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Old 12-28-2010, 08:20 AM
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Interesting read. Lets face it X5, RR, RRS, Disco, ML, Cayenne they will all have their reliability problems, so far with my frinds the X5s are fairing the worst.....
Many have had them and since moved to RR or Cayenne. Some are multiple RR owners who have had very few problems, same with Cayenne that apart from coil packs and coolant tubes the rest of the package is lasting well. Not to mention far better quality interiors.
At the end of the day you drive what you like and live with the issues or move on untill you find a car you like so much you forgive its problems. or drive a Lexus....
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Old 12-28-2010, 11:06 AM
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At the end of the day you drive what you like and live with the issues or move on untill you find a car you like so much you forgive its problems. or drive a Lexus....
Perfectly said. In all my many, many BMWs, Mercedes, Porsches, Range Rovers, Audi....twice I "needed" to go to Lexus, to let the "reliability" wounds heal from having to deal with German & British cars. My 2 Lexus Rxs were the ONLY 2 cars I have ever owned that did NOT have one tiny problem, issue or concern! That being said, and I've said it many times on this Forum...I have also never been more bored out of my f***ing mind!

This 35d is my 5th X5 since 2004. 2 of those have been dismal, I mean simply dreadful. But I've had (6) 3 Series, and only 1 of those has been dismal. 3 Mercedes MLs, and all 3 were such a headache! 3 Range Rovers, 1 was a nightmare, 1 was kind of ok and 1 perfect! Audi was so so. Porsche was almost excellent.

So IMO, ALL cars are going to have issues and need attention, including Lexus. But, Lexus does seem to be much, much more reliable. If getting from point A to B is important to you (in luxury of course), but driving fun is not important...I have nothing but praise and recommendation for Lexus!!
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Old 12-28-2010, 01:12 PM
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How is it your not dead by now with your lack of intelligence combined with all the apparent jealousy you're surrounded with?

Comparing RR and X5's is apples and oranges (or should I say lemons). RRS do not even qualify with their cramped interior and garbage handling. They are trying to be sporty to no avail, because they just aren't.

Your used rrs was worth 40k tops. Why are you preaching to us about not being able to afford one, when you bought used. I have a bright idea! Why don't you skip on up to the roof and jump off lol
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