLX? Ah, those were fun times ... seems so long ago now. lol. I doubt my next car will be an Acura, either. Good luck on yours! I haven't seen one in person, but I love that coupe from what I've seen of it

 

Thanks! and yep that was me.... lol "tlx in the wild" haha

 

poor me!

 

The RX F-Sport is pretty sharp, but it doesn't have any performance upgrades from the regular RX... just cosmetic changes. RX is more of an upgrade from an RDX or downgrade from an MDX in terms of size.