Which SUV to buy?
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I find this forum and its members extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I want to move from the rav4 only because it does not have some of the luxury features I am looking for.
I just wished that the RX would have handled a little better and the ride was a little more engaging. I like the size and the features and the luxuriousness it has, and the saddle tan seats...haha love that color, but can't get past the drive.
I was so looking forward to the NX, but from what I have read and seen, its small, and won't have adequate cargo space.
The MDX forum has so many threads with owners complaining, but I wonder if its only the 2014 model and not the 2015. I have yet to test drive the Jeep, but it has a lot of problems too, I don't want to spend all that money and taking it to the dealer every other week.
I had a question that you may or may not be able to answer, Since I am planning to lease, do you think lexus lets buyers move in to a newer vehicle before the lease ends, or like all other manufacturer, you must wait for the lease to end.
I just wished that the RX would have handled a little better and the ride was a little more engaging. I like the size and the features and the luxuriousness it has, and the saddle tan seats...haha love that color, but can't get past the drive.
I was so looking forward to the NX, but from what I have read and seen, its small, and won't have adequate cargo space.
The MDX forum has so many threads with owners complaining, but I wonder if its only the 2014 model and not the 2015. I have yet to test drive the Jeep, but it has a lot of problems too, I don't want to spend all that money and taking it to the dealer every other week.
I had a question that you may or may not be able to answer, Since I am planning to lease, do you think lexus lets buyers move in to a newer vehicle before the lease ends, or like all other manufacturer, you must wait for the lease to end.
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I find this forum and its members extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I want to move from the rav4 only because it does not have some of the luxury features I am looking for.
I just wished that the RX would have handled a little better and the ride was a little more engaging. I like the size and the features and the luxuriousness it has, and the saddle tan seats...haha love that color, but can't get past the drive.
I was so looking forward to the NX, but from what I have read and seen, its small, and won't have adequate cargo space.
The MDX forum has so many threads with owners complaining, but I wonder if its only the 2014 model and not the 2015. I have yet to test drive the Jeep, but it has a lot of problems too, I don't want to spend all that money and taking it to the dealer every other week.
I had a question that you may or may not be able to answer, Since I am planning to lease, do you think lexus lets buyers move in to a newer vehicle before the lease ends, or like all other manufacturer, you must wait for the lease to end.
I just wished that the RX would have handled a little better and the ride was a little more engaging. I like the size and the features and the luxuriousness it has, and the saddle tan seats...haha love that color, but can't get past the drive.
I was so looking forward to the NX, but from what I have read and seen, its small, and won't have adequate cargo space.
The MDX forum has so many threads with owners complaining, but I wonder if its only the 2014 model and not the 2015. I have yet to test drive the Jeep, but it has a lot of problems too, I don't want to spend all that money and taking it to the dealer every other week.
I had a question that you may or may not be able to answer, Since I am planning to lease, do you think lexus lets buyers move in to a newer vehicle before the lease ends, or like all other manufacturer, you must wait for the lease to end.
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That's highly dependent on the dealer and whatever promotions they happen to be running at whenever you're looking to get out of your car. Why don't you just sign up for a lease period that you're comfortable with?
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I had a question that you may or may not be able to answer, Since I am planning to lease, do you think lexus lets buyers move in to a newer vehicle before the lease ends, or like all other manufacturer, you must wait for the lease to end.
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With the OP racking up at least 20,000 per year, he's going to have to do *something* other than just turn in the vehicle at the end of the lease....
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DO NOT LEASE!!!! or the mileage penalties will eat you up.
Wait and get a NXh since you will need all the efficiency you can get.
I have gone through 2 RXes (405h and 350 both AWD) and I will NOT buy another 3rd Gen....I don't like the way it drives, too much noise, it squeaks and rattles. It also bounces a lot...
Just WAIT until you can test out the NX.
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I'm surprised by your list, especially considering the best in its class isn't there. If I had to choose one from it, it would be the Q5 or the RX.
I believe the Mazda CX-5 is the one that you want. They are an awesome car. How come you didn't consider it?
I believe the Mazda CX-5 is the one that you want. They are an awesome car. How come you didn't consider it?
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Not necessarily. I drive between 18,000-20,000 miles per year and I lease. I trade out at the end, and even if I did have to pay some mileage penalties at the end the tax savings and ease make it worth it for my situation.
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How are you getting extra tax savings from a lease-penalty for over-mileage? You can deduct the regular lease payment itself on Schedule A (Itemized Deductions) if you use the car for personal business, like for a traveling-salesman or real-estate agent. But can you also deduct any penalties that the dealer socks you for at the end of the lease-term if you don't stay within mileage-limits or the wear-and-tear clause? In other words, is that also considered part of the lease-payment for tax purposes? If so, then I was not aware of it.
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How are you getting extra tax savings from a lease-penalty for over-mileage? You can deduct the regular lease payment itself on Schedule A (Itemized Deductions) if you use the car for personal business, like for a traveling-salesman or real-estate agent. But can you also deduct any penalties that the dealer socks you for at the end of the lease-term if you don't stay within mileage-limits or the wear-and-tear clause? In other words, is that also considered part of the lease-payment for tax purposes? If so, then I was not aware of it.
I'm not saying I'm getting additional tax savings from going over mileage. I'm saying that the tax savings for leasing are such that I don't really worry about going over miles.As to whether or not mileage overage is deductible, its a little grey. I'd deduct it as an expense related to use of the vehicle. You can write off repairs, washing, detailing, etc etc...mileage overage is another expense.
FWIW, I have never paid anything for mileage overage. I trade out early.
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Good gas milage too.