I'm shopping for a practical CUV/SUV that's economical and reliable. I've found several Lexus RX300/330/350 models nearby for around $6,000, with mileage ranging from 150K to 250K.Currently I drive a 2015 Nissan Altima with 100K miles, and I'm looking to move up to something capable of handling mild trails and car camping, with room for light upgrades like a roof rack and mudflaps. The Lexus RX seems like the strongest option for affordability, reliability, and fuel economy, but I haven't seen it come up much in discussions here. Anyone have experiences with these?Are there other vehicles I should be seriously considering alongside it?
get a crv anon
>>29033762I considered CRV, but I'm falling for the fact that this Lexus can use Toyota parts if needed. Toyota is a big selling point for me.
No one here seems to find the most capable machines interesting. As an RX 330 owner, I can say that you're in good hands with an RX.
>>29033776a honda is not less reliable or harder to maintain than a lexus.
>>29033776These need a timing belt (and a water pump and every "while you're at it" part) every 70k miles or something. Being a transverse AWD V6 vehicle everything will be a cunt to fix. Lexus or Toyota the parts will still be brutal regardless. These are also too small to car camp out of imo.
>>29033725>but I haven't seen it come up much in discussions hereThis is an enthusiast forum and this car is seriously one of the gayest, most uncool, old fart cars in existence. Frankly, you should be permanently banned from this board for talking about how you want to buy one. Old people in upper middle class neighborhoods love these things and they drive SO SLOWLY.
Kia Sportage is way nicer. But it's gonna cost you more than 6k. Even used.
>>29033725>I'm shopping for a practical CUV/SUVGaaaaaaaayyyy
>>29035398I think it’s gay and ugly too but it’s still a big brain move to buy one if you’re a fiscally sensible normie. I was gonna buy one to ferry my waifu around in till I inherited a land croozer from dead parent
>>29034152Actually, the variety of RX350 I'm looking at has a timing chain and does not need the maintenance, unlike the RX330 & RX300.After plenty of research, I disagree that it's too small for a couple of nights. Either way, the point is reliability, and the question of parts is less of a question at all.>>29035398>>29035421pic rel
>>29035398Also, this is exactly why I can get an incredible luxury CUV for such a low price... this car was for the middle class women of it's time, so there are plenty that are well maintained with decent mileage for the low. It's easy to add some proper upgrades to give it an outdoor edge and pump some testosterone into it. Personally, I think it's a sleeper. I appreciate the contrasting opinions & other suggestions, but I'm realizing I came to this thread to have my opinion validated. I feel pretty set on my decision & think this purchase would prove itself to be a good one over the next 5-10 years.If you compare this Lexus to other luxury SUV competition at the time, like models by Mercedes or BMW, it's impossible to beat in terms of reliability & economy.
I think you should just buy a rav4
>>29035462how tf is a 2005 car a luxury cuv in any way
>>29035462Are you on the autism spectrum?
>>29033725It's a solid car, My family has had one since new back in 2003 with my brother currently driving it at 500k kms.Currently the main issue for him is that the steering rack is leaking so he need to occasionally refill it, you have to remove a bit of stuff to replace the parts so we've held off on fixing it, so if you are looking at one keep an eye on what's maintenance has been done relating to that.
>>29035692Idiot>>29035799No>>29036198Thank you, will do. 300K miles is great.
There are too many Gen Z on this board now, anon... it's not a place to inquire like this anymore.This particular Lexus is really well received. In fact, I think it's known to be a top-selling luxury SUV in the United States, with good reason.the GX models are great for offroad & overland builds, but I like your idea to pick one of these up for much cheaper and modify it. Keep in mind, it is a car body, not a truck body, but I've seen great results with modified RX300 and 330.
>>29033725>I've found several Lexus RX300/330/350 models nearby for around $6,000, with mileage ranging from 150K to 250K.I put 280k on my Rx400h, I would have kept going(even replaced rotten subframes) but fell into a different vehicle. BTW only did timing and water ever 105k. They are amazingly reliable and you get zero attention, truly the Indian doctor's wife or real estate agent vehicle of choice.>>29033725>mild trails and car campingyeah no problem, I camped in it once in a while like if it started pouring and it was nearby>>29035462>>29035458>roof rack>mud flapsIDK why you would molest one of these so badly, they are great cars that do not shout 'look at me'
This thread is retarded. Yes, a nice old RX350 is a sweet family care. More soul than a crv or rav4 and reliable because it's luxury Toyota. >muh timing beltso what? It's $700 and a morning in the shop. Cars also need new tires, should he not buy a car because it'll need gas? Fucking morons.
Get a Honda pilot and a new timing belt for cheaper than the Lexus, it's the v6 Accord of suvs
