Lexus RX 450h or BMW X5?

2008 Lexus RX 450h or BMW X5?

Brendan O'Connor (Templeogue)

May 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Brendan,

X5. Yes, it's bigger, heavier and (on paper) thirstier than the Lexus, but it's also far nicer to drive, more spacious and actually, in the real world, probably a little more frugal than the RX 450h. The Lexus' only advantages are lower motor tax and the fact that it will be more reliable long-term than the BMW, but if you buy the Beemer with a  full service history and look after it properly, you shouldn't have any major problems.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
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