Started By
Message
locked post

Shoot me straight on crossover SUVs

Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:52 am
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
33078 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:52 am
39 year old male, wife(no pics) and kids. Live in the burbs

Been looking at sedans and don’t want to spend the money for a full size SUV (Tahoe, Explorer, etc).

I rented a car last week and all they had was a Nissan Rogue. I’m not gonna lie, I kind of liked it.

Shoot me straight though, no way a middle aged male can get away with buying a hybrid crossover type- Rogue, Morano, RAV4, CRV, can they?

If I do buy one should I go ahead and turn in my man card and get a rainbow sticker for the back window?

I can’t imagine that many males drive crossover SUVs
Posted by DCtiger1
Member since Jul 2009
11044 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:53 am to
Drive whatever you want and don’t worry about other peoples opinions.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
23900 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:54 am to
I see plenty of guys driving them. They look confident. I'm not sure you have what it takes.
Posted by Booyow
Member since Mar 2010
4178 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:55 am to
quote:

39 year old beta male
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
33078 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:56 am to
I’m just worried the soccer moms won’t be impressed when I pull up. Even with a 30A sticker
Posted by T
Member since Jan 2004
9889 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:57 am to
So you're really just looking for a mini-van that doesn't have a sliding door.
Posted by Tony The Tiger
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Sep 2003
2716 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:57 am to
If you like it, buy it.
Posted by DeafJam73
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2010
19122 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:57 am to
I drive an Equinox. Love it. Still get laid.
Posted by GreatLakesTiger24
Member since May 2012
58873 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:57 am to
Just get a sedan. It’s the same thing except the crossover is a little taller and has way less storage space
Posted by GetCocky11
Calgary, AB
Member since Oct 2012
53509 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:58 am to
quote:

Shoot me straight though, no way a middle aged male can get away with buying a hybrid crossover type- Rogue, Morano, RAV4, CRV, can they?


Is there a rule that says a middle aged male isn't allowed to drive a crossover? Don't worry about what other people think.

A rav4 is a very solid vehicle. Not everyone needs a full SUV. However, sometimes people want a little more than what a sedan offers. That is why we have crossovers.
Posted by SoFla Tideroller
South Florida
Member since Apr 2010
38844 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:58 am to
They're station wagons. Call them what you want, but they're station wagons.
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
41694 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:59 am to
Buy a Volvo wagon cross-country.


The 70 should be out soon.
Posted by Capital Cajun
Over Yonder
Member since Aug 2007
5600 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:59 am to
Drive what’s comfortable for you and your family.

Posted by BottomlandBrew
Member since Aug 2010
29194 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 6:59 am to
Look at an Outback.
Posted by Schmelly
Member since Jan 2014
15790 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 7:00 am to
My wife has a loaded Kia Sorento. She hates big SUVs. I hate them for her cause I know she’s gonna hit everything imaginable in it. When we go somewhere as a family, we take it and I drive. I’ve never once thought about what other people thought about me driving it. But then again, I don’t ever think about things like that
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
Member since Nov 2016
41266 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 7:00 am to
They look less dorky than minivans, are less functional than minivans, and are great for kids.

It’s essentially a bigger sedan/station wagon. Usually better mpg than suv’s.

If you really didn’t give a frick you’d get a minivan
Posted by Geauxld Finger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
32503 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 7:01 am to
36...same situation. Bought a Murano. One of the best vehicles I’ve ever purchased

It’s really the wife’s car but on the weekends it’s our primary. I enjoy driving it
This post was edited on 7/30/19 at 7:04 am
Posted by GetCocky11
Calgary, AB
Member since Oct 2012
53509 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 7:02 am to
quote:

station wagons.



Good times.

Posted by N2cars
Close by
Member since Feb 2008
37885 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 7:03 am to
C'mon man...
Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
88605 posts
Posted on 7/30/19 at 7:07 am to
Ford Edge ST.

Quick, comfy, plenty of cargo space for a 4 person family. All the safety tech you could want. I have a 2015 Edge Sport which is basically the same thing. I love it.

ETA: Also can get close to 30mpg highway if you stay out the boost. It's has averaged over 22 overall since we bought it.
This post was edited on 7/30/19 at 7:10 am
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 5Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookXInstagram