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Gardis <gardis72@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Hi All, new member from Connecticut here. Currently own a BMW 328i,
> 1996, runs well, I maintained it beautifully. Been thinking about
> upgrading. Would love a preowned X5, but haven't found one with low
> miles (minimum is 2006 I will buy). But the gas mileage is starting to
> concern me now, with premium gas about $4.20/gallon now up here. And
> not going down anytime soon.
>
> How does the RX stack up with mileage? I heard it's built on a Camry
> chassis, is that right?
>
> Any direction you can give me, let me know.
>
> Gardis from Connecticut
> gardis72@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wife and I own an '04 RX 330 and a '08 535i. Her RX has been rock
solid reliable and will run fine on regular gas. It gets about 16-17mpg
in the city, 20 or so on the road.
Someone described the RX's ride as ''harsh'. Compared to the BMW, the
ride is soft and compliant.
I've not driven an X5, but I'm sure it's like other BMWs. If so, you
have to decide if the Lexus feel, quite different, is to your liking.
One other thing-- if you get your every 5K service done at the Lexus
dealer, you'll be spending a LOT. My local Lexus dealer wants well above
$200 for all the folderol they do every 5k. Of course you can take it to
Jiffy Lube if you want. The free BMW service is a real advantage.
It comes down to this: drive one. If you like it, it'll be a good car
for you. If you're a BMW enthusiast, you'll perhaps not enjoy the ride
that much.
--
Steve
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