2004 Lexus LX 470

Pros: Interior quality and luxury, ride smoothness, exterior styling,reliability, resale value,
Cons: fuel economy, some rattles, engine needs more juice

Since Lexus launched the full-size LX470 luxury S.U.V. back in 1998 I have been enamored by its brawny looks, gorgeous interior, and its luxurious driving characteristics. Finally, I bought one last year, and my ownership experience has been terrific. It ...

Pros: Comfort, ride, handling, quality of construction, sound system, and reliability.
Cons: Lots of torque but low acceleration in low RPM.

Disclaimer: My review could be very biased because I have been an SUV enthusiast for close to 20 years and I have had my eyes on the Toyota Land Cruiser for many of those 20 years. Toyota Canada stopped importing Land Cruiser from Japan quite a few ...

Pros: Comfortable suspension. Comfortable seats. Excellent sound system. Best navigation system in any vehicle.
Cons: Fit and finish horrible. Nagging problems. Engine power.

I purchased a 2004 Lexus LX-470 thinking it was my dream vehicle. You would think that a $60,000 car would have quality fit & finish. After just a few months of normal street driving the interior developed more squeaks and rattles than my sister's ...