Which one?
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Which one?
Hi everyone.. just joined.
Been leasing Toyota SUVs for a while now but thinking of coming over to Lexus. Currently leasing a hybrid RAV4 which I like but in the long run I don’t think I want to end up with a hybrid (in my late sixties). Was thinking of financing next a used Lexus SUV (in a couple of years). TBH I don’t know much about Lexus but I want to own one somehow because of their reliability… not that rav4 isn’t but..
id like to go back to gas suv and same size as RAV4 or smaller,just me and wife no kids.
Only must haves are “sun roof”and 4x drive since I’m in Canada… any recommendations on year/ model.. etc? TIA
Been leasing Toyota SUVs for a while now but thinking of coming over to Lexus. Currently leasing a hybrid RAV4 which I like but in the long run I don’t think I want to end up with a hybrid (in my late sixties). Was thinking of financing next a used Lexus SUV (in a couple of years). TBH I don’t know much about Lexus but I want to own one somehow because of their reliability… not that rav4 isn’t but..
id like to go back to gas suv and same size as RAV4 or smaller,just me and wife no kids.
Only must haves are “sun roof”and 4x drive since I’m in Canada… any recommendations on year/ model.. etc? TIA
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The NX, of course, is done on the same platform as the RAV.....and the Second-Generation NX is light years ahead of the first-generation in many areas. I do not recommend the first-generation at all...it is, IMO, crude, noisy, and unrefined by Lexus standards. Its replacement is a tremendous improvement.
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The NX, of course, is done on the same platform as the RAV.....and the Second-Generation NX is light years ahead of the first-generation in many areas. I do not recommend the first-generation at all...it is, IMO, crude, noisy, and unrefined by Lexus standards. Its replacement is a tremendous improvement.
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I actually really like the first gen NX. Had a loaner for a week and it was a delight. Engine was smooth and strong, interior was solid, etc. Had I been in the market for that class of vehicle, I’d have had no concerns.
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My mom has had her UX for about a year. It is quite small but she only needs it to go to the store, bank, etc., as she really doesn't do a lot of driving. She likes it as it's easy for her to park, etc. Only thing is she got the premium and it didn't have the memory seats (other family members sometimes drive it), as I believe is only available with the lux package.
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My mom has had her UX for about a year. It is quite small but she only needs it to go to the store, bank, etc., as she really doesn't do a lot of driving. She likes it as it's easy for her to park, etc. Only thing is she got the premium and it didn't have the memory seats (other family members sometimes drive it), as I believe is only available with the lux package.
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I actually had no problem with the first gen NX. I got them as loaners all the time and they were fine. The second gen is much better.
The UX is actually a very nice little vehicle, but very little…
The UX is actually a very nice little vehicle, but very little…
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The UX is actually a very nice little vehicle, but very little…
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I'm not saying that they were unreliable...Lexus products are (usually) consistently well above average on that point. The 1Gen NX was, IMO, simply crude, lacked sound-insulation, and was a disappointment to drive. The 2Gen, based on the excellent Toyota Venza, is light-years better.
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I would recommend a used RX350 with AWD with the V6. Its just an overall more refined, comfortable, safer vehicle. If you want the Lexus experience, that's the entry point and for ultimate reliability. UX has a rough base 4cyl and you said you dont want hybrid. The NX has a turbo 4 or hybrid. The trade off is a bigger vehicle, but that also means it is safer and more surefooted in bad weather.
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I would recommend a used RX350 with AWD with the V6. Its just an overall more refined, comfortable, safer vehicle. If you want the Lexus experience, that's the entry point and for ultimate reliability. UX has a rough base 4cyl and you said you dont want hybrid. The NX has a turbo 4 or hybrid. The trade off is a bigger vehicle, but that also means it is safer and more surefooted in bad weather.
We got the hybrid for the fuel economy but overall I think after the lease is over we’ll go back to gas and smaller.For me,I feel like I need to drive like an old lady every time I get in it.Not sure if the RX350 6 cyl is the same size as the current Ravs but if it is we’ll probably look at the NX which I believe will be more like the C-HR.