View Poll Results: What should I buy under $70k
2004 Lexus GX470
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15.00%
2004 Lexus LX470
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20.00%
2004 BMW X5 4.6
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57.50%
2004 GMC Yukon Denali
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0%
2004 VW Touareg
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BMW X5 4.6 or Lexus GX470
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Don't like SUV's, but given the choice, I would go bmw. I love lexus styling, but for some reason I just think the GX is UGLY. LX isn't that great either. I do like the RX though.
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X5 4.8is... It has 360 hp, some say 380+, from a 4.8-liter V8, 7-speed automatic transmission and BMW's new awd system called xDrive.
0 to 100km/h (0 to 62 mph): 6 seconds.
Top speed: 246 km/h.
0 to 100km/h (0 to 62 mph): 6 seconds.
Top speed: 246 km/h.
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Originally posted by mdw131
X5 4.8is... It has 360 hp, some say 380+, from a 4.8-liter V8, 7-speed automatic transmission and BMW's new awd system called xDrive.
0 to 100km/h (0 to 62 mph): 6 seconds.
Top speed: 246 km/h.
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X5 4.8is... It has 360 hp, some say 380+, from a 4.8-liter V8, 7-speed automatic transmission and BMW's new awd system called xDrive.
0 to 100km/h (0 to 62 mph): 6 seconds.
Top speed: 246 km/h.
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And those xdrive commericals are cool with the dudes flying next to the wheels
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I wouldn't buy an X5 because these ads that are playing everywhere are so irritating.
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Sorry folks, I'd take the X5, even in 4.4 trim. If you can live with the storage, it's a great vehicle. The FX45 IS ugly - I'm sure it's a great driver, but I can't get past the looks. Too bad there isn't an RX430 sport...
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Originally posted by 2Lexus430s
I went to go look at a 04 BMW X5 4.6 this morning and really like it, I have yet to really take a good look at the new GX470 or the LX470... In you people NONE BIASED opinions, what would you prefer I get?
BTW, I'm not going to spend any more than $70k for EVERYTHING.....
I went to go look at a 04 BMW X5 4.6 this morning and really like it, I have yet to really take a good look at the new GX470 or the LX470... In you people NONE BIASED opinions, what would you prefer I get?
BTW, I'm not going to spend any more than $70k for EVERYTHING.....
X5 All the way!!!!!!!! They are sooo Hott with just wheels. (if you get the right color).
Here's a favorite of mine:
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Isn't it funny how whenever we have a Lexus vs. BMW thread we all come out and complain about how overpriced, overrated, and under-qualitied the Bimmers are compared to Lexus, but then when there is a specific model vs. model comparison so many people still fawn all over the BMW?
Why is that?
Why is that?
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Originally posted by Iceman
Isn't it funny how whenever we have a Lexus vs. BMW thread we all come out and complain about how overpriced, overrated, and under-qualitied the Bimmers are compared to Lexus, but then when there is a specific model vs. model comparison so many people still fawn all over the BMW?
Why is that?
Isn't it funny how whenever we have a Lexus vs. BMW thread we all come out and complain about how overpriced, overrated, and under-qualitied the Bimmers are compared to Lexus, but then when there is a specific model vs. model comparison so many people still fawn all over the BMW?
Why is that?
And that ride is pretty bangin TX
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Sadly, the GX is probably the first UNRELIABLE Lexus
Dude, your list is very vast. The LX 470/GX 470 are true capable offroaders with all out luxury. THe X5 is a sport SUV, very sporty and no utility. What the hell is sporty of a SUV, I have yet to figure out.
It's like Car Lewis running the 100m in high heels or Dan O'brian doing the decatlathon in stilts. Absolutely stupid.
Anyways, if u have lil need for cargo carrying, I'd get the BMW. The FX is great in 35 form from 35-40k. The FX45 is overpriced for 52k, maybe a used one like JaxFl said. If u want a true SUV, I'd ante up and buy the LX 470.
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The X5 looks good & drives great, but I won't put too much confidence in their reliability based on their past track record, comparing even to the most unreliable Lexus, if reliability is what one is looking for.
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Originally posted by SexySC
The X5 looks good & drives great, but I won't put too much confidence in their reliability based on their past track record, comparing even to the most unreliable Lexus, if reliability is what one is looking for.
The X5 looks good & drives great, but I won't put too much confidence in their reliability based on their past track record, comparing even to the most unreliable Lexus, if reliability is what one is looking for.
I will disagree on "looks good and drives great". The X5 is very bland, to me, and is amazingly small inside. I drove a 4.4i the first model year and was let down again. It feels like a tank, and when the salesman advised me to "push it around a bit to see what it can do" I just about flipped the thing over. It had the sport package, which gave it a ride far harsher than its performance capabilities would seem to demand.
In short, the X5 doesn't impress me a whole lot. Still, they seem to do fine with the soccer mom demographic...
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Originally posted by pvmike1
Sorry folks, I'd take the X5, even in 4.4 trim. If you can live with the storage, it's a great vehicle. The FX45 IS ugly - I'm sure it's a great driver, but I can't get past the looks. Too bad there isn't an RX430 sport...
Sorry folks, I'd take the X5, even in 4.4 trim. If you can live with the storage, it's a great vehicle. The FX45 IS ugly - I'm sure it's a great driver, but I can't get past the looks. Too bad there isn't an RX430 sport...
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The looks are one of the best aspects of the FX45. Best looking SUV on the planet? Its all subjective I suppose.
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The styling of the FX is polarizing, but I happen to like it, it's fun to drive for a SUV , & has a sporty but upscale interior. I'll pick the FX45 over the X5 4.4 which really isn't significantly more practical.
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