OT: Substitute for Audi allroad?
08-16-2006, 10:48 AM
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OT: Substitute for Audi allroad?
My allroad goes back to Audi at the beginning of October and I haven't got a clue as to what to replace it with.
I don't want to spend more than $50K. I also don't particularly want an SUV, like a Q7, Cayenne or any of the lumbering domestic dinosaurs.
I want something smaller than the allroad as we just don't need the space for just two of us. Ideally it would have height adjustable suspension to get both good handling on road, but also the ability to go down rutted tracks to visit friends and family who live beyond the Borders, 5-cellphone bars, and Starbucks belts of civilization.
Any clues or suggestions?
I don't want to spend more than $50K. I also don't particularly want an SUV, like a Q7, Cayenne or any of the lumbering domestic dinosaurs.
I want something smaller than the allroad as we just don't need the space for just two of us. Ideally it would have height adjustable suspension to get both good handling on road, but also the ability to go down rutted tracks to visit friends and family who live beyond the Borders, 5-cellphone bars, and Starbucks belts of civilization.
Any clues or suggestions?
08-16-2006, 04:27 PM
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I'd wouldn't let my "friends and family who live beyond the Borders, 5-cellphone bars, and Starbucks belts of civilization" dictate the car I drive, because otherwise you're basically stuck with another allroad, various Subarus, or a Volvo XC70 for cars that are relatively nice to drive with high ground clearance.
There are rumors that both VW and BMW will be producing sporty coupe/SUV type vehicles, but they're a couple years away.
There are rumors that both VW and BMW will be producing sporty coupe/SUV type vehicles, but they're a couple years away.
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Lexus GX470, SUV but sized right. Gets 17mpg and change on avg, hauls lots of stuff, great road manners and ride, adjustable suspension firmness and offroads with the best of them. Retains great value and its very reliable.
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08-17-2006, 01:10 AM
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BMW X5? Get a good deal on one now before new model comes out.
08-17-2006, 04:03 AM
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Did nobody notice that the guy specifically said he didn't want an SUV?
08-17-2006, 07:51 AM
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We replaced our SUV with an Infiniti G35X. It is nice car that is rugged enough to take to the country and go down/up very basic country paths. The AWD system is very simiar to what Nissan uses in their SUV's and works very well in snow, ice and loose aggregate. The clearance is good enogh for our family and we don't miss the SUV at all.
We also looked at the Infiniti FX series. It is a crossover that is easy to drive and also competent in the country. However, my wife hated the shape of the Fx so that did not happen.
We also looked at the Infiniti FX series. It is a crossover that is easy to drive and also competent in the country. However, my wife hated the shape of the Fx so that did not happen.
08-17-2006, 10:43 AM
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Audi A3?
I really like the S-line Quattro. Doesn't have height adjustable suspension, but then again I don't know of many non SUV cars that do other than the Allroad.
As an alternative, perhaps an S4, BMW 330xi, G35X, MB C Class 4 matic, etc.
I really like the S-line Quattro. Doesn't have height adjustable suspension, but then again I don't know of many non SUV cars that do other than the Allroad.
As an alternative, perhaps an S4, BMW 330xi, G35X, MB C Class 4 matic, etc.
