went car shopping today...
05-14-2005, 04:13 PM
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Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by pgatour1
The question here Billy; is what do you think Samantha would feel our kids would be safest in?
What about an Envoy? We have one, and for a truck its great. Rides nice, has been pretty problem free, and we can haul our boat around with it. Plus with the towing package they're pretty quick. They also just came out with a Denali version, but even a loaded one is pretty nice.
05-14-2005, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by pgatour1
probably just going to take the '01 from my house.
IS= not big enough to drive clients around in, AND...=kids that wear striped pink shirts, spike their hair, drive around blasting frat music, while wearing yellow bracelets...or CUNT Car.
IS= not big enough to drive clients around in, AND...=kids that wear striped pink shirts, spike their hair, drive around blasting frat music, while wearing yellow bracelets...or CUNT Car.
05-14-2005, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
What about the 300C, it comes with AWD too. I know some people that have them and they love it. Also the 2006 are already coming out.
I was just about to say that. Really gives off an air of superiority. I loved ours, very roomy and smooth.
05-14-2005, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Range Rover = reliability nightmare anyways. Range Rover 
Na..... A girl friend from London had one, never gave me or her a problem, most likely will get one over here, as there is nothing else i like right now....
The New Range Rover had been completely redesigned, i would not consider one if it had all those problems ..
I'm in the Same boat PGA, MERC pass, JAG err ok not bad, but nothing i'd feel buying, its hard to find something to replace the CLS
05-14-2005, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by pgatour1
I am also going to test drive the
Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
F-150
Lincoln's new Pickup
I can write off a truck over 6000 pounds. up to a certain limit I believe.
Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
F-150
Lincoln's new Pickup
I can write off a truck over 6000 pounds. up to a certain limit I believe.
05-14-2005, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
^^^Yea I heard about that, I haven't gone through the loop hole lately so I don't know if they dropped it back to $25K or so.
my understanding of it, was that it was $25K
05-14-2005, 06:04 PM
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You scoped out the S40 and the S60, what about the S80? I'd say roomier then either one, I think it has awd, not sure about that one. It might look a bit older, especially for you. Try it out and see what you think...
05-14-2005, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Is the sole reason for you needing AWD or 4x4 the fact that you will be driving on construction sites?
05-14-2005, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Can tell you from my work experience going from construction site to site, awd/4x4 isn't needed at all. I'm sure its nice in the winter though, driving from site to site in the snow.
I drive on construction sites all the time too for work in the lowered CL-S.
05-14-2005, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
I drive on construction sites all the time too for work in the lowered CL-S.
My family deals a lot with construction, and we drive our lowered Bimmers around construction sites all the time. But having a truck blends in better as some of the workers are anti-foriegn cars for some reason.
05-14-2005, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
I drive on construction sites all the time too for work in the lowered CL-S.
05-14-2005, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pgatour1
my understanding of it, was that it was $25K
05-16-2005, 04:13 AM
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We just bought a '05 Murano SE w/ SE package (Merlot color) for my wife about 4 months ago. We both love it. Can't go wrong w/ Nissan's 3.5L engine. The AWD and CVT are pretty cool too. Weird at first since there is no "shift" to "feel" how fast you're going. 0-60 in low 7's isn't too bad for a SUV either. Fits 5 people very comfortably...especially good if you have really tall friends you want to sit in the back. $34k w/ TTL --> out the door.
05-16-2005, 01:18 PM
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I'd go check out a Saab 9-5. The 9-3 might be too small but the 9-5 might fit you right.
the nice thing about the 9-5 vs a SUV is mileage. with a Yukon you may only get 15 mpg highway where a 9-5 will get 20-23 mpg. and at 2.25 (around here) for prem. you need to save every way you can.
the nice thing about the 9-5 vs a SUV is mileage. with a Yukon you may only get 15 mpg highway where a 9-5 will get 20-23 mpg. and at 2.25 (around here) for prem. you need to save every way you can.
05-16-2005, 01:28 PM
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why AWD when you will be in NC? How fast do you plan on driving at these construction sites because you might need an STi or an Evo for that!
Seriously, I say take one of the jeeps and save your money for something better and faster in a couple of years.
Seriously, I say take one of the jeeps and save your money for something better and faster in a couple of years.
05-16-2005, 02:50 PM
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If you didn't like the Murano (I'm guessing interior) then you might not like the Armada. Check out the new Pathfinder if you're going to a Nissan dealer.
What about the 4runner, Sequoia, or Land Cruiser since you wanna bling? Shit won't break for nothing.
What about the 4runner, Sequoia, or Land Cruiser since you wanna bling? Shit won't break for nothing.
05-16-2005, 02:58 PM
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I would go for the GC, either the 5.7L or if you want to spend even more $.....the SRT8. That's going to be rather $ though (with no incentives) and its arriving around January (not a September intro). The 2006 Overland edition will be out in September though, the usual more upscale ltd.
05-16-2005, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
Go check out the new Hemi Cherokee
I think we are gonna get my mom the SRT-8 version
I think we are gonna get my mom the SRT-8 version
when my Tundra was in the body shop. I got a 05 Ram 2500 4x4 4 door that had the Hemi.
Keep in mind it was 85-90% highway rural driving. I got 10 mpg.
with my tundra 4x4 with the 4.7 I get 18-19 mpg.
with gas the price it is. I wouldn't even test drive a Hemi.
