A family friend of ours is getting a new car. She found a used Acura RL (I believe it's a 2007) she really likes with only 10,000 miles. Her husband wants to get a new 2008 Lexus ES350 instead. Overall, which is the better car and which would you guys recommend? They both around priced a little under 45k.
2007-10-03 19:10:25 · 9 answers · asked by njy275 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
I would recommend the Acura (only if its a 2005 or later RL) because its probably cheaper and just as good as the ES350. I think the styling looks better too (more sportier)
2007-10-03 19:22:31 · answer #1 · answered by lildude211us 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Out of these two only, taking into consideration the history of the two (LS back to the LS400 and RL back to the Legend), long term mileage about equal, considering the RL is only a V6. LS have been known to run to 300K with no problems on the engine or transmissions. Legends also up beyond 200K. As for cost, the RL and LS will be about the same, with Lexus being just slightly more as the LS does not share many parts with Toyota siblings, while the RL has some cross parts. If you're comparing the luxury and handling of the two, then no comparison, the RWD LS is by far better than the SH-AWD of the RL. This from driving the two. The LS just has more torque and power delivery, while the RL is more sure footed around tight turns because of the AWD. Lexus is a super quiet highway cruiser, while the RL I compare more to the Lexus GS.
2016-04-07 03:11:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean the Lexus GS350? The ES350 stickers for around only $35k. An ES350 for $45k is terribly overpriced, it is essentially a more luxurious version of the Camry.
2007-10-03 19:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by nevergonnaletyoudown 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A Lexus is pretty similar to an Acura. Acura are usually cheaper.
2007-10-03 19:18:22 · answer #4 · answered by bomsaway2 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the lexus is the way to go!! acura's are not known for being high mile auto's so if you are going to buy go with the lexus!!
2007-10-03 19:16:47 · answer #5 · answered by paul_melton 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with neither, but if I had to choose, it would be the Lexus. Lexus is made by Toyota which is notorious for their dependability.
2007-10-03 19:19:05 · answer #6 · answered by wldntulike_2know 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acura...hands down.
2007-10-03 19:14:02 · answer #7 · answered by less 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what is the priority, new or used, you get better value from the used car since a new one depreciated right away, but with a new one, its new.
2007-10-03 19:19:08 · answer #8 · answered by uchinanchu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to buy american....save the money and give some to charity...
2007-10-03 19:30:04 · answer #9 · answered by Oldmansea 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋