Luxury SUV

[Rediesel]

Is it advisable to buy a luxury SUV?

X5, XC90, RX330, FX35? ($40K + range)

Or mas practical dun sa mga main stream lang na SUV ( $ -35K range)

Pilot, Highlander, Pathfinder, Murano (not the current ones, I'll wait for the next model change)

Just contemplating, maybe might upgrade in 1-2 yrs time.

[luckytruck]

if i could afford it, i woud get the supercharged range rover

i saw the top gear segment on it, galing.

andy

[empy]

probably not practical, but you can definitely see what you pay the extra $5-10k for in terms of features, performance etc.

[IMm29]

IMO, if you're gonna use it in the Philippines, maybe not.

[Macky]

Is it advisable to buy a luxury SUV?

X5, XC90, RX330, FX35? ($40K + range)

Or mas practical dun sa mga main stream lang na SUV ( $ -35K range)

Pilot, Highlander, Pathfinder, Murano (not the current ones, I'll wait for the next model change)

Just contemplating, maybe might upgrade in 1-2 yrs time.

Base on my experience...... HINDE, hehehe. I bought an MDX before. Not that I was not satisfied pero kung kaya mo naman bakit hindi. I ended up trading the MDX for a more practical CR-V. Pangit kasi dyan ang may monthly car payments IMO.

[ian_rex]

Is it advisable to buy a luxury SUV?

X5, XC90, RX330, FX35? ($40K + range)

Or mas practical dun sa mga main stream lang na SUV ( $ -35K range)

Pilot, Highlander, Pathfinder, Murano (not the current ones, I'll wait for the next model change)

Just contemplating, maybe might upgrade in 1-2 yrs time.

depends on what you prefer. if you could afford it then why not? after all, we are all entitled to some luxuries in life.

i prefer the Range Rover. the pinnacle of luxury SUV.

[MXFX]

here is how my wife and i justified $5000 extra on a (entry) luxury vehicle. compared to our 2nd choice we got:

more safety features (i.e. side, curtain airbags, traction and stability control)
more power (65 hp more, 30 lb ft more)
more power features and memory settings (tilt and telescoping steering section)
better general reliability (either first or second on consumer reports)
better dealer service (rated higher than other luxury dealers)
others (rear tint, bigger wheels, adjustable hid, dual chrome and tuned exhaust, better leather,...)

lastly, the price fell within our budget

[109]

if you could afford it then why not? after all, we are all entitled to some luxuries in life.

agree ako dyan.
there are times that luxury and practicality don't go together, go for the luxury SUV, afford mo naman bilin i had an experience before when i purchased my Accord in 1995, i opted for the non-VTEC engine for some practical reasons, after sometime i realized that i should have bought the top-of-the-line Accord with the Vtec engine, leather seats, dual airbags, etc kaso hindi na pwede ibalik/palitan so i had to live with the less-luxurious EX.

X5 is okay, dream car ko yan b4

[mazdamazda]

If you can afford it... why not? You'll only pass through this world only once, might as well make the most out of it.

I would love to have the X5!!! But if you have a big family and need space, the XC90 is a more "practical" choice.

[ARB]

luxury SUV that can handle the trails, why dont you go for the Land Cruiser 100? or the lexus lx470 or the new gx470?

[number001]

First of all, assuming you live in the US, opt for the higher end vehicles since it would not raise any eyebrows there and wont rattle the saber of kidnappers as is the case in the Philippines. Plus provided one has a good credit rating, credit is quite abundant in the US, so your dream car is one step closer now.

Imo, get the Lexus RX330 or better yet the RX hybrid (which is a sell out in the US-just like the case of the Fortuner in Asia).

Volvo XC90 looks soooooo boring inside and even the outside is bound to incite a yawn soon.

X5? I think they are readying a complete replacement very soon. I think fall of 2006, in time for the 2007 model line-up.

Murano, Pathfinder? Errr...these vehicles are way too big for me. Chevy Suburban wannabe, their size, that is.

I also read an article that Toyota/Lexus is still best in terms of quality and reliability in the industry, while BMW has slipped in the quality department.

[zechs]

i wouldnt mind getting a XC90 if i had the money. ayoko ng X5 or the X3 eh..personal preference lang naman...nothing really wrong with them actually. kung luxury suv talaga, lincoln navigator na or di kaya cadillac escalade.

[ILuvDetailing]

A Hybrid SUV would be ideal

[tinky]

First of all, assuming you live in the US, opt for the higher end vehicles since it would not raise any eyebrows there and wont rattle the saber of kidnappers as is the case in the Philippines. Plus provided one has a good credit rating, credit is quite abundant in the US, so your dream car is one step closer now.

Imo, get the Lexus RX330 or better yet the RX hybrid (which is a sell out in the US-just like the case of the Fortuner in Asia).

Volvo XC90 looks soooooo boring inside and even the outside is bound to incite a yawn soon.

X5? I think they are readying a complete replacement very soon. I think fall of 2006, in time for the 2007 model line-up.

Murano, Pathfinder? Errr...these vehicles are way too big for me. Chevy Suburban wannabe, their size, that is.

I also read an article that Toyota/Lexus is still best in terms of quality and reliability in the industry, while BMW has slipped in the quality department.

+1 ..

[Rediesel]

here is how my wife and i justified $5000 extra on a (entry) luxury vehicle. compared to our 2nd choice we got:

more safety features (i.e. side, curtain airbags, traction and stability control)
more power (65 hp more, 30 lb ft more)
more power features and memory settings (tilt and telescoping steering section)
better general reliability (either first or second on consumer reports)
better dealer service (rated higher than other luxury dealers)
others (rear tint, bigger wheels, adjustable hid, dual chrome and tuned exhaust, better leather,...)

lastly, the price fell within our budget

what are the things that you don't like sa FX35?

[Rediesel]

A Hybrid SUV would be ideal

waaaaayyyy over price altho the RX400h looks really nice.

[MXFX]

what are the things that you don't like sa FX35?

the paint chips pretty easily
rear passenger entry gets tricky due to the arch of the wheel well
unusual torque setting, backs easily on steep angles (sorry if this is not too clear)
doors are kinda long and must open wide esp with my baby, a pain in tight parking spaces
since my 03 was the first year, there were some recalls (bolts adjustment, seat leather stretching, airbag sensor adjustment) but all taken care off by dealer.

[109]

Is it advisable to buy a luxury SUV?

Just contemplating, maybe might upgrade in 1-2 yrs time.

U can wait for the next X5

[knight23]

Lexus GX470! with the 4.7L vvti engine.

[KCboy]

the gx, looks the same as the local prado.
nothing special.