The LX 470 offers a much better interior than the Mercedes M Class, better ergonomics than the Range Rover, far more refinement than the Acura SLX and it rides and handles better than the Lincoln Navigator. Another plus: Lexus dealers have achieved the highest honors in customer satisfaction in six of the past seven years.But the LX 470 isn't for everyone. For one thing, it won't fit everyone's budget. It starts at $55,445 (including destination). (Lexus points out that the LX 470 doesn't cost much more than the LX 450, which ran about $52,000 when equipped with popular options now standard on the LX 470.) The LX 470 won't fit everyone's garage, it won't slide into the smallest parking spaces without risking door dings and it isn't the most nimble vehicle at the shopping center. But we always look forward to driving one, whether we're heading to the symphony or a distant trout stream. One problem: Lexus is only ships about 7,000 LX 470s a year, so expect to wait.
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