sorry if this is messy. I’m trying to pick a car to import from Japan and I keep going back and forth.
Budget is around 50m MNT, maybe can stretch a bit if it’s actually worth it. I’ll use it in UB daily, but also want to go to the countryside sometimes. Winter, parts, service, all that stuff matters.
The two I’m stuck on:
- 2018 Lexus NX300h
- 2021 Prius 55 Safety Plus 2
My brain says Prius. Everyone here has one, parts are everywhere, cheap to run, starts in cold, every mechanic knows them. But it’s low as hell and not really good for huduu roads or deep snow. Also kinda boring/taxi vibe lol.
Lexus is nicer, AWD, higher, more comfortable on bad roads. But it’s thirsty, parts harder to find, and if something breaks it’s gonna hurt. Also older, so hybrid battery risk in our cold? Not sure.
So which one would you actually buy? Is the NX300h worth the extra headache for countryside trips? Or just get the Prius and save money? Any real owners here? Thanks.