Hello readers!
The new Lexus flagship sedan has finally been released! http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/31/the-2013-lexus-ls-460-goes-more-intense-more-sporty-and-more-l/ . Go there for pictures. This is the long wheelbase version, hence the L in the cars title. The L version adds the back seat controls, and more limo like back seats that recline.
Lexus has basically infused their new design language into the new flagship sedan. I like the new design but at first glance I couldn't help but think of the new Nissan Altima up in the grill and fascia area, just a little bit. Anyone agree? Yes? No? I still like the design, just something I thought worth mentioning.
Otherwise the car looks great. The headlights remind me of the last gen hybrid headlights; the three separate projectors. The headlights also have the LED strip that Audi made famous in cars. The tail lights are bigger and wrap around and just look a bit more futuristic. They kind of remind me of the German competitors with the lines in the tail lamps. As seen in some BMW and Mercedes models, most models if I am not mistaken. The car has a more masculine look to it. I say masculine because it looks bigger, wider, more aggressive styling.
Inside is still the luxurious interior as per Lexus standards. Beautiful multi-function steering wheel. They brought over the new HUGE screen display seen in the other models over, with the newer computer mouse like controller. As for ease of access to this I am unsure of because of where the shifter and buttons are located. I am sure it is fine, I would have to sit in the car and try myself. The buttons are laid out nicely and labeled accordingly. From the pictures I didn't see a button that I would make me go, "hey, whats this do?". Which is very good because lets face it, car technology is getting better and better. Some cars out there do look confusing to use. I love that Lexus brought in a actual clock in their cars! To me it adds a bit more of an elegant touch that I've seen in the Mercedes S-class for example. They also brought in the wheel that controls the suspension of the car. You have ECO / comfort - normal -Sport / Sport +. I think this really is a helpful thing for Lexus because to me they are known for just gliding across pavement. While that is great in a car, sometimes people want the sport infused driving we all secretly crave. Putting the car in S and shifting manually between gears can get boring.
As for buying it or not. The flagship sedan market has been ruled by: The S-class, 7-Series, and A8. Lexus makes a VERY good competitor. It all goes to personal preference. Id definitely recommend taking a test drive and see.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Chevy cobalt "safety initiaive"
Well readers, where to start? I suppose the letter should do. I got a letter from Chevy saying my 09' Cobalt has an ignition issue where it can grab the key, prevent you from turning off the car, so on. Fun right? OK so my car hasn't done it, but I have noticed it a few times when I have turned off the car. The key ignition seemed grabby to me; my words.
So the letter tells me that they will refund you if this issue has been fixed and you were charged, we will fix it for free, blah blah blah. So I call Chevy. FYI Chevy to me has TERRIBLE customer service, as I have written about before. I don't even let them service my car anymore, plus it's expensive for them to do it. So I call and they inform me it isn't a recall, its for safety measures, if the car isn't doing it wait until 2014 (the letter is good until 2014). So I get a little forceful and tell them, "Well the last recall on this car you guys told me I wasn't effected and I was. I'm not taking chances". They CLEARLY don't want to be bothered and fix the car. As you know I am big on safety in cars, I am not taking chances.
I have an appointment tomorrow to get the car fixed. I just thought I would share the news and story. If you have a cobalt or know someone who does, and they did not get the letter, tell them.
I also find it interesting how much age accounts for things. Because I am young (21 years old now) they don't take me as seriously, they think they can get away with stuff, so on. It's annoying and an inconvenience.
Safe driving
-Peter
So the letter tells me that they will refund you if this issue has been fixed and you were charged, we will fix it for free, blah blah blah. So I call Chevy. FYI Chevy to me has TERRIBLE customer service, as I have written about before. I don't even let them service my car anymore, plus it's expensive for them to do it. So I call and they inform me it isn't a recall, its for safety measures, if the car isn't doing it wait until 2014 (the letter is good until 2014). So I get a little forceful and tell them, "Well the last recall on this car you guys told me I wasn't effected and I was. I'm not taking chances". They CLEARLY don't want to be bothered and fix the car. As you know I am big on safety in cars, I am not taking chances.
I have an appointment tomorrow to get the car fixed. I just thought I would share the news and story. If you have a cobalt or know someone who does, and they did not get the letter, tell them.
I also find it interesting how much age accounts for things. Because I am young (21 years old now) they don't take me as seriously, they think they can get away with stuff, so on. It's annoying and an inconvenience.
Safe driving
-Peter
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Leaked Lexus ES update
Hey all,
Well after looking around autoblog.com I saw that the new Lexus ES was caught without any camo in China.
http://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201202/297909.html
Now my parents currently drive an 04' and 08' ES, so as a car lover it's interesting to see how the styling and technology and so forth has changed in these. If I were to compare my mom ES (newer) to my dads (older) while yes they do keep some characteristics and such there are some changes. In driving, styling, technology, so on.
I think the newer versions of Lexus are going to all probabally stick to the new design that the new GS started. Also there was a "leak" of the slightly tweaked RX online. It to features the new design language.
What are your thoughts? Do you like the newer design language? Or is it needing something else? Comment and let me know.
-Peter
Well after looking around autoblog.com I saw that the new Lexus ES was caught without any camo in China.
http://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201202/297909.html
Now my parents currently drive an 04' and 08' ES, so as a car lover it's interesting to see how the styling and technology and so forth has changed in these. If I were to compare my mom ES (newer) to my dads (older) while yes they do keep some characteristics and such there are some changes. In driving, styling, technology, so on.
I think the newer versions of Lexus are going to all probabally stick to the new design that the new GS started. Also there was a "leak" of the slightly tweaked RX online. It to features the new design language.
What are your thoughts? Do you like the newer design language? Or is it needing something else? Comment and let me know.
-Peter
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Toyota / Lexus recall...again.
So I was cruising around the AOL.com car blog and saw this:
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/09/toyota-recalling-550-000-vehicles-worldwide-for-potential-steeri/
Part of the recall is one of the cars my family has; a 2004 Lexus ES330. I believe I did a blog on the car. Now we haven't noticed anything that the recall says are indicators so hopefully we are not effected. I doubt any letters have gone out yet but will probably be going out soon. Lexus is usually very good about this stuff.
What do you think of this recall that's quite another big one for the car company? I'm interested in hearing what you all have to say.
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/09/toyota-recalling-550-000-vehicles-worldwide-for-potential-steeri/
Part of the recall is one of the cars my family has; a 2004 Lexus ES330. I believe I did a blog on the car. Now we haven't noticed anything that the recall says are indicators so hopefully we are not effected. I doubt any letters have gone out yet but will probably be going out soon. Lexus is usually very good about this stuff.
What do you think of this recall that's quite another big one for the car company? I'm interested in hearing what you all have to say.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
I need a car to blog about
I am craving going and test driving a car for the blog. But I am unsure of what car I want to do. Its also difficult because of my age and cars salesman dont really bite for me. lol.
On my wish list is:
-Mercedes new C class (in my dreams haha)
-An Audi of some sorts
I am not sure how I am going to pull this off but I would love to drive one. Especially a Benz again.
any ideas on what I should/ can test drive?
-Peter
On my wish list is:
-Mercedes new C class (in my dreams haha)
-An Audi of some sorts
I am not sure how I am going to pull this off but I would love to drive one. Especially a Benz again.
any ideas on what I should/ can test drive?
-Peter
Sunday, August 14, 2011
2006 BMW Z4 3.0i
Hello all,
I went over to Lawrence Lexus and saw a BMW Z4 and went for a test drive. I wasn't able to get pictures or anything so if you want to see pictures and facts on the car here is the link to the webpage. http://www.lawrencelexus.com/VehicleDetails/used-2006-BMW-Z4_3.0i-Roadster-Lawrenceville-NJ/1124262493
Wow. On a summer day a convertible is nice to have. haha. must admit I had trouble finding the button to put the top down on the car. Once the car was started and the top was down I was on my way for a fun, quick test drive. The car is a rear-wheel drive (people in snowy areas beware) and has a very nice ride to start off.
The looks are very nice. The long over hanging hood had a powerful stance to the car. The rear was very nice and simple as well. The car was low to the ground and had a very athletic appeal to it. Now the car is a tiny car; just a 2 seater car. But the car had plenty of room with a storage area near the arm rest and the trunk seemed to be a decent size. If you could fit golf clubs in the trunk I would like to be nice and say maybe one set max. The car had heated seats/ steering wheel, voice controls, auto lights, paddle shifters, steering wheel mounted buttons, and so on. My only issue really was the placement of the gas and brake peddle. The gas peddle is right next to the wall really. Then the brake is only a couple of inches away to your left. Made me a bit cautious driving it.
The ride was very nice. Very solid and powerful. I was afraid to drive the car because of how long the hood was, the things I have heard about BMW's delayed braking, and the car had power. Those things aside it was a fun ride for sure. The engine had a great noise to it and acceleration was quick, clean, and efficient sounding. On my way back to the dealership I had decided to push the SPORT button and see how that changed the already good throttle, steering, and so on. It did change the ride that was noticeable when I first started accelerating. Bye was the 40 mph in like 5 seconds and it was there in about 3 I would say. The steering got sportier on a already sporty car. The ride tightened up a bit to. The sport really added the little things that we look for in a sporty car. Driving the car was really fun, if I had more time with the car I would probably be able to drive it better. haha
Honestly I really wish the test drive had been longer so I would more things to say about the car. It was short and sweet but I really enjoyed driving it. The car was great. Everything was undamaged, still drove great, and had me pretty impressed.
Sorry that this entry is short. But that's all I can really say about this car. Everything was great, as to whether I would get this car compared to a Mercedes SLK who knows. I do know I had fun driving it, it was a great little car, and that I wish I had more time with it. haha.
Hopefully I will be posting soon about an Audi TT convertible I hope to look at soon.
I went over to Lawrence Lexus and saw a BMW Z4 and went for a test drive. I wasn't able to get pictures or anything so if you want to see pictures and facts on the car here is the link to the webpage. http://www.lawrencelexus.com/VehicleDetails/used-2006-BMW-Z4_3.0i-Roadster-Lawrenceville-NJ/1124262493
Wow. On a summer day a convertible is nice to have. haha. must admit I had trouble finding the button to put the top down on the car. Once the car was started and the top was down I was on my way for a fun, quick test drive. The car is a rear-wheel drive (people in snowy areas beware) and has a very nice ride to start off.
The looks are very nice. The long over hanging hood had a powerful stance to the car. The rear was very nice and simple as well. The car was low to the ground and had a very athletic appeal to it. Now the car is a tiny car; just a 2 seater car. But the car had plenty of room with a storage area near the arm rest and the trunk seemed to be a decent size. If you could fit golf clubs in the trunk I would like to be nice and say maybe one set max. The car had heated seats/ steering wheel, voice controls, auto lights, paddle shifters, steering wheel mounted buttons, and so on. My only issue really was the placement of the gas and brake peddle. The gas peddle is right next to the wall really. Then the brake is only a couple of inches away to your left. Made me a bit cautious driving it.
The ride was very nice. Very solid and powerful. I was afraid to drive the car because of how long the hood was, the things I have heard about BMW's delayed braking, and the car had power. Those things aside it was a fun ride for sure. The engine had a great noise to it and acceleration was quick, clean, and efficient sounding. On my way back to the dealership I had decided to push the SPORT button and see how that changed the already good throttle, steering, and so on. It did change the ride that was noticeable when I first started accelerating. Bye was the 40 mph in like 5 seconds and it was there in about 3 I would say. The steering got sportier on a already sporty car. The ride tightened up a bit to. The sport really added the little things that we look for in a sporty car. Driving the car was really fun, if I had more time with the car I would probably be able to drive it better. haha
Honestly I really wish the test drive had been longer so I would more things to say about the car. It was short and sweet but I really enjoyed driving it. The car was great. Everything was undamaged, still drove great, and had me pretty impressed.
Sorry that this entry is short. But that's all I can really say about this car. Everything was great, as to whether I would get this car compared to a Mercedes SLK who knows. I do know I had fun driving it, it was a great little car, and that I wish I had more time with it. haha.
Hopefully I will be posting soon about an Audi TT convertible I hope to look at soon.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Update on the 2009 Chevy Cobalt
Hey readers.
Thought I may as well talk about my car as of late since I cant really think of a subject to write about.
During the summer I go down to the shore a lot. Luckily that is considered highway driving, so I was able to get my MPG up to 30 MPG, for the trip and a little bit after. Kind of close to the government rating of 36-38 MPG highway. As of today I am averaging around 28-29 MPG combined driving. I don't know about you all but I am trying to cut down driving. The car takes regular gas, and I tend to go for the cheapest available. I'll splurge on Shell gas occasionally to help keep my engine OK just in case. It costs me $40 cash to fill up my car when practically on empty. So I try to fill it up once a week with $20 cash. Keep my car, like me, on a diet.
I may have mentioned this in the original blog I did about my car, but my car makes a very weird noise coming from the front right side where my wheel is. It sounds like a squeaky noise mixed with a rattling. Usually occurs at over 45 mph. Odd thing is the noise comes and go's. Now I cant hear it. If I did bring this up on my original blog about my car sorry about repeating myself, BUT I did have a Chevy tech sitting in the car listening to the noise. They said it was my rim. Well I had my rim banged out (result of driving this in the snow. Readers, do so with caution, NOT kidding! my next car is SO an AWD or 4WD car). So I am unsure why my car is making such a noise. Anyone have an idea PLZ post!
Currently It's been over 100 degrees with the heat index here in NJ. Must say, the remote start REALLY comes in handy. Speaking of the a/c system I am not sure if this is ageing but it's just not as strong as the day I got it. Maybe it's just so hot out lately.
The car is almost at 30K miles! Cant really believe I have driven THAT much. haha.
Other then my love/hate relationship with the car, the things that annoy me about and the things I enjoy it's being a good car so far (again love/hate relationship applys). They definitely made the car for this kind of weather. The car ride is fun to me, especially being a somewhat spirited driver. Driving is something I enjoy. Driving this car in this weather is definitely something I enjoy. The engine sounds nice with the windows down. =)
Lastly I was going through AOL.com and saw an article about used green cars that were good to get. I am happy to say my car was one of the ones named.
I am unhappy to say recently the government came out on a crash test thing about cars without traction control and how vital it is to have it? My memory on this is a little foggy. Apparently my car doesn't have traction control? Thus, it was voted one of the cars you can most likely get severely injured (or die) in as a result of a crash. The Chevy Cobalt, and Aveo were on this list, among others. That would explain why my car is not capable in snow. I went to the place to find out anything (Google) and typed in if a 2009 Chevy Cobalt has traction control. I never really got a yes or no answer. Just used ones from dealerships saying the car does have it. If anyone knows please comment.
Notice I started out positive on things? haha.
Well, that's an update on the Chevy.
Everyone better be having an awesome Summer!
Safe Driving!
Thought I may as well talk about my car as of late since I cant really think of a subject to write about.
During the summer I go down to the shore a lot. Luckily that is considered highway driving, so I was able to get my MPG up to 30 MPG, for the trip and a little bit after. Kind of close to the government rating of 36-38 MPG highway. As of today I am averaging around 28-29 MPG combined driving. I don't know about you all but I am trying to cut down driving. The car takes regular gas, and I tend to go for the cheapest available. I'll splurge on Shell gas occasionally to help keep my engine OK just in case. It costs me $40 cash to fill up my car when practically on empty. So I try to fill it up once a week with $20 cash. Keep my car, like me, on a diet.
I may have mentioned this in the original blog I did about my car, but my car makes a very weird noise coming from the front right side where my wheel is. It sounds like a squeaky noise mixed with a rattling. Usually occurs at over 45 mph. Odd thing is the noise comes and go's. Now I cant hear it. If I did bring this up on my original blog about my car sorry about repeating myself, BUT I did have a Chevy tech sitting in the car listening to the noise. They said it was my rim. Well I had my rim banged out (result of driving this in the snow. Readers, do so with caution, NOT kidding! my next car is SO an AWD or 4WD car). So I am unsure why my car is making such a noise. Anyone have an idea PLZ post!
Currently It's been over 100 degrees with the heat index here in NJ. Must say, the remote start REALLY comes in handy. Speaking of the a/c system I am not sure if this is ageing but it's just not as strong as the day I got it. Maybe it's just so hot out lately.
The car is almost at 30K miles! Cant really believe I have driven THAT much. haha.
Other then my love/hate relationship with the car, the things that annoy me about and the things I enjoy it's being a good car so far (again love/hate relationship applys). They definitely made the car for this kind of weather. The car ride is fun to me, especially being a somewhat spirited driver. Driving is something I enjoy. Driving this car in this weather is definitely something I enjoy. The engine sounds nice with the windows down. =)
Lastly I was going through AOL.com and saw an article about used green cars that were good to get. I am happy to say my car was one of the ones named.
I am unhappy to say recently the government came out on a crash test thing about cars without traction control and how vital it is to have it? My memory on this is a little foggy. Apparently my car doesn't have traction control? Thus, it was voted one of the cars you can most likely get severely injured (or die) in as a result of a crash. The Chevy Cobalt, and Aveo were on this list, among others. That would explain why my car is not capable in snow. I went to the place to find out anything (Google) and typed in if a 2009 Chevy Cobalt has traction control. I never really got a yes or no answer. Just used ones from dealerships saying the car does have it. If anyone knows please comment.
Notice I started out positive on things? haha.
Well, that's an update on the Chevy.
Everyone better be having an awesome Summer!
Safe Driving!
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