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Volvo XC90 vs MB M Class vs Acura MDX vs Lexus RX 350 vs BMW X5 vs Cadillac SRX

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#1049 of 1084 Re: SRX vs XC90 [jgibs890] by readerreader

Feb 10, 2007 (2:11 am)

Replying to: jgibs890 (Feb 09, 2007 8:00 pm)
Drive them both and see which one you like better.
It is very crucial that you find loaded examples of each and drive them.

#1050 of 1084 Re: SRX vs XC90 [readerreader] by adamt12

Feb 17, 2007 (10:15 am)

Replying to: readerreader (Feb 10, 2007 2:11 am)
hi, new to these forums, does anyone actually have the srx with the 3rd row, i feel it wont fit 2 adults but how about 2 pre-teen kids.

#1051 of 1084 Re: SRX vs XC90 [adamt12] by minime5

Mar 01, 2007 (9:43 pm)

Replying to: adamt12 (Feb 17, 2007 10:15 am)
Adam,
I have been an owner of a SRX for three years now, and have had many pre-teen kids in the 3rd row. No problem there...I've also put two adults ( 5'5" & 5'7") back there on a one hour drive. They didn't mind at all.

#1052 of 1084 Need my 1st car..... by mattcannavo

May 25, 2007 (8:53 pm)

I'm a sophomore, and am trying to decide between the Mercedes ML320 or the Acura MDX for my first car(Years 2001-2004). I prefer the Mercedes, just for the name, but the Acura is good too. They both seem pretty reliable but what do I know. Thank You.

#1053 of 1084 Re: Need my 1st car..... [mattcannavo] by wmquan

May 26, 2007 (5:43 pm)

Replying to: mattcannavo (May 25, 2007 8:53 pm)
Of those vehicles and model years, your best bet for reliability would be a 2003-2004 MDX. 2001-2002 MDX's have a transmission design that has been problematic. ML320's don't have a good reliability record by most accounts.

#1054 of 1084 MDX vs. Volvo and Lexus by suvhunt

May 29, 2007 (7:08 am)

I just got the MDX after comparing to XC90 and RX350. The MDX is best value for the money by far, here's some pros and cons:
 
MDX (tech/ent)
Pros:
1. Well integrated audio and video and navigation
2. Excellent voice recognition
3. Great handling
4. Very techy with lots of gadgets and toys
5. 3rd row
6. Lots of "small things" included like xenon lights, backup camera, bluetooth, aux input on the tech/ent package.
Cons:
1. May be too techy for some folks. If you think a blackberry or treo is too complicated, don't look at this car. Must read manual to maximize all the tools.
2. 3rd row is smaller than Volvo.
3. Roof rack, trailer hitch, and side boards are all optional (if you care for them)
4. Ugly grille.
 
Volvo XC90
Pros:
1. Safe, high crash ratings.
2. Large roomy 3rd row
3. Nice factory headrest DVD setup
4. Nice conservative appearance (my wife likes it)
Cons:
1. The 6cyl is very weak.
2. Poor reliability history ( and thus higher maintenance)
3. Navigation is really really bad and not worth its weight in paper.
4. No backup camera, just an optional radar buzzing thing.
5. Ends up 4-5k more than MDX comparably equipped.
 
Lexus RX350
Pros:
1. Nice finish
2. Smooth drive
3. Nav is pretty good and easy to use.
4. Lexus customer service
Cons:
1. No 3rd row if you need it.
2. Very boat like to drive. Handling worse than Acura of Volvo. Could be a good thing if you like driving a boat, though.
3. Its really a glorified highlander. All the interior setup is identical, shift gear box and all.
4. Hard to find the factory DVD and aftermarket doesn't look so hot.
5. Costs a little more than MDX even without the DVD.
 
Hope that helps someone.

#1055 of 1084 Re: MDX vs. Benz ML 350 vs Porsche vs BMW X5 by kaistring

Jul 13, 2007 (11:01 am)

Replying to: suvhunt (May 29, 2007 7:08 am)
From my SUV hunt, I eliminated BMW X5 (too many friends got lemons or service problems)& Porsche (best looking but poor dealer attitude with too limited warranty for a fuzzy car):
 
Benz ML 350 vs Acura MDX Technology
                            
1. Benz drives with a more solid & safe feel
2. Benz has a much better exterior front nose.
3. Surprisingly Benz holds better resale value when I checked from year to year going back to 2000. Plus I bought my premium 2007 Benz for much less than the MDX Technology
4. Better voice activated Navigation & traffic report in MDX
5. Much better looking gauges in MDX.
6. Bigger & roomier interior in MDX
 
  I would have bought the MDX if I could tolerate the funky looking front nose from the side and from the front. Driving the Infinity FX35 actually gave me a german car feel- much better than the MDX, but the FX appearance and blind spots are even worse than the MDX.

#1056 of 1084 looking into buying a suv by nursebabygirl

Oct 25, 2007 (7:54 am)

Replying to: kaistring (Jul 13, 2007 11:01 am)
i am looking into buying an suv... i don't know whether the bmw x5 or the lexus rx350 is better. can someone please help me out as to which is the better vehicle... thanks

#1058 of 1084 Re: looking into buying a suv [nursebabygirl] by JBaumgart

Oct 25, 2007 (2:33 pm)

Replying to: nursebabygirl (Oct 25, 2007 7:54 am)
It all depends on how you define "better" - what are your most important criteria?

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