From Lexus to Chevy?

[BobbySC]

Hi all!

I am debating moving from Lexus to Chevy. I haven't been in Lexus long, but have driven Toyotas for 20 years.

I have a new GX550 Lux+ and it is just too small and uncomfortable. I thought it would be perfect coming from 4Runners, but no.

So I started looking and saw the new refreshed Tahoe for 2025. So I now seriously considering moving from the GX550 to a High Country 2025 Tahoe with Diesel.


Am I making a solid choice here or asking from problems?

 

[pa31p]

Hey- you’ll have to wait a bit. diesel not in production yet. someone will chime in. never owned a lexus myself but you’ll like the Tahoe I’m sure.

 

[B-train]

I'm gonna sit this one out as I probably can't speak from actual experience, but I look forward to the debate.

 

[OR VietVet]

I am with @B-train on this one. I don't know the new stuff. But, why do you need so much room?

 

[BobbySC]

I am with @B-train on this one. I don't know the new stuff. But, why do you need so much room?

Well, the GX550 seems cramped compared to 4Runner. Things have popped up I did not notice on the short test drive.

The second row captain seats do not move. Cramped. Hardly any storage up front to speak of. Doesn't even have a space for sunglasses. The cool box center console is laughably small and useless. Gas milage is bad (which is OK) but the darn gas tank is tiny and I'm refilling every 250/300 miles. Tahoe with diesel would become the family trip hauler, currently that is a Lexus TX350. Nothing on there like the Chevy Cruise which looks nice. I do have a boat (24 Pair Custom) and the Tahoe would probably handle better. The Mark Levinson sound system SUCKS! The top of the interior doors are pointed and extremely uncomfortable to rest my arm, I have a bean bag I put in place now to help.

I'm just nervous to get into something that might give me issues. I won't keep anything more than 5/6 years and will always buy the extended warranty.

 

[OR VietVet]

Well, the GX550 seems cramped compared to 4Runner. Things have popped up I did not notice on the short test drive.

The second row captain seats do not move. Cramped. Hardly any storage up front to speak of. Doesn't even have a space for sunglasses. The cool box center console is laughably small and useless. Gas milage is bad (which is OK) but the darn gas tank is tiny and I'm refilling every 250/300 miles. Tahoe with diesel would become the family trip hauler, currently that is a Lexus TX350. Nothing on there like the Chevy Cruise which looks nice. I do have a boat (24 Pair Custom) and the Tahoe would probably handle better. The Mark Levinson sound system SUCKS! The top of the interior doors are pointed and extremely uncomfortable to rest my arm, I have a bean bag I put in place now to help.

I'm just nervous to get into something that might give me issues. I won't keep anything more than 5/6 years and will always buy the extended warranty.

Sorry, I think you took my question wrong. I was thinking a Toyota Sequoia would be bigger. I love Chevy's but if I did not own Chevy's, I would own a Toyota product.

Does sound like you have your heart set on a diesel powered big SUV though.

 

[DontTaseMeBro]

I’m gonna be that guy and ask: have you compared your GX to an LX600?

 

[bryan8252]

Hi all!

I am debating moving from Lexus to Chevy. I haven't been in Lexus long, but have driven Toyotas for 20 years.

I have a new GX550 Lux+ and it is just too small and uncomfortable. I thought it would be perfect coming from 4Runners, but no.

So I started looking and saw the new refreshed Tahoe for 2025. So I now seriously considering moving from the GX550 to a High Country 2025 Tahoe with Diesel.


Am I making a solid choice here or asking from problems?

I understand your issue with the size of the GX. I have a '23 GX460 which I bought because I thought I entered a period in life where I could go a bit smaller. Turns out I was wrong. So I am also waiting on the diesels to start production, as that seems to be the safest choice and it gets awesome MPGs. While the 460 is solid as a rock it is just too small re: storage and people carrying.

I am going with either a Suburban or a Yukon XL. After reading hundreds of posts here, I haven't seen one person say they wish they got the Tahoe/regular Yukon instead of the Suburban/Yukon XL. But I have seen the inverse. Some will say that the Suburban/Yukon XL is too large to easily maneuver, but I drove an F150 crew cab with a 6.5' bed for 10 years and that was almost 2 feet longer than the Suburban/Yukon XL. That was a pain to park anywhere. But in my test drives of the Yukon XL, I didn't feel that there would be any problems like that.

Best of luck with your search and I hope in a few months you are posting a picture of your new Chevrolet full-size SUV!


And to "that guy", , I compared the GX and the LX and honestly, it doesn't feel like the LX has much more room. Definitely not enough to justify $30-40k more than a GX and nowhere close to a Suburban/Yukon XL.

 

[PPK_]

Hi all!

I am debating moving from Lexus to Chevy. I haven't been in Lexus long, but have driven Toyotas for 20 years.

I have a new GX550 Lux+ and it is just too small and uncomfortable. I thought it would be perfect coming from 4Runners, but no.

So I started looking and saw the new refreshed Tahoe for 2025. So I now seriously considering moving from the GX550 to a High Country 2025 Tahoe with Diesel.


Am I making a solid choice here or asking from problems?

I have had a lot of toyotas... and a few Lexus. i had the old 400 lexus. good and solid. but you had to take off the intake to change out the starter.. not great. have had three yukon/tahoes. solid. not much difference in reliability for me. had several toy trucks. lots of rear and trans issues.

i would have gotten a diesel.. in the 24 yukon. i am not diesel fan. as an example.. i had a VW which needed glow plugs.. i usually waited to do all four at once.. so i wait till two where out. got the plugs.. took them out of cylinders.. the last one.. would not come out. big chunk of deposit on it. had to remove the head... that is why i do not like diesels. they get better mileage.. but nobody really tells you how much work they are to keep running. also.. you have to keep up with DEF. it is a menace. i do not like messing with it either..

i am happy with the 5.3. a good motor. not a hot rod. cyberbyte to disable the AFM.. and run 89 or 90 octane and it will do all you want.

 

[Stbentoak]

I drove smaller SUV's such as Jeep Grand Cherokee, et cetera, for a fair share of my life. Once I got the Yukon, the space is absolutely intoxicating.. Space that we never thought we would ever use and now can't live without.

As long as they keep the diesel option, it's probably the only thing I'll drive. My 2021 has been pretty flawless., and I'm expecting the same from my 2025 I have on order. It's the best road vehicle I ever had and the combination with the Duramax both range and MPG is really unmatched.

 

[pa31p]

for some this is music.

400 mile trip.

 

[KMeloney]

I'm just nervous to get into something that might give me issues. I won't keep anything more than 5/6 years and will always buy the extended warranty.

What kind of issues? And what manufacturer guarantees that you won't have any issues?

 

[Vinnoto1]

Honestly the biggest adjustment for you will be service, don't expect much.

 

[BobbySC]

What kind of issues? And what manufacturer guarantees that you won't have any issues?

I think we all know that some stuff is more dependable than other stuff.

Never did I say anything about a no issue guarantee.

 

[BobbySC]

Honestly the biggest adjustment for you will be service, don't expect much.

Yeah. Amazing the difference.

Got my kid a new Bronco Sport and the service department at Ford compared to Toyota and Lexus is incredible. The lack shit giving from Ford is appalling.

 

[BobbySC]

I’m gonna be that guy and ask: have you compared your GX to an LX600?

It was a quick pass. Even updated it seems dated and oh so blah.

 

[ENTX]

I moved from a Lexus (albeit a smaller one - RX 350) to a High Country Suburban because I needed lots of room and comfortable third row.

1) I really like Lexus so I did look into the GX and LX 600 first but the additional space is pretty marginal compare to the RX (RX is 192", LX is 200" - 6 inches is not much.. GX is somewhere is between) If you need the space then nothing else compares to Suburban/Yukon XL roominess (well, there is an Expedition as well but it's a Chevy forum

2) After lots of research and consideration I went with Suburban (instead of a Tahoe) and don't regret it one bit. My third row seats are always up (with car seats installed) and the cargo space is huge! Great for both road trips and every day grocery runs.

3) The ride is very comfortable (get the MagnaRide !) but the sound insulation is not as good as in a Lexus (road noise etc).

4) Interior quality is comparable to Lexus in a High Country (Denali Ultimate is probably even better)

5) Reliability-wise I expect worse results than a Lexus, but I purchased the longest possible extended warranty to mitigate that (search for this in the forum - there are several reputable dealers that give a very competitive price) Only buy the one from GM - avoid third-party warranties.

Overall - I'm happy with the purchase!

 

[KMeloney]

I think we all know that some stuff is more dependable than other stuff.

Never did I say anything about a no issue guarantee.

You said you were "nervous to get into something that might give me issues." What issues are you nervous about?

 

[martinajm]

also.. you have to keep up with DEF. it is a menace. i do not like messing with it either..

This is way overblown. Unless you are trailering pretty heavy, you can go THOUSANDS of mile on one DEF fill up. I fill my tires with air more than I fill my DEF tank.

 

[swathdiver]

I am debating moving from Lexus to Chevy. ...saw the new refreshed Tahoe for 2025. So I now seriously considering moving from the GX550 to a High Country 2025 Tahoe with Diesel.

You're going to love it! Especially once you understand the designer's intent between the differences of Toyota's philosophy and GM's