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BMW X1
3
5.45%
Acura RDX
20
36.36%
Lexus RX350
12
21.82%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
11
20.00%
Ford Escape
3
5.45%
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6
10.91%
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SRX submerged by the ocean surge, totaled thanks to Hurricane Sandy - What's next?
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SRX submerged by the ocean surge, totaled thanks to Hurricane Sandy - What's next?
This is for the wife...
Requirements:
Most important:
Leather/Sunroof (Pano roof a plus)
Must be 4WD/AWD
Navigation with a backup camera
The SRX she complained was too big and heavy, also a little hard to park because it was the longest length car she's had to drive so far (190" long)
Memory Seats
Power trunk a strong option, but she can do without if the price difference is significant enough. Same thing for remote start.
HATES black interior, would take any interior other than black - also the reason why she chose to spend more on the SRX at the time than the loaded GLK350 I could have gotten her for less - because it had a black interior.
FWIW, the SRX had both a (factory) remote start and power liftgate. Any car I get, I only want a factory remote start, btw. The features of the SRX, she loved. She just didn't like how heavy and underpowered it felt (we had the 3.0, not 3.6). I suggested another SRX, which has the 3.6 now, and she said "I think I'm done with the SRX"
I don't mind spending a little more to be happy, but she would rather spend less and would sacrifice a bit if it was a matter of saving something significant. I'm the spender, she's the saver. Isn't that always the case in every marriage? Only it's usually the other way around
Cars we've been thinking about:
BMW X1 - She had an X3 in the past and liked it a lot. X3 is out because it's way over her budget (It's my money, but her budget, go figure)
Configured car: X1 xdrive28i base model line with cold/premium/driver assistance/technology/sat radio (MSRP $43,400'ish) 3 year lease
Pros: It's a BMW, it's the shortest car, and she likes that (176"), it's quick, and if I didn't mention, it's a BMW
Cons: It's $25/month more expensive than the SRX*, and she wants to spend less, doesn't have remote start or power trunk as an option.
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Acura RDX - She had one before the SRX and liked it, the size was good for her, she just didn't like the on/off personality the turbo motor had, which has been solved with the new V6 it has
Configured car: AWD Tech (MSRP $40k'ish? I forgot what it was) - 3 year lease
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Pros: Better engine, it's a size she's comfortable with (183"), now has a power lift gate standard, she generally liked this car last time.
Cons: Similar price to the BMW and Lexus, no remote start.
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Lexus RX350 - She never had an RX, but we had a GS years ago (2001 model) and she LOVED it. Parents also had an RX300 way back and and she liked it too.
Configured car: Non F-Sport, but loaded with every option, also a plus, heated AND cooled seats, a first for her, and she's sat in a cooled seat and liked it - (MSRP about $49,600) - 2 year lease
Pros: It's Lexus Smooth, it's got a power trunk, might be able to get a remote start too, it's quiet, it's comfy, it's a Lexus
Cons: Similar price to the BMW/Acura, no remote start, only about 2.5 inches shorter than the SRX
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Jeep Grand Cherokee - She never had one, and always found them to be rugged looking. I kept insisting she look at one because it's really nice now
Configured car: Limited trim with the upgraded nav, 20" wheels and luxury II package (Power Liftgate, heated steering wheel (She loved her heated wheel on the X3), heated AND cooled seats) - (MSRP around $43,350) - 3 year lease
Pros: It's about $15/month cheaper than the SRX, and about $40/month less than the Acura/BMW/Lexus, it's got every option she would want in a vehicle
Cons: Say what you want, it's a good engine, but probably the least fuel efficent, it's 400lbs heavier than the SRX and the heaviest SUV by a significant amount (4800 lbs)**, you can drive a much better/more luxurious/sporty vehicle for only $40 more/month over this vehicle, it's a Jeep, it's nearly the same length as the Caddy (a half inch shorter only)
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I threw a curveball at her, and I mentioned this because it's not a bad looking car:
Ford Escape - never had a Ford before, I've driven many Ford products, can't say I love or hate any of them. She drove an Edge before and didn't love it
Configured car - Titanium 2.0 Turbo AWD with all the bells and whistles (MSRP around $37k'ish) - 36 month lease
Pros: It's about $65/month less than the SRX (or about $50 less if we choose 24 months instead), it's got the power trunk and panoramic sunroof (not sure about remote start though), it's not bad looking, it's almost the same size as the BMW in Length (less than 2" longer)
Cons: It's a Ford***, questionable and frustrating Sync system (might be technology overkill for her), not sure if it has memory seats, only interior color option is black
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*For all intents and purposes, the Acura/BMW/Lexus are priced within a few bucks of each other, but still more than what we were spending on the SRX by about $25/month
**The BMW/Acura are almost the same weight, about 3800lbs, the Caddy was about 4400lbs, the Lexus is 4500lbs, but definitely drives like it's a lot lighter on it's feet than the Cadillac. Jeep is around 4850lbs but definitely feels a little lighter on it's feet than the SRX. She HATED how heavy the SRX drove
***Would you want to go from a Lexus to an Infiniti to a BMW to an Acura to a Cadillac to a Ford? - we call that pulling a ttribe
Am I missing anything?
I hope to make a decision by the end of the week. Personally, I'd rather get the RDX again, but she's driving me crazy because of the prices.
Wadya say?
Requirements:
Most important:
Leather/Sunroof (Pano roof a plus)
Must be 4WD/AWD
Navigation with a backup camera
The SRX she complained was too big and heavy, also a little hard to park because it was the longest length car she's had to drive so far (190" long)
Memory Seats
Power trunk a strong option, but she can do without if the price difference is significant enough. Same thing for remote start.
HATES black interior, would take any interior other than black - also the reason why she chose to spend more on the SRX at the time than the loaded GLK350 I could have gotten her for less - because it had a black interior.
FWIW, the SRX had both a (factory) remote start and power liftgate. Any car I get, I only want a factory remote start, btw. The features of the SRX, she loved. She just didn't like how heavy and underpowered it felt (we had the 3.0, not 3.6). I suggested another SRX, which has the 3.6 now, and she said "I think I'm done with the SRX"
I don't mind spending a little more to be happy, but she would rather spend less and would sacrifice a bit if it was a matter of saving something significant. I'm the spender, she's the saver. Isn't that always the case in every marriage? Only it's usually the other way around
Cars we've been thinking about:
BMW X1 - She had an X3 in the past and liked it a lot. X3 is out because it's way over her budget (It's my money, but her budget, go figure)
Configured car: X1 xdrive28i base model line with cold/premium/driver assistance/technology/sat radio (MSRP $43,400'ish) 3 year lease
Pros: It's a BMW, it's the shortest car, and she likes that (176"), it's quick, and if I didn't mention, it's a BMW
Cons: It's $25/month more expensive than the SRX*, and she wants to spend less, doesn't have remote start or power trunk as an option.
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Acura RDX - She had one before the SRX and liked it, the size was good for her, she just didn't like the on/off personality the turbo motor had, which has been solved with the new V6 it has
Configured car: AWD Tech (MSRP $40k'ish? I forgot what it was) - 3 year lease
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Pros: Better engine, it's a size she's comfortable with (183"), now has a power lift gate standard, she generally liked this car last time.
Cons: Similar price to the BMW and Lexus, no remote start.
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Lexus RX350 - She never had an RX, but we had a GS years ago (2001 model) and she LOVED it. Parents also had an RX300 way back and and she liked it too.
Configured car: Non F-Sport, but loaded with every option, also a plus, heated AND cooled seats, a first for her, and she's sat in a cooled seat and liked it - (MSRP about $49,600) - 2 year lease
Pros: It's Lexus Smooth, it's got a power trunk, might be able to get a remote start too, it's quiet, it's comfy, it's a Lexus
Cons: Similar price to the BMW/Acura, no remote start, only about 2.5 inches shorter than the SRX
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Jeep Grand Cherokee - She never had one, and always found them to be rugged looking. I kept insisting she look at one because it's really nice now
Configured car: Limited trim with the upgraded nav, 20" wheels and luxury II package (Power Liftgate, heated steering wheel (She loved her heated wheel on the X3), heated AND cooled seats) - (MSRP around $43,350) - 3 year lease
Pros: It's about $15/month cheaper than the SRX, and about $40/month less than the Acura/BMW/Lexus, it's got every option she would want in a vehicle
Cons: Say what you want, it's a good engine, but probably the least fuel efficent, it's 400lbs heavier than the SRX and the heaviest SUV by a significant amount (4800 lbs)**, you can drive a much better/more luxurious/sporty vehicle for only $40 more/month over this vehicle, it's a Jeep, it's nearly the same length as the Caddy (a half inch shorter only)
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I threw a curveball at her, and I mentioned this because it's not a bad looking car:
Ford Escape - never had a Ford before, I've driven many Ford products, can't say I love or hate any of them. She drove an Edge before and didn't love it
Configured car - Titanium 2.0 Turbo AWD with all the bells and whistles (MSRP around $37k'ish) - 36 month lease
Pros: It's about $65/month less than the SRX (or about $50 less if we choose 24 months instead), it's got the power trunk and panoramic sunroof (not sure about remote start though), it's not bad looking, it's almost the same size as the BMW in Length (less than 2" longer)
Cons: It's a Ford***, questionable and frustrating Sync system (might be technology overkill for her), not sure if it has memory seats, only interior color option is black
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*For all intents and purposes, the Acura/BMW/Lexus are priced within a few bucks of each other, but still more than what we were spending on the SRX by about $25/month
**The BMW/Acura are almost the same weight, about 3800lbs, the Caddy was about 4400lbs, the Lexus is 4500lbs, but definitely drives like it's a lot lighter on it's feet than the Cadillac. Jeep is around 4850lbs but definitely feels a little lighter on it's feet than the SRX. She HATED how heavy the SRX drove
***Would you want to go from a Lexus to an Infiniti to a BMW to an Acura to a Cadillac to a Ford? - we call that pulling a ttribe
Am I missing anything?
I hope to make a decision by the end of the week. Personally, I'd rather get the RDX again, but she's driving me crazy because of the prices.
Wadya say?
Last edited by Shoofin; 10-31-2012 at 10:18 PM.
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I wrote a review having test driven the entry level X1...so I having not driven the higher trim and bigger engine...I found it disappointing and overpriced. It also rides lows like a car...not sure if sitting is or isnt important to her.
Personally, I love the jeep. a lot. And depending on the trim...even though its a not a luxury marque...it gets pretty luxury...enough to complete with the name marques imo.
The RX350...cant really go wrong with this car. They are very nice and easy.
RDX...meh
Escape...meh
Personally, I love the jeep. a lot. And depending on the trim...even though its a not a luxury marque...it gets pretty luxury...enough to complete with the name marques imo.
The RX350...cant really go wrong with this car. They are very nice and easy.
RDX...meh
Escape...meh
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Mr. Maker (11-01-2012)
#6
I wrote a review having test driven the entry level X1...so I having not driven the higher trim and bigger engine...I found it disappointing and overpriced. It also rides lows like a car...not sure if sitting is or isnt important to her.
Personally, I love the jeep. a lot. And depending on the trim...even though its a not a luxury marque...it gets pretty luxury...enough to complete with the name marques imo.
The RX350...cant really go wrong with this car. They are very nice and easy.
RDX...meh
Escape...meh
Personally, I love the jeep. a lot. And depending on the trim...even though its a not a luxury marque...it gets pretty luxury...enough to complete with the name marques imo.
The RX350...cant really go wrong with this car. They are very nice and easy.
RDX...meh
Escape...meh
Ride height isn't SO important to her. She insists that she'll go into a sedan if she has to, but I won't let her, because I know she won't like it, then I have to hear her complaining about it and if I can get her out of the car..
I like the RX, it's a great car, does everything right, but my only thing about it:
I really have to get her to test drive some of these cars so she can have a better idea.
On one instance, she's trying to not be picky, but at the same time, she's being waayyyyy too picky
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#13
I was going to suggest an EX35 but then I saw $43k for a Journey AWD w/ nav and you can't get remote start. What about getting a Highlander instead of a RX350? Unless for the money you'd spend on a Highlander Limited you may as well step up to Lexus
#15
Highlander is way longer than a RX.
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#17
Also the Highlander isn't her cup of tea.
Last edited by Shoofin; 11-01-2012 at 12:00 AM.
#18
My choice would be the RX. My girlfriend had one and loved it. It was a great car. It was a nice size, it was pretty good on gas and was very reliable. Cant go wrong IMO. I had rented a Jeep GC Limited a few weeks ago and I was really suprised with it. It was a V6 and got good mpg and was more rugged than the rest of your choices. The ride and quality of interior really suprised me. If one of her complaints is size she might like the new RDX. It reminded me a lot of the RX but was a little smaller and easy to park when I test drove one. Good luck with the purchase.
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Mr. Maker (11-01-2012)
#25
i'm gonna guess out of that list your wife would like the x1 best, since i'm guessing its most similar to her x3.
Also one of the mercedes suv's may be good GLK, i think is the right class? I forget
Also one of the mercedes suv's may be good GLK, i think is the right class? I forget
#30
Before getting the SRX, I had the option to get an "11 GLK that was LOADED. The sticker was close to $50k. It even had DVD rear entertainment, which we don't want or need. It was a dealer demo that I could have gotten stupid cheap, as it worked out to be a lot less than the SRX at the time. The 3 things that convinced her not to get it was what the interior color it was (black), the DVD system she didn't want, and she didn't like the look. After we got the SRX, once she started seeing more of them on the road, said to me she was glad she didn't get it because she really didn't like the way it looks.
I know they refreshed it for '13, and it does look a tiny bit better, but the way we would want it, the lease will be quite over our budget. I won't give specific numbers, but do not want to spend over $500/month, and we are between 4-5, while trying to stay closer to 4 than 5.
For the Highlander, she doesn't like the way it looks. I thought about the smaller GM models, like the Equinox/Terrain, but I think we want to stay away from GM this time. The Bluetooth/nav is so frustrating to use, not as intuitive as it should be. The "new" CUE-like interface that some of these cars will start getting, I've been reading such mixed reviews about the system, I'm not so sure I'm ready to be the guinea pig until I play with it myself.
I know they refreshed it for '13, and it does look a tiny bit better, but the way we would want it, the lease will be quite over our budget. I won't give specific numbers, but do not want to spend over $500/month, and we are between 4-5, while trying to stay closer to 4 than 5.
For the Highlander, she doesn't like the way it looks. I thought about the smaller GM models, like the Equinox/Terrain, but I think we want to stay away from GM this time. The Bluetooth/nav is so frustrating to use, not as intuitive as it should be. The "new" CUE-like interface that some of these cars will start getting, I've been reading such mixed reviews about the system, I'm not so sure I'm ready to be the guinea pig until I play with it myself.
#32
As for the lack of a remote start, what about adding one aftermarket?
#33
I still have no power at work, and am working from home, but as long as my office is down, am severely limited to what I can do here at home. Wife went back to work today. I really have to get her to test drive some of these cars so she can see what she wants/likes...
#36
I'm not really an SUV person, but after having one of the new RDX's as a loaner, I'd say go with that. Based on your post too, the only thing she didn't like the way the old engine behaved, but I can tell you the new V6 is very smooth.
As for the Escape, the only real negative I've heard about it is that awful MyFordTouch system. If you can get around that, it honestly might be a solid option.
As for the Escape, the only real negative I've heard about it is that awful MyFordTouch system. If you can get around that, it honestly might be a solid option.
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Mr. Maker (11-01-2012)
#39
Probably too big.
Roughly the same size as its twin, the infiniti JX.
While I dont love what theyve done with the pathfinders namesake...the vehicle itself, i think, is really good for someone who needs a larger style SUV (me) its biggest feature (to me) is are the 2nd row seats that were designed to fold forward to allow access to the 3rd row...even WITH child seats in them.
I cant tell you how many vehicles I've driven/rented/test driven...and 3rd row access (with car seats installed) is a total after thought and ball drop by pretty much all of them.
Roughly the same size as its twin, the infiniti JX.
While I dont love what theyve done with the pathfinders namesake...the vehicle itself, i think, is really good for someone who needs a larger style SUV (me) its biggest feature (to me) is are the 2nd row seats that were designed to fold forward to allow access to the 3rd row...even WITH child seats in them.
I cant tell you how many vehicles I've driven/rented/test driven...and 3rd row access (with car seats installed) is a total after thought and ball drop by pretty much all of them.
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ttribe (11-01-2012)