| When the newest model vehicles roll onto the | | | | The 2003 Used Land Rover Range Rover: |
| lots, there are always an abundance of expert | | | | Unlike non-luxury vehicles, consumer satisfaction |
| reviews, opinions, and crash test statistics. But | | | | reviews for used luxury SUV's remain positive |
| once the model has had time to truly be road | | | | well past the first year or two. The Range Rover |
| tested and reviewed by owners, magazines and | | | | is no exception with a 9.1 consumer satisfaction |
| publications have moved onto today's latest | | | | rating for this 3 year old vehicle. Compare this |
| models. In this article, we'll look at some of the | | | | with an SUV like the Ford Explorer that scored a |
| top rated 3-year-old used luxury SUV's and how | | | | full ten points lower and you'll understand the |
| they have stood the test of time. | | | | difference in quality between a standard and a |
| The 2003 RX300 Used Lexus SUV: | | | | luxury SUV. Three years after release, there |
| It seems as if no luxury SUV has made its way | | | | have been zero recalls for the Range Rover. |
| into the hearts and driveway's of Americans | | | | The 2003 X5 Used BMW SUV: |
| more than the Lexus RX300. Three years after | | | | Owners of the 2003 X5 gave it a 9.1 satisfaction |
| its release, the only recall for the 2003 RX300 | | | | rating, the highest rating of any previous year X5 |
| used Lexus SUV concerns the reflectors of some | | | | on the market. Among the main reasons cited for |
| exterior replacement lights. This 2003 used Lexus | | | | satisfaction with this used BMW SUV are the |
| SUV is still held in high regard by owners who | | | | exceptional performance, and the vehicles "fun" |
| have given it an overall satisfaction rating of 9 out | | | | factor. Though only about 350 units were likely |
| of 10. Among the reasons owners of this used | | | | affected, if you choose to purchase the 2003 X5 |
| Lexus SUV sited as their favorite reasons for | | | | used BMW SUV make sure to have the brake |
| ownership were its fantastic gas mileage, styling, | | | | lines checked for leakage. BMW has issued only |
| and smooth ride. | | | | one recall for this used BMW SUV after a few |
| The 2003 2.5T XC-90 Used Volvo SUV: | | | | reports of brake like leaks. |
| After three years of real world driving, XC90 | | | | When shopping for a used luxury SUV, be sure to |
| owners ranked this used Volvo SUV an 8.9/10 in | | | | take advantage of the current sources of |
| terms of overall satisfaction. There were a few | | | | information about the vehicles you're considering. |
| big recalls with this used Volvo SUV including | | | | While you'll still find professional reviews published |
| improperly fitted rear seat belt attachments, a | | | | the year the vehicle was introduced, they hold |
| defective tie rod joint, impaired visibility due to | | | | less credence than reviews that discuss the |
| faulty wiper blades, and defective front wheel | | | | performance of the vehicle after several years of |
| sensors. | | | | real world wear and tear. |