Brands like Lexus for sedan/suv with awd and some luxury features

[Anonymous]

Looking for suggestions for something practical and reliable but yet a bit fancier than a basic model, either a sedan or a small suv Most be under $50k. I am thinking Lexus, but looking for other ideas too. We usually drive Toyota so that’s the brand we are comparing it too. The car will be used for commuting and must have AWD and drive well in snowy conditions (not in DMV). Any ideas on brands/models to look at?

[Anonymous]

Q5/X3/GLC/NX can all easily be had for under $50k.

If you want reliable Lexus is going to be the only option.

[Anonymous]

You could also go with a loaded Subaru Outback, which will run you about $35K. This would get you the best things about an SUV and a sedan, since it's the original crossover vehicle.

[Anonymous]

What about Infiniti?

[Anonymous]

Check out the new Acura RDX. I had an MDX for a lot of years and no longer needed the third row so I wanted something smaller anyway. If you are okay with a sedan, the size of the RDX will be fine for you. I looked at lots of other SUV's that were more expensive and felt I got the most for my money with the RDX. It was under 50. That being said, DH has a Mercedes C class which is also AWD. He said it is the best car he has ever driven. I have never seen anything like the dealer experience at Mercedes. It was slightly over 50 though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Check out the new Acura RDX. I had an MDX for a lot of years and no longer needed the third row so I wanted something smaller anyway. If you are okay with a sedan, the size of the RDX will be fine for you. I looked at lots of other SUV's that were more expensive and felt I got the most for my money with the RDX. It was under 50. That being said, DH has a Mercedes C class which is also AWD. He said it is the best car he has ever driven. I have never seen anything like the dealer experience at Mercedes. It was slightly over 50 though.

If a C300 is the best car your husband has ever driven I'm not sure he's much of a car person.

[Anonymous]

Love my Acura RDX!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Check out the new Acura RDX. I had an MDX for a lot of years and no longer needed the third row so I wanted something smaller anyway. If you are okay with a sedan, the size of the RDX will be fine for you. I looked at lots of other SUV's that were more expensive and felt I got the most for my money with the RDX. It was under 50. That being said, DH has a Mercedes C class which is also AWD. He said it is the best car he has ever driven. I have never seen anything like the dealer experience at Mercedes. It was slightly over 50 though.

That's funny. I traded in my Mercedes C class 7 years ago for my Lexus. My Mercedes was the worst car I've ever owned, and neither my DH nor I would buy one again. He drives a Tesla now; I have the Lexus RX hybrid. Its was well over 100,000 miles on it, and it has only ever needed routine maintenance, with the exception of some minor part that needed replacing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You could also go with a loaded Subaru Outback, which will run you about $35K. This would get you the best things about an SUV and a sedan, since it's the original crossover vehicle.

A loaded Outback is closer to 45 to 50k.

[Anonymous]

We have a 2019 RDX and like ig a lot. We looked at Lexus but it wasn’t tall enough for my DH- his head hit the ceiling bc of where he likes the seat. So we didn’t really consider it.

But the new RDX is completely redesigned.

[Anonymous]

At this point, what do the luxury brands offer over any other model? All cars have leather, nav, collision detection, etc.

Maybe the leather is slightly more supple and stitching slightly more tighter on the luxury models?

I do not get the constant fascination with luxury brands. 15 years ago, yes, there was a clear difference. But today, all cars feel luxurious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At this point, what do the luxury brands offer over any other model? All cars have leather, nav, collision detection, etc.

Maybe the leather is slightly more supple and stitching slightly more tighter on the luxury models?

I do not get the constant fascination with luxury brands. 15 years ago, yes, there was a clear difference. But today, all cars feel luxurious.

Attention to detail, more comfortable seating, smoother ride. Please check your definition of "all cars" because certainly not every car comes with leather nav,etc.

But hey, enjoy your lipstick on a pig.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Love my Acura RDX!

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You could also go with a loaded Subaru Outback, which will run you about $35K. This would get you the best things about an SUV and a sedan, since it's the original crossover vehicle.

A loaded Outback is closer to 45 to 50k.

I just went to Subaru and built the most expensive Outback available (3.6R Touring) and then added every option offered (no duplication) and I could only get the total to $42,261, and that’s with destination and dealer prep.


Perhaps you’ve been overpaying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At this point, what do the luxury brands offer over any other model? All cars have leather, nav, collision detection, etc.

Maybe the leather is slightly more supple and stitching slightly more tighter on the luxury models?

I do not get the constant fascination with luxury brands. 15 years ago, yes, there was a clear difference. But today, all cars feel luxurious.

Attention to detail, more comfortable seating, smoother ride. Please check your definition of "all cars" because certainly not every car comes with leather nav,etc.

But hey, enjoy your lipstick on a pig.

I would save your breath, there is no sense in explaining this to somebody who thinks an anemic and plasticky Subaru is the pinnacle of modern automobiles and basically the same as a 911/S550/Range Rover.