2008 Lexus GS460 Sedan

Price as Tested :- $59,318

Likes :- Immensely capable grand routier, easy to drive fast, comfortable and predictable . 4-6 liter V8 finally delivers adequate 342hp, and 5,4 seconds 0-60; 8 speed auto trans helps keep highway mileage in mid-20s-5 door shape creates big truck, spacious back seat. mark Levinson stereo, heated and cooled seats, speed-sensitive streening.

Dislikes :- Silly retractable switch panel for mirrors and other similar oddities. Navigation system not intuitive, stubborn humpback body desing is insufficiently elegant for this class of car.

Verdict :- Improvement over show car that started this shape back in 2001 or 2002 but still basically a
Chrysler Airflow. Undoubtedly  good value but will always have to be explained, like sensible shoes.

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2008 Toyota Sequoia Limited SUV

Price as Tested :- $53,280

Likes :- Comfortable, fast (0-60 in 6.7 Second), 381-hp V8 and 6 speed auto reportedly gets better mileage than smaller 4.7- litters / 5 speed combo. Great Brakes , excellent feel from electronic power steering. Air Bags multi-link rear susoension combines decent handing with three ride heights. Yawning 120 cubic foot capacity with seats folded. 3rd seat big enough for adults. Posi rear axle and locking central diff legitimate off-roa extras. JBL Sound system boasts 14 speakers. Navigation system simple. 17mpg acceptable.

Dislikes :- Huge overall size - 6,000 pounds, 17 feet long. Control Stretch too far away for diver. low profile tires make no sense for load- carrier. Pushing D-pillar button for power rear gate puts you in the way.

Verdict :- Based on the Tundra Pickup. This might be the bast big SUV out on there, but it;s a working dog - if you can;t justify 13 mpg around town to move fewer than 8 adults, you don't need it.

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