MDX is better in every single way ... hated the RX ... glad my wife totalled it after 13 months of ownership!
The absolute WORST Infotainment interface developed to-date. Thank-god for a 3rd party device that allowed you to override the Navi system to be able to access all of the features that Lexus lawyers locked you out of while driving!
I am looking at the Mercedes ML350. I intend to keep my 2007 V6 Limited Rav as a second vehicle. I purchased the Mercedes C300 in 2009 for my daughter and I'm impressed by the quality and service
If I'm still around when my RAV's VSA runs out in 2019 I would have to see what would be available as a replacement - between government regs. and pressure groups like Consumers Union the market may be dominated by vehicles which would be designed to get 200 mpg and withstand a 2000-foot sheer cliff dropoff and a 70-mph head-on crash with an OTR rig such as a Peterbuilt.
1) Vehicle must be compatible with my *special* Toyota oil filter wrench.
2) Must have a transmission dipstick. (Sorry RAV gen 4.4)
3) Will consider plug-in electric depending how things evolve by 2019.
And like Dr. D, will be looking for Barcelona Red :thumbs_up:
Without a lottery hit I'll be driving my RAV to the grave.......with one it would likely be an RX350 although the Santa Fe Sport Turbo appeals also. I haven't driven either one (or even sat in them!) but they seem to draw me the most.
Well scratch that. Nearest Lexus dealer is 300 miles away in San Antonio.:doh:
Without a lottery hit I'll be driving my RAV to the grave.......with one it would likely be an RX350 although the Santa Fe Sport Turbo appeals also. I haven't driven either one (or even sat in them!) but they seem to draw me the most.
Well scratch that. Nearest Lexus dealer is 300 miles away in San Antonio.:doh:
The RDX is at the top of my list. The only problem is I don't think they have a 4wd lock like the Rav and it's been noted the newest generation is a little slow at getting power to the real wheels when it senses slipping from the front.
Do some research on the dealer-to-customer incentives your retailer offers. With my Rav4, I got free tyres and batteries for the life of the car (even if I decide to sell it), provided I do all the factory-recommended maintenance there. Seeing how high the price of tyres can be, I'd say that's what drove the bargain right home!
Do some research on the dealer-to-customer incentives your retailer offers. With my Rav4, I got free tyres and batteries for the life of the car (even if I decide to sell it), provided I do all the factory-recommended maintenance there.
My 2009 Rav4 Sport V6 SAP 4x4 with over 80k miles still looks and drives like new, but if I had money to burn, it would be on the Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel (or SRT8?!).
When my current Rav4 comes off lease, one option is to look for a used '12 Limited. I am also looking at the Subaru Outback, Crosstrek XV, Honda CRV, Toyota Venza, and Mazda CX-5. I have given thought to going to a sedan, but I've really grown to love the easy ingress/egress of a crossover. There are a lot of great vehicles out there now, but I've pretty much decided that I need something with 4WD/AWD as long as I live here in Michigan.
After having driven many brands of vehicles ... some luxury ... some not ... I have to say I'm quite partial to the BMW brand. Go take one for a spin, and you will be hooked too ... too bad that every time I build one, I somehow end up adding $15k of options to the base vehicle to get all the unnecessary toys that are quite appealing.
If you are a techie like me ... you will love the iDrive system as well as the ability to connect you laptop to the OBD-II port, and with BMW software (readily available for free download on BMW forums) change every little detail of the vehicle's configuration to your personal preference.
The F25 X3 with M-Sport in 35i trim level would be my choice. Space Grey Metallic w/ Nevada Mojave Leather.
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