Anonymous
01/05/2023 19:33
Subject: SUV in my future
Anonymous wrote:OP. A M40 is 68k msrp once I add options. I’ll go test drive it and compare to a regular X5. Maybe if I find one that’s CPO, a few years old.
I think you will find the X3 too small especially if you want to grow into it. The motor is nice though. You can even look at a CPO X5M if you want all the powers or a X5 xDrive 45e if you value more efficiency.
Anonymous
01/05/2023 19:29
Subject: SUV in my future
I just went through this and looked at multiple options and ended up with Porsche Cayenne. The Macan GTS was a great drive if you don’t need that much space but I chose the Cayenne for the new redesign, size, and updated interior. I’ve owned a few BMWs and maintained them religiously. However the new BMWs just have a lot going on service wise and they aren’t even fun to drive anymore.
Anonymous
01/05/2023 18:19
Subject: SUV in my future
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:LEXUS RX
We have owned Audi BMW Toyota Honda SUV's by far no comparison reliability Lexus.
Lexus is a Toyota brand? Most Lexus vehicles, especially the SUV’s, are repackaged Toyota CUV/SUV’s - the GX470 in particular, which is a Landcruiser with a different grill.
The LX is the Land Cruiser, not the GX. The GX is based on the LC Prado, a completely different truck.
Anonymous
01/04/2023 17:11
Subject: SUV in my future
OP. A M40 is 68k msrp once I add options. I’ll go test drive it and compare to a regular X5. Maybe if I find one that’s CPO, a few years old.
Anonymous
01/03/2023 23:53
Subject: SUV in my future
Anonymous wrote:BMW X3 M40i. Nothing else like it.
Ehhh except the X5 M50i. Byeeeee!
Anonymous
01/03/2023 23:40
Subject: Re:SUV in my future
Anonymous wrote:DH bought the Audi g7. He didn’t like the Lexus or Acura MDX as much. Got a new 2022 for $65k.
If you are buying a family car and expect it to last 5+ years, get one with a third row.
If you are planning to have a third child, none of these cars will be good family cars, someone will need to drive a minivan. With 2 kids it will be fine, though.
Absolutely not. I have 4 kids and would rather walk than drive a mini van. Most of my friends have 3 or 4 kids and not a single one has a mini van
Anonymous
01/03/2023 23:29
Subject: SUV in my future
BMW X3 M40i. Nothing else like it.
Anonymous
01/03/2023 23:26
Subject: SUV in my future
Anonymous wrote:LEXUS RX
We have owned Audi BMW Toyota Honda SUV's by far no comparison reliability Lexus.
He said he was a car guy who valued driving dynamics. The antithesis of a Lexus RX.
Anonymous
01/03/2023 20:41
Subject: Re:SUV in my future
DH bought the Audi g7. He didn’t like the Lexus or Acura MDX as much. Got a new 2022 for $65k.
If you are buying a family car and expect it to last 5+ years, get one with a third row.
If you are planning to have a third child, none of these cars will be good family cars, someone will need to drive a minivan. With 2 kids it will be fine, though.
If you are buying a family car and expect it to last 5+ years, get one with a third row.
If you are planning to have a third child, none of these cars will be good family cars, someone will need to drive a minivan. With 2 kids it will be fine, though.
Anonymous
01/03/2023 16:27
Subject: SUV in my future
Anonymous wrote:LEXUS RX
We have owned Audi BMW Toyota Honda SUV's by far no comparison reliability Lexus.
Lexus is a Toyota brand? Most Lexus vehicles, especially the SUV’s, are repackaged Toyota CUV/SUV’s - the GX470 in particular, which is a Landcruiser with a different grill.
Anonymous
01/03/2023 14:41
Subject: SUV in my future
I drove a very old Lexus SUV and it was excellent.
Anonymous
01/03/2023 14:39
Subject: SUV in my future
Anonymous wrote:I'm a car person. Like the PP, I've owned, at various points, Audi/Honda/Acura/Lexus/BMW + also Mazda/Subaru/Infiniti/Nissan/Ford/Tesla.
Specifically, I've had a Lexus RX350 and an X5. Outside of size, some of the price range, and relative "luxury" level, there's really no comparing the two.
What's your top priority? If it's long-term reliability/longevity, get the Lexus (bonus: it takes regular fuel, or at least it used to when I had one). If it's driving dynamics/driver experience/performance, get the X5...the RX doesn't come anywhere close to it.
If you get the X5, buy a certified pre-owned 2020 or newer. I just did a quick AutoTrader search and there are several options well within your budget, but you have to zoom out to a 100-mile radius.
I'd also test-drive the RX350, Acura MDX, maybe the Audi Q7, maybe the Volvo XC-90...and the sleeper of fun SUVs, the Mazda CX-9 (although next year it's being replaced by the new 6-cyl hybrid CX-90). The CX-9 was actually my second choice behind the X5.
The CX-9 Signature is a really amazing car for the price.
Anonymous
01/03/2023 14:36
Subject: SUV in my future
I'm a car person. Like the PP, I've owned, at various points, Audi/Honda/Acura/Lexus/BMW + also Mazda/Subaru/Infiniti/Nissan/Ford/Tesla.
Specifically, I've had a Lexus RX350 and an X5. Outside of size, some of the price range, and relative "luxury" level, there's really no comparing the two.
What's your top priority? If it's long-term reliability/longevity, get the Lexus (bonus: it takes regular fuel, or at least it used to when I had one). If it's driving dynamics/driver experience/performance, get the X5...the RX doesn't come anywhere close to it.
If you get the X5, buy a certified pre-owned 2020 or newer. I just did a quick AutoTrader search and there are several options well within your budget, but you have to zoom out to a 100-mile radius.
I'd also test-drive the RX350, Acura MDX, maybe the Audi Q7, maybe the Volvo XC-90...and the sleeper of fun SUVs, the Mazda CX-9 (although next year it's being replaced by the new 6-cyl hybrid CX-90). The CX-9 was actually my second choice behind the X5.
Specifically, I've had a Lexus RX350 and an X5. Outside of size, some of the price range, and relative "luxury" level, there's really no comparing the two.
What's your top priority? If it's long-term reliability/longevity, get the Lexus (bonus: it takes regular fuel, or at least it used to when I had one). If it's driving dynamics/driver experience/performance, get the X5...the RX doesn't come anywhere close to it.
If you get the X5, buy a certified pre-owned 2020 or newer. I just did a quick AutoTrader search and there are several options well within your budget, but you have to zoom out to a 100-mile radius.
I'd also test-drive the RX350, Acura MDX, maybe the Audi Q7, maybe the Volvo XC-90...and the sleeper of fun SUVs, the Mazda CX-9 (although next year it's being replaced by the new 6-cyl hybrid CX-90). The CX-9 was actually my second choice behind the X5.
Anonymous
01/03/2023 14:00
Subject: SUV in my future
LEXUS RX
We have owned Audi BMW Toyota Honda SUV's by far no comparison reliability Lexus.
We have owned Audi BMW Toyota Honda SUV's by far no comparison reliability Lexus.
Anonymous
01/03/2023 13:59
Subject: SUV in my future
DW currently drives a Honda accord and I drive a bmw coupe. We’re planning to sell my coupe and buy a SUV of some sort to get something family friendly. We have one toddler now and a baby “in the works”. I’m familiar with the bmw X5 and like the handling/tech but would like to go test drive a few other options. We would be buying and keeping it for a while. Not a 3 year lease so some reliability is preferable. I’m also a car guy. Driving dynamics are important to me I so don’t want a boat. Budget is less than 65k.