Which would be a truck you would get and why? Getting rid of the 4runner. Trucks had 94k miles and engine went out. So replacing that and selling it and need a replacement. I prefer an 8 seater. Im looking at a 2003 lexus lx470, loaded very clean, heres a link. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/703594364.html and a 2006 range rover, heres a link http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=64.
Ive never dealt with range so any input for ag uy wanted to learn as much as possible. I do know it is not a 8 seater and would be the only one i would go for that is not. No american please i hate gm ford and dodge trucks. I prefer german, japanese, etc. All input is appreciated. I know the lexus has a SMOOTH ride does the range also? What are benefits between them each.

 

Avoid the Range like the plague unless you have gobs of money and time to tow it to the dealership. RR has one of the worst reliability. The Lexus is a very nice ride, comfortable,has class but gas prices aren't going down anytime soon. However may I ask if you're considering the 39k Range, why you haven't taken a look at the MDX? I'd take it over both of the two you presented. The only downside must be the 8 seats you say you need but I doubt the Range has them.

 

look- RR over Lexus. No question about it.
reliability- Lexus.

 

Lexus hands down. I dont think I have ever read anything good about reliability, and the resale value sucks.

 

What everyone else said...

But the Range is so damn SEXY.

 

Range Rover Sport

 

The only reason i want teh range is it looks sooo hot. At the same time i prefer a 8 seater. Never had any thing to do with a range before. Its just soo sexy when you see a white range rollin on some 24s coming down the street. Lexus lx i know has a sweet ride. As much as i liek the mdx i want a V8 since it will only be a car i will use when the whole family goes out. Otherwise just sit in teh garage. I am planning on test driving a range monday to see how the ride is. Reliability wise, i dont know how good it is. Thats why i have come here for advice. Anyone that has owned a range how was it? I love my tl, i dont care about the transmission issue. I want something i can love liek that. I loved the 4runner but when the engine went out at 94k, it was a HUGE disapointment.

 

if you can pay for the maintenance, the range is soooo nice man

 

Although you may love the Land Roverr.. the reasoning people are giving u about the quality should make it all the less enticing to purchase such a nice eyet unreliable vehicle.. Ive read up on reliability of the L R's and its not to great as oher have said. Just be careful and dont regret buyin a money pit.

 

Gawd I love that Range Rover but I don't think I could recommend one to anyone.......

If you're gonna get one, you need a CPO or a new one.....

 

You are looking at the used ones right?

Lexus would be my recommendation. Silky ride, not bad gas mileage, 8 seats RELIABILITY...

I agree that RR is a killer looking SUV.. I want one too but its reliability side is one of the worst in the industry.

 

i love the look of RR but never going to buy one or recommend it to anyone.

My boss just lemon ed his a few years ago.

 

damn, this is bumming me out lol but glad i did it. What other suv would u reccomend? What about the porsche? i do my oil chagnes and stuff my self, is it easy to do one rr and porshces also or is it a pain in da rear end? I dont wanna buy somethign expensive and regret it. Im moving farther away from the range but its still in the little corner of my braind lol. I just dont like american suv due to their resale value. Mdx is on the list but like i said earlier a 8 seater is first. Sequia, lx470, qx56, etc.

 

just get the Lexus. you won't regret it. If you do get the RR, I'm pretty sure you will regret it. my

 

i will say this ... the leather in the Lexus is fuckin unbelievable. How do they get it so soft?

 

Sequoia 5.7 Ltr V8 FTW

 

Lexus hands down, cost of ownerships is eons less than the RR>

 

my cousin had an e46 m3 but traded it in for a range. after 1.5 years of constant issues, he went right back to an e46 m3! lexus all the way

 

no poll no care

 

http://www.globalautosports.com/car/...-SUV-2731.html

 

LOL, I want something 03 or newer.

 

Look at Lexus vs Land rover, Do you want to be smart and practical person,
or be ignorant mineded brand-snob?

 

Range Rover

 

Lexus wins by just a little bit.

 

neither. gas is way too expensive for either. unless you're hauling a family of 6 or more then not worth it.

 

fixed.

 

Iam not suprised,............its you..

 

lexus

 

Lexus.

 

if i were you i would get the inifiniti Qx56!! that thing is so freakin sexxi.. or the ARMADA...

 

just had this situation with the parents. looked at everything and anything. looked at a range, and land rover... and like its been said - only new and lease for a RR... i was not impressed with the interior and the quality is shotty at best... so only get one for a lease and let the 2nd owner get the problems.

that being said, we got a lexus lx470 from ebay lol

2004, 48k miles, 31,600 flat. happy as a hooker. quality is as hard as nipples in a snowstorm. really.

the ride is 300x better than our suburban z71 with bilstein shocks and you have 4 levels of comfort to sport suspension changes because they are air bags. like the rover, you can change ride height with a flick of a button. and damn is it sexy. i dont know about you, but the only lexus dealership is 90 miles from my hicktown and my dad gets more attention from other doctors than any land/range rover.

interior is impeccable... but the 2003 dosnt have bluetooth or backup camera (ours... 2004 does)

enough room, great console, audio, etc... cant say enough

 

MDX can seat 7, and its got an adequate 3.5 or 3.7 v6. I was suprised at the ride quality but unfortunately cant compare it to the bigger trucks youre looking at.

 

nice, but what is the mpg on that Lexus?

 

ugh... um withholding that information and imo, a small tank barely gets 350 on full tank

6800 pounds car with v8 - 13,18mpg

EDIT. then again my dad drives 2 miles a day. and until i can drive he drive the TL (june 19)

but if youre in this price range and still considering a range which is similar gas....

 

either way... gas milage is gonna be killer.. soo you might as well get a big suv that you like rather then one factored upon gas milage.. like i said erlier... QX FTW!

 

all my friends and family who own the lexus never had any problems with them.... and on the leather

 

Lexus over the RR. Although the RR looks cooler.

But RR is one of those vehicles where the anecdotel horror stories from friends and family are backed up by the (un)reliability reports from those major surveyors.

But either way, both cars guzzle gas like it's nobody's business.

Also the Land Cruiser is a cheaper alternative, except you don't get as many gadgets, which is unfuckingbelievable since it's also no bargain price car.

 

The Land Cruiser is legendary. Bulletproof.

 

werd on that... but the price diff. at new (15 grand) turns into about 3-5grand diff. used

3.5 k for a lexus badge imo

 

If you want looks, go for the Range, if you want decent looks with great dependability and resale, go Lexus.