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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Irongrip400 on December 06, 2014, 10:45:00 AM
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Upgrading the current SUV for a larger one to carry the two kids, everything associated with that etc. Looking for new, and something over 6,000GVW to get the $25,000 tax write off for the year. Drove an Expedition EL, Suburban, and am planning on the Sequoia as well. Any ideas? I really like the Suburban, and for the price (both have a sticker of $63K), it blows away the Expedition in terms of size and ride. Any other thoughts would be welcomed, but not trying to spend stupid money on a vehicle, like a Mercedes or something. Also, when did new cars become so expensive?
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Mercedes GL like me and ES fitness
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what do you have currently?
what's your price range?
how much do you care about gas mileage/octane?
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what do you have currently?
what's your price range?
how much do you care about gas mileage/octane?
$60k or so and at least 18mpg.
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If you are a bodybuilder you need to buy a bentley. Stick to riding the bus if you can't afford one.
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X5 for that price range as a kid carrier
Sq5 if you want smaller but a thousand times more fun
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$60k or so and at least 18mpg.
you're gonna have a tough time getting mpg like that with something as large as expedition/suburban size. you might have to go the hybrid route like the escalade esv.
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I saw a really sexy mercedes jeep on the road the other day. Curious what model it was. Not blocky, pretty wide/flat appearance and elegant.
Possibly this, I'm not so sure
(http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Mercedes/Mercedes-GLA-28.jpg)
(http://www.dpccars.com/gallery/var/albums/2015-Mercedes-GLA/2015 Mercedes GLA - 11.jpg?m=1376496892)
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Fj cruiser in a bright color looks pretty cool but it will have a crappy Toyota interior
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I saw a really sexy mercedes jeep on the road the other day. Curious what model it was. Not blocky, pretty wide/flat appearance and elegant.
Possibly this, I'm not so sure
& U a "not" AnalBOLDichalo ;D ;D ;D
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Fj cruiser in a bright color looks pretty cool but it will have a crappy Toyota interior
I like the FJ
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Still waiting as Parker pulls out copies of car and driver and brochures to compare...... U have to wait
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I saw a really sexy mercedes jeep on the road the other day. Curious what model it was. Not blocky, pretty wide/flat appearance and elegant.
Possibly this, I'm not so sure
(http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Mercedes/Mercedes-GLA-28.jpg)
(http://www.dpccars.com/gallery/var/albums/2015-Mercedes-GLA/2015 Mercedes GLA - 11.jpg?m=1376496892)
That ain't no "Jeep", that is Mercedes entry into the luxury CUV market. Based o the same platform of the CLA/A Class.
As far as what the OP wanted. Look at it like this. A Mercedes will have huge depreciation. The BMW X5, chances you going have "issues". Large SUVs, the US does well. The Surburban is good, but also look at the Toyotas as well, like The Land Cruiser (Land Crusher).
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That ain't no "Jeep", that is Mercedes entry into the luxury CUV market. Based o the same platform of the CLA/A Class.
As far as what the OP wanted. Look at it like this. A Mercedes will have huge depreciation. The BMW X5, chances you going have "issues". Large SUVs, the US does well. The Surburban is good, but also look at the Toyotas as well, like The Land Cruiser (Land Crusher).
I'm not sure if this is the one I saw one the road, but it was so sexy, in dark red
Mercedes is the most superior brand power because it reminds people of German leaders past (Adolf) and present (Angela)
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Obviously not for towing, but the CLA45 is nice.
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I'm not sure if this is the one I saw one the road, but it was so sexy, in dark red
Mercedes is the most superior brand power because it reminds people of German leaders past (Adolf) and present (Angela)
Go 4 Mercedes 6WD, only around $ 400 000 :D
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Angela continuing Adolf tradition of promoting the VolksWagen to the peoples of the reich
(http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/info_center/en/news/2013/04/Volkswagen_at_Hannover_Messe.img.html/infodetail/images/textimage/imagezoom/600-x-400---DB2013AL00460_medium.gif)
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to carry the two kids,
$29000 , 22 MPG , I hope this helps .
(http://need4carz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/US-SE11-3-A_V002.jpg)
(http://image.motortrend.com/f/roadtests/minivans-vans/1407_2015_toyota_sienna_first_look/70529450/2015-toyota-sienna-xle-interior.jpg)
(http://www.newcarannouncements.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2015-Toyota-Sienna-interior.jpg)
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$29000 , 22 MPG , I hope this helps .
(http://need4carz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/US-SE11-3-A_V002.jpg)
(http://image.motortrend.com/f/roadtests/minivans-vans/1407_2015_toyota_sienna_first_look/70529450/2015-toyota-sienna-xle-interior.jpg)
(http://www.newcarannouncements.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2015-Toyota-Sienna-interior.jpg)
bahahahahaha ugly as shit. Not sexy like the one I suggested at all.
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Angela continuing Adolf tradition of promoting the VolksWagen to the peoples of the reich
(http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/info_center/en/news/2013/04/Volkswagen_at_Hannover_Messe.img.html/infodetail/images/textimage/imagezoom/600-x-400---DB2013AL00460_medium.gif)
Volkswagen owns a good chunk of the whole auto industry---Audi, Lamborghini, Seat, Skoda, Bentley, Porsche, Bugatti, MAN, Scania, Neoplan, and just recently bought Ducati. The German Giant...will it get too big and fail?
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Personally I'd go with the new Highlander, Toureg, or Armada. Not really into luxury as much as something solid for reliability.
(http://2015bestsuvreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2015-Toyota-Highlander-front.jpg)
(http://www.vidastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2015-volkswagen-touareg-changes.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GlP_r5nYLDI/Uh1TjeQEgAI/AAAAAAAAGTY/7eh6kWzXeOg/s1600/2011-nissan-armada.jpg)
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frankly, no self respecting man should buy a minivan. that's why we have suvs and crew cab trucks.
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Lexus GX460 and Infinity QX80 are extremely nice.
(http://www.blogcdn.com/slideshows/images/slides/191/430/5/S1914305/slug/l/003-2014-lexus-gx460-qs-1.jpg)
(http://images.passionperformance.ca/photos/5/0/50699_2014_infiniti_QX80.jpg)
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Q7 is also not bad.
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/q7090040-1280.jpg)
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Lexus GX460 and Infinity QX80 are extremely nice.
(http://www.blogcdn.com/slideshows/images/slides/191/430/5/S1914305/slug/l/003-2014-lexus-gx460-qs-1.jpg)
Bahahahaha I would be ashamed to drive a car so ugly.
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frankly, no self respecting man should buy a minivan. that's why we have suvs and crew cab trucks.
Real men drive whatever the fuck they want, not caring about what other people think.
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Real men drive whatever the fuck they want, not caring about what other people think.
lol.. you and i both know that isn't even slightly true ;)
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frankly, no self respecting man should buy a minivan. that's why we have suvs and crew cab trucks.
Mercedes R63, 507 hp, and as rare as the next Ronnie Coleman. Only built for one year The minivan that will shame you at a stoplight
http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/if-you-buy-a-toyota-highlander-to-haul-the-family-you-a-1666815422 (http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/if-you-buy-a-toyota-highlander-to-haul-the-family-you-a-1666815422)
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--d0ndTF45--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/gsuhm0entozdcu701hdy.jpg)
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lol.. you and i both know that isn't even slightly true ;)
Some people actually don't care, bbers are a different breed, insecure self worth, seeking approval.... :)
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Some people actually don't care, bbers are a different breed, insecure self worth, seeking approval.... :)
^this. and we'd be stupid to think most non-bber dudes are any better.
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lol.. you and i both know that isn't even slightly true ;)
Hi ,Branch Warren
Some people actually don't care, bbers are a different breed, insecure self worth, seeking approval.... :)
Thank you
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Bahahahaha I would be ashamed to drive a car so ugly.
U don't have to worry cause u would never be able to afford it ;)
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Mercedes R63, 507 hp, and as rare as the next Ronnie Coleman. Only built for one year The minivan that will shame you at a stoplight
http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/if-you-buy-a-toyota-highlander-to-haul-the-family-you-a-1666815422 (http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/if-you-buy-a-toyota-highlander-to-haul-the-family-you-a-1666815422)
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--d0ndTF45--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/gsuhm0entozdcu701hdy.jpg)
alright, of course there are exceptions. minivans are still generally 'mom wagons.'
that being said some wagons are also man-acceptable. the outback, all-road, and magnum come immediately to mind.
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Mercedes R63, 507 hp, and as rare as the next Ronnie Coleman. Only built for one year The minivan that will shame you at a stoplight
http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/if-you-buy-a-toyota-highlander-to-haul-the-family-you-a-1666815422 (http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/if-you-buy-a-toyota-highlander-to-haul-the-family-you-a-1666815422)
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--d0ndTF45--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/gsuhm0entozdcu701hdy.jpg)
2007 ;)
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Hi ,Branch Warren
Thank you
uh huh.. sure. and your image of the don't-give-a-fuck guy is something you're obviously active in cultivating.
(http://img.pandawhale.com/post-36867-good-job-gif-Hancock-Will-Smit-8fLm.gif)
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U don't have to worry cause u would never be able to afford it ;)
Just because it's expensive doesn't mean it looks good.
This for example looks like a choo chooo chooooo locomotive
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/89/Maybach-exelero-stuttgart.jpg)
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alright, of course there are exceptions. minivans are still generally 'mom wagons.'
that being said some wagons are also man-acceptable. the outback, all-road, and magnum come immediately to mind.
So you are the guy who decides what car is man-acceptable ? Only on Getbig
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That ain't no "Jeep", that is Mercedes entry into the luxury CUV market. Based o the same platform of the CLA/A Class.
As far as what the OP wanted. Look at it like this. A Mercedes will have huge depreciation. The BMW X5, chances you going have "issues". Large SUVs, the US does well. The Surburban is good, but also look at the Toyotas as well, like The Land Cruiser (Land Crusher).
Acura MDX is good choice and good car too
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So you are the guy who decides what car is man-acceptable ? Only on Getbig
don't blame me, cupcake. i'm not the judge. i'm just a witness.
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Acura MDX is good choice and good car too
Had great luck with Acura's. No mechanical issues ever.
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Acura MDX is good choice and good car too
nods head in agreement. Good looks and reliable.
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it seems to me that acura's are just overpriced hondas. reliable, sure, but you won't get your money's worth.
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I have a 4runner now, it's too small. Other than the minivan Che posted, everything else is the same size or smaller. Probably going with the suburban. Damn ed the environment and damned you pussies I'll run over in your Prius'. ;D
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I have a 4runner now, it's too small. Other than the minivan Che posted, everything else is the same size or smaller. Probably going with the suburban. Damn ed the environment and damned you pussies I'll run over in your Prius'. ;D
What about a Tahoe?
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looks like this would suit ya..
http://www.paramountgroup.biz/marauder.html
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Upgrading the current SUV for a larger one to carry the two kids, everything associated with that etc. Looking for new, and something over 6,000GVW to get the $25,000 tax write off for the year. Drove an Expedition EL, Suburban, and am planning on the Sequoia as well. Any ideas? I really like the Suburban, and for the price (both have a sticker of $63K), it blows away the Expedition in terms of size and ride. Any other thoughts would be welcomed, but not trying to spend stupid money on a vehicle, like a Mercedes or something. Also, when did new cars become so expensive?
Driving a big SUV is not typically an enjoyable experience. If you have a lot to tote and enjoy driving check out the Audi Q7 (Mitt Romney's car) and the BMW X5. The MB GL is another option but not my first choice. On the other hand if you can settle for a slightly smaller SUV jump on the MB ML.
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Sequoia
Not the trophy wife but the one you should commit too.
Get past vanilla exterior and you will love it.
Buying Euro = running cost nightmare
If you must go domestic go GM. The others are less than. I work in industry and my customers are the guys/girls who sell this junk all day long. Trust me I hear the good and the bad and make point to dig for the first hand information.
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Sequoia
Not the trophy wife but the one you should commit too.
Get past vanilla exterior and you will love it.
Buying Euro = running cost nightmare
If you must go domestic go GM. The others are less than. I work in industry and my customers are the guys/girls who sell this junk all day long. Trust me I hear the good and the bad and make point to dig for the first hand information.
agree about the euros. which is bigger, the sequoia or land cruiser?
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alright, of course there are exceptions. minivans are still generally 'mom wagons.'
that being said some wagons are also man-acceptable. the outback, all-road, and magnum come immediately to mind.
I love wagons, but the US Allroad is the spastic little brother of some of the greatest wagons we'll never get here, the s4 and rs4 (and s6 and Rs6) avants.
The outback is a pathetically underpowered minivan nowadays and the magnum is acceptable as a Hebrew ride.
Volvo makes a 330 hp wagon which somehow manages to be slower than the 4 banger bmw , otherwise there's fuck all unless you get the caddy ctsV wagon , a last gen s4 avant or the merc high end wagon (which is a beauty but six figures)
Most fun SUVs I test drove were the macan and the sq5 .. both about 55k bare bones. Fast as fuck but the sq5 steering feels awful
We ended up getting a forester 2.0 xt for 26k , it's as fast as the x3 and much cheaper.
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agree about the euros. which is bigger, the sequoia or land cruiser?
Sequoia seats 8, starts off at 44k. Land Cruiser starts off at 79k.
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I love wagons, but the US Allroad is the spastic little brother of some of the greatest wagons we'll never get here, the s4 and rs4 (and s6 and Rs6) avants.
The outback is a pathetically underpowered minivan nowadays and the magnum is acceptable as a Hebrew ride.
Volvo makes a 330 hp wagon which somehow manages to be slower than the 4 banger bmw , otherwise there's fuck all unless you get the caddy ctsV wagon , a last gen s4 avant or the merc high end wagon (which is a beauty but six figures)
Most fun SUVs I test drove were the macan and the sq5 .. both about 55k bare bones. Fast as fuck but the sq5 steering feels awful
We ended up getting a forester 2.0 xt for 26k , it's as fast as the x3 and much cheaper.
yes those audis are the shiznite.
i've never had a subaru but want several models. i know the outback is a turd but apparently a very-well made and all around capable turd for daily driving and long trips.
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Sequoia seats 8, starts off at 44k. Land Cruiser starts off at 79k.
that's backwards to me but only because the sequoia looks 10x better.
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yes those audis are the shiznite.
i've never had a subaru but want several models. i know the outback is a turd but apparently a very-well made and all around capable turd for daily driving and long trips.
I never really got Subaru but the new forester 2.0 is surprisingly good, I drove it back to back with an M package x3 and didn't really notice much difference.. And since it's for my wife I figured she wouldn't care about the cvt or the other minor drawbacks of it
Only downside is feeding it premium gas if you want that 6 second 0-60
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I never really got Subaru but the new forester 2.0 is surprisingly good, I drove it back to back with an M package x3 and didn't really notice much difference.. And since it's for my wife I figured she wouldn't care about the cvt or the other minor drawbacks of it
Only downside is feeding it premium gas if you want that 6 second 0-60
lol.. still an improvement of my 03 lightning. 12-13 mpg of premium and an irresistible urge to stop it everywhere. quite a ruckus.
would kill for a entry level wrx hatchback right now.
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lol.. still an improvement of my 03 lightning. 12-13 mpg of premium and an irresistible urge to stop it everywhere. quite a ruckus.
would kill for a entry level wrx hatchback right now.
2015 they're bringing the hatch back apparently? no idea why they killed their most popular seller for this year , I was going to get a 2015 golf r but if they do a hatch wrx or sti next year I'm sold
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2015 they're bringing the hatch back apparently? no idea why they killed their most popular seller for this year , I was going to get a 2015 golf r but if they do a hatch wrx or sti next year I'm sold
i like the 09 generation. the new ones are hideous. awful in every way.
i WOULD like to see a new mazdaspeed3 come out. like now.
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What about a Tahoe?
It has shit for trunk space. It literally has about 8 inches behind the seat. Suburban is probably my choice, but it's my wife's car and she has to drive it, but she's willing to go with it if I say I'd prefer that one. I'm gonna look at the sequoia, but the euros are out. They're too small. Like I said, we have a 4runner now, and it's too small for me, and we're out of cargo room too.
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It has shit for trunk space. It literally has about 8 inches behind the seat. Suburban is probably my choice, but it's my wife's car and she has to drive it, but she's willing to go with it if I say I'd prefer that one. I'm gonna look at the sequoia, but the euros are out. They're too small. Like I said, we have a 4runner now, and it's too small for me, and we're out of cargo room too.
so crew cab trucks are out as well?
(http://media.caranddriver.com/images/10q1/320905/2010-ram-3500-laramie-heavy-duty-crew-cab-4x4-dually-photo-321024-s-1280x782.jpg)
(http://www.trailerlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2013-trucks-chevy-silverad-copy.jpg)
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so crew cab trucks are out as well?
(http://media.caranddriver.com/images/10q1/320905/2010-ram-3500-laramie-heavy-duty-crew-cab-4x4-dually-photo-321024-s-1280x782.jpg)
(http://www.trailerlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2013-trucks-chevy-silverad-copy.jpg)
I'm going to buy one for myself. I currently drive a crew cab, but need an upgrade. I'm trying to take advantage of a year end write off, and take care of a need that I'd otherwise do sometime in the very near future anyway.
How are the dodges? Thinking about changing from the Powerstroke.
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I'm going to buy one for myself. I currently drive a crew cab, but need an upgrade. I'm trying to take advantage of a year end write off, and take care of a need that I'd otherwise do sometime in the very near future anyway.
How are the dodges? Thinking about changing from the Powerstroke.
i've heard dodge transmissions aren't nearly as good as the others but i honestly wouldn't care. i love the ram series and would go that route if i were in the market. i have no need to tow anything huge.
my father had a bad experience with GM a few years back and i think they don't care about their customers. fords are okay but have hit or miss reliability.
if i wanted a regular full-size i'd honestly get a tundra. if i wanted a dually i'd get a ram.
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Porsche Cayenne Turbo ftw
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agree about the euros. which is bigger, the sequoia or land cruiser?
Land Cruiser bit bigger and little more plush/prestige but WAY bigger price tag.
My sister has Sequoia Platinum and it is stuffed and lacking nothing. Her only bitch is smallish gas tank. The 5.7 DOHC V8 is pretty beastly rated at 380HP conservatively. It is not exactly thrifty on fuel but I'm sure you know that going into this segment.
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Porsche Cayenne Turbo ftw
It's like nobody's listening. I'm 6'4 and need a bigger SUV. Porsche, while what I would prefer to drive, is a step back from the 4runner.
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It's like nobody's listening. I'm 6'4 and need a bigger SUV. Porsche, while what I would prefer to drive, is a step back from the 4runner.
what have you looked at offering near 18 mpg? just curious.
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what have you looked at offering near 18 mpg? just curious.
Suburban with the new motor had hwy mile 18mpg. The new expedition EL have the twin turbo v6 that is 22mpg on the highway. It's the same price as the suburban but not near as big. Probably dwarfed by the Tahoe.
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Suburban with the new motor had hwy mile 18mpg. The new expedition EL have the twin turbo v6 that is 22mpg on the highway. It's the same price as the suburban but not near as big. Probably dwarfed by the Tahoe.
I'd make a bigger compromise on mpg. for something as huge as you want i think you'd be happier with what you really want even if it's overall 15mpg or better on premium or 13mpg or better on regular.
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It's like nobody's listening. I'm 6'4 and need a bigger SUV. Porsche, while what I would prefer to drive, is a step back from the 4runner.
Porsche suv different class than 4runner.
But 4runners (at least the older models) are legendary and virtually indestructible. Not very roomy interiors either verry cramped.
You need a truck my friend.
Avalanche perhaps?
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Porsche suv different class than 4runner.
But 4runners (at least the older models) are legendary and virtually indestructible. Not very roomy interiors either verry cramped.
You need a truck my friend.
Avalanche perhaps?
These threads are always funny u always get the guys recommending Porsches, bentleys, AMGS, etc... Not everyone is looking for and can afford those types of vehicles and even so it may not fit their needs and criteria ::)
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Porsche suv different class than 4runner.
But 4runners (at least the older models) are legendary and virtually indestructible. Not very roomy interiors either verry cramped.
You need a truck my friend.
Avalanche perhaps?
Avalanche discontinued unless you considering pre-owned.
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i like the 09 generation. the new ones are hideous. awful in every way.
i WOULD like to see a new mazdaspeed3 come out. like now.
That would be a nice option but I'm not waiting until 2016 :-\ golf r @ 290 hp even with the EPA gimping is still getting my $$$ but I wish the s3 was coming as a hatch here, if just for the look.
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That would be a nice option but I'm not waiting until 2016 :-\ golf r @ 290 hp even with the EPA gimping is still getting my $$$ but I wish the s3 was coming as a hatch here, if just for the look.
agree about the R. i'm pretty pissed off that more companies don't make manual hb's with AWD like the R. i think there's a huge market for rally or rally style cars here and we're just fucked out of them. i want to see the speed3 and the focus St in AWD. or bring the focus RS over here for god's sake. i'd even settle for a citroen C4.
(http://automobilio.info/auto/Citroen-C4-Coupe.jpg)
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Did you see this?
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/10/21/ford-focus-rs-imported-europe-report/
Shame if true because this is the shit that drives the price way up then the car companies say "people just don't buy large numbers of the enthusiast version of these cars"
yeah, no wonder when they go for $40k
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Did you see this?
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/10/21/ford-focus-rs-imported-europe-report/
Shame if true because this is the shit that drives the price way up then the car companies say "people just don't buy large numbers of the enthusiast version of these cars"
yeah, no wonder when they go for $40k
holy ballsack. well at least they're making an effort. i'm dirt poor so i won't be buying but at least i may one day get the chance. that's awesome. these fucking stop light contests get more serious every goddamn year lol. AWD and 350hp.. good god, forget it.
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holy ballsack. well at least they're making an effort. i'm dirt poor so i won't be buying but at least i may one day get the chance. that's awesome. these fucking stop light contests get more serious every goddamn year lol. AWD and 350hp.. good god, forget it.
Maybe it'll spark a dick measuring contest and get VAG to bring the golf 400 to the US
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/11/12/vw-golf-r-400-production-rumormill/
Lol, as if that would ever happen :'(
Imagine a 3.5 second 0-60 golf
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Maybe it'll spark a dick measuring contest and get VAG to bring the golf 400 to the US
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/11/12/vw-golf-r-400-production-rumormill/
Lol, as if that would ever happen :'(
Imagine a 3.5 second 0-60 golf
that's disgusting. as a general V8 representative i'd have to resign. the whole retro/muscle line is too heavy to compete against that.
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Wife has Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4x4.....absolute must for a bigger fam with big bodied folks
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Wife has Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4x4.....absolute must for a bigger fam with big bodied folks
Does the wife ever fill her Sequoia with bodybuilders?