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re: Thoughts on Luxury SUVs?

Posted on 5/7/19 at 2:08 pm to
Posted by Dr RC
The Money Pit
Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 5/7/19 at 2:08 pm to
You should check out the Jeep Grand Cherokee w/the Overland, High Altitude, and Summit trims.
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Posted by donRANDOMnumbers
Hub City
Member since Nov 2006
17206 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 2:26 pm to
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Mazda CX-5 feels like a Range Rover on the interior.


Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Posted by donRANDOMnumbers
Hub City
Member since Nov 2006
17206 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 2:27 pm to
About to get my wife a high altitude.

The Limited X is also very cool.
Posted by achenator
Member since Oct 2014
3161 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 2:28 pm to
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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(?)

The only German cars I have ever seen with remote start are the new x7 and the Atlas. I think these are built primarily for the American market. Not available on any Audi that I know of.
Posted by s14suspense
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2007
15183 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 2:37 pm to
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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(?)



Remote start is something the Germans have never been a big fan of. They're just now starting to allow them on cars sold in US.
Posted by LSUfanNkaty
LC, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2015
11733 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 2:55 pm to
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Remote start is something the Germans have never been a big fan of. They're just now starting to allow them on cars sold in US.



Yea wife's xc90 (2018) doesn't have it either... thought it was strange. There is an app you can download but I believe you have to pay monthly for it (f that)
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
41258 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 3:02 pm to
Our ‘18 XC60 has remote start, the app is free.
Posted by LSUfanNkaty
LC, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2015
11733 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 3:11 pm to
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Our ‘18 XC60 has remote start, the app is free.



Oh sweet! Thanks for the info
Posted by bee Rye
New orleans
Member since Jan 2006
34192 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 3:14 pm to
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You should just get a fully loaded 4Runner.
i test drove most of the OP’s list as well as a couple others and a fully loaded 4Runner Limited ended up being my favorite running away
This post was edited on 5/7/19 at 3:15 pm
Posted by captainahab
Highway Trio8
Member since Dec 2014
1637 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 3:14 pm to
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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.


On paper, you are correct. But you are not married to my wife and I don't like surprises.
Posted by LSUfanNkaty
LC, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2015
11733 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 3:24 pm to
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On paper, you are correct. But you are not married to my wife and I don't like surprises.



I feel ya
Posted by cahoots
Member since Jan 2009
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Posted on 5/7/19 at 3:26 pm to
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Posted by Jack Bauer7
Member since Jun 2012
5108 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 3:30 pm to
cayenne
Posted by Tigeralum2008
Yankees Fan
Member since Apr 2012
17437 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 3:34 pm to
Do we consider the Yukon Denali a "luxury" vehicle?

It is by far one of the best SUV's I've ever driven.

Posted by Sweltering Chill
Member since Aug 2017
2150 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 3:46 pm to
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Remote start is something the Germans have never been a big fan of. They're just now starting to allow them on cars sold in US.



Honestly, remote start is something i barely knew existed before i bought my GC, and i certainly didnt think it was something i needed.. the only things i was willing to splurge on were leather seats and a backup camera.. but i have to say, while the backup camera is nice, the remote start feature is an absolute game-changer.. being able to crank up the vehicle and get the A/C going on a hot summer day a couple minutes before you get in is something i dont think i could, or would want to, live without now.

My wife gets pissed off because she has a Lexus that’s newer than my Jeep, and doesnt have remote start, so she just has to sweat her arse off when she gets in.
Posted by LSUTOM07
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2011
780 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 3:59 pm to
We have the X3 M40i. The new model year (2018 I think) is a bit larger than the older models. We looked at the X5 as well, and there wasn't enough size difference for us to make the move to the X5. If we had 2 or more kids, we may have considered it.

The new interior and tech in the car is great.
Posted by KG6
Member since Aug 2009
10920 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 4:05 pm to
Newer Lexus cars have remote start, but its through an app you have to pay for. Salesman said it was safety feature to not have it on the key chain.....I'm sure it's more of a money deal.
Posted by Sweltering Chill
Member since Aug 2017
2150 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 4:09 pm to
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Newer Lexus cars have remote start, but its through an app you have to pay for. Salesman said it was safety feature to not have it on the key chain.....I'm sure it's more of a money deal



Any idea if this is available to set up on a non-brand new Lexus (2015)? Maybe i’ll get my wife’s car set up with remote start for Mother’s Day.. heck, i’ve gotten her far less romantic things before.
Posted by MrLSU
Yellowstone, Val d'isere
Member since Jan 2004
28292 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 4:33 pm to
Luxury?

Porsche Cayenne
Bentley SUV
Rolls Royce SUV
Range Rover

Those are luxury
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
80406 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 4:49 pm to
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Looking for reliability, low maintenance, and of course safe for the wife and children


Then get a minivan.
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