2016 Lexus RX vs BMW
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Lexus is Luxury, comfort and styling. Why are people comparing X5 to RX4. X5 is a SAV. Yes, the reliability is an issue when you have turbos and its cooling systems installed. Many more things can go wrong with that engine then with the V6 engine that Lexus has had been using for many years and just fine tuning it year after year.
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I would say the BMW I6 is better than the lexus V6.....even with the bmw turbo there. I am iffy about the bmw V8 from a few friends who owned it. BMW biggest fail is quirky electrical which can be frustrating to deal with as the car ages.....also I can't stand the run flats that comes with bmw
I hate run flats as well. I am glad they haven't been adopted by more automakers.
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RX450h 2020 vs BMW X5
While I was thinking of buying RX450h 2020 Luxury, another brand came to the horizon for consideration - X5 2018-2019. Did anyone have or had X5 in the past to compare with latest RX hybrid, in terms of performance, fun and quality?
I'm located in Europe, there're a lot of X5 on the market.
I'm located in Europe, there're a lot of X5 on the market.
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While I was thinking of buying RX450h 2020 Luxury, another brand came to the horizon for consideration - X5 2018-2019. Did anyone have or had X5 in the past to compare with latest RX hybrid, in terms of performance, fun and quality?
I'm located in Europe, there're a lot of X5 on the market.
I'm located in Europe, there're a lot of X5 on the market.
I've read reports that the X5 doesn't have enough pockets and that it's thirsty, but do no know 1st hand, had a look inside one and I think Lexus is much nicer.
You being in EU where everything to do with cars cost at least twice what we pay in northamerica ought to consider maintenance cost and this is where Lexus shines also in resale value.
I don't know about hybrids, once fuel cell hits the market, their value will drop like a brick.
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I would consider the kind of driving you intend to do as these are two very different vehicles. The X5 is more geared toward performance than the RX. The RX is my plush, serene commuter car. I have a Macan as my fun city car. The X5 is somewhere between that spectrum.
Another consideration is that you'd be buying a last generation X5 vs. a current generation RX. Also, X5 has a traditional 8-speed transmission which is not as smooth as a DCT. And DCT isn't as buttery smooth as the RX's PSD transmission. Avoid the regular RX350 if you don't want to roll the dice on the transmission woes.
Last edited by ericsan13; Jul 1, 2020 at 11:24 AM.
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So they no longer have Dakota leather, they have standard sensated (vinyl) and vernasca leather (similar to Dakota) and then merino is the upgrade, which is better than the nappa like you said. Point is though there is still a leather upgrade.