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  1. 07-17-2006, 04:00 AM #1
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    Default HELP ME CHOOSE!!!

    my moms bd is comming up on aug.31...

    please help me choose a suv for her...i have three choices...

    LEXUS rx330
    reliablity...not as luxury& funny looking
    or
    BENZ ML500
    strong.. & i think mom likes this one
    (she doesnt know anything, she wants it because of the name)....
    V8 (gas tank fucker) & might not be reliable...parts are very expensive...
    or
    BMW X5
    best in looks(i think)...might not be reliable..parts are very expensive..



    its gonna be used, around 30k to 55k....so i was wondering if anyone owns or knows of any problems for any of these cars..i really want to go for the lexus because toyota/lexus is just plain reliable because it's japanese..atleast i have never heard or known of any jap. car to f' up around 30k-110k....as far as the german cars...i heard that she likes the BENZ..but damn, its a v8.humm..i dunno..i currently own an 01 AUDI S4 w/ 65k and shit..i have plenty problems..so..the notzi cars have left a sour taste..im kinda afraid to get another german car..i guess what im looking for is just to be convienced on, why i should get the x5 or the ml500??...

    any feedback would be greatly appreciated!...
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  2. 07-17-2006, 06:01 AM #2
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    the ml500 gets decent gas mileage, is actually reliable unless your mom runs without oil or something of that nature. if its what she likes its what she likes. as for the lexus being reliable, ehn, being japanese doesnt mean it is. regular maintance and not modding the hell out of the car means it is. its all a matter of care/soft driving.
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    i have heard nothing but good thinds about the X5, my advice would be do some research through some like Consumer Reports, lol if you can find some unbias reviews
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    i know where a good deal on an X5 is if you're are interested. Do you know which engine you want, this one is a 3.0. Guessing if you are looking at the Ml500 then you'll prolly want the 4.2 X5...
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    Get the fuckin x5, what are you thinkin china man
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    I love my RX300. We average around 23MPG and that's mostly city driving around McDonough area where traffic is a bitch. On trips we've averaged as high as 26MPG on the interstate cruising at 75. Quality is there, excellent dealer support, roadside assistance and powertrain warranty until 70k miles. We drive quite a bit and in the two years of owning it have put 60k miles on it. I got it two years ago with 32k miles and have nothing but good things to say about it.
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    I have a good friend with the Lexus and it has been perfect. Used ones are reasonable in price and dealer support is excellent. I'm sure the Benz and the BMW are great too but I would suspect they will cost more to purchase and to maintain. Just my 2 cents.
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    X5 but i will say my boss had both the lexus and the X5... the X5 is always in the shop
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    x5....but if you want a cost effective option over the long run go with the RX300
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    thanx a whole bunch guys..i love the fast responses, i will take everyones post into consideration..i did more searching and it seems like benz is getting crapped on..lol..

    benz..http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=111110

    benz...http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=469820

    but then again...

    x5..http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/dir...w/.ee94f99/374

    the rx330 had navigation/electric problems,but thats minor..didn't see much of any tranny issues over on the jap side..

    i don't know guys...i think the rx330 is ahead here...but there still an open door for the x5..
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    i went with my aunt to get the rx 330 when they first came out and ive not had one issue with it. love driving it !

    but my opinion is that that are all great suvs and it all depends on the style u want and bank u willin got put down.

    i actually like all of those rides and feel sorry u have to pick.
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    Expect to pay an ASS for maintainence if you get the ml500... They take 8 quarts of oil(Synthetic), nobody stocks the air filters(cept dealers..), and a good handful of quick lube shops wont have the oil filter/tool. Thats just the start of it....

    The Lex takes the same damn oil filter as most other toyotas, the air filters are not hard to find, and they don't take an insane amount of oil...

    Not sure on the X5.

    But yea, thats just my view on the choices given. Ease/price of maintenence would steer me away from ml500/x5.
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    you know my thoughts......put the money towards a house. definately a wiser decision and Im sure your mom would rather you do that anyway. Im tellin you, you are gonna kick yourself down the road.
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