Is there a preferred model year
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Is there a preferred model year
Been lurking on the forums for a while. Had many Toyotas but never a Lexus. Given the reliability and success I had with Toyota's, thinking of a Lexus for my daughter who is starting a new job. Given the Toyota reliability, assume there shouldn't be much difference between model years
Also she loves Lexus.
Looking for relatively low mileage/less than 50K miles NX, which should mean we should be looking 2017/2018 and Up. Is there a preferred model year over others?
Primary needs are best driver assist and safety features plus less maintenance. Other things like Apple car play etc will be nice to have.
Appreciate your inputs on model year and packages I should look for. btw I am open for UX also but prefer a SUV kind of stance from NX
Also she loves Lexus. Looking for relatively low mileage/less than 50K miles NX, which should mean we should be looking 2017/2018 and Up. Is there a preferred model year over others?
Primary needs are best driver assist and safety features plus less maintenance. Other things like Apple car play etc will be nice to have.
Appreciate your inputs on model year and packages I should look for. btw I am open for UX also but prefer a SUV kind of stance from NX
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If you are doing 1st Gen NX, 2020 is the first year for CarPlay. I would also think that the 2020/2021 were the last year for the 1st Gen, so ideally all the kinks would be worked out before moving on the 2nd. That’s just a thought though - honestly I’ve done a lot of research and all years seem
solid. Others may know more.
solid. Others may know more.
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2018 model year had a host of changes(improvements), which also included more features included on the lower base model, plus, Apple Play can be added to this year, if previous owner hadn’t already done it.
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Thanks. As I understand, with some changes and improvements etc , 2018 model years onwards should be a good target for us?
Any pointers on trim levels or packages to have the best driver assist, safety features
Any pointers on trim levels or packages to have the best driver assist, safety features
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Obviously, the newer the model year and higher models are usually loaded with safety feature, but at the minimum, 2018 base has adaptive cruise control, lane-departure alert, forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and automatic high beams.
Since I use to be a motorcycle rider, checking the blind spots are 2nd nature to me, so I haven’t missed the blind spot monitoring system.
The forward collision warning with automatic braking was the game changer in my opinion, that feature has saved my butt numerous times from rear ending someone else, I’m so glad it was standard starting in 2018.
Since I use to be a motorcycle rider, checking the blind spots are 2nd nature to me, so I haven’t missed the blind spot monitoring system.
The forward collision warning with automatic braking was the game changer in my opinion, that feature has saved my butt numerous times from rear ending someone else, I’m so glad it was standard starting in 2018.
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Been lurking on the forums for a while. Had many Toyotas but never a Lexus. Given the reliability and success I had with Toyota's, thinking of a Lexus for my daughter who is starting a new job. Given the Toyota reliability, assume there shouldn't be much difference between model years Also she loves Lexus.
Looking for relatively low mileage/less than 50K miles NX, which should mean we should be looking 2017/2018 and Up. Is there a preferred model year over others?
Primary needs are best driver assist and safety features plus less maintenance. Other things like Apple car play etc will be nice to have.
Appreciate your inputs on model year and packages I should look for. btw I am open for UX also but prefer a SUV kind of stance from NX
Also she loves Lexus.Looking for relatively low mileage/less than 50K miles NX, which should mean we should be looking 2017/2018 and Up. Is there a preferred model year over others?
Primary needs are best driver assist and safety features plus less maintenance. Other things like Apple car play etc will be nice to have.
Appreciate your inputs on model year and packages I should look for. btw I am open for UX also but prefer a SUV kind of stance from NX
Loving the car so far after 1 month of ownership. I love the surround sound and extra comfortable seats of my NX300. Wish gas mileage was better (averaging about 25 mpg overall), but that's what the hybrid version is for.
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Been looking at prices for 2018 and up model years. Looked at RAV4 too. Looks like there is not much difference between a Rav4 and NX 300. A low mileage let us say less than 30K miles 2020 NX300 AWD prices are around approx. $34K. For a RAV4 XSE also the prices are around the same. Which makes in my opinion NX a much better buy? I assume RAV4 XSE which is the highest trim level for RAV4 and NX should be similar in terms of features/packages etc though the engine 2.5L for Rav4 vs 2.0 T for NX etc
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Been looking at prices for 2018 and up model years. Looked at RAV4 too. Looks like there is not much difference between a Rav4 and NX 300. A low mileage let us say less than 30K miles 2020 NX300 AWD prices are around approx. $34K. For a RAV4 XSE also the prices are around the same. Which makes in my opinion NX a much better buy? I assume RAV4 XSE which is the highest trim level for RAV4 and NX should be similar in terms of features/packages etc though the engine 2.5L for Rav4 vs 2.0 T for NX etc
The price difference between a Base Nx300 and a fully loaded RAV4 4wd was negligible.
When my NX arrived for pickup at the Toyota dealership, the salesperson was amazed at what a deal it was, base NX vs Loaded RAV4, it was no comparison as far as value for the money was concerned.
They were concerned that if folks got wind of it, no one would by the RAV4 anymore, which would definitely put an end to this Toyota dealership facilitating Lexus purchase for customers.
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2018+ had a bunch of upgrades like others have said. The ones I wish I had on my 2017 are BSM, LED tail lights, and the folding mirrors. The black rear badge is also nicer/easier to clean than the chrome one. I don't like the track pad you get on the 2018+ models though. I had a non-hybrid UX as a loaner once and specifically request not to get them anymore, loud, small, cheaper interior than the NX, which is already a stepdown from the RX/GX. The UX felt like driving a Honda Civic.
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Test drove 2 NX so far. Both less than 25k miles, 2020 models. Interior, features, packages etc are all great. But may be due to the 4 cyl engine or whatever, it didn't have that
Lexus smoothness. I remember being on my friends 2016 ES350 as well as driving it which was a totally different feel. Interior sound as well as overall comfort in ES350 was totally different.
I know I am comparing apples to oranges...NX is in a different segment, AWD small SUV meant for different use etc and it does well in that segment.
Lexus smoothness. I remember being on my friends 2016 ES350 as well as driving it which was a totally different feel. Interior sound as well as overall comfort in ES350 was totally different.
I know I am comparing apples to oranges...NX is in a different segment, AWD small SUV meant for different use etc and it does well in that segment.
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