scooby doo

Great vehicle, thanks for the feedback

Lil4X

OK, if it's so "girly" why do so many wranglers and roughnecks I run into climb down from their pickemups to ask me about my RX? "Do you like it?", "Dang, that's nice!", and "&@#*!" (appreciative explative) are the most often heard comments. Most of these guys are pretty tough customers - but that doesn't keep them from honest appreciation.

(insert chorus of "I'm a Lumberjack" here)

Sure, it appeals to the ladies, but I've probably had more compliments from construction workers and field hands than I have from lady friends. Maybe these folks don't have to be too concerned about "posing" their masculinity.... Thanx gsenthil for expressing it well - but pink looks lousy on me, and I don't dance out of respect for my GF's feet. Besides, how many graceful water buffaloes have you seen?

This thread is encouraging...IMHO it looks like most of us, unlike Porsche owners, don't regard their transportation device as a penile implant.

squarehat

To the X5's credit, I'm almost certain the wood trim is real. I've been in a few E46 (current 3 series) and E39 (current 5) and it's all real wood. I would assume the X5 uses real wood too (a quick trip to bmwusa.com lists "poplar wood trim" in light and dark shades standard.
On the other hand, Acura and Infiniti are notorious for "simulated wood" in their sub-$40K models. I'm pretty sure the TL and I35 don't use real wood.

LexFather

X5 wood trim is real. The RX invented the car-like SUV and IMO still the standard. Real wood, perfect fit and finish, a VERY DISTICTIVE interior. Decent room, drives smoothly, decent power.

I neve liked SUVs much, but after having a loaner RX multiple times, sometimes for a week, I simply learned to love and appreciate it. It really is someting!

shmelvin

Yes it works just fine off road.....as long as that off the road is your driveway. I had to negotiate a 8" - 10" curb the other day and was trully disgusted when backing back over at about 3 MPH I bottomed out with such a thud and a crunch that I had to get out and look. Everything was fine I could see the big scrape mark where I hit and found no damage. Point being this vehicle is NOT designed for and will NOT work off pavement. I also have a Montero which could drive over this RX like "Big Foot".

Don't get me wrong I like this "Soccer Mom" car it's a great CAR with a bit more room. I live in the north and will report back after the first big snow.

salimshah

If the RX survived that, I am way impressed.

Salim

Shonuff

hahaha the rx will work fine in minor offroad situations like loose sand at the beach or some mud. it never was designed to do heavy offroad duties.....you want that buy a jeep. why would you want to run a 40k vehichle off road?

i have tried to get it stuck at the beach here on south padre island...............could not do it. it is great for what it was designed for..................MINOR OFFROAD DUTIES.

oh yeah maybe that montero is better offroad....MAYBE, but it is afterall a mitsubishi lol

scooby doo

I checked out the Beamer today and yes I stand corrected. It has real wood. This is why these forums are great, thanks for correcting me.

Scoob

Daddy-O

Scoob,

I volunteer to correct you as often as necessary...

Anyone else? LOL

RX300wannabeIS300

Errr... yeah, not sure what you've done to your Montero to make it go over almost a foot-high curbs like a "Big Foot" (especially at 3mph)... That's a job for a tricked out crawling machine, which both RX are Montero are NOT. (Frankly, at 3mph I wouldn't even try to test a 5" curb in a parking lot in either the RX or the Montero. Dang!... when was the last time you guys went wheeling???)

One more thing... With a ground clearance of 7'7" what did you expect to happen on that curb???

Fire away!

Lil4X

Frustrated, I tried a 10" curb with a solid-axle K20 'Burb - 4WLow, eased in, and floored it. When the crashing and banging stopped I found myself on top. Yeah, I got there, but it cost me a big time front end alignment - and a good belly scrape. You're a braver man than I, schmelvin. Hope the RX suffered no similar damage!

toy4two

I remember when someone suggested my dark green second generation Toyota MR2 was girly (HELL I bought it from a Raider Cheerleader!). Maybe it is, all I know is I've gotten about a bazillion jaw drops and girls beg to drive my car. If the girls like it, it'll get the girls and thats all I want out of my manly car... to be a chick magnet.

lexguynj

I'd have to agree - Current RX300 - Soccer Mom / Chick's car / practical, great vehicle!

New 2004 RX330 - a little more aggressive, loaded with more goodies and toys! The more toys the better, maybe it will appeal to guys more this time around. I like it!