OT: Help choose an SUV

[75'930cab]

I've had my LX470 over 3 years and haven't done one thing to it, except change oil and brake pads. Just add gas!(LOTS OF IT)

[bell]

Originally posted by Overpaid Slacker
Scion xB.

JP

i so want one of those.........so i could hack it up and stick a turbo dodge motor in the rear......it would do wheelies

[look 171]

Toyota Land Cuiser. Getting close to 200,000k. Not one drop of oil. I havin't replace ANY engine or tranny part. Just rad Hoses, and brakes. Sucks gas. 10-11 miles a gal. all wheel drive. Safe. Forget all the MBZ, and BMW. How much comfort do you really need? Leather seat? My friend's MBZ is always in the shop. It is only 3 years old. Becareful about the big American suvs. My plummer's Ford's gone through 2 trannies. 4 years old. Its for the wife, it's got to be realiable. Unless yu like to see your machanic often.

[layzee]

Touareg V8. Beats the competition on every front for me, and its a bargain at the price in the US compared to what they charge in Europe.

[MAS]

"My wife is going to buy an SUV for some ungodly reason"

What's the ungodly reason?

-MAS

[Porsche-O-Phile]

There's absolutely no valid reason for getting an SUV. Particularly a "luxury" SUV. I'll withhold my venomous hatred of these vehicles beyond saying that. If you absolutely MUST have one, get a Ford Escape HYBRID. That's the only choice that approaches acceptability IMO.

[SteveStromberg]

Wait Mack Truck is bringing out a new line of Pickup size Trucks. Include will be a Suv type.

[KobaltBlau]

suvs suck. people in normal cars can't see what the he11 is going on in front of them, they do undue damage in an accident, and they are unsafe due to high Cg. They also don't protect the driver very well in an accident, contrary to popular belief.

I realize sometimes "the wife wants one" or people want to "sit up high" but it doesn't make driving an SUV any less like driving around in a big extended middle finger.

[JavaBrewer]

It's hard to tell what you're looking for but from the poll list it's a Euro model that goes fast. The P-car, VW, BMW, and MB are really station wagons sitting on high suspension. Yeah ok maybe not the Pcar and VW, still though I question their utility and durability beyond poser type stuff and weekly details.

For any real SUV type stuff I'd only consider the Ford Expedition. Good highway mpgs, fast, carries a ton, comfortable, and cheap to fix with loads of dealers around. Drive one for a day and you'll really start to like it. Nearly everyone I know who owns one loves it. Plus it's many many $Ks less expensive than the Euro models.

[bigrubberjeep]

Ever concider the JeepGrand Cherokee?

The 2005 model will be available with the HEMI motor

[Les Paul]

Infiniti FX-35. 280hp. Handles like a sports car. 22-25mpg and you don't see them everywhere.

[chuckw951]

Originally posted by david914
Just don't get a Land Rover whatever you do. Ask anyone that owns one.

I'm in that situation now. Wife has to have one. She wants a 2003 or 2004. 12mpg and big payments.

Now the other thing is that she also wants to be a stay at home mom...so after the initial purchase I'll be making payments. Help.

[Eric 951]

Jeep. Best way to go. Very capable off-roading abilities, reliable, and plenty of HP.

GMC Yukon/Chevy tahoe--very nice rides. Fairly plush and comfortable on long drives.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Please for the love of God. DON'T BUY A F*CKING S.U.V.!!!

Have I been clear enough?

[chuckw951]

Originally posted by Porsche-O-Phile
There's absolutely no valid reason for getting an SUV. Particularly a "luxury" SUV. I'll withhold my venomous hatred of these vehicles beyond saying that. If you absolutely MUST have one, get a Ford Escape HYBRID. That's the only choice that approaches acceptability IMO.

Whatchutalkin about Willis? A Ford Escape Hybrid is worthless.
My take on SUVs is that if you get one they need to have big tires, good ground clearance, big motor and towing capacity. Otherwise what is the point. If you get something with pizza cutter tires and low to the ground they are useless off road (other than driving on a dirt road or something). Without the big motor you can't tow much. If something is to drive like a truck it needs to function as a truck. I can't tow my boat with an electric car.

I also find it interesting that the enviros make a big deal about SUVs but don't say much about pickup trucks. And pickup trucks make the world go round.

No valid reason for owning an SUV? How about it's a free country and it's your money. We need to start drilling in Alaska next week.

Enviros want everyone to drive around in unsafe light cars. You can pry my heavy diesel mercedes from my cold dead hands.

[Eric 951]

Originally posted by Porsche-O-Phile
Please for the love of God. DON'T BUY A F*CKING S.U.V.!!!

Have I been clear enough?

Tell us how you really feel.

I have an SUV and a pick-em-up. I must be satan

[KobaltBlau]

weight definitely does not equal safety.

[chuckw951]

Would you feel safe?

[widebody911]

My idea of an SUV

[bigrubberjeep]

I beg to differ



The guy in the only rolled in to my side at less then 3MPH.

Damage to his truck $.50 nut that held the licence plate got countersunk, it actually looks better with the paint it scraped off my fender.


Damage to the 911 $8,700