Buying a new SUV, Parker, Tedim?

[che]

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.

[Brixtonbulldog]

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 

[Parker]

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

[Bevo]

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....

[Brixtonbulldog]

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.

[che]

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

[Bevo]

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

[Brixtonbulldog]

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

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.

[Bevo]

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

2007

[Brixtonbulldog]

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.  

[juicemachine]

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

[che]

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

[Bevo]

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

[Brixtonbulldog]

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. 

[WalterWhite]

Acura MDX is good choice and good car too

Had great luck with Acura's. No mechanical issues ever.

[Parker]

Acura MDX is good choice and good car too

nods head in agreement. Good looks and reliable.

[Brixtonbulldog]

it seems to me that acura's are just overpriced hondas.  reliable, sure, but you won't get your money's worth.

[Irongrip400]

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'. 

[WalterWhite]

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'. 

What about a Tahoe?

[Brixtonbulldog]

looks like this would suit ya..

http://www.paramountgroup.biz/marauder.html

[BayGBM]

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.

[APE907]

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.

[Brixtonbulldog]

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?

[Mawse]

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.

[Parker]

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.