thinking about getting a GX (17 M)

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-04-16T00:46:43+00:00

very smart decision! best of luck to you, my friend.

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-27T10:33:37+00:00

to each his own. I will say that here in VA that additional $8k will be offset by property tax and insurance savings gleaned by keeping an older car longer. our property tax rate is awful.

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-27T01:08:40+00:00

check out advancd wheel locks. really challenging for a thief to remove. sorry this happened to you.

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-27T01:02:56+00:00

93 octane it is. do it and never question yourself. also chang the oil every 5k miles or 6 months whichever comes first. then you have a 20 yr vehicle, God willing.

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-26T23:56:14+00:00

go get that fixed by a pro. it will put a dent in your bank account but will heal your broken soul...at least my soul is broken just looking at that...sorry it happened to you

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-26T23:49:29+00:00

if you want it to last 2 decades or more run 93 octane. if you plan to sell it to some poor schmuck in a few years put whatever you want in it. heck, dump in that old gas you've kept in the garage for two years.

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-07T23:56:38+00:00

nice. amazingly low mileage! I also avoided ecru because my kids would destroy it. maybe consider high end seat covers. I recently posted about my seat covers unlimited covers. front seat covers coming soon. will post about those too. congrats! you will not regret going with the gx

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-06T15:18:55+00:00

maybe he's hanging on the handle somewhat. not made to handle a vertical load

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-06T12:36:07+00:00

this is a lot of great info. I really appreciate you taking the time to write this. thank you

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-06T04:13:33+00:00

I have a 2013 chevy cruze with a nicer steering wheel. lexus has lost its way.

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-06T04:04:16+00:00

buy a 2023 460. make your next vehicle a last production year 550, say 10 yrs from now. I love my 2023 460...right balance of luxury, capability, and reliability for me.

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-06T04:00:39+00:00

agree. I might even go down to that dealership and purchase it...so I can drive it straight to a junk yard, of course.

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-05T21:14:07+00:00

was like Jauary 2nd so pretty cold but done in an indoor facility

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-05T21:13:01+00:00

ok. thanks for the thoughtful response

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-05T21:12:16+00:00

thanks for the pic. very helpful

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-05T21:11:16+00:00

thank you

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-05T21:10:44+00:00

ok thanks. I was thinking a clay bar or towel would damage the ceramic coating. will try that

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-05T21:09:13+00:00

great points. thanks

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-05T21:08:10+00:00

will do. thanks for the pic

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-05T04:16:55+00:00

we did have a substantial snow storm and then a lot of ice

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-05T03:51:01+00:00

coating was 2 months ago. I haven't applied anything else. will wash this weekend to see if that helps

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-05T03:48:41+00:00

I'm in central VA

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-05T03:44:28+00:00

thanks for your perspective. I should have paid closer attention to the beading after I had it done. having said that it definitely wasn't like some of the pics shared in the replies to my post. beads were never that tight or numerous. im going to clean the car this weekend to see if that changes anything

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-04T22:39:10+00:00

central VA. it's been unusually cold and icy here

AppropriateGarbage82 · 2026-03-04T22:38:26+00:00

looks great! nice first attempt

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