lexus vs bmw suvs
11-13-22, 06:04 PM
#46
Lexus Fanatic
I never said you were not a car enthusiast, I just said that trade would be one most car enthusiasts would not make. Not sure why you're being so defensive if you truly could buy whatever car you want and are happy with the car you bought, who cares what I think? I don't care what you think...we just clearly have different priorities.
Most car enthusiasts who can buy anything they want are not going to buy a Lexus RX, especially those who have had a lot of high end Porsches and BMWs etc. Thats unusual, but if it works for you great.
11-13-22, 06:09 PM
#48
Lexus Fanatic
Huh? You aren't making any sense. The RX does not have a multilink or a double wishbone setup. It has the same macpherson strut suspension the Toyota Highlander has.
I don't hate on the RX, but I call things like they are. The RX is nowhere near the same caliber of car as a BMW X5. Thats not a negative statement about the RX, its just a fact. Its a much less expensive vehicle that lacks a lot of sophistication the X5 has.
I don't hate on the RX, but I call things like they are. The RX is nowhere near the same caliber of car as a BMW X5. Thats not a negative statement about the RX, its just a fact. Its a much less expensive vehicle that lacks a lot of sophistication the X5 has.
11-13-22, 06:13 PM
#49
Lexus Fanatic
Who says it is? IMO the Toyota power train (especially E Axle) is far more sophisticated than the X5 4/I6. But the chassis of the X5 is more sophisticated. RX would be a Lincoln Nautilus type competitor. I looked today at the new 2023 RX and underneath is pretty cost cut.
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 11-13-22 at 06:17 PM.
11-13-22, 06:17 PM
#50
Lexus Fanatic
The RX is more built to a cost vs a design where the X5 is more built to a design.
11-13-22, 06:19 PM
#51
We're talking about two different things here. The RX500h may have a more advanced hybrid system, but fundamentally it's still nowhere near the performance of any turbo 6 on the market except maybe the Acura V6.
11-13-22, 06:23 PM
#52
Lexus Fanatic
11-13-22, 06:51 PM
#53
drives cars
I need to drive the newest RX and NX, but the previous generation versus the X3 and X5 is no contest. The Lexus SUVs are more affordable, but you also get what you pay for. Not trying to sound harsh, as they are both good cars. I just think I'd rather an X3 over an NX even if I have to pay a little more, for instance.
11-13-22, 06:53 PM
#54
Lexus Fanatic
X3 is actually a good bit bigger than the NX, it actually compares more to the RX
11-13-22, 06:54 PM
#55
Lexus Fanatic
Who says the RX overall is comparable? I’ve long said that Lexus is more like a Cadillac Lincoln competitor than it is a German brand competitor. But they do have some overlap.
11-13-22, 07:02 PM
#56
Lexus Fanatic
Actually the Lincoln Aviator is a good bit more sophisticated than the RX, RX compares to say a Lincoln Nautilus.
11-13-22, 07:07 PM
#57
Lexus Fanatic
‘Sure. The but new RX500h hybrid powertrain is far more advanced and sophisticated (but not the battery). The E-axle is from their EVs. They have married it to the gas component I don’t think any other manufacture has done this
11-13-22, 07:25 PM
#58
Lexus Fanatic
That doesn’t change anything. I still have no desire to have a 4cyl hybrid vs an I6 or V8, and it’s still in a car that’s all steel and FWD transverse layout with a Mac strut suspension shared mostly with Toyotas.
11-13-22, 07:28 PM
#59
Lexus Fanatic
I’d want the GX460, IMO the most desirable Lexus SUV
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 11-13-22 at 07:49 PM.