What suv to get?

[Halon]

I also agree, I don't see the sense in getting a high HP gas guzzling SUV. SUV's already suck for gas milage in their normal trim.

I love my Envoy, and if I didn't need something that could tow, I would trade it back for my old 35mpg Saab in a heartbeat.

Different strokes for different folks though. Good luck and let us know what you end up with!

[CornFed2.4]

I hear what you guys are saying about being pointless. Definitely not baller status either. If that were the case I'd get a lexus, porchse, or BMW suv.

Basically, I just want a fun smaller suv to drive to dinners, weddings, etc. I just don't want something boring and a dime a dozen. For some reason my wife wont just get a rav-4 cheap economy suv/ car. So I'm trying to comprising with her. I get something fun/sporty and she gets her suv.

[CornFed2.4]

Originally Posted by Halon

I also agree, I don't see the sense in getting a high HP gas guzzling SUV. SUV's already suck for gas milage in their normal trim.

I love my Envoy, and if I didn't need something that could tow, I would trade it back for my old 35mpg Saab in a heartbeat.

Different strokes for different folks though. Good luck and let us know what you end up with!

Ya if I had it my way she would be driving an econobox. She's not gonna do that though and right now a jeep srt8 would be sweet! Then if we have another kid in 2 yrs the resale would still be good and we can upgrade to the Tahoe.

We only have a few more payments on the mdx. So the plan is get it paid off and running a little better and sell. Then take that money and probably another chunk good chunk of money and finance 5-8k

[A//// Guy]

Ahh it comes down to a woman, I understand now.

[Super Bleeder!!]

bmw makes a nice SUV too for sure.

[CornFed2.4]

Originally Posted by A//// Guy

Ahh it comes down to a woman, I understand now.

Yeah cause if she doesn't get what she wants iant get what I want. You know typical woman shit.

I was trying to exclude the BMW, Audi ect. Just cost the cost of repair. But willing to hear some input if tgey can be found in the price range with some reliability.

[turbotalon1g]

A GM suv would be cheap to maintain, scratch those Hi-perf SUVs off the list if you want MPGs. Plus it would be too tempting to put your foot in its ass too often.

If you could swing an acadia, those things are pretty sweet but i have no clue of the MPG.

[Halon]

Another couple options would he denali envoy or denali acadia. Not as badass HP wise as an srt-8 but I think they look pretty decent in the denali trim package, and probably decently priced. Also Saab 9-7 are decently priced and not as dime a dozen. Just throwing out a ouple other options. Again good luck.

[CornFed2.4]

Thanks guys were gonna start test driving some stuff this weekend hopefully.

Again though mpg really isn't an issue it will only be driven a few days a week. Maybe 160 miles.

[JET]

Originally Posted by CornFed2.4

Jet with the SRT-8, was the ride his only complaint? Hows the reliablility?

He doesn't drive it much, just 35k on it. Tires are $$$ (over $2k a set) and they go fast, he is almost done with the 2nd set. No major issues with it so far, but that ride is pretty harsh (a big part of it is the low profile tires I think).

Test drive both and you will see they have totally different personalities. I could live with the SS for a daily driver (and it is on my short list for my next one) but the SRT8 I couldn't. It is great for a toy like he uses it, but then I would just get a sports car. The SRT8 will hand the SS it's ass though in a straight line or the twisties, more so than the 25hp difference would make you think.

[CornFed2.4]

Very good feedback. Thanks

[scheides]

Originally Posted by simulatedwood

I rented a GMC Acadia AWD, same interior space as a Tahoe, has plenty of pep, and good MPG. The GMC averaged 22 mpg @ 80 mph going to Colorado, which was impressive. I think if I were to need a SUV this would be at the top of the list.

Is that the same as a Chev Equinox? I drove one of those around in florida as a rental, 4-cylinder, it was not horrible.

This is mitsustyle though! Buy an evo!

[Halon]

No, it's the same as the Chevy Traverse.

[DSM-is-LOVE]

we have new 2012 SRT8 Jeep's up here at the shop if you're looking at getting a brand new SUV

[CornFed2.4]

Originally Posted by DSM-is-LOVE

we have new 2012 SRT8 Jeep's up here at the shop if you're looking at getting a brand new SUV

70K is about 50K over my budget of what I want to spend. I would never buy a brand new vehicle as the depriciation goes quickly.

Scheides the goal is to make my wife happy, So then I can buy what I want.
May be an Evo but maybe not. Ill always have my DSM so may look at a diffrent platform as a fun car. Who knows

[Speedfreak]

Buy a used Lexus RX, wife will love it, and so will your pocket. Or like someone stated, a used RDX.

[CornFed2.4]

Do the RDXs have the same issue with the trans and the MDX's? Also what years RDX should I look at?

Never been a huge fan of the looks of the lexus, but could consider I know they have great reliability.

Also I really dig the looks of the new Tahoe. We seen a Tahoe XL at t-ball today sitting on some black 22s and it looked really nice. Usually you can throw a set of rims on something though and it will always look nice.

[dsmghost]

02-04 Supercharged Nissan Xterra

[GsXtUrBo98]

cayenne s? I dont know anything about them but I think it would be a cool suv to get and you can get a 04 or 05 for anywhere from 15k to 25k

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ws...932527261.html

[CornFed2.4]

Probably expensive to fix.

Lined up a test drive for an SRT-8