Looking for new SUV for wifey ............
12-02-2010, 04:43 PM
#16
Still plays with cars.
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I second the pilot. Good room, reliable as heck and nice to drive.
12-02-2010, 04:51 PM
#17
http://thenextreporter.com/jg/lexus-...report/086075/
I would vote for the new 2011 Cayenne.
12-02-2010, 04:57 PM
#18
I have the Audi Q7 S-Line 4.2 and love it. I tow my company display trailer (20') and smooth as can be. The new Q7's only come I believe with the 3.6 Diesel but are as fast from 0 - 60 as the 4.2. Mine has the adjustable suspension which you can set up on sport or normal. Even in sport mode it is smooth and not harsh at all. I had the X5 4.8is prior and had a number of issue's and trans went out at 40,000 miles. Sold it immediiately after that issue. Good luck!
12-02-2010, 05:00 PM
#19
I have had two ML's (2002 and 2004) and both were reliable and comfortable, so I would not hesitate to recommend them, despite the less than stellar reputation of the model in those years. The first one was a company lease (hence the two years of possesion), and the second one was traded in for a GL. Nice as the ML's are, the GL is much nicer in ride, interior materials, and cabin noise. I know it's more expensive, but have you taken a look at it?
12-02-2010, 05:17 PM
#20
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I bought this bad boy two years ago because I am an egomaniac with an inferiority complex. In my wildest dreams I never thought my wife would like this thing. It is now her daily driver and she is nuts about it.
Women?
Women?
Last edited by Mark Harris; 12-02-2010 at 10:20 PM.
12-02-2010, 06:06 PM
#23
Drifting
12-02-2010, 06:06 PM
#24
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12-02-2010, 06:08 PM
#25
Race Car
I think that's the first gen MDX.
12-02-2010, 06:10 PM
#26
Drifting
If the MKX doesn't I would expect the same failure rate as the Escape.
12-02-2010, 06:14 PM
#27
Drifting
EcoBoost my AXX..!!
TwinForce was the original moniker only changed to EcoBoost for PC. Moniker should be GAS-GUZZLER or GasHOG. TurboCharged engines, Ford's TwinForce included, MUST run in detuned/derated mode, sub-standard compression ratio, ~98% of the time.
TwinForce was the original moniker only changed to EcoBoost for PC. Moniker should be GAS-GUZZLER or GasHOG. TurboCharged engines, Ford's TwinForce included, MUST run in detuned/derated mode, sub-standard compression ratio, ~98% of the time.
12-02-2010, 06:16 PM
#28
Drifting
I just traded my C2S in and bought my wife a new X5 5.0. To me it is one of the sportiest SUVs on the market. It has more than ample power and handles like a car. I live in the mountains of WV with terrible roads and neither she nor I notice the bumpy ride--and she just got out of a Landcruiser. I would strongly consider the X5 but you are right they are pricey with options (mine was pretty loaded at around 70K)
+2 on the NEW Cayenne w/V6.
