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6pack
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Torn Between two cars for my business:2008 Land Rover Ranger Rover and a 2008 Lexus GX 470?

I have the money to add three new cars to my Chauffeur Service Fleet, I have to add a luxury SUV:
If you had the choice to be driven around, could you choose

This Range Rover: forbesautos.com/photos/2008/land_rover/range_rover/?partner=aforbesautos.com/photos/2008/land_rover/range_rover/?partner=a">forbesautos.com/photos/2008/l.

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this GX470: forbesautos.com/gallery/2008/lexus/gx_470/?partner=aforbesautos.com/gallery/2008/lexus/gx_470/?partner=a">forbesautos.com/gallery/2008/.
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I could decide the GX
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I could decide the GX, particularly for a fleet. The Range Rover is very unreliable and usually needs repairs. The Lexus is dependable and goes forever with nothing but regular scheduled maintenance. This keeps more money for the business rather than the mechanic's shop. Plus, the Lexus is just as able of anything the Range Rover is able of. It has lots of room, comfort, and conveniences. it is a better choice if you think of it logically.
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you will be able make a better choice as per your prerequisites with the following info about the two cars

Cost
Regarding fuel economy, the Land Rover Range Rover and the Lexus LX 470 do not differ much. The Land Rover Range Rover is considerably costly than the LX 470 about MSRP. by buy cost, the Lexus costs considerably less than the Land Rover Range Rover.

Utility
The Lexus LX 470 is probably a better choice than the Land Rover Range Rover about transporting cargo, particularly if you frequently have to carry lots of cargo or big animals. Drivers with recurrent child responsibility may favor the Lexus LX 470 over the Land Rover Range Rover. The Land Rover Range Rover outpulls the LX 470 by a big margin.

Convenience
You'll doubtless take the Lexus LX 470 for a fill up about as frequently as the Land Rover Range Rover.

Comfort
Taller drivers will a pretty bit enjoy the extra head room in the Land Rover Range Rover's front cabin in comparison to the Lexus. While the rear of the Land Rover Range Rover gives a more head and leg room than the LX 470, there honestly is not most of a difference.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Range Rover is somewhat more ponderous than the Lexus. The Lexus LX 470's tank is about the same size as the Land Rover Range Rover's, although the Land Rover's is a little bigger. The Lexus LX 470 and the Land Rover Range Rover compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
The LX 470 is probably to feel somewhat sluggish because of its high hp to weight percentage. by hp, the Range Rover packs a pretty punch and will knock the Lexus down some rungs. On the flip side, remember that high hp engines frequently command higher insurance premiums. With its tiny hp to weight percentage, the Land Rover Range Rover will knock you back into your seat when you hit the gas pedal.

Handling
The Lexus LX 470 and the Range Rover have about alike tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Land Rover Range Rover and the Lexus most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The LX 470's engine is not more big than the Land Rover Range Rover's. Torque is the force that allows you to speed up quickly, and in this respect, the Land Rover is considerably more powerful than the LX 470.

Overview
The Lexus and the Range Rover have the same basic warranty.

Other
The Land Rover Range Rover produces fewer smog forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Lexus....
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Riding in the back of the Lexus GX is very comfy, which you may want to take into consideration. but, the Land Rover Range Rover is appealing and also has plush interiors. I could go for one of each? And plus, the Lexus GX is a bit less costly
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too bad price didn't read the question 1st...the GX470.......no brainer
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I could rather be driven in the Range Rover, but size wise, I could rather take the Lexus, I could look at the Cadillac Escalade because its just as big as the Lexus, with a higher profile look. But out of those two, the Range Rover is a better choice.
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2008 Land Rover Ranger Rover
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We have Suburbans seven seater . they're less costly, but dependable. If that is not an choice, go with the Lexus.
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