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BMW X1
3
5.45%
Acura RDX
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36.36%
Lexus RX350
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21.82%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
11
20.00%
Ford Escape
3
5.45%
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10.91%
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SRX submerged by the ocean surge, totaled thanks to Hurricane Sandy - What's next?
11-01-2012, 11:45 AM
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11-01-2012, 11:52 AM
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11-01-2012, 12:25 PM
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^ Pics already revealed:
SRT8 would be a PLUS
11-01-2012, 01:31 PM
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based on the previous thread re. the GLK/SRX, the likes of the Jeep, Escape, etc. are not going to cut it for her.
I would stay away from the X1, as it will seem like a downgrade to her previous X3. (as we all know the X1 is probably nicer than the previous gen X3, a woman would still be quick to see it as a downgrade).
i say, shop around for demo RX, demo Q5, demo GLK (again). If all fails, just get an RDX and call it a day.
I would stay away from the X1, as it will seem like a downgrade to her previous X3. (as we all know the X1 is probably nicer than the previous gen X3, a woman would still be quick to see it as a downgrade).
i say, shop around for demo RX, demo Q5, demo GLK (again). If all fails, just get an RDX and call it a day.
11-01-2012, 01:51 PM
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lol @ SRT8 suggestions
11-01-2012, 02:15 PM
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11-01-2012, 03:53 PM
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No SRT8 for her....
I just priced out the GLK for her, I'm buying it extremely cheap because it's a "favor". It's cheaper than every car I listed, and it's a 2 year lease. Loaded car UNDER $400/month.
They refreshed the '13, so it's a little easier on the eyes. Still not my favorite car looks-wise, but we shall see....
I have some decisions to make with her tonight....
I just priced out the GLK for her, I'm buying it extremely cheap because it's a "favor". It's cheaper than every car I listed, and it's a 2 year lease. Loaded car UNDER $400/month.
They refreshed the '13, so it's a little easier on the eyes. Still not my favorite car looks-wise, but we shall see....
I have some decisions to make with her tonight....
11-01-2012, 04:28 PM
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^Scratch that.
Apparently MB changed the location of the shifter from the center console to the column for '13, like most of their other cars. My wife HATES that. I'll discuss with her when she gets home, but I think that's a deal breaker...
Apparently MB changed the location of the shifter from the center console to the column for '13, like most of their other cars. My wife HATES that. I'll discuss with her when she gets home, but I think that's a deal breaker...
11-01-2012, 04:53 PM
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oofff...Tuff to please eh?
11-01-2012, 04:54 PM
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11-01-2012, 05:24 PM
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***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
You're just lucky you're dealing with a disaster or I might just get mean (if I could think of a good retort).
11-01-2012, 06:03 PM
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Did you see this? https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...postcount=1256
I'd be happy to send you a pair for your Mini.
I'd be happy to send you a pair for your Mini.
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11-01-2012, 06:18 PM
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Did you see this? https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...postcount=1256
I'd be happy to send you pair for your Mini.
I'd be happy to send you pair for your Mini.
She's home now, we discussed the GLK, she is willing to go with it even with the shifter in it's location of where it is, mostly because it's at least $50-$75/month less than everything else.
Oh, and my wife has been monitoring the posts here, and she wanted to express to all the members who posted that she has every right to be picky about her car, because it's the only thing she's picky about (Hey, she married me, right?
) . She makes me happy, so I want to make her happy. And for what it's worth, she said she wouldn't mind the SRT8's power, but it's a wee bit out of the budget...
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11-01-2012, 06:31 PM
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They weren't my co-worker's "thing" either; which is why I did it.
She has the right to be picky about whatever she wants because SHE IS THE WIFE! END OF STORY! Get her something that she enjoys, E. Especially after the debacle you guys are going through.
She's home now, we discussed the GLK, she is willing to go with it even with the shifter in it's location of where it is, mostly because it's at least $50-$75/month less than everything else.
Oh, and my wife has been monitoring the posts here, and she wanted to express to all the members who posted that she has every right to be picky about her car, because it's the only thing she's picky about (Hey, she married me, right? ) . She makes me happy, so I want to make her happy. And for what it's worth, she said she wouldn't mind the SRT8's power, but it's a wee bit out of the budget...
Oh, and my wife has been monitoring the posts here, and she wanted to express to all the members who posted that she has every right to be picky about her car, because it's the only thing she's picky about (Hey, she married me, right?
) . She makes me happy, so I want to make her happy. And for what it's worth, she said she wouldn't mind the SRT8's power, but it's a wee bit out of the budget...
11-01-2012, 06:57 PM
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11-01-2012, 07:14 PM
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The New RDX is very nice. i have been looking at it. I like it better then the q5. the seats are nice, it is quiet inside and the stereo sounds good. The ride is a perfect balance between taut and comfort.
11-01-2012, 07:17 PM
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Would you pay almost $100/month more for the RDX over a GLK? GLK is 24 months, RDX is a 36 month lease. As much as I love to have the RDX, that's a HUGE difference in price...
11-01-2012, 07:29 PM
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what would be the going monthly rate for the average joe trying to get a loaded 2013 GLK on 24/mos? Would think it would be close to 600, or over.
PS, i think the breakeven rationale for getting an RDX over a loaded GLK would be $50/mo in savings. and seeing how an RDX would come in at 500/mo, instead of 350/mo(50 less than GLK), this is a big win on the GLK.
PS, i think the breakeven rationale for getting an RDX over a loaded GLK would be $50/mo in savings. and seeing how an RDX would come in at 500/mo, instead of 350/mo(50 less than GLK), this is a big win on the GLK.
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11-01-2012, 08:17 PM
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It was recreated by some other company and the car passed with flying colors.
11-01-2012, 10:06 PM
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Then again, if you're just going to hand the car back over at the end of the lease, disregard what I'm saying and go with the GLK if you like it.
11-01-2012, 11:56 PM
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I actually like the RDX 
The 1G RDX on the other hand was a brilliant powerplant in just the wrong vehicle.
The 1G RDX on the other hand was a brilliant powerplant in just the wrong vehicle.
11-02-2012, 12:09 AM
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I guess it depends on how much you think you might have to spend on repairs for the GLK. I really have no idea what their reliability record is like, but I know most German cars can get costly.
Then again, if you're just going to hand the car back over at the end of the lease, disregard what I'm saying and go with the GLK if you like it.
Then again, if you're just going to hand the car back over at the end of the lease, disregard what I'm saying and go with the GLK if you like it.
My dad's '03 ML350 has been pretty much bulletproof. It's got nearly 80K miles, no issues. Other than the fact that it's a bit on the thirsty side, it's a great SUV.
11-02-2012, 04:51 AM
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no clue about the price, but what about the Land rover Evoque. No denying that car isnt a looker. Sure your wife would like the look of that car.
11-02-2012, 05:15 AM
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11-02-2012, 07:54 AM
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I guess it depends on how much you think you might have to spend on repairs for the GLK. I really have no idea what their reliability record is like, but I know most German cars can get costly.
Then again, if you're just going to hand the car back over at the end of the lease, disregard what I'm saying and go with the GLK if you like it.
Then again, if you're just going to hand the car back over at the end of the lease, disregard what I'm saying and go with the GLK if you like it.
The GLK isn't one of my or her favorites, but it does everything we need it to, has everything we want (except for remote start), and she says she is willing to go for it this time, even with it no longer having the shifter in the center console. She's thinking at this point with the budget in mind. If we are going to save about $50/month over the SRX, we will go for it. I think.
Only annoying thing is that she will take any interior as long as it isn't black, and with the GLK, 90% of the cars out there have a black interior. We have it narrowed to 2 cars, one Palladium Silver with the beige interior, it has premium 1, multimedia (nav/camera etc), heated seats and keyless go. The second car is Lunar Blue with an ash interior, has the same options, but also has the upgraded Harmon kardon sound system (don't care for this). I really would like to find a car with a lighting package to get the bi-xenon's, but with her interior color restriction, is making it a little tough. At the prices he is offering it to me for, I can't ask him to swap a car for me, plus I don't really have time to wait. I hope to finalize something today. Worst case, I'll just take the palladium silver and forgo the lighting package.
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11-02-2012, 08:00 AM
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Leases for them are ridiculous. A sub $40k car that leases for over $700/month is a joke...and people are paying it, too! That's the crazy part...
11-02-2012, 08:06 AM
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thats almost twice the lease payment for the same mrsp range as the competition.
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11-02-2012, 08:15 AM
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Only annoying thing is that she will take any interior as long as it isn't black, and with the GLK, 90% of the cars out there have a black interior. We have it narrowed to 2 cars, one Palladium Silver with the beige interior, it has premium 1, multimedia (nav/camera etc), heated seats and keyless go. The second car is Lunar Blue with an ash interior, has the same options, but also has the upgraded Harmon kardon sound system (don't care for this). I really would like to find a car with a lighting package to get the bi-xenon's, but with her interior color restriction, is making it a little tough.
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