RX 350 vs Audi Q5
07-20-17, 02:12 PM
#61
Adding to the styling debate.
It's good Lexus is pushing away the stereotypical soccer mom female driver with the styling and targeting a younger crowd. Unfortunately only the F Sport does this. The regular is still a half-bridge for the age and gender gap.
Volvos to me are for old folks. I haven't seen a XC90 driver without a full head of white hair or baldness. Inflammatory? Oops.
It's good Lexus is pushing away the stereotypical soccer mom female driver with the styling and targeting a younger crowd. Unfortunately only the F Sport does this. The regular is still a half-bridge for the age and gender gap.
Volvos to me are for old folks. I haven't seen a XC90 driver without a full head of white hair or baldness. Inflammatory? Oops.
07-20-17, 05:41 PM
#64
Hands down, the nicest interior I've ever owned was a 2015 BMW X5 with the Mocha Nappa Leather and Black leather trimmed doors and dash. Was the only vehicle I have owned that I had a zero tolerance policy on eating in the car!
07-20-17, 06:31 PM
#65
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
I like the front and the LED headlights. But for the rest of the body: too square. The lines are not fluid like the Lexus or Infinity.
The interior is square too, just look at the console, straight lines. I know someone who has it (2017) and I did not like it. Prefer my 2016 RX. My only concern was that the silver (which is the best looking of all colors) came only with black interior.
I agree (I don't recall who mentionned it) that the choice of leather by Lexus could have been better.
The interior is square too, just look at the console, straight lines. I know someone who has it (2017) and I did not like it. Prefer my 2016 RX. My only concern was that the silver (which is the best looking of all colors) came only with black interior.
I agree (I don't recall who mentionned it) that the choice of leather by Lexus could have been better.
07-21-17, 07:56 AM
#66
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07-21-17, 06:25 PM
#67
The 2.0 liter turbo in my opinion is too small of an motor for the Q5 and I am not sure if you will get the trouble free miles from the turbo engine as you would with a normally aspirated motor. At about 150,00 miles my Audis developed DUMB problems..I think the Lexus will be more trouble free but a bit of a numb handler compared to any of the german brands !
07-22-17, 05:12 AM
#68
Maybe Audi has changed, but I had 2005 Audi A6 purchased from an Audi dealer with a balance of a factory warranty and CPO. It seemed right after the factory ended problems started happening. Airbag light coming on repeatedly, Navigation System error, Electronic key that would not always work, Air Con fail fail, the light goes on. On top of that the dealer's service department was awful, rude and everything was a battle to be in warranty. Also they ran out of loaners. Don't get me wrong great interior and the real aluminum trim was a nice touch compared to Lexus silver plastic. Also Quattro was better then the AWD in the RX that is 100% sure.
Had a 2010 RX with factory warranty, and CPO. Never really had any issues. I think the suspension and related components where replaced, but all under warranty. Heard some rattles under CPO warranty took apart the dash under warranty. Bought a 2016 RX just because I wanted new technology. I am sure the 2010 is running like a champ for its 2nd owner.
Had a 2010 RX with factory warranty, and CPO. Never really had any issues. I think the suspension and related components where replaced, but all under warranty. Heard some rattles under CPO warranty took apart the dash under warranty. Bought a 2016 RX just because I wanted new technology. I am sure the 2010 is running like a champ for its 2nd owner.
07-22-17, 05:41 AM
#69
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
The 2.0 liter turbo in my opinion is too small of an motor for the Q5 and I am not sure if you will get the trouble free miles from the turbo engine as you would with a normally aspirated motor. At about 150,00 miles my Audis developed DUMB problems..I think the Lexus will be more trouble free but a bit of a numb handler compared to any of the german brands !
07-22-17, 05:44 AM
#70
Lexus Test Driver
Maybe Audi has changed, but I had 2005 Audi A6 purchased from an Audi dealer with a balance of a factory warranty and CPO. It seemed right after the factory ended problems started happening. Airbag light coming on repeatedly, Navigation System error, Electronic key that would not always work, Air Con fail fail, the light goes on. On top of that the dealer's service department was awful, rude and everything was a battle to be in warranty. Also they ran out of loaners. Don't get me wrong great interior and the real aluminum trim was a nice touch compared to Lexus silver plastic. Also Quattro was better then the AWD in the RX that is 100% sure.
Had a 2010 RX with factory warranty, and CPO. Never really had any issues. I think the suspension and related components where replaced, but all under warranty. Heard some rattles under CPO warranty took apart the dash under warranty. Bought a 2016 RX just because I wanted new technology. I am sure the 2010 is running like a champ for its 2nd owner.
Had a 2010 RX with factory warranty, and CPO. Never really had any issues. I think the suspension and related components where replaced, but all under warranty. Heard some rattles under CPO warranty took apart the dash under warranty. Bought a 2016 RX just because I wanted new technology. I am sure the 2010 is running like a champ for its 2nd owner.
07-22-17, 10:19 AM
#71
Driver School Candidate
07-22-17, 11:05 AM
#72
Lexus Test Driver
That's a relief. However, my friend has a 2009 BMW and one of her brake lights went out. After a month later they find out it's some circuit board that needs to be replaced costing over $500. I wish it was as simple as replacing the bulb haha. These are the issues I am hoping Lexus doesn't have with these newer cars and the reasons why I would love to but can't justify getting a german car.
07-22-17, 04:50 PM
#73
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
I pulled the trigger today on the RX - will pick it up Monday. White, black interior with NAV and the 20" wheels. Love the look of it. I sat in an FSport and couldn't believe how uncomfortable the seats were. That was a deal breaker even though my wife preferred the interior with the aluminum trim.
07-22-17, 06:10 PM
#74
I pulled the trigger today on the RX - will pick it up Monday. White, black interior with NAV and the 20" wheels. Love the look of it. I sat in an FSport and couldn't believe how uncomfortable the seats were. That was a deal breaker even though my wife preferred the interior with the aluminum trim.
07-22-17, 07:11 PM
#75
Driver School Candidate
I pulled the trigger today on the RX - will pick it up Monday. White, black interior with NAV and the 20" wheels. Love the look of it. I sat in an FSport and couldn't believe how uncomfortable the seats were. That was a deal breaker even though my wife preferred the interior with the aluminum trim.