Cool story bro. You’re driving a tin can and are susceptible to injury in the event of a major crash

Toyota became lazy and is hugely stubborn. Witness their reliance on hybrids / reluctance on EVs.

Yeah, this is pretty crazy. It’s not like this would have been some sort of massive expense on their part just to QC the LTE modem they already had put into other cars to ensure it can work in this one. 

Agreed. Tesla is probably one of the most hated manufacturers here, and they even made the switch in 2015. Mercedes made the switch in 2016. Why did Lexus wait until 2018? Even if some model cars were not refreshed, swapping a simple modem card should not have to wait for a product refresh. Obviously Mercedes was able…

And these cars will now work the same. You just have an older car now. 

better to have never had the features ever?

They kept using 3G on a 2018 model?  Wow.

I think it’s really more of a quick reminder not to count anything that requires a subscription as equipment for the purpose of determining a car’s value whether it’s new or used.

“One thing is clear: We are continually working on offering our customers what they really want,”

First gear: I don’t believe a single word that comes out of that dude’s mouth. Musk is a perfect example of why CEOs need to keep their mouths shut when it comes to anything other than legitimate business discussions. He is the primary reason I will never buy a Tesla.

Fourth gear:
Too little, too late. People have…

Tis is the correct answer 

Lexotas are looking 250k miles as a minimum life span. Figure another 12-15 years of driving.

My nephew drives an older model (needs a paint job) and it’s solid. 

Probably but it shouldn’t matter if it passes a PPI. They should be damn near bullet proof.

Good choices - I would save a bit and go with a GS300/400/430 2001-05 with a second set of winter tires + rims

Can confirm, got our 2008 lexus rx350 for about 8k earlier this year and we love the thing.

Why spend more time in the airport? Timing.

I’m checked out from the hotel, my last meeting is cancelled, I need to do something, but I don’t want to haul my luggage around and I have a late flight to stay in travel policy.

That is why I check in early and stay in the airport. Could I go to an actual restaurant for…

I bought a then 12yo P38a Range Rover HSE in San Antonio and drove it home to Maine. No issues at all, in fact I fixed a couple simple things along the way like the cruise not working because there was a hole in the vacuum line, and one of the rear seat headrests was installed backwards.

I would travel across the entirety of the country to purchase a new car. I’d have no problem flying from NYC to Seattle or San Diego and driving back with a brand new car I know will be able to handle the journey. Purchasing a used requires that you take on the risk of purchasing the car, and then having the engine…

You clearly have no idea how to spend money.  I will introduce you to my wife, if I had 10 Billion dollars, I wouldnt have it in a few weeks. :).