We’re looking at getting a used SUV, and we’re looking at are the Lexus RX350, and the Porsche Cayenne. We’re looking at the 2006 model of the Cayenne, and the 2007 Lexus, with about 10-30k miles. How much is maintenance (especially the 50k and 100k mile tune-ups) on these two vehicles? And are there any other vehicles like the BMW X3 you would recommend more? Thanks.
Also, are there any other SUVs (like the BMW X3 or X5) that are cheaper to maintain?
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Just a quick recommendation.
German cars are expensive to repair and require a lot of mainteance.
Japanese cars require far less scheduled maintenance. Anyone who can fix a Toyota can work on a Lexus.
Two exceptions…
BMW pays for the first 4 years of scheduled maintenance.
Subaru requires spark plug and coolant changes every 30 months, compared to every 120 months for Toyotas and Hondas. As a Subaru owner, I have asked Subaru why and have received no acceptable explanation.
honestly your best bet is to have the maintenance schedule printed out for both vehicles and have a shop estimate all the maintenance till like say 100k and then compair the 2. good luck!
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like ‘Mixview’ that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you’re listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of “neighbors” will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune “Social” is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
Sorry for the huge review, but I’m really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
Between me and my husband we’ve owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I’ve settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.