drove my wife's RX 330 and...

[Craig]

The RX is almost half the price of the X5, so it's not really fair to say they're both in the same league to start with. I think the RX is a women's car. Lexus has sure sold a lot of them. I agree, it's not much fun to drive. They give RX 350's as loaners when I take my LS 460 in for service. This is the 5th Lexus I've owned. I've owned 3 BMW's and I'm waiting for the diesel X5... I will keep the LS 460, it doesn't do well in the snow.

Craig

[fatboyoz]

Originally Posted by hchon

If my late-night, wine-induced sarcasm didn't ooze out of my post, i apologize. however, given the post below, i am guessing that the readers' state of mind and/or time of the day may have something to do with it. that's the theory i am going to stick to unless someone can demonstrate to me that it may have something to do with the hemispheric difference.

oh and in case anyone is wondering my wife does drive an X5.

Yep, definitely saw that sarcasm dripping. Of course though, not everyone subscribes to the lowest form of wit. I do.

[AzNMpower32]

Originally Posted by Craig

The RX is almost half the price of the X5, so it's not really fair to say they're both in the same league to start with.

Wait, what? The latest RX350 AWD starts at near $40k. The X5 3.0si starts at about $47k. I think they're pretty similar in price. The RX350 can be optioned pretty pricey too, especially given it's dated platform (back from 2003 I think). I do admit though, it is a hot seller.