RX 330 v. CTS

[Schister66]

Which whould you pick and why?

1.2005 Lexus RX330

2.2005 Cadillac CTS

[scratchbc]

lexus because its not a cadillac

I have had the worst experiences with american cars

[shadetreetech]

Originally Posted by Schister66

Which whould you pick and why?

1.2005 Lexus RX330

2.2005 Cadillac CTS

I prefer the Lexus.
I purchased a new Cadillac a few years ago. It was the most expensive car I ever bought but it turned out to be the worst car I have ever owned. The dealership was, like many, full of ---- , err, I mean excuses and doubletalk about the many problems.
So far my Lexus is great.

[nopcbs]

I just bought an RX330, but I did consider the Caddy SRX (which I think the original poster meant, an RX330 vs a CTS is a silly comparison - apples and oranges). The SRX is better in some ways - way more cargo room, roomier, arguably better looking, RWD-based so better handling,better towing ability. However, its interior is close, but no cigar, the mileage (6 or 8) is quite poor, the 6 version just feels under-powered and works too hard, the 8 is vastly over-priced, and rsale will be poor.

The RX has the benefits of superb fit/finish, decent power and mileage, reliability, ridiculously good resale, very comfy ride and adequate handling. However storage space is poor. The back seats should fold flat and don't; stying is a little troubling (inflated or scared ES look), and ther have been the oil gelling problems.

The Rx is better, but the Caddy is quite close overall and, as I say, better in some ways. Frankly, if it came with a more economical engine, I might have bought the Caddy.

[shadetreetech]

Originally Posted by nopcbs

I just bought an RX330, but I did consider the Caddy SRX (which I think the original poster meant, an RX330 vs a CTS is a silly comparison - apples and oranges). The SRX is better in some ways - way more cargo room, roomier, arguably better looking, RWD-based so better handling,better towing ability. However, its interior is close, but no cigar, the mileage (6 or 8) is quite poor, the 6 version just feels under-powered and works too hard, the 8 is vastly over-priced, and rsale will be poor.

The RX has the benefits of superb fit/finish, decent power and mileage, reliability, ridiculously good resale, very comfy ride and adequate handling. However storage space is poor. The back seats should fold flat and don't; stying is a little troubling (inflated or scared ES look), and ther have been the oil gelling problems.

The Rx is better, but the Caddy is quite close overall and, as I say, better in some ways. Frankly, if it came with a more economical engine, I might have bought the Caddy.

Hey, hope you enjoy the RX. What did you mean by the oil gelling problems with the RX? I'm not aware of that type of possible problem but I would like to be informed. Also, if you chose black as the color, be careful to keep it clean, especially from bird droppings. I was informed via the forum that Lexus/Toyota uses a soft paint with black and does not clearcoat the finish.

[Yashveen]

the lexus is way better in terms of buil quality...
also it is more elegant and refined as the caddy but
the caddy in some way is more Butch...i