When you bought your RX what did you compare it to while shopping?
#16
RDX (smaller and thirsty, but in retrospect, at least the voice commands work and the NAV system is up to date), Highlander, Pilot, MDX, FX35, Touareg, Tribeca. Since I'm a gadget guy, I ended up with the RX400h.
Also looked at smaller vehicles, CRV, RAV4, Tiguan, and of course since my last vehicle was an Outback, I also looked at new Outback and Forester.
Speaking of smaller CUVs, my wife just received a 2010 Chevy Equinox as a company car. It wasn't available when I tested the smaller vehicles - 2010 being a new redesigned model. It's the LT AWD, with 18" wheels, and the V6. Having driven the Equinox, I can tell you it would be my choice if I was looking for a compact CUV.
Also looked at smaller vehicles, CRV, RAV4, Tiguan, and of course since my last vehicle was an Outback, I also looked at new Outback and Forester.
Speaking of smaller CUVs, my wife just received a 2010 Chevy Equinox as a company car. It wasn't available when I tested the smaller vehicles - 2010 being a new redesigned model. It's the LT AWD, with 18" wheels, and the V6. Having driven the Equinox, I can tell you it would be my choice if I was looking for a compact CUV.
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No, I don't play soccer!
I didn't really look at anything else since I've been happy in my RXs for over 11 years now. When I was at the NY Auto Show last April, I took a look at the Venza, Land Rover, Q5 and Cayenne out of curiousity. But I would not have given them a second glance, except for maybe the Rover
#20
It was the 450h vs. Audi Q5 (Q5 won on being more nimble on the road, and quicker, and close second contender to 450h, but lost out on rear cargo space and fuel economy) The hybrid aspect made it tolerable to get another SUV in the garage line-up. Because after driving a Cayenne Turbo S with many mods the motto rings true "Porsche-There Is No Substitute"
Prior to that we were looking at German sedans for her (S4, 5 series) but then shorty wanted something more 'back friendly" for new baby on the way and car seat, etc.
Prior to that we were looking at German sedans for her (S4, 5 series) but then shorty wanted something more 'back friendly" for new baby on the way and car seat, etc.
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Coming out of a 05 RX, and having a 2k RX previous, we were more than a bit disappointed in the new 2010 offering. We tested the Q5 Audi was way to fond of them, the Venza couldn’t get it equipped the way we wanted, FX which was way to pricey when compared with its sibling the Murano, ML to small, too expensive and not very appealing, and finally the Murano. Found that a Murano LE with all the bells and whistles was substantially less in final cost (after negotiations), more than rivaled the RX in appointments and technology, and was a lot more fun to drive. We still stay in the Lexus family with our GS AWD. If Lexus had been a bit more daring in the 10RX, we might well have bought another one.
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Test drove a RX450h, was not impressed. Other than it's a hybrid (and a Lexus), nothing really stands out. Still debating to get it or not. it's for the wifey though.
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Just curious, If you feel the X5 is far superior, why didn't you get the X7 instead of the RX450h? Was it price or styling or ?? I never tested the X5, but I sure do like the looks.
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[QUOTE=jclem;5120625]Just curious, If you feel the X5 is far superior, why didn't you get the X7 instead of the RX450h? Was it price or styling or ?? I never tested the X5, but I sure do like the looks.[/QUOT
There is no such thing as an X7. I was talking about a 750Li. And I didn't get it cause I have a wife.
There is no such thing as an X7. I was talking about a 750Li. And I didn't get it cause I have a wife.
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I have to admit, Lexus loaners are awesome. I was loaned a 2010 ES350, and it was fully loaded. I never had a loaner car with Navigation, Bluetooth, etc. I wish it had an active XM subscription though