[kaisen]

Originally Posted by IROC

....We've looked at FJ80 Land Cruisers (too many miles, etc. for a primary wife car, but the cool factor is pegged). We've looked at X5s and X3s (all used). X5s are a bit expensive and the X3 isn't really any bigger than the 530. We drove a nearly-new 4Runner today (owned one prior to the 530) and it was actually much nicer than expected.....Any experiences with Cayennes? This one is in perfect condition and the price is actually quite a bit less than the 2008 4Runner we looked at with the same mileage....

Originally Posted by Halm

Look at an X5 as well as the Cayenne.

Originally Posted by IROC

I've driven my boss's 2010 X5 and was not disappointed.

Originally Posted by McLovin

I'd just keep the 5. You save money and have a better car, to boot. If your wife and/or kids are too big to fit comfortably in a 5 series, I'd make 'em lose weight. You'll save money on groceries, to boot.

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

You should consider just stepping up in car as an option. The S8/A8, 7-series, and S-class would all offer more room than a Cayanne along with better mpg..

Originally Posted by cairns

What he said. A Cayenne isn't very large; for example the rear seats fold don't flat and require that you take off the headrests. Check the trunk volume with the rear seats up- it's 19 cubic feat. A 745i has 18 cubic feet. And while the Cayenne handles great for an SUV it's still an SUV.

Originally Posted by IROC

My logical side says "4Runner", but I can actually get the Cayenne for less $$ (and it has less miles than the 4Runner we're considering).

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

If you want a fun SUV with better reliability have you considered the Infiniti FX, Acura MDX, Mazda CX7 or CX9? If you like the FJ80, ever consider a UZJ100? It's a much better driving SUV for on road use than the FJ80, but with the same reliability and most of the off road ability.

Originally Posted by IROC

Good suggestions (and you definitely understand the buckling in the 3-year old activity). We've looked briefly at the Mazdas (didn't drive them, though) and the wife didn't like them. The Acuras are nice, but surprisingly pricey (and very few seem to come up for sale locally). Haven't looked at the Infiniti.

We owe it to ourselves to go check out a 100 series LC. There are a few for sale locally. That's a good idea.

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

100 series will be significantly bigger than the Cayenne, and has the added benefit of a 3rd row seat. If you want more luxury don't forget the LX470.

Then I ask, briefly, why no one has mentioned American SUVs and get this:

Originally Posted by IROC

Maybe so, but the title of this thread isn't "can someone recommend a bunch of fantastic American SUVs".

I'm specifically looking for information on Cayennes.

Really?!?


A half dozen others give you suggestions that aren't about Cayennes, and you jump on me? Thanks for coming off like a jerk.


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