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😃 Nice rig, $70 K!!!!!! aaaaah!
You and I disagree about some things, but we are both correct about Elon Musk.
Extremely overcomplicated and pointless not to mention overpriced , in comparison, Service would be a nightmare
@@rtqii 😃
Scotty lost that Toyota money
For 77k, I'd get a camry, rav4, whole home generator, chest freezer, and 1/2 cow from a local butcher.
This. Exactly.
Spot on
Yep aint luxury without v6
Not to mention the spectacular maintenance cost plus massive depreciation. Stay away.
For $77K: I’d tell the dealership to “Go To Hell, keep that car and keep paying the “Note” on it every month until they lower the price to a realistic level or else …Go Bankrupt”! Don’t pay these rip-off prices!
I bought my first new car in 1965. It was Falcon Futura 4 door. It had a 6 cylinder engine and an automatic transmission. It cost $2400.00. Yes, that is right. It was not $77,000.00. Gasoline was 25 cents a gallon. One guy filled your gas tank, one guy checked your tire pressure, one guy washed your windows, and one guy checked your water and oil. You got free dishes for filling the tank. They had free maps, pencils, pens, and pins.
My mom bought a new Ford Maverick , think it was 1970 or 71, for only $1995. Ford had billboards and commercials everywhere showing the price/car. It was a decent no frills car, no carpet, just an AM radio and 3 speed manual on the column.
...things cost more than they did 60yrs ago?...ya don't say...
Bring 'em back today. Ford could sell MILLIONS of them. Cars today are absolutely STUPID with so many damned bells and whistles.
My first new vehicle was in 1974. A Ford E100 window van. 300 cu in six with a three speed manual transmission. AM radio. Out the door cost with tax and everything was $3000. Ran great and very reliable. Gas mileage was not so good but still a great vehicle.
Musta been nice. How is that relevant for today?
Spend 70 grand on a car and then worry about the gas mileage ... Jeez !
It’s a young guy, I wonder what kind of young guy can afford 75k Lexus, not me though
It’s hybrid so it may get lots of mpg
That's just it. People who buy these can't afford them. They don't know the difference between buying something and going into debt @@jtomtl
@@SequoiaGuy09 wow
@@phugemawl you didn’t know that?
The price of cars has become insane!
I am fixing my old fleet. Say no to greedy dealers and manufacturers
Yes! Lower demand @@greathey1234
And, they are practically worthless. Made of plastic. An oil change costs $100.00. A battery costs $200.00. A two wheel brake job costs $2,000.00. Insanity.
@@greathey1234later ya economy will be like Canada then ya will be like vegan ppl having their backyard farming as resources
@@MichaelTheophilus906very reliable unlike ya delusion
"This New Vehicle is Better Than Anything Toyota Makes Now" Shows us a Lexus.
L😂L
Hee Haw 70k I am out. Retired Math teacher. Supported 5 in my family. Never had a car less than 10 years old.
And he shows a badge telling "Made by Toyota Corporation".
@@martydibergi5228 I bet you hate it when people talk about teachers being over paid because they ignore the fact that you were not paid for summer vacation unless you taught summer school to kids who failed algebra, trig, or kids who wanted to get a leg up on calculus. Never took the last one. Differential equations were not needed for music.
Shows us a Lexus that is the Lexus version of the Rav4 prime. Same car for 77k instead of 43k. The Rav4 gets 45 miles on electric charge and averages 40mpg in hybrid mode. Scotty needs to do more research on Toyota's modern line-up.
Legend has it Scotty is still mad at the Tesla driver for beeping at him...😂
Tesla dude doesn’t like Scotty giving Tesla’s a bad review. I’m still lmao at that video!!! 😂
Hell hath no fury like Scotty dissed by an EV driver. 😂
If a Hard Core EV owner sees Scotty, Scotty is gonna get the bird. 🖕
@@icosthop9998 Scotty will just double down. Reminds me of the 1980s movie 'falling down'. We'll probably see Scotty in a future video in a Tank doing 0.25 miles per gallon and taking out EVs .. Ala Vista Baby... 🤣
I wonder what he thinks of Prius drivers? I don't know anyone, who likes them.
My 2008 Lexus IS 350 is awful on gas, but with 210k on it only issues is exhaust leak. Lexus quality is like no other car I’ve driven. My only complaint is the gas mileage, but sm fun to drive, and NEVER worry about it starting or getting me to my next destination. Go Lexus!!!!
I have an 2005 SC430 V8 that still runs like new and gets me about 25 mpgs. Takes premium though.
$77k, what effin bizarro world are we living in?
Thats the new drive out price. If you are ok with used plenty of 1-2 year old car for way way cheaper.
This is the overpriced brand new pricing. You can save tons buying used.
Just think of the usd as the new yen and it feels less painful
@@asadb1990 In 1-2 years I'd get a Corolla hatchback hybrid with Toyota's safety sense 3.0 and it will still be far less than this is at that time.
@@liferx4343if u able to
I own a 2022 RX450h FSport. It is the last version with a V6 hybrid combo, and it’s the version before this one. They are remarkably similar and the main difference is the plug in part. I get about 30 mpg, 308 hp, and around 500 miles range. It handles like a dream, in the Sports mode, very few cars can beat me, and I have more power than I ever need. It has been 100% reliable, and too bad they did away with the V6 in the next gen RX’s, I’m hanging onto my RX as long as I can. Great videos Scotty, and I enjoy them.🎉
Love your content. Tundra owner with 208000 miles and zero issues❤
I have a 2023 rx350 same style and interior (different color obv) it's a nice car. Wouldn't go electric though
I love the new RX. The grille especially is the best design moves ever by Lexus because the old grille design was pretty hideous.
I live in MA unfortunately, and yes drivers get angry simply because you exist. Definitely spices up the morning commute 😂
Some folks aren't happy unless they are torqued
Massholes
That's a nice SUV, not $77K nice; but nice.
lol it’s the price of a bronco or f150 4x4
@@DarkForce2024lol, like you can buy a house for $120K in 2023 near any major city
@@Ozzy_08x A quick 5 second search of Zillow shows at least 85 homes near me under $150k (yeah I know its not $120, but it was just quick search). I'm about 20 minutes from Tampa, FL which I would say is pretty major.
@@DarkForce2024 It's true; a car is and should be a form of transportation. How many bells and whistles it has isn't important for something that will depreciate.
@@DarkForce2024 Don't count on houses not to depreciate, we're in the midst of another housing bubble, when it bursts it'll make 2008s trainwreck seem modest.
I'd rather buy a hybrid like that Lexus than buy ANY fully electric cars, but I'd rather buy it used to save money. I can always replace the battery cells.
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When they break they are going to be hard to fix...sour truth... keep up the good work Mr kilmer...Stay Blessed and everyone watching this video
Not hard to fix but super expensive at this rate it's only the dealer will know how to fix it...regular mechanics aren't too familiar with this new hybrid set up.
I get your point... What do we know if we learn everyday....in other words we are playing catch up
That's insane paying that much money for any car.
And the integrated electronics in the dash will be obsolete in three to five years, but incredibly expensive to replace with something that fits, so that's a bonus for people who want to keep a car longer than that.
@@RandomAxeOfKindness Oh shaddap.
Exactly! That screams horrible financial decision. If you make 200k this is still almost 50% of your income on a car. Crazy
I drove both the gas version and the hybrid. The hybrid, in my opinion, had so much road noise as to be uncomfortable - I bought the gasoline version. HOWEVER, buyer beware! At certain speeds and with the right air density, the model line emits a low frequency hum that is noticeable and annoying. The service dept. kept the vehicle for four days, drove all of the other same type vehicles on the lot and concluded it is a model issue - they pushed it up to the Lexus engineers (obviously it is an aerodynamic issue - when the car enters the slipstream of another vehicle the sound goes away). So far, a year later, I have not heard a word on a fix. I plan on contacting Lexus myself in June. Hope this helps.
We have a 2015 Lexus Hybrid and still gets 35 mpg around town. We only have 31k miles
I still see RX300's driving around with 300k miles 😂😂😂
That’s what I’m looking for now
My 2002 ES300 w same engine has 182k miles. Synthetic oil changes every 5k miles and just installed new timing belt, 3rd since new. Smooth and quiet. This engine will last well over 300k miles if maintained properly
I have a 2024 RX 350h. It was $10,000 less than the plug in hybrid. I get 34-36 MPG combined. It’s a great SUV!
Good info 😊
Scotty, you rock! Thanks so much for your videos. Please never stop making them. I like that Lexus. I'll never be able to afford one, but it's still a nice car.
I've driven one of these (RX350) when I was buying my NX. The ride is extremely smooth, if my garage was wider I'd have definitely bought it over the NX.
Great video Scotty. The mass driver was probably late for polo practice and was mad at you for slowing him down.
It's not worth the price being sold for when nothing has been updated in any serious form in the last 15 years. Lexus has been charging insane prices for outdated things, and while I'm not arguing the reliability aspect; they need to come back down to earth when it comes to the pricing of what they're worth new.
I'm totally clueless, what kind of outdated aspects are you referring to? As a layman, to my eye, they look sharp and seem to have the features I'd want in any new car (coming from a 2010 Impala), but I'm likely missing a bunch.
The whole car was redesigned, the infotainment system was redesigned and the reliability is still there . Not sure where you get your info
Why change a good thing and possibly screw up a great vehicle. It's reliable and the batteries don't wear out right away and you don't have to look for charging stations every 1 to 4 hours.
This tech is from 2021. Not available before that.
Noob. You pay for the reliability instead of some lights and updates infortainment screen. Go back to lumbridge
Hoooooo Scotty with the Bruins burn 🔥 Hockey is awesome!
I don’t blame the car companies that charge 77k for their cars. I blame the people who actually buy them.
Outstanding, Scotty!
Hey Scotty! Would you say the same about the Chevy volt if it had a Toyota emblem? It had an electric range of 35 to 53 miles (on electric mode) then the hybrid system kicked in and at about half the price compared to this Lexus. 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
Scotty can you do a video on Ineos Grenadier. It now popping up here in Seattle.
Well said Scotty! My dad was old school he taught us to never buy brand new and to let someone else to pay the depreciation. I always buy cash cars. I have a 2014 Prius hybrid I paid $5500. If I bought new I would be paying 5 times that.
Always entertaining ❤
The car prices are out of control. New and used cars.
Inflation is out of control, car prices are up along with everything else thanks to that criminal potato in the oval orifice.
The price of Lexus is crazy!
I see what you're trying to say. The car costs $77,000. It's a problem, right? The price is too high. I bet you if it was a garbage BMW or a garbage Mercedes that costs $500,000, it wouldn't be a problem, right? Look, Lexus cars are reliable and it's worth it by far.
Plug in hybrid is the best. I have ‘21 Prius Prime and over 3+ years averaging 125 mpg. Round trip to work is 50 miles and I average 130 mpg. Will definitely always be a fan of Toyota PHEV.
Definitely looking at one for a second vehicle. Though that’s still a pretty low MPG for being hybrid.
Are they going for the semi truck look on the front end? Geez, that grill is HUGE!
How does this model compare to the Crown?
Hi from downunder . This lexus in Australia costs $110.000.00 . Everything over here costs a fortune.
That Lexus _does_ look tempting. However, I'm keeping my '06 TL a little longer.
Scotty, you are fantastic. God bless you.
What do you think about the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer? My mom’s ford fiesta had the clutch die which will cost more to replace than the car is worth so she needs a new car.
There's a guy ( MGuy) on KZhead that talks about EVs. He tells .. how dangerous they can be if they burn. Car yards don't want them. Takes 6 months or more to sell them. Lose to much money after a year or two. Hertz charged a customer $277 to refuel a Tesla.
Scotty is fun to watch!
I just got a 2024 Venza. It’s a Lexus for 15k less. Love it 47 mpg average!!
You are funny, knowledgeable, and enjoyable 😂
Sold my Tesla recently and bought a Lexus SUV. I'm more than happy to be back in a Lexus!
They are built in Cambridge, Ontario as well
With Phevs, should a person be concerned about the age and condition of the gasoline in the tank. I have a friend who only fills his Phev once per month, should he use a fuel stabilizer or conditioner? If so, which product would you recommend? Thank you for your videos. Tony
I agree, hybrids make great sense. They really should have focused on making everything hybrid if anything because you still have a gas engine, “WHAT A CONCEPT
Thanks for making me laugh 😂 great video
To me an EV is like having a golf cart At the campground just something to get around with😂😂😂
I would love to have one of these
I would never let a dog back there!! This is such a gorgeous car to have sharp nails near any of those soft materials. He has just tanked his resale value 😢😢
Hybrids are the way to go. Not full EVs.
But plug-in hybrids.
ABSOLUTELY!
Good joke 😂😂😂
well if you wantto be more likely to burn alive or do twice the maintenance or depending on the hybrid not charge from home or still paying high gas prices or hope a oil war dose not start BC you would need to sell your house your dog and cat just to half the tank 😂
I will stick with a reliable ICE.
Great mpg and a beautiful car
You do need to worry about plugging in a plug in hybrid... if you are going to drive it like a normal hybrid, get a normal hybrid, it'll get better MPG and cost less than the plug in version never being plugged in.
Disconnect the seat-belt warning! "Smart" man!
Definitely the best of all worlds.... There needs to be more affordable cars like this....
I have a yr 2020 RX450 hybrid and have had it for 4 years, it’s amazing. Unfortunately Lexus has transitioned to a 4 cylinder turbo now which is concerning, my car has a naturally aspirated V6.
11 4 24, Scotty ; What's it's equivalent lCE cc, ie 2 litre ?, & the costs at recommended Maintenance lntervals ? How does tyre wear compare ? What does The Competition offer ?- the likes of MB, GM, Ford, Kia, etc, - in the same Market Segment & how do they compare with equivalent Maintenance period costs ? Do Toyota offer an equivalent less expensive model ? Keep up the Good Work - Best Regards from the ever increasing pot-holed UK !
This is stolen in ontario canada so often now insurance companies substantially raise premiums. My friends premiums is doubling for his 2023 rx 350h.
Scotty the best thing to do that people that give you the middle finger and honk at you is to wave back at him really hard like you know them and they will stop immediately and think who do they just flip off.
I smile at them too and bless them. But I also stay aware that they are in their thoughts; and therefore I put distance between those now.
That’s a beautiful machine and had the pleasure of driving one.
Exactly Mr Scotty Kilmer were Toyota lovers also I'm a Japan liver❤❤🚗🇯🇵🇯🇵
Yup. I live in northern CT. We get the massholes down here all the time. 😂
****The Honda Accord concept you explained last time sounds better to me. Dual motor that kicks in to charges as you drive, no plug in required. I like that engineering better.
We know what Scotty wants for Christmas!
Scotty doesn’t believe in enriching Wall Street.
Scotty what is your view on the new Audi Q3 45? My girl bought one and she loves it. 2.0T
I use to sell the RX400 Hybrid in the uk during the 2000’s and they cost anywhere from £30 £40’000. When did cars become so expensive?
So true Scotty! CT is the same way maybe worse! I was in MA yesterday!
what do you think about project osaki by stand motor company?
From a 94 Celica to a $77k Lexus. Scott's come a long way baby.
Maybe that Tesla driver was from Joisey where you gotta make all turns from the right lane.
As a Leafs fan (and bigger fan of you, Scotty), I'll ignore the Game 5 comment you made at 7:45 😁
I look mirrors and use back up camera I feel crazy just using camera. Many people can't park back without cameras anymore.
Great car! I love Lexus!
The Celica is back!!!!!
34mpg isn't crap. In good weather our 2020 Maxima will get 32mpg with premium fuel on the interstate running 80mph. Now all things aside the cvt in our Maxima may take a crap any time but it does have low miles on it. But for $77K could put a hell of a lot of new CVT's in, and not have to complexity of a hybrid!
Super expensive, no way Jose.
I see what you're trying to say. The car costs $77,000. It's a problem, right? The price is too high. I bet you if it was a garbage BMW or a garbage Mercedes that costs $500,000, it wouldn't be a problem, right? Look, Lexus cars are reliable and it's worth it by far.
1:31 “it can run on the engine alone .” WeberAuto might disagree ?
I get 34 mpg in my non hybrid 2022 rx250, looks like the same car! It has a V6!
Doggy will be happy with a $7 steak not 77k car lol
I own a 2023 350h, get 38-40mpg on highway and around 25-30mpg in the city. The reason why city less than highway because I live in NYC, traffic lights and traffic on each corner.
The problems with hybrid car today is that when u drive more than 60 km/t the electric engine go off and the gasoline engine be weak. Because many did not understand that the manufacture include all horsepower, electric and gasoline in their specifications. And when you drive on highway you get a suprise. The car has only gasoline engine who is not big enough. I know the car manufacturers will make more powerful gasoline engine in hybrid. But still many hybrid has not strong enough gasoline engine.
I finally figured it out , you remind me of shooter from the movie Hoosiers! ( Dennis Hopper )
Any thoughts on the best hybrid for a lower price
Just leave out the electric capabilities, keep just the internal combustion engine and I’ll try one!
Love my 2024 Honda CRV Hybrid AWD!
Scotty you’re a Toyota tech you know the batteries go bad after 8-10 years usually right after the warranty luckily there are upgrades for the older ones I’m sure there will be for these as well
@7:45 Savage Scotty. It's why I watch 😂
77k?!!! Looks line my old Saturn 99 SL 1 was a great buy. It went well over 400k miles before we got rid of it. Original motor and transmission BTW.
High tech cars are truly awesome. Unfortunately, the are hardly any descent auto mechanics anymore and many of the really good ones are retiring.
Is that a deer catcher stylish front end?
Since when is the LexusRX 80k cripes.
Scotty vs road rage, gotta say handles it pretty good 😅