Thank you! Both are high because they’re both body on frame SUVs (the cab and floor of the vehicle sits atop the steel ladder frame). If that’s critical to you, skip every body on frame SUV and go with something unibody (where the subframe of the vehicle is basically the vehicle floor) like a Grand Highlander/TX, QX60, or MDX. I would never recommend a body on frame car for young kids or elderly adults. Not just for the lack of ease but the very real potential for injury as well, especially in inclement weather. One slip off a running board getting into a truck is all it takes for a twisted or broken appendage.

Before I address this, let me be clear that I’m neither pro nor anti-EV. I think the road to carbon neutrality has many lanes for various propulsion technologies (hydrogen, pure BEV, and fuel types we haven’t thought of yet). That said, your comment is one sided and singularly a snapshot of where we are in 2024. The 50% number is a result of everything else you say here, all of which is mostly true but 2035 is ten years from now. Consider where we were in 2014 with BEVs and how far we’ve come since then. So the cars will (hopefully) be improved ten-fold as will the infrastructure (hopefully). At present, 65% of the American population is a homeowner, and thus 65% of Americans should in theory be able to make an EV work for them. Can it/should it be their only car today? I don’t think so because long-distance road tripping is still an issue with EVs. But ten years from now? I think it could be feasible. In July of 2013, Tesla had 15 supercharging stations in operation. As of January 2024, they have 6,350 stations. Still think there’s been no infrastructure increase? Also, as is stated in the video-only the Lexus brand is going full BEV by 2030/2035. Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, Nissan, Mercedes, and others are all heavily invested in developing new generations of ICE vehicles (which I think is the right thing for them to be doing). So you and others who clearly are cynical of the push for electrification won’t be out of options. And I hope to see a much bigger push into hydrogen for cars as well.

@@joshjamescars Okay I won't disagree with most of what you say here. Yes 10 years can be a long time but maybe not, lots of talk but no real breakthrough, same as cold fusion, I recall 10 years ago the research scientists working on it said 5 years and still nothing. Hydrogen, I don't think so, hydrogen is expensive to produce, whether from hydrocarbons or from water and I've been involved in both to a smaller degree. Carbon neutrality is just a BS scam put forth by corrupt governments, let's be serious. The amount of pollution put out by ICE these days is so minimal it is not worth mentioning in the big picture.

It’s always possible but nothing substantiated. The new Murano and QX65 will both be coming out between now and EOY and they should be a good indicator of whether the V6 has a future or not as they’ll be based on the same platform as Pathfinder/QX60 just a bit shorter.

Yes! I most definitely will see if I can get both of them. I’m really excited about the Civic hybrid. I think it will definitely give Prius a run for its money for those who don’t need AWD. And thank you so much for the kind words!!

It’s not a bad car I just think Lexus needs to give customers a WAY more upgraded experience for what they’re paying for it. It’s not a cheap ride, as you know! I drove a base 350 and was shocked by how cheap it felt inside.

Yes! Great callout there. We always have to be careful of that as we’re so close to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and the high plains!

I personally don’t need that being recorded, but it would be nice to have an option!

Yes! Same here. I was in the TX a few weeks ago and it was even worse. Way worse, actually.

Manual linked in the description of the video!

They do, but unfortunately colored plastics will inevitably fade under the harsh UV rays of the sun that comes through a windshield over the lifetime of a car. And if the dash changes color but the rest of the interior does not, it is really noticeable.

@@joshjamescars The old cars from the ‘60’s and ‘70’s that have matching dashboards, aren’t faded

Go look at the quality of a 60s or 70s car and tell me if you think the quality of materials that cars are being made with today is anywhere near similar. 😂 Heck, some 5 year old cars these days can’t even hold up to daily use.

Thank you! And thanks as always for watching! Much more on the GX coming in the next few weeks! ;)

The bolt pattern is 5x114.3. Look up the offset (don’t know what it is off the top of my head) and based on those two, any wheel that matches those specs would work whether OEM Toyota or aftermarket.

@@joshjamescars thank you man!

JD Power actually does NOT rate the QX60 “so low” if you actually look at the number it’s ranked at 79/100 versus the RX which is 83/100. A 4/100 differential is not that different. Also, do remember that when these publications do ranking they’re looking at the broader premium midsize crossover class. That includes all the top dogs (Audi, Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, Lexus). Are Volvo XC90, Acura MDX, Audi Q7, or BMW X7 better in some ways? Sure. Especially when it comes to people who only shop by badge. But I don’t badge shop, and the reason I like this best is that it has the two things I care most about: a high quality, really nice interior and a bulletproof, naturally aspirated V6. You’re not getting that anywhere else besides MDX.

Hyundai/Genesis haven’t proven to me that they have the long term dependability and quality that I’m looking for, so definitely lease with Genesis. Their depreciation is worse than the Germans, too, so that’s a downside if you plan to only keep for a short period.

@@joshjamescars thank you, I appreciate your opinion.

Toyota/Lexus and I have no relationship other than that I own a few of their vehicles, I just make videos for fun as a hobby.

Not sure I understand the question.

@@joshjamescars I meant the bracket on which the gadget itself is mounted - does it turn towards the driver. I already found the answer - yes, it can spin) But thanks anyway.

@RTT_road_control Yes it can. If you’re looking for both inside and outside facing, though, check out the Garmin duo I think it’s called. It’s got the double lens.

It’s terrible. Their new products feel so cheap inside that I will not be going back to Lexus if they don’t get their act together.

I have a 30 minute video that I’m working on as we speak on all the questions I get asked about it, haha! People are most definitely interested. Hoping to get it up on July 12th.

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you’re enjoying and thank you as always for watching and supporting!

I love it! Just another 950,000 to go! ;)

Yep!

Interesting!! What did they say to you in response??? I have so many questions about where they’re going because the direction of the brand seems… unclear at best.

@joshjamescars Part of what they said is below. Lexus is frankly a confused brand. Cross shopping is now occurring between a Lexus and a Kia rather than a Lexus and a Genesis. Very sad "We regret to learn your expectations of Lexus have not been met and appreciate your candid feedback on the direction of the Lexus brand. We have documented your comments and feedback on this topic, as it is through communications such as yours that we become aware of our customers' expectations and reactions. It also provides us with valuable insight when planning and developing future products and services to increase our customers' satisfaction."

Yes! So agree at being disappointed with what Lexus is offering now. And while there isn’t anything wrong with your RX, I do firmly believe that now is the time to get one last great V6 crossover before they all go away. So definitely check out the QX60 and the MDX as well.

Oh the value (or lack thereof) is outrageous. lol the fact all the new trucks make my GX seem “cheap” at $65K is beyond ridiculous.

That’s so incredibly nice of you to say, thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying!

I definitely want to get some time with it!

I can definitely see if I can get my hands on them. Honda’s system being a mostly-serial hybrid will always make it more refined than Toyotas which is an always-parallel hybrid.

Haha! Hope you enjoyed!!!

Yep!!! It should just be the V6 version of the Land Cruiser, honestly. Sold at Toyota dealers.

Thanks as always for watching and supporting the channel, Rebecca!

You can find the manual for any vehicle on the Lexus website so definitely give that a look. My gut tells me no because it’s a turbo engine and most of their turbos do actually require premium.

@joshjamescars thanku and what a godsend q&a.I can't believe I've watched the whole video

Hahaha! I’m so glad I was able to help!

Right! Like exactly this, and that’s amazing! Good for you keeping it going for so long!

Hello!! Hope you enjoyed and thanks as always for watching!! :)

@@joshjamescars always do brother, keep it up! Hope you can review an LC300 soon :))

@mercboy111 Wouldn’t that be the dream!? If my travels take me someplace where I might be able to, I’d definitely try to get my hands on one!! I will be bringing y’all along on a trip we’re taking later this summer, on which we’ve made a specific stopover in Salt Lake City to visit the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum! Over 100 different models on display. Including many actual 150 Prados! They don’t have a 300 series yet, sadly, but nevertheless I’m sure there will be a ton of cool things to see!

@@joshjamescars pls make a video of that! I will watch it! If your travels bring you to our neck of the woods let me know; would love for you to review my 150 V6 :)

YES to all of this. That’s why I have always stayed away from full size SUVs. Wonderful on the highway but way too much for city living. Plus, I don’t think it would fit in our garage anyhow and if I’m spending that much on a car it better be garage-able! Thanks for watching!

I did exactly the same thing! Still have my older, reliable Tundras and bought a 23 GX460 even though I hated the spindle grille. The drive and V8 make up fit it! I used to not look at the front end but it's now grown on me. Great car.

@garywilson1688 YES! Also, great buy on the Tundra too. I think that’s the big difference between Toyota of yesteryear and Toyota of today-you were able to impulse buy a car (at a reasonable price) and know it would run wonderfully for hundreds of thousands of miles. That’s all changed today. And glad you got a GX460 when you could!!

@megharper5077 I remember!! You had three tundras for your company and you’d bought a 22 Sequoia as well if I remember right then traded for the GX!

@joshjamescars Thank you for remembering. I still have my three Tundras, going strong, including the 2002. Thank you for the awesome video.

Hello, and thank you! You can find more detail on that at the end of the video linked below. Long story short, I bought the GX in the summer of 2023 and by fall I just didn’t feel like I needed both.because 4Runners hold their value so well, the dealer offered me $4K more in 2023 than I paid for it brand new back in 2019 and so that was a no brainer. Mentioned at the end of this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g56Yhat_ms-KldE

Haha!! I’m glad you’re having a great vacation!!! That’s always nice. We’re on vacation soon but not soon enough! 😂😂 Totally agree with you on Mazda, though their seats tend to be really (oddly) firm for the level of plushness of the car. Also, hoping to get the new QX80 but probably before we hit 10K! I also really want to drive both Crown Signia and Camry; Crown Signia has apparently been held up in production due to quality or safety issues…

@@joshjamescars I heard more abt the issues that Taco and Tundra are having than Crown ...need to do more research. I watched the launch of new Signia in Japan ... the luxury variant is similar what Lexus used to be(maybe because is built over there in Japan).

@wonderboy1998 Yeah, Toyota is keeping quiet about the Crown Signia but Motormouth said that they heard it might be another airbag issue like what’s put Grand Highlander and TX on stop sale. Prius is also on stop sale right now too due to the rear, electronic door latches potentially popping open randomly if water gets into the mechanism.

I agree! Although the 550h+ is so much money to pay for the rest of the car (video on the TX350 coming next week, LOL).

Thank YOU for watching and supporting as always!

I actually think the 4Runner Limited is more luxurious than the 550. Nice, thick REAL leather. Solid, old plastics, proven and reliable drivetrain, etc. My 2020 4Runner most definitely felt better built and more solid than the 550. The tech is better in the 550 but it’s also the same tech as is in any new Toyota so like no big deal there IMO.

Thank you! And thanks for watching! And yes! I really like the Sensory trim. It’s got what I want and doesn’t have what I don’t! Cheers!

Haha!! I couldn’t agree more with the “I can’t be the only one…” line of thinking. That’s how I feel when y’all comment or email me saying you feel the same way. So glad you enjoyed, and hope you’re enjoying your new ride!! ;)

Anything in particular you’d like to know? I tend to keep details of my day job vague but I’m in IT management for a Fortune 500 company.

The primary reason for this is liability. There are many states that require two party consent to record and the vehicle manufacturers don’t want to get tied up in potential litigation should anyone sue for that. That said, I completely agree!