My sister has a 97 Bmw 325I that she's tired of. She is in the market for a new Car/ SUV and really likes the Nissan Murano and Lexus RX330. She already has her heart set on one or the other. What do you think the better choice would be?

 

lex....better service......

 

1 Acura MDX
2 Infinity FX35/45
3 Lexus RX330
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Somewhere down here is the nissan

 

I'd have to echo the Lexus. No real off road capability though. Dirt roads and cow paths at best. They have a real nice sounding stereo though. Plus they look leke a million bucks goin down the road.

 

neither...Audi AllRoad

 

How much is she willing to shell out?

The RX gets really pricey with options. You can get a loaded Murano for less than 35k out of the door now.

Oh btw, I own and Murano SE Fwd.

 

I'd say the Lexus' quality is head and shoulders over the rest, and it has a better warranty than Nissan...Besides, it's a tried and true model as well. Resale will also be much higher...

 

INFINITI

 

the VW touregg that car is super nice.

 

get the highlander...the 04 model has the 3.3L, plus if you get the right model(s), this is also the first year they are offering a third row seat.

bascially the same ride as the lexus RX, just much cheaper.

 

if you are going for the lexus may as well get the Infinity FX45 much sportier and nicer!!!

 

RX330

 

Porsche Cayenne S

 

the nissan is absolutely tits to drive, I test drove one for a good hour and it was just amazing, i'm not keen on the looks, but man was it a great drive

 

you could get a loaded FX35 for 41k i know cause i just did :P

 

Just sitting in the RX 330 for 10 seconds and you will easily realize why Infiniti needs to just badge their cars as Nissans. The Murano, I can't believe a 30k car can have such a cheap interior. I do give it to Nissan, both are very different looking SUV/Wagon thingies (like the RX). The Nissan's may be more "fun" but if you think driving a SUV thingie is "fun" you also love to bob your head for apples and you have spit contests for distance with your kids.

 

I hated the Murano/FX when they first came out, but the more I see them, the more I like them. The FX45 is a beast!!!!

 

hey 1sicklex, drive the FX35/45 and tell me its not fun to drive the handling is very close to my CL-S and it stops on a dime better then most sports car. My opinion you want a quite, bland, luxorius ride go Lexus. If you like a driving machine, like his sister already has (325) go FX34/45, X5 or Porsche

 

The fun factor is relative.

Say you need an SUV. Would you rather have one that handles like a sedan or a wallow-y buffalo?

 

Take a look at a Chrysler Pacifica, we have one in the family. First "crossover" vehicle in a joint venture between Chrysler and Benz. Front wheel drive, but switches to RWD if the front looses grip. Built on a Mercedes suspension. Moveable pedal cluster, first two rows of seats are heated. $35,700 without navi but loaded. Add $1,550 for the navi, which is RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE! (in the speedo....).

250 HP, but IMHO, needs 300. But...This thing will do 0.77g's on a skidpad!