RDX vs. Other SUVs
Burning Brakes
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So, I keep going back and force between 3 choices at the moment: RDX (wish it was smaller just a bit like last gen + extra cameras tech), new Nissan Rogue SL (great package but reliability in general is a concern, and add first year redesigned model to that), and Subaru CrossTrek Hybrid (better reliability than Nissan but not as good as Acura's, 1st year hybrid model; no spare tire 
).
I'm about to part with my Lexus so I figure anything short of Acura is gonna be a downhill quality / reliability for me. My 10 year old Lexus's been the most trouble-free and dependable car I've ever had.
Anyways, I'm going crazy over-analyzing it here. Hehe.
).I'm about to part with my Lexus so I figure anything short of Acura is gonna be a downhill quality / reliability for me. My 10 year old Lexus's been the most trouble-free and dependable car I've ever had.
Anyways, I'm going crazy over-analyzing it here. Hehe.
Cruisin'
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Alexandria, VA
Was just thinking about it earlier today. My Lexus gets picked up by its new owner next week (I partially regret selling it actually - not a thing wrong with the car, it's just starting to show signs of age). We live in the city and both use metro to commute to work. Car used to be used on weekends only. So, I'm thinking ZipCar for a while until I make up my mind.
Don't care much for NX looks tbhwy. I also would like to stay under 35K + TTL, think base RDX. I don't think what I'm looking for exists 
: small(er) CUV, high ground clearance good AWD for me to take to the mountains, 170+ hp (an exception is being made for CrossTrek), reliable and well built, nice(er) interior with more tech other than backup camera. What comes close is Buick Encore, but it's too small and under-powered IMHO.
Thanks for your comments.
: small(er) CUV, high ground clearance good AWD for me to take to the mountains, 170+ hp (an exception is being made for CrossTrek), reliable and well built, nice(er) interior with more tech other than backup camera. What comes close is Buick Encore, but it's too small and under-powered IMHO.Thanks for your comments.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Chicago north suburbs
About the only thing besides the RDX that fits your criteria almost to a T is the Forester. But if you rule those out the new Lexus NX will not look anywhere near the radical design in that picture. That is a concept and all concepts have radical design elements like huge rims, sliver like side mirrors, etc. Lexus is fairly conservative and while it may be a lot less conservative than they have been in the past, it will be much toned down from that concept IMO. But, even in base version I would doubt it would hit anywhere near the $35k mark. Probably more like $37 to start and with the tech you're talking about would push it way past the RDX Tech version I'm sure.
Cruisin'
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Alexandria, VA
About the only thing besides the RDX that fits your criteria almost to a T is the Forester. But if you rule those out the new Lexus NX will not look anywhere near the radical design in that picture. That is a concept and all concepts have radical design elements like huge rims, sliver like side mirrors, etc. Lexus is fairly conservative and while it may be a lot less conservative than they have been in the past, it will be much toned down from that concept IMO. But, even in base version I would doubt it would hit anywhere near the $35k mark. Probably more like $37 to start and with the tech you're talking about would push it way past the RDX Tech version I'm sure.
10th Gear
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Ontario, Canada
The Forester is a very impressive vehicle except for the seat. I've test driven them and never got comfortable in the seat no matter how it was adjusted. The 2.5 is a bit strained but the 2.0 turbo is really good. Overall they are pretty good although not as nice as an RDX.
Cruisin'
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 18
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From: Alexandria, VA
Yeah, that's my impression as well. TBHWY, Forester's interior isn't that great and I'd qualify it as spartan. Leather, or "pleather" as I understand it, used is meh with leather being just the middle part. Exterior is just, ..., well not for everybody. It doesn't bother me but wife dislikes it passionately (she calls it Fuglister 
). And top of the line XT is $$$ close to RDX + package, which is a lot for a Subaru. It's a well built and performing car, but not in the same class as RDX though.
). And top of the line XT is $$$ close to RDX + package, which is a lot for a Subaru. It's a well built and performing car, but not in the same class as RDX though.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: SE. TX
Purchased our 2013 w/Tech in April.
Cross-shopped X3, Q5, CX5, SantaFe Sport.
X3 and Q5 quickly dropped out because of price. Also rear seat room was tighter than the RDX. CX5 drove AWESOME but it's got a crappy and laggy nav and has pretty high road noise. I would say about the same volume knee wise in the CX5 as the RDX. RDX has more shoulder room up front by quite a bit. SantaFe was cheaper and not too bad, great rear leg room and cargo volume, however build quality was sub-par (try pushing on their fog lights, they feel like they will just pop out) and the steering was horrible (very large on-center dead spot no mater what mode it was on)
In the end wife was ok with the premium over a SantaFe/CX5 to get the RDX w/Tech. Q5 would have been about $5k more (possibly more) with similar features to the RDX. We are happy with it, I'm averaging about 25mpg mixed. On road trips I can hit 28-30mpg.
Cross-shopped X3, Q5, CX5, SantaFe Sport.
X3 and Q5 quickly dropped out because of price. Also rear seat room was tighter than the RDX. CX5 drove AWESOME but it's got a crappy and laggy nav and has pretty high road noise. I would say about the same volume knee wise in the CX5 as the RDX. RDX has more shoulder room up front by quite a bit. SantaFe was cheaper and not too bad, great rear leg room and cargo volume, however build quality was sub-par (try pushing on their fog lights, they feel like they will just pop out) and the steering was horrible (very large on-center dead spot no mater what mode it was on)
In the end wife was ok with the premium over a SantaFe/CX5 to get the RDX w/Tech. Q5 would have been about $5k more (possibly more) with similar features to the RDX. We are happy with it, I'm averaging about 25mpg mixed. On road trips I can hit 28-30mpg.
Last edited by DeMAN; Dec 11, 2013 at 05:09 PM.
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