bextreme1

I'll add my 2 cents...In the snow without snow tires, my 2010 RX is terrible. I've owned many 4 wheel drives and AWD doesn't compare. For snow, I think there are really only 2 choices, Subaru and Audi.

As far as gas mileage, I drive 80 on the highway and have never gotten better than 22 mpg at that speed. Also, in the city, I average 15 but I do have a heavy foot. If you are driving 500 miles a week, I hope you have deep pockets for gas.

Don't get me wrong, I love my Lexus but I am willing and able to compromise some things for the pleasure of driving it. If I was driving 500 miles a week I'd buy a Honda and drive it til it died. Then I would use my Lexus on the weekends!

shaolin

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"WoW" is definitely what I said and felt.

1) yea, cargo space is really small for what it is and what you get.
2) rear seating space is definitely a winner for RX
3) Well, so far my friends that have Audi doesn't seem to complain about any issue...but again none of them have anything over 60k miles.

I have a feeling i might just end up buying a RX F-sport after all as there isn't anything else that I feel reliable other than Lexus.

shaolin

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You didn't think the Audi Q5 interior is a lot better than the RX?

carfan1111

i get 20 mpg on the highway with my murano, so im used to paying for gas

what honda do you recommend?

rayaans

Ive driven a Q5, the 2013 model before I got my RX and I dont feel the interior is better than the RX's. Its too bland, too commercial, makes me feel like im driving a hyundai. Sure, the interior of the Q5 is built very well but there is no chance in the world that the interior is better than the RX's. Also, my RX F SPORT in my opinion is much better to drive than the Q5 2.0T i test drove.

shaolin

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thanks for the opinion. I test drove the 3.0 and not 2.0 - i'll re-check again.

RX is not for me but definitely might be the right choice or best choice for a family...

carfan1111

btw is the rx really that bad in snow?

and i looked at subaru, the forester is too small, and the tribeca, which i actually like how it looks, has gotten bad reviews from everyone lol

carfan1111

which way are you leaning

shaolin

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haha - if it's for me I'll go with ISF. I still cannot justify spending about the same amount (a bit cheaper) on RX and or Q5 3.0.

But, if it comes down to RX or Q5 - I think I will still go with RX because I know I can do the maintenance myself and will be cheaper to buy toyota parts compare to German parts. Plus, since we drive a lot - when was the last time you heard someone you know that drives a german car over 100k, 200k, or 300k? Few weeks ago I met someone with RX400h and he is rolling on 350k miles with original factory battery - that's what I called overall reliability!

We're having a boy in march so RX will probability the better fit for family, but for myself - of course the ISF!

rayaans

I think RX F Sport is definitely the one to get if youre getting an RX. It actually handles pretty good. Pretty damn close to an X5 and the ride is better than an X5's. And its not bad in snow at all. Its pretty good. Its better than the BMW SUV's thats for sure. My mates X6 has trouble going up little hills.

Rxhopeful

You know, I had alot of friends who were trying to get me to choose the Q5, saying that it was so different as far as the interior, and I tried to buy into it, but just couldn't. I knew that I wanted luxury and after multiple test drives of each, I just felt the interior of the RX was alot nicer and fit the luxury appeal much better. The Q5's interior is definitely sleek, but I just thought the RX was better for me - it looks classic, like it will never go out of style (I love the '13 design!), doesn't make me feel old or like a "soccer mom" (I'm single in my mid-30s with no kids yet). I have gotten so many compliments (from men, mostly) at how nice my car is, which is a bit surprising considering the "everybody has one so it's a boring car" vibe alot of people have.

I take it you like the Q5 interior better?

shaolin

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Maybe I have Lexus for too long and RX started to look boring to me. I will have to check out the Q5 with wify this week and see if I have 2nd thoughts.

SW17LS

If I were buying a luxury SUV in this price class and rear seat and cargo room were NOT a consideration, I would buy the Q5 without hesitation. There's just a level of solidity and quality to the interior thats just not there with the RX. Reliability is much better than it was.

Audi is making great cars nowadays, I would have chosen the A6 over my new GS if it weren't for the fact that their lease residuals were so poor.

As for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, we have a 2011 (the current body style) and love it. I've seen the whole "moose test" thing and they've done a lot of followup, nobody has been able to reproduce that behavior from that specific vehicle, and that vehicle was overloaded. LOTS of WK2 GC's out there, and no reports of rollovers or anything like that. There are 4 of them on my street along, everybody just loves theirs. Ours is very stable, 80-90MPH on the highway, it rides great, very comfortable. Great interior, Overland models have nappa leather, real wood trim, leather stitched door panels and dash. No way I would purchase an RX over a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland or Overland Summit.

The big drawback is fuel economy...its bad. We get 20-21 on a highway trip at best...16 around town. It has a big tank so range is good (500-550 miles), but its a shock when you fill up that 24 gallon tank and it rolls over $90.

I'd really lean towards the Q5 if I were you. The RX is a nice offering, but its the weakest vehicle in this segment IMHO. Sells well, but doesn't appeal to me.

UCSB

In the Subaru line, the Outback is best choice. It is a very nice highway cruiser with a very smooth ride. The ride is at least as good as my RX ... maybe better. At 65 MPH, you can easily get 30 - 33 MPG out of the 2.5 CVT model. Gas mileage reduces as you pass 70 MPH. I don't know what you would get at 80 MPH. A few good things about the Outback. Chase has a Subaru credit card that pays 3% back. You will never pay for maintenance or extended warranties. Subarus really hold their value and a high mileage driver, like yourself, can get a new car every year or two for a small upgrade penalty. Finally, the car's AWD system is really great.

FamilyRX

I'm not sure how reliable the moose test is. Even the new Scion FR-S failed it.


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