If you had to get an SUV...
01-25-2004, 03:29 PM
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If you had to get an SUV...
If you had to get an SUV, what would you get. Try to keep it under 55 grand Canadian or under 35 American.
Also, why would you pick what you picked.
Also, why would you pick what you picked.
01-25-2004, 04:51 PM
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my pick would be the grand cherokee 4wd w/ the h.o. v8. reason being its phenomenal off-road gear and capability. it's not for everyone, and comparetively it's almost becoming a niche truck now, but among the real bona fide suvs it's one of the best. can't stand those fake suvs, or crossovers
4runners are nice, too
4runners are nice, too
01-25-2004, 04:59 PM
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I liked the Durango. Lots of cool features, hideously large (comes in many sizes), but I would never get something that gets like 15 mpg. Oops, wait that's my RX-8! :-)
01-25-2004, 05:40 PM
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Originally posted by mental pimp
My dad has a 2003 Toyota 4Runner, its great, powerful , and has great looks , i recomend it
My dad has a 2003 Toyota 4Runner, its great, powerful , and has great looks , i recomend it
I'm with this guy. Very nice ride. Top notch quality.
01-25-2004, 05:54 PM
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If I wanted reliability and size including width (which the toyota's don't have) I would go with the MDX. Had that before my current SUV and loved it. If I watned reliability, SIZE and enough towing capicity to pull a building, I would go with an Excursion. I knwo bad gas milage and size. But considering it's in the same price range, kind of makes you wonder. That's what I have now.
Good luck!
Good luck!
01-25-2004, 06:27 PM
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Another vote for the MDX if you were looking for something with large seating capacity and storage space.
If I was looking for a performance SUV I would go with the Subaru Forester XT. 0-60 in 5s and seats five to boot.
If I was looking for a performance SUV I would go with the Subaru Forester XT. 0-60 in 5s and seats five to boot.
01-25-2004, 07:36 PM
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Originally posted by mental pimp
is The MDX even 35 grand? if it is then yea go for it, but also check out the 4Runner
is The MDX even 35 grand? if it is then yea go for it, but also check out the 4Runner
01-25-2004, 10:18 PM
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Jeep grand cheeroke.. my dad has one... its really good... hasn't gave us any problems besides usual wear parts...
I recommend the Toyota 4-runner my uncle has one in florida while i was visiting... powerful... and top notch quality...
Toyota highlander...
Infiniti FX35...
Volvo XC90 2.5T...
Mitsubishi Endeavor...
All of the SUV's listed above are reliable... powerful... and look good... also can carry 5 passenger...
I recommend the Toyota 4-runner my uncle has one in florida while i was visiting... powerful... and top notch quality...
Toyota highlander...
Infiniti FX35...
Volvo XC90 2.5T...
Mitsubishi Endeavor...
All of the SUV's listed above are reliable... powerful... and look good... also can carry 5 passenger...
01-25-2004, 10:44 PM
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I would use a bicycle or a horse before I would drive an SUV. It seems to me the world has gotten madder, especially in regards to what people must bring with them on a drive. I mean, how much space do you really need? What is it you have to carry around on a daily basis? Most SUVs I see on the road have only ONE person in them!
Obviously if you use it for work, carrying people, supplies or equipment that is a different story, but most people get one because their neighbor, co-worker, family member or friend has one. I have also observed that people who don't like to drive, or have some fears get one because they believe they are safer in a larger vehicle.
The manufacturers are the ones raking in the bucks and laughing all the way to the bank. The profits on trucks and SUVs are much greater than cars, so the 'incentives' can be more appealing.
Sorry for thr rant, that is all!
Obviously if you use it for work, carrying people, supplies or equipment that is a different story, but most people get one because their neighbor, co-worker, family member or friend has one. I have also observed that people who don't like to drive, or have some fears get one because they believe they are safer in a larger vehicle.
The manufacturers are the ones raking in the bucks and laughing all the way to the bank. The profits on trucks and SUVs are much greater than cars, so the 'incentives' can be more appealing.
Sorry for thr rant, that is all!
01-26-2004, 12:32 AM
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Re: If you had to get an SUV...
Originally posted by iceman2cuol4u
If you had to get an SUV, what would you get.
If you had to get an SUV, what would you get.
I see no reason for 90% of the people who have SUVs to actually have to have them. Minivans are more practical for hauling people or gear, trucks are better for hauling stuff in the box, etc. I personally would far sooner drive a sporting wagon than any old truck or overgrown yet less practical car-based SUV.
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01-26-2004, 02:07 AM
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I think SUV's can be quite useful and practical, even if you're not going off-road. I sold my xterra for my RX-8 and there are 2 things I really miss about the xterra now that I've driven the 8 for a while. First, I miss sitting up high. It was nice to be able to see over the traffic ahead of me and know what to expect a bit sooner. And second, I miss not being able to drive over stuff. Driving the xterra came in handy quite a few times when I was stuck in traffic and I could pull a u-turn over the meridian and go back the other way, I won't be trying that in my 8. If I was to buy a second vehicle I think an SUV would be at the top of my list, either the acura of the bmw, to me its a much more practical vehicle than the RX-8.
01-26-2004, 09:40 AM
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Originally posted by jonnyb
if used or new denalis go for under 35k id take one of those.
but if i could choose any suv it would be a military issue H1.
if used or new denalis go for under 35k id take one of those.
but if i could choose any suv it would be a military issue H1.
01-26-2004, 11:04 AM
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Originally posted by 6speed8
I would use a bicycle or a horse before I would drive an SUV. It seems to me the world has gotten madder, especially in regards to what people must bring with them on a drive. I mean, how much space do you really need? What is it you have to carry around on a daily basis? Most SUVs I see on the road have only ONE person in them!
Obviously if you use it for work, carrying people, supplies or equipment that is a different story, but most people get one because their neighbor, co-worker, family member or friend has one. I have also observed that people who don't like to drive, or have some fears get one because they believe they are safer in a larger vehicle.
The manufacturers are the ones raking in the bucks and laughing all the way to the bank. The profits on trucks and SUVs are much greater than cars, so the 'incentives' can be more appealing.
Sorry for thr rant, that is all!
I would use a bicycle or a horse before I would drive an SUV. It seems to me the world has gotten madder, especially in regards to what people must bring with them on a drive. I mean, how much space do you really need? What is it you have to carry around on a daily basis? Most SUVs I see on the road have only ONE person in them!
Obviously if you use it for work, carrying people, supplies or equipment that is a different story, but most people get one because their neighbor, co-worker, family member or friend has one. I have also observed that people who don't like to drive, or have some fears get one because they believe they are safer in a larger vehicle.
The manufacturers are the ones raking in the bucks and laughing all the way to the bank. The profits on trucks and SUVs are much greater than cars, so the 'incentives' can be more appealing.
Sorry for thr rant, that is all!
For everyone else, an SUV just serves as a minivan or station wagon that looks good. That's all. You sacrifice gas mileage, price, insurance costs, and safety rating in return for a better looking vehicle. Buying an SUV under those conditions isn't immoral or illegal, just dumb.
If I had to get an SUV, it would be the 240 horsepower AWD Subaru Forester XT. Fastest SUV you can buy - supposed to be faster than the RX8 in a straight line.
01-26-2004, 05:50 PM
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Heck, it's not an SUV, but really an SUV is just a wagon with more ground clearance.
Checkout the Dodge Magnum. Now that something I would like in my garage, especially one with the Hemi V-8!
Better handling and an SUV. Probably more fun to drive and it actually has decent towing capacity!
Don't know it price but I think its under $35k
Checkout the Dodge Magnum. Now that something I would like in my garage, especially one with the Hemi V-8!
Better handling and an SUV. Probably more fun to drive and it actually has decent towing capacity!
Don't know it price but I think its under $35k