EconElectronics: Would suggest you go for the Lexus RX 2007 because the Audi q7 has Hefty curb weight dulls acceleration and saps fuel, can't get a rear DVD entertainment system from the factory while the Lexus has an Advanced hybrid technology, smooth ride, seamless acceleration, elegant interior, significant improvement in fuel economy.

sensisosu:

Thanks.. but how about the fuel consumption, resale value, cost and maintenance?

abatically:
Fuel consumption: big win for rx350
Resale value: win for rx350
Maintenance: win for rx350.
I would choose the rx350 over the Q7. That car does everything good and it is the best mid size luxury SUV money can get in my opinion. It offers everything at a reasonable price, Toyota reliability, good fuel economy and luxury. It might not be as luxurious as the Q7 though, also the Q7 might have more gadgets but it is a very heavy SUV, Rx350 is faster.

lomomike: #TeamRX

chucky234: Mike Mike

lomomike:

Nnaa mehn awfa na? Which motor go you advice OP buy na?

abatically:

Fuel consumption: big win for rx350
Resale value: win for rx350
Maintenance: win for rx350.

I would choose the rx350 over the Q7. That car does everything good and it is the best mid size luxury SUV money can get in my opinion. It offers everything at a reasonable price, Toyota reliability, good fuel economy and luxury. It might not be as luxurious as the Q7 though, also the Q7 might have more gadgets but it is a very heavy SUV, Rx350 is faster.

sensisosu:

Thank you for your contribution.. I would welcome more views from nairalanders..

thank you

chucky234: Comparing R350 to the Q7 is an insult to Audi, the Q7 is way above RX350, BMW X5 and Porsh Cayenne.
With its 4.7L Quattro V8 engine which produces 350hp.
Fuel consumption is relatively low for a V8 engine, the interior is in a league above RX350.

sensisosu: HELLO GUYS,
I AM A YOUNG MAN IN MY LATE 20S AND I AM THINKING OF BUYING AN SUV. I HAVE TWO SUVS IN MIND BUT NOT SURE WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE FROM BETWEEN 2007 AUDI Q7 AND 2007 LEXUS RX350 IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE, MAINTENANCE, PRODUCTIVITY, FUEL CONSUMPTION ETC.
PLEASE I WILL APPRECIATE YOUR COMMENTS AND YOUR SUGGESTIONS
THANK YOU

lomomike:

Note the keywords he used and stop fantasies or making him stray off



Which one do you feel will cover all these criteria without making this young man sacrificing much?

I love The Q7 but let's be more practical, the RX 350 with 270bhp is more than enough to cover all these basics.

chucky234: Comparing R350 to the Q7 is an insult to Audi, the Q7 is way above RX350, BMW X5 and Porsh Cayenne.
With its 4.7L Quattro V8 engine which produces 350hp.
Fuel consumption is relatively low for a V8 engine, the interior is in a league above RX350.

lomomike:

The same Q7 that never sells the way any of those 3 SUVs have been sold? The Q7 is heavy and big and trust me, its not low on fuel its a huge fuel consumer. The Q7 is never ahead of a posrche or a Beemer, Stop writing out of sentiments.

Audi Q7 4.2fsi quattro

Drag Coefficient: 0.37 Cd
Curb weight: 5467 lbs
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 12/17 mpg
0-60 mph 7.4    Quarter Mile 15.4

RX350 AWD
Drag Coefficient: .35 Cd
Curb weight: 4090 lbs.
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 17/22 mpg

0-60 mph 6.7   Quarter mile 15.2

Sources: www.edmunds.com
www.zeroto60times.com

chucky234: Bros Q7 is way faster than RX350, Q7 with 4.7L V8 engine produces 350hp at 6800rpm while the RX350 with its 3.5L V6 engine produces 270hp at 6500rpm.

abatically:

I was referring to the 3.6L v6 of the Audi Q7 or don't u know they also have a v6 model? And if I may ask, how is the q7 superior to rx350? Audi Q7 with v6 produces 280hp while rx350 produces 270hp but the Audi is heavier. I don't know what u mean by saying they are not in the same league, both are capable SUV's but I'd pick the Rx. If the Audi is so superior then why are the sales so low compared to RX? And dont tell me it is more expensive because the price difference between a loaded q7 v6 and a loaded rx350 is about $5,000 msrp but the Rx kicks its a$s in terms of sales.

Also op was talking about fuel economy, that means he's looking at the v6 model because anyone looking at a v8 SUV wouldn't care about fuel economy.

abatically:

I was referring to the 3.6L v6 of the Audi Q7 or don't u know they also have a v6 model? And if I may ask, how is the q7 superior to rx350? Audi Q7 with v6 produces 280hp while rx350 produces 270hp but the Audi is heavier. I don't know what u mean by saying they are not in the same league, both are capable SUV's but I'd pick the Rx. If the Audi is so superior then why are the sales so low compared to RX? And dont tell me it is more expensive because the price difference between a loaded q7 v6 and a loaded rx350 is about $5,000 msrp but the Rx kicks its a$s in terms of sales.

Also op was talking about fuel economy, that means he's looking at the v6 model because anyone looking at a v8 SUV wouldn't care about fuel economy.

lomomike:

And with all this our argument, the OP must really be confused and sweating profusely now.

chucky234: The 3.6 FSI Quattro V6 is the entry level model.
RX350 is cheaper than Q7 and X5 that is why the RX got more sales in the US market.

abatically:

Cheaper by how much? At brand new maybe by $5,000. For used ones price are same or Rx even more expensive. A lot of times on car talk when there's a comparison between a German and Japanese cars some people just conclude that the German is faster without even knowing. I know German cars are generally faster and handle better than Japanese, but in this case rx350 is faster than Audi q7 and based on what the op is looking for, the Rx will be a far better choice. If he buys Audi q7 today and wants to sell it after 2 years, he will not even get half of what he bought it. For rx350, he will surely get up to 2/3 of the cost price.

cne010: @OP get the V6 Audi and standout since fuel economy is on your mind. The V8 is just too thirsty.

Engine & Performance
Base engine size: 3.0 L
Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinders: V6
Valves: 24
Valve timing: Variable
Direct injection
Torque: 295 ft-lbs. @ 2250 rpm
Horsepower: 280 hp @ 4920 rpm
Turning circle: 39.4 ft.
Base engine type: gas
DriveTrain
Drive type: all wheel drive
Mechanical center differential
Descent control
Transmission: 8-speed shiftable automatic
Center limited slip differential
Curb weight 5192

chucky234: The only think the RX350 have over the Q7 is resale value, that monster will dust RX350 performance and build quality wise.

lomomike:

You are very biased based on this topic. The RX is by far better built than the Q7. They are not in same class though, the RX is a midsized CUV the Q7 is a full sized CUV. So let's rank it among its classmates the merc GL class, and the lexus LX. The GL is more expensive, the LX is body on frame. That aside, the LX and the GL class is better built and sells by huge margin than the Q7. In performance, the GL and LX is faster than the Q7. The LX570 is actually a 6.4 second 0-60mph truck and it does a quarter mile in 15.3 seconds.


Let the Q7 eat that!

chucky234: hahaha thank God say you gree say Q7 no be RX350 mate.

sensisosu: HELLO GUYS,

I AM A YOUNG MAN IN MY LATE 20S AND I AM THINKING OF BUYING AN SUV. I HAVE TWO SUVS IN MIND BUT NOT SURE WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE FROM BETWEEN 2007 AUDI Q7 AND 2007 LEXUS RX350 IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE, MAINTENANCE, PRODUCTIVITY, FUEL CONSUMPTION ETC.

PLEASE I WILL APPRECIATE YOUR COMMENTS AND YOUR SUGGESTIONS

THANK YOU

abatically: Cityng, no doubt the Audi packs more gadget than the rx350, but let's not forget what the young man is looking for here. He specifically named his criteria.

Maintenance
Performance
Fuel consumption
Resale value

Based on the above the Rx 350 is definitely the right choice. It is more reliable than the q7. While the q7 might be more luxurious the rx350 is no slouch as it does everything a luxury SUV does to a considerable level being a mid size cuv. If the op didn't mention maintenance, fuel economy and resale value then I might say q7.

lomomike:


BWHAHAHAHA the RX is not its mate based on body build classification, but based on output, and numbers, it surpasses Q7 by far. The Q7 weeps and grows green with envy anytime an Rx is mentioned.

chucky234: Nna no make me laugh, since you buy that your RX330 everything RX na eim sure pass.
Q7 surpasses everything the RX got to offer, that monster is everything the RX will never be.

chucky234: Comparing R350 to the Q7 is an insult to Audi, the Q7 is way above RX350, BMW X5 and Porsh Cayenne.
With its 4.7L Quattro V8 engine which produces 350hp.
Fuel consumption is relatively low for a V8 engine, the interior is in a league above RX350.