re: Anyone own an Audi Q5 or Lexus 350 RX?

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The Lexus quality is the best. You will not get the reliability and service from Audi, Infinity, BMW, etc. that you will get from the Lexus RX.

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Why don’t you just drive a Toyota & save thousands of dollars. Do you know what the name of Lexus cars are in Japan? TOYOTA!!
Lexus IS only a marketing brand for the USA dumbasses that fall for it.

If you don’t believe me open the hood. On the engine is stamped Toyota. LOL

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Why don’t you just drive a Toyota & save thousands of dollars. Do you know what the name of Lexus cars are in Japan? TOYOTA!!
Lexus IS only a marketing brand for the USA dumbasses that fall for it.

If you don’t believe me open the hood. On the engine is stamped Toyota. LOL

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Uh,ok.

My Audi shares lot of parts with Volkswagen and some are even stamped VW. Many of the powertrains are of VW derivatives. That doesn't make them any less nor does Lexus/Toyota.

Audi has become the new Buick. Solid but vanilla. BMW is the new Oldsmobile. Everyone has one and they aren’t as good as a Buicks. Mercedes is the new Chrysler. Enough said.

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Lexus service department is very difficult to beat, especially at our dealer in Houston. Make the appointment and they get things done quickly or just give you an equivalent lender. She pulls in to the service department and the RFID chip is scanned. They come out to meet her, know who she is and what is getting done. Does not involve me in any way. Lexus service is just awesome.

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I have the same experience in BR.
Daughter has the audi. Parts are more expensive.

Wife drives a 2019 Q5. She loves it but the options add up quickly if you want decent equipment. Sticker was 55k and it wasn’t the top trim.

That was what happened to us. The options we wanted on a 4runner made it easy for us to buy a lexus (gx460- husband wanted body on frame)

fyi if you do look at audi consider CPO.
i have been driving audis for a while and way before you saw many around the US.
i always buy CPO because of high number of point items checked and the warranty etc.
They know you are paying a lot for a used car so make it like new. And treat you no differently then new buyer.
Also they take a big first years hit in value and
the difference in trims cost really takes a hit. so you can get a top trim model for not much difference.
i usually take a vehicle with a few thousand more miles and get top trim package cause the car is under warranty fir x more miles from the amount on the car when purchased

We are exactly there too with our soon to be 16 yo twins. (One car)

Cherokee gets poor reliability ratings though.

Q5 is leader.

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wife drove a Q5 for a couple of years... it's small as shite, but it's a fun vehicle to drive... but if you have a family and shite, don't get it... it's just to fricking small to be of any real value...

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q5 is fine for 1 small kid (in car seat), or 2 kids with no car seats. 2 kids both in front facing car seat can work. if you have multiple kids, with at least 1 in a rear facing car seat, q5 is too small.

this all assumes you are OK with the rear cargo space. road trips with lots of luggage and multiple strollers can get tight.

I have a Q5 with 89,000 miles. Its a great vehicle that is fun as hell to drive. The 2.0 turbo four is a great engine. I've never driven the V6 model. Its safe and I have had no major issues. There have been some recalls that have been fixed quickly. Its a great looking fun to drive sports suv.

The only thing I will warn you about is service. The Q5 is outstanding while under factory warranty. Parts are expensive if its out of warranty. We haven't had major issues that used much of the warranty but its something to consider. The consumable items like brakes etc I have purchased aftermarket parts.

The Audi dealership service is expensive compared to other vehicles. I found a local German shop that is much cheaper so that's something to consider.

If you are buying from a dealerships its worth talking to them about a service plan also. If you are going to keep it and drive it a long time its worth making sure you have a reasonable German repair shop close to you just in case.

Last couple of things. The Audi awd is outstanding. It really makes a difference even down south in the rain. The only other big thing I would think about is how long are your going to keep it. The Audi depreciates much faster then a Lexus. Buyers are scared of higher mileage Audi's even thou they are very dependable. Nobody is scared of a higher mileage Lexus. Depreciation if your going to keep the vehicle a while is something to consider.