I would like to compare these two cars,in the fields(but not limited to only those fields) of realibility,performance,and the cost to maintain....

I have to agree with the other two entries. Two Ricers?

Lexus, being Japanese, got it's name from "Luxus." That comes from the GERMAN term for luxury. If it's so great and prestigious, is that honestly the best name that they could come up with? Stealing from GERMAN. I find that a bit funny.

I would go with neither of the two, and go for an X3. You can get the big engine for around the same price, and you also get a BMW.

Ask any person who knows about cars (as I say that, I mean someone who know's REAL cars) and they will ALWAYS choose a BMW or Mercedes-Benz over a pair of tin ricers.

Both are overpriced and overrated Nissan and Toyota. With BMW and Benz looks on them. Get a Nissan Murano is the same crap for less and a Toyota Rav4. Compare them, is the crap for more money.

I agree. If anything, get a Toyota Highlander or the Murano. But, if I really had to pick, I'd go with the Lexus, not only are they better built, but they come with status. Nobody says, "Damn, you driving an Infiniti?" Nobody.

first off where did the "ricer" comment come from. you describe civic and low end sedans with that term. But personally i like the infinity much better than the lexus, on the other hand from personal experience lexus has very good customer support, but again i don't know how infinity is so its all up to you.

also to the person above me, yeah everyone who knows REAL cars knows that German parts are twice as expensive as American or Japanese parts.

wow no respect for the Infinity and Lexus although i tend to agree when it comes to engineering i think the Infinity FX is a nice looking cross over and the exhaust not is awesome. it will hands down beat the Lexus in the performance category as the Lexus has Lexus's(or Toyota's) trademark float down the road feel with no feed back and complete detachment. they are both very reliable but the Lexus may be slightly more reliable in the long run but unless you plan to drive the car into the ground you should not have major issue with either. As far as maintenance cost the Fx has a Total 5 year cost of ownership of $48,534 while the Lexus will cost only 41,033 but keep in mind the FX has the better owner satisfaction.