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Old May 18, 2015 | 09:46 PM
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Looking into new SUV

Just wanted to see what you guys recommend... Family was looking into getting a new luxury SUV. Shopping around for options... So far have only test drove the new Range Rover Sport. Any suggestions?
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Old May 18, 2015 | 10:20 PM
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What are you looking for in a SUV? Does occupant capacity matter or what about max towing ratings? We need more information to give you a good suggestion.

Until then, I suggest you get an Audi Allroad. One, because wagons are awesome. Two, because it fills your "luxury" requirement. And three, because very few people really NEED a SUV. A wagon will do the same duties while looking better and using less gas
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Old May 19, 2015 | 11:40 AM
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Since OP offered no criteria whatsoever, I'm going to recommend the upcoming Bentley Bentayga, RR autobiography, or Porsche Cayenne Turbo S.
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Old May 19, 2015 | 11:55 AM
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Old May 19, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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Old May 19, 2015 | 01:11 PM
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Sarlacc says - Durango R/T




Just beating him to it.
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Old May 19, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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Old May 19, 2015 | 01:49 PM
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Smart car.

Family, how big is family?

Budget, looks like in the mid 60s?

What will it be used for mainly, family trips, daily?
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Old May 19, 2015 | 08:06 PM
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Old May 19, 2015 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Sarlacc says - Durango R/T




Just beating him to it.
Not blindly...need more criteria.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 08:39 AM
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Sorry guys, i realized i shoildve put some criteria lol. Looking to spend from 60-90k .. 5 seats, its going to be daily lady driven, mostly just a work commute, grocery getter and the occasional family road trip. Also winters get bad here so thats a factor.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 08:50 AM
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Acura MDX or Jeep Grand Cherokee. Both are less than your budget, reliable, luxury, and more than capable of handling your criteria.

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Old May 27, 2015 | 10:22 AM
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Does the wifey prefer a certain brand/country of origin?

Does she like lots of power?

Seats 5 is tough because a lot of high-end SUVs have a third row.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT® 4X4
Dodge Durango R/T AWD
Audi SQ5 Prestige
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive50i (or X5 M, just a bit over $90k)
Lexus LX 570
Mercedes-Benz ML400 (or splurge and get the ML63. GL seats 7, would you want that?)
2016 Honda Pilot (save a buttload of cash and buy some property with it)

I'd avoid Land Rover/Range Rover unless you don't mind your wife to be without her car at times (it will be in the shop).

For what it's worth, I'd personally look at the Porsche Cayenne and Audi SQ5 for luxury performance, or the Jeep GC and Dodge Durango for sporty performance with luxury. Or I'd buy the Honda with all the bells and whistles and save a ton of cash.

Or if you're spend-happy I'd just spend a bit more and get the Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S Wagon and have all the space you need and be the baddest mother-fer on the planet (or CTS-V wagon!).

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Old May 27, 2015 | 11:01 AM
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Not sure how pricing translates to CDN...but for these types of cars, i would NOT consider buying. If its for the wife, I would just lease something nice.

RR Sport > Cayenne Base > X5
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Old May 27, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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Old May 27, 2015 | 11:56 AM
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Old May 27, 2015 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by RPhilMan1
Does the wifey prefer a certain brand/country of origin?

Does she like lots of power?

Seats 5 is tough because a lot of high-end SUVs have a third row.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT® 4X4
Dodge Durango R/T AWD
Audi SQ5 Prestige
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive50i (or X5 M, just a bit over $90k)
Lexus LX 570
Mercedes-Benz ML400 (or splurge and get the ML63. GL seats 7, would you want that?)
2016 Honda Pilot (save a buttload of cash and buy some property with it)

I'd avoid Land Rover/Range Rover unless you don't mind your wife to be without her car at times (it will be in the shop).

For what it's worth, I'd personally look at the Porsche Cayenne and Audi SQ5 for luxury performance, or the Jeep GC and Dodge Durango for sporty performance with luxury. Or I'd buy the Honda with all the bells and whistles and save a ton of cash.

Or if you're spend-happy I'd just spend a bit more and get the Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S Wagon and have all the space you need and be the baddest mother-fer on the planet (or CTS-V wagon!).
You're all over the map size wise.

I'm guessing they are looking the territory of:

X5
Rx350
Q5
Jeep Grand Cherokee
RR sport
Porsche Cayenne
MB ML350 or whatever it is now.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 12:34 PM
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If I was going luxury, I'd go for an upgraded version of my 4Runner and get a Lexus GX460 or 470. My other option would definitely be a Porsche Cayenne
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Old May 27, 2015 | 01:05 PM
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If I was going luxury, I'd go for an upgraded version of my 4Runner and get a Lexus GX460 or 470. My other option would definitely be a Porsche Cayenne
Everyone always forgets this little guy. It's an epic performance "SUV". Not much the U but the S is definitely true. If you want a very good grocery getter, this is it. It won't go off road but that's not what OP wants.


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Old May 27, 2015 | 03:55 PM
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If it's for your wife, just get her a nice X5 or something.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 04:02 PM
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Guy has a 60-90kk budget
looking for luxury
and people recommend MDX
Hilarious


OP,

These two meet ALL your requirements
Luxury
Travel comfortably with 5 people
Winter conditions
60-90K budget



LandCruiser or
LX570
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Old May 27, 2015 | 09:06 PM
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You can't go wrong with a lm002, pick up the kids at school, make a run to the grocery store, fight off the insurgents and rebel forces
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Old May 27, 2015 | 10:15 PM
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The guy in Culver City that owns the 76 station has 2 Unimogs, 1 LM002, 3 Benz 600 Grosser (lot of people know the guy)

Last time I talked to him, (he always has the cars at the gas station), I don't think 5 people or 60K would have gotten him to give up his LM002

4 tires for the LM002 I believe are $12,500

I rather own a h1 Alpha, but it doesn't fit 5 people
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Old May 27, 2015 | 10:22 PM
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Thanks guys for the awesome insight!! And its for my mom, not my wife haha. Im only 18 but yeah was asking on behalf of my dad. And the mom keeps changing her mind !! Turns out she would rather get a car now given that I got the TL, dad has his truck and sisters not keen on getting a license lol. I think we've decided on the TLX considering how much she loved the TL before it was passed down to me! Seems like a great car with a more friendly price and she seems happy with the decision thus far!
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Old May 27, 2015 | 10:25 PM
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All is right in the world

TLX is the answers to ALL of the world's answers.

Get the 4 cyl, per the forum, it is faster than the V6

Best car in the world

And you save 55k from you 90k budget
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Old May 27, 2015 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
The guy in Culver City that owns the 76 station has 2 Unimogs, 1 LM002, 3 Benz 600 Grosser (lot of people know the guy)

Last time I talked to him, (he always has the cars at the gas station), I don't think 5 people or 60K would have gotten him to give up his LM002

4 tires for the LM002 I believe are $12,500


I rather own a h1 Alpha, but it doesn't fit 5 people
and that's probably the cheapest repair possible on them. How they thought they'd sell them to the military was beyond me.

Personally, I'd take the Unimog over any other utility vehicle on the planet. I fawking love those things.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 10:45 PM
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Unimogs are seriously cool




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Old May 28, 2015 | 12:25 AM
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Unimogs are seriously cool



The fact that it is in China makes me wonder if that is even a real Merc....
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Old May 28, 2015 | 08:00 AM
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Old May 28, 2015 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by tkular10
Thanks guys for the awesome insight!! And its for my mom, not my wife haha. Im only 18 but yeah was asking on behalf of my dad. And the mom keeps changing her mind !! Turns out she would rather get a car now given that I got the TL, dad has his truck and sisters not keen on getting a license lol. I think we've decided on the TLX considering how much she loved the TL before it was passed down to me! Seems like a great car with a more friendly price and she seems happy with the decision thus far!
Well that's a curveball. Not only did the criteria change from an SUV to a sedan, but the price range went from 60-90k to 40k? And it's your mom???!!! Haha, kidding.

Tell her to get a fully-loaded Accord instead. Or wait for the 2016 refresh.
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Old May 28, 2015 | 09:00 AM
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Ill take an older unimog any day of the week, so amazing.
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ML (or GLE now, I guess it's called). A family member has one and it's plush as hell but also isn't a snoozefest to drive. <$60K if you don't go nuts with options.
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Old May 28, 2015 | 09:52 AM
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So you just went from a baller, showering his wife with a 90k luxury suv, to a kid looking for a 40k mainstream sedan for his mother?

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Old May 28, 2015 | 10:11 AM
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Was it me or did anyone else read wife a couple of days ago?
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Old May 28, 2015 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ThermonMermon
So you just went from a baller, showering his wife with a 90k luxury suv, to a kid looking for a 40k mainstream sedan for his mother?

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In all fairness, I went back and re-read the thread (kind of like how when there's a twist ending in a movie, you go back to see if those clues were really there).

He never said wife, or that he was getting it. We kind of just assumed all of that.
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Old May 28, 2015 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
Was it me or did anyone else read wife a couple of days ago?
He said lady driven. Post hasn't been edited. We just read into it.
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Old May 28, 2015 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
Was it me or did anyone else read wife a couple of days ago?
no, we assumed.

But that's what happens when the OP doesnt include any fucking information.
geez, OP, get it together
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Old May 28, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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Pics of mom?




Too soon?
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Old May 28, 2015 | 08:46 PM
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sorry i dont want pics of a mom who drives a TLX
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