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re: Thoughts on Luxury SUVs?
Posted on 5/7/19 at 8:04 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
Posted on 5/7/19 at 8:04 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
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Then you don't need to buy a luxury vehicle.
Rich is subjective and many of the vehicles he listed sticker less than $50k.
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Posted on 5/7/19 at 8:06 am to SaintNation
We have the Volvo XC90. Have a 2 and 4 year old. We love the xc90, especially the third row.
Posted on 5/7/19 at 8:12 am to MSTiger33
We have the XC60 with a 4 year old. We love not having the third row 
After having Lexus and Mercedes previously, the Volvo to this point is my favorite. Or at least that is what my wife says and I tend to agree with her. The xc60 is hers. It feels different and is by far the most aesthetically pleasing.
After having Lexus and Mercedes previously, the Volvo to this point is my favorite. Or at least that is what my wife says and I tend to agree with her. The xc60 is hers. It feels different and is by far the most aesthetically pleasing.
Posted on 5/7/19 at 8:26 am to SaintNation
Of the ones you listed, and with reliability and low maintenance being important, I'd look only at the Lexus and Acura. I don't know enough about Infinity to say, but I've never really been a fan of the way Nissan's drive.
Posted on 5/7/19 at 8:32 am to SaintNation
My wife's XC 90 is fun to drive 
Posted on 5/7/19 at 8:50 am to BuckyCheese
My wife has a 2018 Volvo. We love it outside of a minor creak/rattle from the driver's seat back. The infotainment is very good, but I'd have preferred at least some hard buttons for basic climate functions.
Rented a Platinum version in San Francisco and loved it - particularly the interior.
I prefer the styling of the new XT6 though.
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Caddy XT5
Rented a Platinum version in San Francisco and loved it - particularly the interior.
I prefer the styling of the new XT6 though.
This post was edited on 5/7/19 at 8:52 am
Posted on 5/7/19 at 9:00 am to Tyga Woods
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Kia Telluride
I really, really like the look of these. And impressive reviews so far. I'm not a snotty dude, but I just can't get away from the fact that "KIA" is on the front and back...
Posted on 5/7/19 at 9:14 am to TigerOnTheMountain
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After having Lexus and Mercedes previously, the Volvo to this point is my favorite. Or at least that is what my wife says and I tend to agree with her. The xc60 is hers. It feels different and is by far the most aesthetically pleasing.
Lexus styling today is atrocious - especially on the crossovers/SUVs.
Posted on 5/7/19 at 9:49 am to SaintNation
Over the last 13/14 years, I have purchased my wife 2 Range Rovers and 2 Q7's. I get rid of them right after the warranty period expires because parts and shop rates are expensive. Hell, even normal wear items (i.e. tires/brakes) are expensive.
When the current Q7 turns 3, I am going to take a hard look at American or Lexus. The parts and shops that can work on Lexus and American are a factor of 10 higher than Range Rover and Audi.
On a related side note....I really wish the would change the grills on the Lexus. They all look the same and I'm not a fan of the looks (of the grills).
When the current Q7 turns 3, I am going to take a hard look at American or Lexus. The parts and shops that can work on Lexus and American are a factor of 10 higher than Range Rover and Audi.
On a related side note....I really wish the would change the grills on the Lexus. They all look the same and I'm not a fan of the looks (of the grills).
Posted on 5/7/19 at 9:55 am to madmaxvol
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It's totally understandable not to like the land cruiser. Who wants a drive train good for 600K miles and depreciation that is 1/2 of anything else on your list?
1998 Toyota LC
as far as reliability and built like a tank and the resale value they hold, there's nothing to knock.
Posted on 5/7/19 at 10:01 am to TheRustyShackleford
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How do you politely withhold this info, if they ask upfront? TIA
Just tell them your just interested in discussing the purchase. Sayy ou aren't sure if you are keeping the vehicle or not at this time.
Posted on 5/7/19 at 10:03 am to Dandy Lion
Take a ride in a signature Mazda CX9, and then ask yourself, are the other cars I drove worth 20-30K more than this one(with a 10 year 100k extended warranty)?
Just went from a 2016 Audi to a 2019 Mazda Grand Touring. Funny how the luxury audi has less bells and whistles than the Mazda. Simple crap like memory seats, didn't come with our Audi
Just went from a 2016 Audi to a 2019 Mazda Grand Touring. Funny how the luxury audi has less bells and whistles than the Mazda. Simple crap like memory seats, didn't come with our Audi
Posted on 5/7/19 at 10:13 am to captainahab
My mom's GL has been very problematic from about 1.5yrs. Airbags and compressor constantly going out. They are both expensive as shite. Goes through tires every 20k. She's getting rid of it when the warranty expires in July. Going to check out a LX and LC today for her. Interior is smaller, but she is tired of the headache that is a Mercedes
quote:The salesman yesterday asked if I wanted to trade my truck in when I was looking at an S5. I straight up told him no, and that was that. Pretty easy to do
How do you politely withhold this info, if they ask upfront? TIA
Posted on 5/7/19 at 11:03 am to SaintNation
Or look at the Volkswagen atlas. They are really big and look super mean in black. Not as flashy of a name as the ones you have, but I think they are still built on a Porsche platform like the Touareg was
Posted on 5/7/19 at 12:11 pm to SaintNation
As popular as SUVs are, I am not a fan of them. There is not one SUV I look at and say "damn that ride is sweet".
But if I were picking from this group I would go Lexus RX first and Audi Q7.
But if I were picking from this group I would go Lexus RX first and Audi Q7.
Posted on 5/7/19 at 12:24 pm to SaintNation
We bought a 2015 MDX 4 years ago.
Up to 60k miles and zero problems, best car we have ever owned (and the wife had a 3 series when we got married; POS, I'll never own another German car). I plan to drive it when the wife wants a new one and hopefully drive until the transmission dies at 200k+.
Up to 60k miles and zero problems, best car we have ever owned (and the wife had a 3 series when we got married; POS, I'll never own another German car). I plan to drive it when the wife wants a new one and hopefully drive until the transmission dies at 200k+.
Posted on 5/7/19 at 12:30 pm to Kujo
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Just went from a 2016 Audi to a 2019 Mazda Grand Touring. Funny how the luxury audi has less bells and whistles than the Mazda. Simple crap like memory seats, didn't come with our Audi
I’ve noticed this as well.. i really like the BMW X5; my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo X has remote start, which i love.. I was looking at X5’s online recently, and it’s almost impossible to find one from 2012-2016 model years that comes equipped with remote start.. i’m not even sure if it’s available on the newer model X5s(?)
I ge that one’s a Jeep and one’s a BMW, but there’s certain stuff i like to have, and i feel like with some of the luxury brands, i’m compromising while also paying a lot more.
Posted on 5/7/19 at 1:47 pm to captainahab
quote:Obviously you can afford it but getting rid of the car right after warranty because the repairs are expensive and then buying a brand new luxury vehicle doesn’t make any sense financially.
Over the last 13/14 years, I have purchased my wife 2 Range Rovers and 2 Q7's. I get rid of them right after the warranty period expires because parts and shop rates are expensive. Hell, even normal wear items (i.e. tires/brakes) are expensive.
Posted on 5/7/19 at 1:51 pm to SaintNation
The "non-luxury" brands and models are pretty damn luxury these days.
My Subaru Outback is fancy as hell on the inside and my wife's Mazda CX-5 feels like a Range Rover on the interior.
You should just get a fully loaded 4Runner.
My Subaru Outback is fancy as hell on the inside and my wife's Mazda CX-5 feels like a Range Rover on the interior.
You should just get a fully loaded 4Runner.
Posted on 5/7/19 at 1:54 pm to SaintNation
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Thoughts on Luxury SUVs? Posted by SaintNation on 5/6/19 at 8:46 pm
My thoughts are go in expecting a shite load in maintenance costs, and buy used regardless. You’ll save a lot of money
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