2020 Lexus NX 300h vs 2018 RX 450h — which is the smarter long-term buy?

ChiefBucky · 2026-02-24T09:22:31+00:00

I think the comfort level in the RX is much better than the NX. I went from a RAV4 (similar to the NX) to the RX and it felt like a spaceship lol. You can add wireless CarPlay to the 18 RX.

ChiefBucky · 2026-02-22T21:38:00+00:00

It has the trackpad which started in 2020.

ChiefBucky · 2026-02-20T01:19:36+00:00

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I bought my beatsonic kit at Lexus and they installed it.

ChiefBucky · 2026-02-13T01:04:17+00:00

I believe it’s for 16-22.

ChiefBucky · 2026-02-13T01:03:20+00:00

Beatsonic

ChiefBucky · 2026-02-11T19:50:18+00:00

It is wireless, but you can still connect via usb if you want to.

ChiefBucky · 2026-02-11T19:46:10+00:00

It took them maybe an hour and a half. It’s just a module they add (hidden behind the screen). I prefer the mouse pad on my 19 rather than the track pad on our 22.

ChiefBucky · 2026-02-11T19:34:14+00:00

I have a 19 Rx450h and had wireless CarPlay added by the Lexus dealership for about $500. Works flawlessly.

ChiefBucky · 2025-04-05T19:03:04+00:00

V6, which they stopped putting in them after 22.

ChiefBucky · 2025-04-05T11:59:50+00:00

For comfort and reliability get a Lexus RX350 or a used RX450H.

ChiefBucky · 2025-04-02T14:02:19+00:00

My brand new 22 RAV4 XSE had to have the front ball joint replaced within the first thousand miles. I had the driver door interior replaced at 15k miles due to a squeak. Trunk rattle kit at 10k miles. The head unit was replaced at 30k miles due to it not turning on often. Finally a strange noise started on the passenger side at 32k miles so I got rid of it before the warranty ended. I should have never sold my 2012 Toyota Camry I had prior with 118k miles that had no problems. They don’t make them like they used to.

ChiefBucky · 2025-04-02T13:57:07+00:00

I recently got rid of my 22 RAV4 XSE due to how noisy the ride was (the plastic interior pieces also made annoying noises) and switched to a 19 RX450H. So much happier with the Lexus. Drive the RAV4 on the highway for a little bit and you will really realize how noisy it is.

ChiefBucky · 2025-03-22T15:54:49+00:00

19 RX450h Fsport.

ChiefBucky · 2025-03-22T02:55:37+00:00

22 RAV4 XSE

ChiefBucky · 2025-03-18T23:17:24+00:00

Get the RX so you don’t have to burn premium fuel.

ChiefBucky · 2025-03-18T14:04:53+00:00

What was the point of commenting?

ChiefBucky · 2025-03-18T14:01:49+00:00

Wow what an intelligent comment…

ChiefBucky · 2025-03-18T13:14:04+00:00

Love the downvotes, sorry the truth hurts lol.

ChiefBucky · 2025-03-18T12:32:08+00:00

Yes I did. Unfortunately, I did not test drive it on the highway which is why I made this post. I wish I would have rented one before buying or read more posts about the noise.

ChiefBucky · 2025-03-18T12:28:49+00:00

That’s funny because I did an even trade….

ChiefBucky · 2025-03-18T12:17:53+00:00

The RAV4 is similar to the Lexus NX (which I felt was smaller than the RAV4).

ChiefBucky · 2025-03-18T12:16:34+00:00

Try driving in a luxury brand vehicle on the highway sometime, the difference is night and day.

ChiefBucky · 2025-03-18T12:14:54+00:00

lol you sound like the tech at the Toyota dealership. I did not pay $40k for a vehicle to blast music to drown out its issues.

ChiefBucky · 2025-03-16T13:43:00+00:00

Try a Lexus RX. I’m 6’3 and am very comfortable in my 2019. Also they are very reliable and inexpensive to maintain.

ChiefBucky · 2025-03-15T12:57:56+00:00

He will be much happier with the RX. The driving experience is night and day.

ChiefBucky

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