Moog-Type-S

Surprised you didn't go on another racist rant.

JS + XES

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I am not surprised.. msl.. its you.

phile

harminder247

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This is getting to be a harder decision by the minute. The lexus is sadly already gone Its still a truck on the list. MDX is also something im now looking at. Which other trucks you say are worth it? Escalade, x5, cayenne? Range pretty much seems to be off the list but today i seen like 5 of them and hard to say no lol. Normally i dont see them but it was different today. Wish it were easier. 5-6 is teh avg people in the family going out together, this will be a truck just to go out of town so that said, SCREW THE GAS PRICE. MDX seats 7? Didnt know that. New one looks nice so gonan take a look at that.

JediMindTricks

MDX ftw.

Street Spirit

If you'll mostly be using this for long hauls with the family (assuming you're talking about all adults), do you really plan on having someone sit in those tiny, uncomfortable (often times: useless) third row seats SUVs throw in? In Post #1 you said you wanted something that could seat up to 8. A lot of the SUVs you're looking at would probably be a pretty tight squeeze. I'd think most older children and adults would find it pretty awkward and uncomfortable over a long period of time, at least in a lot of mid-sized SUVs I've seen. And don't forget that using that third row can dramatically take away from storage/luggage space (since you plan on using it for trips). If you really want comfort for that many people, consider a van.

harminder247

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Well the thing is were selling my dads 4runner, hes gonna get a used pick up and he wants a suv, i prefer a 750 or something but he said no to that but is letting me pick the truck. Ill mostly drive it . I personally dontlike vans nor does my dad. Second reason why a suv we always go out to reno/tahoe area due to family there. So when it snows its much easier having a 4wd truck. Its not always that 8 people will sit. Its just that once in a while thing when everyone gets the same day off. This is just soo confusing. Lexus Lx470, anyone whos owner one. Hows teh gas mileage? What about the range? MDX would probably be real good on it. I want to know on the range and lexus. im going to go look at them as soon as i have some free time.

vbx

350 to the tank? Thats about the same MPG is my G35. wtf.

Trackruner228

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I just looked at 05-06 prices and you can get them in the 20k range now. However the 07s are still going REALLY high.

harminder247

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07 and up would be the only kind of mdx i would get. New ones look ALOT better then 05-06. I got alot of time to chose. So ill be test driving alot of the suvs in my mind

DarkSithCL

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MPG > * ...with gas headed to or at $5 / gal... and yes, I bought a chev subbi for my wife rite before the USA went to hell in a handbasket...

Loseit

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ummmm..... please refer to this thread. Discussion over.
LINK

civic4982

^ puahaha...

Sure, why get a LX470 or Range rover when for more than 3 times the cost you can get a Cayenne Turbo?

Loseit

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it's used....

civic4982

used vs. used it's still 2-3 times as much. get serious.

phile

if I had the money, I wouldn't even look at the prior gen MDX. No HIDS, ho-hum styling. It was good when it was brand new, but the competition has caught up and now it just looks so dated next to the new one. I would definitely wait for the new one to come off of someone's lease and then take a hard look at it.

Acuraluvr

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ok. i just went a long rant on the lexus forum about the gas mileage and the incar gas computer. it perhaps is the biggest downfault of the navi/control/whatever system other than that there is no dual climate system in the front (WTF i no)

no matter what, it always seems that the range stays the same on the fuel consumption screen for some reason. sucks and you cant reset the ave fuel monitor until the fuel door is opened and closed ie it stays ave fuel consumption since refuel. all you can reset is the ave. speed for some reason. and the fuel computer is horribly off.

i average about 17 (at least) when it stated 15.6 on a full tank to NJ and back. range stayed at like 290 for the first 1/4th of the trip until it started to go down. ugh weird. it shows it age in that respect.

another weird thing is the rear air conditioner/heater. i thought it was broken for sure. ok. this is the thing. hot air ONLY comes from the feet and cold air comes ONLY from the head. on the cold day i put it on hot and face and cold air came out. until i looked at it again, red was pointed at feet, blue at head... so it automatically chose feet but i overrode and pushed head. weird i no on a 65k normally car lol

but yea, def. worth it for my big family

nokiaman

Prices of the 07+ MDX are in your price range. Your budget seems to be around 40k(RR). I looked up on auto trader using the same zipcode as there was for the Range and a couple of CPO MDXs came up...Have a look.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=61

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=61

synth19

If you are really serious about seating 7-8 ppl, your choices are very small. The MDX is VERY cramped if you try to pull this off. Why aer you even considering a x5, cayenne, etc now? Those only seat like 5 ppl. If you're going that route, then get a car.

JnC

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+1

Even the LX470 can NOT sit 8 people properly, the 3rd row is like a bench with some padding and sitting on it your knees would almost be touching your chin , ok I am exaggerating a bit but you get the idea. LX is certainly better when it comes to cost of ownership but if you want to seat 7~8 people then look at a toyota sequoia, nissan armada, Infiniti QX56 etc.

PortlandRL

My neighbor bought a Sport Supercharged in November and the fuel pump crapped out first week, leaving him stranded. It was paid for under warranty but he still loves it. Doesn't drive much; car only has 4,400 miles on it.

nyclio

What about a used Nissan Armada or Infiniti QX56?

harminder247

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Not a fan of nissans. QX56 is nice, but dont see myself with one.

Trackruner228

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What about a Tahoe or Denali or something? Navigators have come WAY down in price.

harminder247

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NO AMERICAN BUILT. I pretty mixed up right now but i hate the fact american cars lose value too fast. Also i dont like american trucks on a personal level. Too many problems too soon. BTW that is my own thoughts and dont argue with me that they are good or what not. I just dont like them. So please no arguments and i do appreciate that fact you guys are helping me out. Im pretty fogged up. Dont know what to do lol.

nokiaman

In your first post you said you wanted an 8 seater. Get an Odyssey and call it a day. It's a people hauler you need.

harminder247

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i also stated somewhere im not interested in vans, its not mandatory it be a 8 seater but i wouldnt mind it would be a option id love to have but not necessary.

03aspec

dude stay away from the range rovers at all costs, they may look nice, but thats about it.. my mama out in pleasonton has a qx56 and its an awesome family hauler, the lexus is also a good choice. i would say toyota sequia, but a lot of apanay's in cali love those things for some reason lol.. the mdx is also an awesome choice, especially the 07+ ones...

Trackruner228

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I was going to try to talk you into american cars but now I wont.

What about a 4Runner? This kid at my school had one and it was a nice car for what it was.

TheMirror

I hereby pronounce this thread a:



OP has no idea what he wants, needs to go out and drive everything before coming back here.

harminder247

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I have a 02 4runner, bought brand new and engine went out at 90k!!! so the hell with 4runners lol. Putting a new engine into it and selling it and truthfully im stuck to the range. Ive been looking for a range one sale. Cant seem to find any other suvs that look good and are good. Range looks good but the reliabiltiy issues u guys pointed out has me worried.

harminder247

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why dont you jump into that black hole and disappear.

TheMirror

I refer the right honorable gentleman to the answer I gave some moments ago.

Go look at them all cowboy, THEN start the thread.

Fixed.

harminder247

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I have driven most of them, just trying to find out what else is out there. Im just joking with you. I actually like how the range drives, lx470is a heavier ride but still smooth as #$*@. Porsche cayenne, love the ride ont hat also but seems pretty small looking.

synth19

Perhaps the Black Hole comment was a bit harsh, but I agree.... the best way to do this is test drive and check every car you are potentially interested in.

civic4982

Good luck with the range. Instead of overhaul of enginework at 90K expect it sooner.

Acuraluvr

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heres the facts. rover has a sub par reliability rating. are you planning to sell it within 5 years? because no way in hell is that thing gonna be problem free after 90k like your 4runner.

hell if you can get the price down a little, id probably buy it just for what it is considering that its low on miles. then sell that chromed out garbage can in a few years to someone else who if face most of the problems. eh i could justify the risk. get it

harminder247

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HOW DID I NOT KNOW THEY JUST GOT REDESIGNED!!! The front looks like a tundra, i wanted the tundra cause it looks soo sick. Goign to the dealers tonight to check it out. Pictures look hot. Screw the range Bigger then the lx470 also. Might have found what i want I hated the old style but new ones looks sick, get a white one and throw 24s on it. Ill let you know how i like it in af ew hours. thanks

Acuraluvr

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... you serious? your budget jumped from 34-39 to 55?

ggesq

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I've seen (Sequoia) SR5's in the mid 30k range here in Florida.