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Originally Posted by AstulzerRZD
My only counter is...
1) Crown pricing is within 2k of Lexus ES.
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Yes. I agree with this. Even when the Avalon was available, it was only thousands away from a base model ES. This is where the pricing strategy makes it a weird value proposition for prospective buyers.
Speaking of the ES, we also test drove an ES at Badhobz's favourite Lexus dealer and needless to say, the ES just wasn't as nice as the Crown. Sure, you can say they are built in the same factory or whatever, but there were nuances that stood out to you when you compare the two, back to back.
Re: Dodge - I've mentioned this before but my wife and I both really enjoyed our Dodge Challenger rental in LA. I don't remember which spec it came in but it was a really nice highway cruiser but it doesn't do well as a sports car. The interior was acceptable and still had it's domestic look and feel, but in no way is it anywhere as bad as they used to be.
Would I own one? No. Lease? Maybe. But I'm more partial to ownership as I tend to keep my cars longer and don't switch cars very often.