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Title: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2016, 10:54:44 AM
Remember back in like Oct. 2011 when we all pooled our knowledge and helped SD buy a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited? Well now SD hates that POS and is going to buy something else.

Budget: $65k (don't need to spend all of this if we don't have to)
Style: SUV
Requirements: AWD/FWD. I have two kids now. 3yo lil sd currently sits behind the Jeep drivers seat in a 5 point seat and makes me cram my seat up and still kicks the back of it constantly. Would like more back seat leg room than what a Grand Cherokee provides. Must not be a ford, chevy, dodge, gmc, or chrysler.
Wants: lots of technology and things like that. comfortable ride. heated and ventilated seats. maybe third row?
Don't care about: horsepower and going fast.

things I've looked at and initial thoughts:
honda pilot - It's like a mini van if you are trying to convince yourself you don't drive a mini van but actually you do
volvo xc90 - it's nice but I'm not sure the back seat room is actually enough. am going to cram a 3yo child seat in the back of one over lunch.
audi q7 - like the volvo but seems like it has maybe more room but also looks like a station wagon but still better than the pilot. costs more than the volvo with less stuff maybe?
bmw x5 - not enough room I think
That giant infiniti thing - too big? also maybe too expensive.
toyota highlander - the station wagon'y'ness of the audi combined with the price of the pilot
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Gooch on June 20, 2016, 10:57:43 AM
Tell me more about why you don't like the Grand Cherokee. I was looking to upgrade my Cherokee to a Grand Cherokee.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: ChiComCat on June 20, 2016, 10:58:08 AM
I need to know if you are done after 2 kids or if there is a possibility of more
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Tobias on June 20, 2016, 10:59:02 AM
have you considered a nissan altima?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2016, 10:59:34 AM
Tell me more about why you don't like the Grand Cherokee. I was looking to upgrade my Cherokee to a Grand Cherokee.

I like it a lot. there's just not enough space for the two kid seats in the back seat. there's like a mile of cargo space behind those seats. I wish I could move them back into that.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2016, 11:00:13 AM
I need to know if you are done after 2 kids or if there is a possibility of more

done with 2
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: star seed 7 on June 20, 2016, 11:00:48 AM
Expedition
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Gooch on June 20, 2016, 11:01:22 AM
Tell me more about why you don't like the Grand Cherokee. I was looking to upgrade my Cherokee to a Grand Cherokee.

I like it a lot. there's just not enough space for the two kid seats in the back seat. there's like a mile of cargo space behind those seats. I wish I could move them back into that.
Your issues with the vehicle in no way would be an issue of mine :thumbs:
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 20, 2016, 11:02:08 AM
Get a Yukon Denali then when you show up to 'Cats games you can act like you are a new asst coach that is running late and needs to park in the back
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: ednksu on June 20, 2016, 11:04:29 AM
New Mazda CX-9 (I'm mildly concerned about Mazda rust issues (especially on smaller cars). But if you don't keep cars too long, who cares.

Does it have to be new or is certified pre owned or regular used okay?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: DQ12 on June 20, 2016, 11:05:48 AM
get the beamer.  I know TTHOTUC loves his.  Lord knows he's had that thing for decades it seems like.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: mocat on June 20, 2016, 11:09:41 AM
the Volvo is the best of that lot by a pretty good margin
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: ChiComCat on June 20, 2016, 11:14:46 AM
The best looking giant SUVs are going to be Volvo, Audi, and maybe a Buick.  I think you're on the right track.  Sequoia maybe worth a look if you liked the jeepy interior.

This is definitely a type of car that I would get used.  You could probably find some trophy wife SUV with 2000 miles on it and save yourself a few grand.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2016, 11:16:14 AM
i would go with the toyota sequoia that you didn't list.

you listed your #1 requirement as needing more room but then listed a bunch of imports that don't have significantly more room than your jeep.
truth is it's prob time you bite the bullet and by the bus you're trying to avoid:  tahoe, suburban, expedition.  yikes but at least it will have more room.

Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: WildcatNkilt on June 20, 2016, 11:17:42 AM
If room is what you're wanting:

Nissan Armada Platinum

Yukon XL Denali

Cheve Suburban LTZ
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: gatoveintisiete on June 20, 2016, 11:20:31 AM
Used 15 Denali to stay under 65k or new Tahoe LTZ , you will thank me later if you take this advice.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: WildcatNkilt on June 20, 2016, 11:22:19 AM
Also, get something that has bucket seats in the middle. 
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 20, 2016, 11:23:34 AM
Acura MDX?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: slobber on June 20, 2016, 11:26:57 AM
vehicles today are too expensive
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: dontfeedthebear on June 20, 2016, 11:30:10 AM
We just bought a Denali from Plaza GMC, I recommend them  :thumbsup:

The new Pilots are real nice.  We would have bought one if the Honda dealers in Omaha didn't suck fat ones.

I second the comment about the bucket seats, with 3 kids (2 in car seats), we love it.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2016, 11:37:09 AM
Tell me more about why you don't like the Grand Cherokee. I was looking to upgrade my Cherokee to a Grand Cherokee.

I like it a lot. there's just not enough space for the two kid seats in the back seat. there's like a mile of cargo space behind those seats. I wish I could move them back into that.
Your issues with the vehicle in no way would be an issue of mine :thumbs:

you want to buy my jeep? it's in good shape and has like 65k miles on it. new tires in october. otherwise I'm just going to trade it in and almost certainly get ripped off.   
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Shooter Jones on June 20, 2016, 11:37:46 AM
Tahoe
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2016, 11:40:20 AM
we don't need like a million feet of additional space, just like 5 inches of additional second row space. I don't want to buy one of the big truck ones.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: WildcatNkilt on June 20, 2016, 11:44:01 AM
we don't need like a million feet of additional space, just like 5 inches of additional second row space. I don't want to buy one of the big truck ones.

Then I would look hard at a Tahoe or Yukon (unless you consider those to be big truck type).  Both have 3rd row and bucket seats I believe.  Less expensive than XL or Suburban.  Both have nice luxury options for the entire family. 
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: IPA4Me on June 20, 2016, 11:45:51 AM
Yukon or Tahoe for the leg room.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: michigancat on June 20, 2016, 11:48:01 AM
just get a tricked out minivan and get it over with
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: star seed 7 on June 20, 2016, 11:50:06 AM
Get a license plate capture cam thing
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 20, 2016, 11:52:28 AM
Since you aren't apparently looking for a huge model like a Suburban, I'd throw out the Traversze LTZ/Buick Enclave.    We have a Traverse LTZ (sticker mid 40s) and like it a lot.  I didn't think I'd ever own a Chevy, but the value is pretty good.    We are fully loaded with heated/ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, collission and lane alert,  DVD system, etc.       We have captains chairs in the second row for better access to the 3rd row seat, which is actually comfortable enough for adults.    The Highlander 3rd row was a joke.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 20, 2016, 12:07:00 PM
bmw 5 series model would be my recommendation
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Institutional Control on June 20, 2016, 12:12:12 PM
I had a 2013 Sequoia. Plenty of legroom but not the smoothest ride. My F150 drives much smoother and has about the same leg room in the back seat. It also got terrible gas mileage.  My buddy just bought a Lincoln MDX. Smoothest riding SUV I've ever ridden in. And fully loaded.  He's 6'5 and 2 kids and has plenty of leg room.


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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 20, 2016, 12:26:41 PM
Don't get a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee gooch, apparently it killed that Anton Yelchin guy http://jalopnik.com/anton-yelchins-jeep-was-included-in-rollaway-recall-lin-1782277820
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Gooch on June 20, 2016, 12:30:03 PM
Don't get a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee gooch, apparently it killed that Anton Yelchin guy http://jalopnik.com/anton-yelchins-jeep-was-included-in-rollaway-recall-lin-1782277820
Did not know he was in the "too stupid to get your vehicle into park" group.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: michigancat on June 20, 2016, 12:32:40 PM
I don't think you'll get much more space unless you get one of the biggest SUV's.  A friend has a Q7 and they're really nice but with 3 rows of seats you don't really get more legroom per row in the back.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Gooch on June 20, 2016, 12:38:11 PM
All this Jeep talk and Google is banner ad'ing the crap out of me with Dodge ads. Greedy ass Mods is our premium subscriptions not enough for you?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Gooch on June 20, 2016, 12:39:17 PM
Tell me more about why you don't like the Grand Cherokee. I was looking to upgrade my Cherokee to a Grand Cherokee.

I like it a lot. there's just not enough space for the two kid seats in the back seat. there's like a mile of cargo space behind those seats. I wish I could move them back into that.
Your issues with the vehicle in no way would be an issue of mine :thumbs:

you want to buy my jeep? it's in good shape and has like 65k miles on it. new tires in october. otherwise I'm just going to trade it in and almost certainly get ripped off.   
Too many miles for me. I bet Slobber will jump all over it tho.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: star seed 7 on June 20, 2016, 12:43:01 PM
I would love that car sd. Would not enjoy paying for it tho
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: slobber on June 20, 2016, 01:05:09 PM
Tell me more about why you don't like the Grand Cherokee. I was looking to upgrade my Cherokee to a Grand Cherokee.

I like it a lot. there's just not enough space for the two kid seats in the back seat. there's like a mile of cargo space behind those seats. I wish I could move them back into that.
Your issues with the vehicle in no way would be an issue of mine :thumbs:

you want to buy my jeep? it's in good shape and has like 65k miles on it. new tires in october. otherwise I'm just going to trade it in and almost certainly get ripped off.   
Too many miles for me. I bet Slobber will jump all over it tho.
PM sent, but he'll just ignore this one, too.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 20, 2016, 01:12:10 PM
Why can't you just move lil SD to the passenger side to fix that kicking issue (or teach your kid not to be an bad person, but that's none of my business)?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: wetwillie on June 20, 2016, 01:17:56 PM
Why don't you pay someone to mod the back seats farther back on your current ride?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: KCFDcat on June 20, 2016, 01:31:18 PM
Highlander. 3rd row configuration w bucket seats in the middle. It's a sweet ride.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: gatoveintisiete on June 20, 2016, 01:33:42 PM
If you can't bring yourself to do the right thing and buy a Denali, the next best option for you is the Mercedes gl450 , would have to be gently used tho
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: gatoveintisiete on June 20, 2016, 01:42:52 PM
Alert, foreign docs drive these benzs and make them smell like a bad armpit, so be sure and turn on all the vents and test.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: CNS on June 20, 2016, 01:58:17 PM
My mom just picked up a Nissan Pathfinder.  The back seat can adjust forward and back.  It has a bunch of cool tech stuff too.  I think they run in the $45k range.  I am 6'5" and can sit comfortably in the back.  Both of my kids are tall too, and they can sit in the back with me in the front, no prob.

Its pretty great.  You should check that out, SD.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2016, 02:08:59 PM
I had a 2013 Sequoia. Plenty of legroom but not the smoothest ride. My F150 drives much smoother and has about the same leg room in the back seat. It also got terrible gas mileage.  My buddy just bought a Lincoln MDX. Smoothest riding SUV I've ever ridden in. And fully loaded.  He's 6'5 and 2 kids and has plenty of leg room.


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are sport utility vehicles supposed to have smooth rides?  seems weird.  if that's what you're after, just by a minivan. 

we just bought a macan, that thing is a beast.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2016, 02:11:11 PM
I read that the sequoia and armadas are going to be all new for 2017 so if I was going to buy one of those I'd have to wait awhile which will suck. the armadas are going to look exactly like the giant infinitis.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2016, 02:15:36 PM
lexus gx?  personally i hate the look of those giant infinitis and mock the soccer moms that i see driving them.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2016, 02:41:05 PM
If you can't bring yourself to do the right thing and buy a Denali

I'm not going to buy a gmc, chevy, ford, dodge, or chrysler. should have included that in the initial FAQ.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: DQ12 on June 20, 2016, 02:48:24 PM
why
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Post by: gatoveintisiete on June 20, 2016, 02:50:13 PM
There are really not many good options, most are going to be too small, that leaves you with sequoia, the Infiniti, Mercedes, Lexus gx,  the Toyota and Infiniti do not ride well, the gx is a little mommyish, so that leaves you doing armpit checks on the GL450.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sys on June 20, 2016, 02:52:02 PM
Why can't you just move lil SD to the passenger side to fix that kicking issue?

i was gonna say move the children's seats to the cargo area if there's so much room there,  but this seems easier.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Trim on June 20, 2016, 02:57:12 PM
Why can't you just move lil SD to the passenger side to fix that kicking issue?

i was gonna say move the children's seats to the cargo area if there's so much room there,  but this seems easier.

sys is def our seating/kicking expert.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 20, 2016, 03:00:25 PM
the Volvo is the best of that lot by a pretty good margin

This. The SF fam bought a 2016 xc90 with the new body style. We enjoy the crap out of it.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: gatoveintisiete on June 20, 2016, 03:16:22 PM
xc90 is 1 full bees dick larger than your Jeep
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2016, 03:18:08 PM
why

I don't like them
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2016, 03:23:37 PM
I'm going to plant lil sd in the xc90 sometime this week. i went by there over lunch and by my amazing accurate measurement system (using my hand to space out the distance from rear seat to the back of front seat) we are getting about a 3-4" increase in rear seat room. I don't know if that's sufficient or not. the rear seats slide back some so I'm sure that makes the 3rd row super tiny. I drove it too. when you really jam on the gas it goes sufficiently and is quiet. has a giant ipad in the dash and does apple carplay. probably bigger deals to me than they should be.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Skipper44 on June 20, 2016, 03:33:15 PM
If you don't want a 3rd row but want to maximize the 2 row room what you really want is 4 door fullsize truck but I am pretty sure that isn't in the SD gameplan

After that, a Range Rover will give you the most 2nd row leg room but you will be doing cat27's armpit test on used ones at 65K

My wife won't drive a full size SUV so we are going Explorer Platinum to replace her MDX - It has the most bells & whistles (massaging seats  :sdeek:) and the strongest motor in the 'mid size' 3 row suvs outside of $75k X5 with a V8.

Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2016, 03:40:51 PM
yeah, I don't want a pickup because I'll never use the back part and would rather have that space inside for like groceries and junk.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 20, 2016, 03:43:57 PM
I'm going to plant lil sd in the xc90 sometime this week. i went by there over lunch and by my amazing accurate measurement system (using my hand to space out the distance from rear seat to the back of front seat) we are getting about a 3-4" increase in rear seat room. I don't know if that's sufficient or not. the rear seats slide back some so I'm sure that makes the 3rd row super tiny. I drove it too. when you really jam on the gas it goes sufficiently and is quiet. has a giant ipad in the dash and does apple carplay. probably bigger deals to me than they should be.

The seats go back. Little SFs don't have too may car pals yet so we rarely use the 3rd row. Ample room for 2 car seats in the second row though.

You are going to be extremely disappointed in the car play stuff. I was so excited and it was meh. Still a great car though.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2016, 03:45:33 PM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2016, 03:46:05 PM
do you sit way back? I do. if you do is your kid like jammed back there or does he have room to stretch a bit?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: CNS on June 20, 2016, 04:02:58 PM
Rented an XC90 last summer.  I liked driving it, but the kids didn't have a lot of room.   :dunno: 
Title: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: 8manpick on June 20, 2016, 04:09:56 PM
Mercedes GLE
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Post by: Institutional Control on June 20, 2016, 04:24:40 PM
Check out the 3rd row (tailgate seating) on this Lincoln.  It would be awesome at a drive-in movie if they still had drive-in movies.

https://youtu.be/billop6ByvI?t=30s
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: star seed 7 on June 20, 2016, 04:29:47 PM
Drive in movies are still around
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 20, 2016, 04:30:54 PM
do you sit way back? I do. if you do is your kid like jammed back there or does he have room to stretch a bit?

I don't sit too far back. We do give the car to my in laws and my father in law is a giant. They bring the kids back with both of their legs and feet in tact every time. That is without moving the seats back too.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Skipper44 on June 20, 2016, 08:33:48 PM
Are you set on a suv?  You can get a awd Acura TL that has tons of leg room in the low 40s
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Asteriskhead on June 20, 2016, 09:40:50 PM
 :bwpopcorn:
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Post by: HELLHAMMER on June 20, 2016, 09:47:28 PM
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Post by: puniraptor on June 20, 2016, 10:00:15 PM
UZI
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: michigancat on June 20, 2016, 10:42:16 PM


Are you set on a suv?  You can get a awd Acura TL that has tons of leg room in the low 40s

Yeah sedans are fantastic for leg room. 
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2016, 07:10:20 AM
yes, we need (want?) an SUV. when we travel to like KS we have to bring over a billion piles of baby and kid stuff. a trunk won't cut it.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: wetwillie on June 21, 2016, 07:15:40 AM
I agree with rusty that your best option is a tricked out minivan
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2016, 07:21:31 AM
I agree with rusty that your best option is a tricked out minivan

it probably is when you focus on what I need in a vehicle but I'm still not getting one. I'm not going to act super cool like I'm secure enough to drive one as my daily auto. because I'm not. I'd feel like a dork. I'm a big enough person to admit that.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Asteriskhead on June 21, 2016, 07:22:41 AM
I've rode in some sweet ass minivans, SD. Be proud of your white Midwestern family man lifestyle.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2016, 07:24:59 AM
I've rode in some sweet ass minivans, SD. Be proud of your white Midwestern family man lifestyle.

oh me too. they are admittedly great. my bro and sis in law have a new honda oddysey that's amazing.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: slobber on June 21, 2016, 07:32:40 AM
I am humbled that sd refers to me as his bro.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 21, 2016, 07:32:58 AM
How about a real van?
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Post by: Institutional Control on June 21, 2016, 07:43:13 AM
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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Asteriskhead on June 21, 2016, 07:50:09 AM
I've rode in some sweet ass minivans, SD. Be proud of your white Midwestern family man lifestyle.

oh me too. they are admittedly great. my bro and sis in law have a new honda oddysey that's amazing.

okay. i'm not a big enough car dork to be able to help you much more than that. good luck on your search, friend.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Kat Kid on June 21, 2016, 08:04:31 AM
What does mrs. SD drive?  Are you the pick up/drop off guy, SD?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: puniraptor on June 21, 2016, 08:05:48 AM
Mitsubishi Delica
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Kat Kid on June 21, 2016, 08:13:31 AM
European Delivery 2017 Volvo V60 Cross Country
http://www.volvocars.com/us/shopping-tools/explore/overseas-delivery (http://www.volvocars.com/us/shopping-tools/explore/overseas-delivery)
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2016, 08:13:46 AM
What does mrs. SD drive?  Are you the pick up/drop off guy, SD?

honda civic. she needs optimum gas mileage for her commute. that's why we reserved the tesla. it will be hers to drive if we can actually take delivery before her civic needs to be replaced. I'm usually pick up only but sometimes both or sometimes neither so both vehicles need to have two seats installed at all times. it's near impossible for me to ride in her civic with two kids in the back. because of that my ride will be the Kansas road tripper.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Trim on June 21, 2016, 08:23:24 AM
The minivan we rented to pak in Stillwater for the game oscar and spradling lost to give the squawks a share of Angel's 'ship was really fun.

I think my buddy in the seattle suburbs had your same criteria and likes whatever he got. I'll see what it is.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Skipper44 on June 21, 2016, 08:30:17 AM
How long till SD Jr is in Kindergarten?  He will be moving to a booster seat on the passenger side for the car line pickup and drop off
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Kat Kid on June 21, 2016, 08:40:39 AM
European Delivery 2017 Volvo V60 Cross Country
http://www.volvocars.com/us/shopping-tools/explore/overseas-delivery (http://www.volvocars.com/us/shopping-tools/explore/overseas-delivery)
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: star seed 7 on June 21, 2016, 08:44:30 AM
I've rode in some sweet ass minivans, SD. Be proud of your white Midwestern family man lifestyle.

oh me too. they are admittedly great. my bro and sis in law have a new honda oddysey that's amazing.

okay. i'm not a big enough car dork to be able to help you much more than that. good luck on your search, friend.

All these egg shaped import suv's look like lifted mini vans anyway
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: slobber on June 21, 2016, 08:56:08 AM
Minivan. Just do it. Lil sd will have tons of friends that will want to hang with him. You will need to be able to take all of these kids in one vehicle with a crap load of booster seats.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: michigancat on June 21, 2016, 08:59:11 AM
yes, we need (want?) an SUV. when we travel to like KS we have to bring over a billion piles of baby and kid stuff. a trunk won't cut it.
I mean, it definitely could cut it. How often do you go to Kansas and how much longer before you can get by with half as much baby stuff? I just think big luxury suv's feel like tahoes with a different badge and luxury sedans feel like luxury sedans.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 21, 2016, 08:59:45 AM
What does mrs. SD drive?  Are you the pick up/drop off guy, SD?

honda civic. she needs optimum gas mileage for her commute. that's why we reserved the tesla. it will be hers to drive if we can actually take delivery before her civic needs to be replaced. I'm usually pick up only but sometimes both or sometimes neither so both vehicles need to have two seats installed at all times. it's near impossible for me to ride in her civic with two kids in the back. because of that my ride will be the Kansas road tripper.


you're not ready yet I don't think, but these are pretty awesome   

http://www.mifold.com/
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: michigancat on June 21, 2016, 09:05:57 AM
If you lived like 100 miles closer to Wichita a tesla s would be perfect
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: 8manpick on June 21, 2016, 09:07:17 AM
Do the Bentayga, the video makes it look like there is plenty of room for the kids, plus, :kstategrad:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9RLol0mweX8
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: michigancat on June 21, 2016, 09:11:53 AM


What does mrs. SD drive?  Are you the pick up/drop off guy, SD?

honda civic. she needs optimum gas mileage for her commute. that's why we reserved the tesla. it will be hers to drive if we can actually take delivery before her civic needs to be replaced. I'm usually pick up only but sometimes both or sometimes neither so both vehicles need to have two seats installed at all times. it's near impossible for me to ride in her civic with two kids in the back. because of that my ride will be the Kansas road tripper.


you're not ready yet I don't think, but these are pretty awesome   

http://www.mifold.com/

Those look like a giant pain in the ass. And booster seats aren't big.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 21, 2016, 09:15:43 AM


What does mrs. SD drive?  Are you the pick up/drop off guy, SD?

honda civic. she needs optimum gas mileage for her commute. that's why we reserved the tesla. it will be hers to drive if we can actually take delivery before her civic needs to be replaced. I'm usually pick up only but sometimes both or sometimes neither so both vehicles need to have two seats installed at all times. it's near impossible for me to ride in her civic with two kids in the back. because of that my ride will be the Kansas road tripper.


you're not ready yet I don't think, but these are pretty awesome   

http://www.mifold.com/

Those look like a giant pain in the ass. And booster seats aren't big.

considering I can fit 2 of these in my center console, they are a lot smaller than a booster seat.   They take a little getting the trick of in undoing the belt strap from the red part on one side, but my 6 year old has it figured out after a couple of weeks of me showing him how to do it.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: michigancat on June 21, 2016, 09:21:40 AM
I'm just saying the size of booster seats was not a problem that needed to be solved.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: star seed 7 on June 21, 2016, 09:22:09 AM
Wait, 6yr olds can't ride in a car without extra equipment?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: chum1 on June 21, 2016, 09:25:43 AM
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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2016, 09:27:36 AM
it's a woman's job to haul kids around, not a man's.  what sd is trying to do is defy the laws of nature by looking cool while doing a woman's job.

there.  someone had to say it.  so few guys actually try to do what he is doing that no car manufacturer even addresses this wrinkle in the fabric of our universe.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: chum1 on June 21, 2016, 09:28:51 AM
Which driver's seat offers the most maneuverability for you to be able to retrieve your cell phone from the front pocket of your pants?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 21, 2016, 09:29:28 AM
Wait, 6yr olds can't ride in a car without extra equipment?

no, they need a booster seat to raise them up so that seat belts work properly, or a device like the mi-fold that instead pulls the belt down into position.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2016, 09:30:56 AM
don't kids have to ride backwards at some point?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: star seed 7 on June 21, 2016, 09:31:57 AM
I'm pretty sure I didn't have any car equipment past like 2 years old and I'm fine
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 21, 2016, 09:32:11 AM
don't kids have to ride backwards at some point?

younger ones.   they recommend as long as you can based on the car seat limits, but at least until age 2
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2016, 09:49:24 AM
I'm pretty sure I didn't have any car equipment past like 2 years old and I'm fine

i had none at all.  the front bench seat from driver side to passenger side went like this:  dad, dad's six pack, me, mom.

of course sometimes i liked to sit in the back seat because the driver side back seat floor had a hole the size of a baseball rusted through it and i could watch the road fly by below me.  was fun to grind sticks on the road as we cruised down the highway.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: star seed 7 on June 21, 2016, 09:52:48 AM
My rust hole was in the front passenger foot area  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Skipper44 on June 21, 2016, 10:04:40 AM
My dad didn't own a shitbox with a hole in floor, we stood on the seats with our heads out the sunroof of mom's 73 Tbird unless we were turning left and had to hold the passenger door from opening. 
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sys on June 21, 2016, 10:16:48 AM
Wait, 6yr olds can't ride in a car without extra equipment?

no, they need a booster seat to raise them up so that seat belts work properly, or a device like the mi-fold that instead pulls the belt down into position.

good god.  i had no idea.  i think i need to go find a pussification of america group to join.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 21, 2016, 02:34:05 PM
I'm pretty sure I didn't have any car equipment past like 2 years old and I'm fine

My dad's car didn't even have seatbelts when I was a kid. Now kids have to have a booster seat until they are like 85 lbs and/or 4'9" or something which could be upto and passed driving age.... :sdeek:
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sys on June 21, 2016, 02:57:11 PM
you can't make children ride in those things until they hit puberty and not expect it to effect their emotional health.  i can't believe there aren't people marching in the streets about this.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Gooch on June 21, 2016, 03:10:32 PM
Drive in movies are still around
Yes, Things is Wichita that don't suck.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Gooch on June 21, 2016, 03:13:18 PM
The minivan we rented to pak in Stillwater for the game oscar and spradling lost to give the squawks a share of Angel's 'ship was really fun.

I think my buddy in the seattle suburbs had your same criteria and likes whatever he got. I'll see what it is.
Yes I sat in the third row (kids seats were installed in the second row) of whatever that thing was and was quite comfy on the way out to the falls.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: nicname on June 21, 2016, 11:35:54 PM
The Dodge Grand Caravan I rented last year for a trip to Colorado is probably the nicest vehicle I've ever driven/ridden in. That may speak more to my experience riding in fancy cars, but it was really nice all around.

Leathered out, all the amenities, tons of space, a lot of power and pretty tight handling. It felt great driving it. You forget you're in a minivan.

You can get one bossed out for a hair under $40k.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on June 22, 2016, 09:00:04 AM
you can't make children ride in those things until they hit puberty and not expect it to effect their emotional health.  i can't believe there aren't people marching in the streets about this.

It really explains a lot of the things we are seeing on college campuses.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Phil Titola on June 22, 2016, 09:09:28 AM
Late to this party.... I'd go audi q7. Had the q5 and loved it. Their tech is even better now. Have an mdx now and it's great for tailgating and road trips  (only reason it was purchased) but it's boring to drive and the tech is meh....it does have a lot of the amenities you are looking for though... vented seats and a nice entertainment package in the back.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: IPA4Me on June 22, 2016, 12:14:55 PM
The Dodge Grand Caravan I rented last year for a trip to Colorado is probably the nicest vehicle I've ever driven/ridden in. That may speak more to my experience riding in fancy cars, but it was really nice all around.

Leathered out, all the amenities, tons of space, a lot of power and pretty tight handling. It felt great driving it. You forget you're in a minivan.

You can get one bossed out for a hair under $40k.
SD already posted that his ego will not allow a minivan.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 22, 2016, 12:21:50 PM
not only does a 5 series have enough room in the back for the little steve dave and little stephanie dave, but its also a huge chick magnet.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on June 22, 2016, 08:35:20 PM
porsche cayenne, it's at the top of your range but it's worth it
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on June 22, 2016, 10:05:22 PM
porsche cayenne, it's at the top of your range but it's worth it

do you even porsche, bro?  by the time he adds options he'll be close to $90k.  their base models are truly base. 
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on June 22, 2016, 10:13:26 PM
YOLO
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: star seed 7 on June 22, 2016, 10:17:39 PM
porsche cayenne, it's at the top of your range but it's worth it

do you even porsche, bro?  by the time he adds options he'll be close to $90k.  their base models are truly base.

Also ugly egg shape
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: chum1 on June 23, 2016, 06:30:39 AM
Sounds like seat kicking will be an issue regardless. I'd spend 25 on a CRV and find a better use for the other 40.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: wetwillie on June 23, 2016, 06:32:04 AM
I'm pretty sure he already purchased a new car and just wanted use this thread as a litmus test.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2016, 07:04:23 AM
NOPE
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Phil Titola on June 23, 2016, 07:48:39 AM
MDX has plenty of room to sit all the way back and not get kicked I think... Never had kids in it to test but leaves a lot of leg room in the second row.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: slobber on June 23, 2016, 08:13:11 AM
Several Cayenne's at the kids' school. Not a fan.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 23, 2016, 11:58:31 AM
I test drove a volvo recently, granted it was a car and not an SUV, but it drove like a tank (in a bad way)  seems like it would be terrible to drive on a long trip.

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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on June 23, 2016, 12:01:26 PM
I saw a Cayenne with 2 Bernie bumper stickers in Wichita last weekend. I should have got a photo.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Gooch on June 23, 2016, 12:50:04 PM
I saw a Cayenne with 2 Bernie bumper stickers in Wichita last weekend. I should have got a photo.
No issue they are probably in the other half of that 1%
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Skipper44 on June 23, 2016, 01:09:55 PM
SD, if you aren't going to use one of the best bennies of being a cow farmer and write off $25k on a new Tahoe you should wait for the new Jag suv.  The reviews say it is very roomy
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 23, 2016, 01:42:47 PM
A lot of SUVs are just absolutely ugly.. I honestly like the older body style of the XC90 its a pretty hot piece of tail imo
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: slobber on June 23, 2016, 03:21:07 PM
A lot of SUVs are just absolutely ugly.. I honestly like the older body style of the XC90 its a pretty hot piece of tail imo
Is that the one that looks like a Chrysler Pacifica? Because if it is, then it's pretty baller.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: puniraptor on June 24, 2016, 07:05:47 AM
1993 Ford Bronco
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: IPA4Me on June 26, 2016, 12:15:20 PM
How's the car shopping this weekend?
Title: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Pete on June 26, 2016, 01:04:25 PM
The right answer here is probably something like go buy a well optioned USED Accord, Camry, Odyssey, Sienna, Pilot, or Highlander with maybe 50K on it, and drive it for 10 years.  Meanwhile, invest the difference every month in an index fund or rental property.

But, that isn't a very glamorous approach.  I get that.  Still, it's the right answer, no way to deny it.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on June 26, 2016, 01:12:07 PM
i went to order a new M2 a month or so ago and was told it would be 18-24 months wtf smdh
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 26, 2016, 04:37:15 PM
The right answer here is probably something like go buy a well optioned USED Accord, Camry, Odyssey, Sienna, Pilot, or Highlander with maybe 50K on it, and drive it for 10 years.  Meanwhile, invest the difference every month in an index fund or rental property.

But, that isn't a very glamorous approach.  I get that.  Still, it's the right answer, no way to deny it.

That's certainly the right answer for someone.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Pete on June 26, 2016, 10:47:07 PM
The right answer here is probably something like go buy a well optioned USED Accord, Camry, Odyssey, Sienna, Pilot, or Highlander with maybe 50K on it, and drive it for 10 years.  Meanwhile, invest the difference every month in an index fund or rental property.

But, that isn't a very glamorous approach.  I get that.  Still, it's the right answer, no way to deny it.

That's certainly the right answer for someone.

YOU ARE GETTING WARMER!
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Poster formerly known as jthutch on June 27, 2016, 11:01:28 AM
I love my minivan so easy and convenient.  Chrysler Town and country it's a pretty sweet ride and the stow n go seats are nice if you need to haul larger items.  We sometimes fold 2/3 of the back seat down at Christmas to fit all the kids presents in it when visiting the in-laws. still have 3 seats for the kids and can get tons of stuff in the rest.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2016, 12:08:47 PM
I only currently have two kids and only ever will. So a minivan is an ego thing but also not really needed. Just need more back seat space.
Title: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2016, 12:09:22 PM
Update: none of these POSs have any more back seat room than my POS jeep. Kinda frustrating. Q7 leader in the clubhouse right now with like a tiny baby amount more.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: meow meow on June 27, 2016, 12:12:56 PM
sounds like you need something with a 3rd row seat, and then just take the 2nd row seats out.  kids won't be kicking your seat, so much more room back there.  win win win.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2016, 12:15:37 PM
I'm listening
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2016, 12:16:20 PM
When lil sd goes from 5 point to booster this problem will be solved.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Kat Kid on June 27, 2016, 12:43:28 PM
new plan:  tell baby sd to stop kicking your seat
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Pete on June 27, 2016, 12:47:47 PM
new plan:  tell baby sd to stop kicking your seat


Spare the rod...smh.

SD needs an Odyssey so bad.  Kills me to watch this, but I can't MAKE him be willing to get the Odyssey.  He has to want it on his own.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on June 27, 2016, 12:56:59 PM
Putting 22's on the Odyssey would make it a lot more bearable SD
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on June 27, 2016, 01:01:57 PM
Something like this

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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: ChiComCat on June 27, 2016, 01:09:47 PM
Just did a google search for rear legroom.  The difference is basically an inch to an inch and a half.
Tesla Model S has rear facing seats.  Maybe a death trap for kids?  No idea but no way are they kicking the driver seat.  You can prob find a used one for 80ish.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on June 27, 2016, 02:40:16 PM
Tons of back seat leg room + air suspension to raise and lower for loading the kids. Probably need a 2013 to get to your budget.

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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 27, 2016, 02:42:42 PM
Just looked at a RR.  I think I am getting the super charged dude
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on June 27, 2016, 03:50:09 PM
Update: none of these POSs have any more back seat room than my POS jeep. Kinda frustrating. Q7 leader in the clubhouse right now with like a tiny baby amount more.

i told you this a few pages ago
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on June 27, 2016, 03:50:44 PM
Just looked at a RR.  I think I am getting the super charged dude

just like kim kardashian and tyga
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: hemmy on June 27, 2016, 03:55:20 PM
Ahhh, a Range Rover. The least reliable car in the world.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: 8manpick on June 27, 2016, 05:56:36 PM
Ahhh, a Range Rover. The least reliable car in the world.
Spoken like a true Toyota Tercel driver
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Skipper44 on June 27, 2016, 06:27:10 PM
The air suspension that will leave you stranded the first really cold morning after about 70k miles scared me away from an used RR but they are goddamn sexy bargain when out of warranty
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 27, 2016, 07:20:53 PM
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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on June 27, 2016, 07:22:30 PM
gross, the rims on that thing are atrocious  :Yuck:
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 27, 2016, 07:27:14 PM
My Flying Spaghetti Monster TBT, could you be anymore WMW'ee??

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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on June 27, 2016, 07:34:00 PM
the butterfly doors are ok, but why do you need 3 steps to get into a vehicle that sits 12" off the ground  :confused:
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: wetwillie on June 27, 2016, 07:35:20 PM
What is that beast Dax?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on June 27, 2016, 07:38:07 PM
looks like some sort of oldsmobile
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 27, 2016, 07:38:51 PM
2017 Lincoln Navigator (concept)
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 27, 2016, 07:39:42 PM
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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on June 27, 2016, 07:41:07 PM
no leg room at all, no thanks
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: wetwillie on June 27, 2016, 07:50:23 PM
Would
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 27, 2016, 07:53:03 PM
I'm just spit balling here since SD seems intent to drag this on forever by not admitting he should just buy a freaking mini-van. 

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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on June 27, 2016, 07:57:57 PM
That's a hot piece of ass right there
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 27, 2016, 08:28:39 PM
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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sys on June 27, 2016, 08:41:47 PM
about a decade ago i spent a weekend riding around a ginormous ranch in new mexico in some sort of land rover/range rover thing.  it's the most like a man i've ever felt in my life (sorry for not posting in the right thread).
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: XocolateThundarr on June 28, 2016, 08:54:10 AM
We looked very hard at the Range Rovers.  I talked with a guy who is a partner in a dealership and said they are cool but have lots of maintenance issues.  Bought a 4WD loaded Tahoe instead.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Winters on June 28, 2016, 08:55:51 AM
I could see SD riding around in a stylish PT Cruiser w/ the fam.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Gooch on June 28, 2016, 09:03:52 AM
Didn't RR get a whole lot more reliable since ford bought them? I really like these.

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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: wetwillie on June 28, 2016, 09:05:56 AM
Navigator is the leader in the clubhouse right now
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: star seed 7 on June 28, 2016, 09:12:04 AM
That's pretty ugly, gooch
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: michigancat on June 28, 2016, 09:15:02 AM
Update: none of these POSs have any more back seat room than my POS jeep. Kinda frustrating. Q7 leader in the clubhouse right now with like a tiny baby amount more.
Get an ES350. More legroom, more comfortable, better mileage, cheaper. You don't need to take a full minivan's worth of crap to Kansas twice a year.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Gooch on June 28, 2016, 09:23:02 AM
That's pretty ugly, gooch
So is your face!

















I didn't mean that. :cheers:
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on June 28, 2016, 09:31:58 AM
Didn't RR get a whole lot more reliable since ford bought them? I really like these.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3bntxw295kc031i6zl2nl2wh.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F07%2FRange-Rover-Evoque.jpg&hash=4a041f34cacfb413e475c50eeec28f027ee5b3de)

chick car
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Skipper44 on June 28, 2016, 10:18:24 AM
Didn't RR get a whole lot more reliable since ford bought them? I really like these.

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RR (and Jaguar) are now owned by Tata, the largest car mfg in India.  I find that very amusing in a "the world is flat" kind of way.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Asteriskhead on June 28, 2016, 11:52:55 AM
That's a hot piece of ass right there

your taste in ever-y-thing is absolutely horrendous.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on June 28, 2016, 11:53:55 AM
I liked your long hair
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Asteriskhead on June 28, 2016, 11:56:50 AM
and i didn't, so there we go.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: mocat on June 28, 2016, 12:16:43 PM
That's a hot piece of ass right there

your taste in ever-y-thing is absolutely horrendous.

it really is
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: star seed 7 on June 28, 2016, 12:26:50 PM
The poor-tastemaker
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on June 28, 2016, 12:35:01 PM
Truly astounding that in 2016 we still have posters who have this kind of bigoted views. Sad.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: mocat on June 28, 2016, 01:14:44 PM
Truly astounding that in 2016 we still have posters who have this kind of bigoted views. Sad.

omg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8XIgR5OGJc
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on June 28, 2016, 01:16:42 PM
Whatever you say chodecat
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Trim on June 28, 2016, 02:57:09 PM
The minivan we rented to pak in Stillwater for the game oscar and spradling lost to give the squawks a share of Angel's 'ship was really fun.

I think my buddy in the seattle suburbs had your same criteria and likes whatever he got. I'll see what it is.
Yes I sat in the third row (kids seats were installed in the second row) of whatever that thing was and was quite comfy on the way out to the falls.

It's an infiniti qx60.
Title: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 28, 2016, 05:37:03 PM
Just checking in to see if SD bought that minivan yet.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Trim on June 28, 2016, 07:17:42 PM
The minivan we rented to pak in Stillwater for the game oscar and spradling lost to give the squawks a share of Angel's 'ship was really fun.

I think my buddy in the seattle suburbs had your same criteria and likes whatever he got. I'll see what it is.
Yes I sat in the third row (kids seats were installed in the second row) of whatever that thing was and was quite comfy on the way out to the falls.

It's an infiniti qx60.

Hybrid, obvs.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Phil Titola on June 28, 2016, 10:10:30 PM
The minivan we rented to pak in Stillwater for the game oscar and spradling lost to give the squawks a share of Angel's 'ship was really fun.

I think my buddy in the seattle suburbs had your same criteria and likes whatever he got. I'll see what it is.
Yes I sat in the third row (kids seats were installed in the second row) of whatever that thing was and was quite comfy on the way out to the falls.

It's an infiniti qx60.

Not a good vehicle from my extensive 5 minute checking it out at the dealer....seating was poor.
Title: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Pete on June 29, 2016, 07:07:36 AM
Just checking in to see if SD bought that minivan yet.

I priced a few on Craigslist last night.  Some good deals on those Touring editions.  The second row swivels to face backward and you can put a little table up for playing cards on road trips!

For half the cost of a Yukon/Tahoe you get more cargo space, better seating, and all the towing capacity you'd ever need.  They truly are a miracle of North American design and Japanese engineering.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Asteriskhead on June 29, 2016, 09:58:29 AM
I would totally purchase and drive a minivan with zero shame, if I had the need to haul a bunch of stuff around.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Kat Kid on June 29, 2016, 10:04:10 AM
I would totally purchase and drive a minivan with zero shame, if I had the need to haul a bunch of stuff around.

take it to the abortion thread
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 29, 2016, 10:04:25 AM
Playing cards on a road trip sounds awesome.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Asteriskhead on June 29, 2016, 10:32:15 AM
I would totally purchase and drive a minivan with zero shame, if I had the need to haul a bunch of stuff around.

take it to the abortion thread

no, you can't make me.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 29, 2016, 11:12:52 AM
I remember as a kid we had one of those dodge ram vans that probably got around 8mpg.. had that airplane interior tube lighting inside, curtains, backseat would fold down flat, middle seats would lay all the way back.. the works. Was amazing taking that thing on road trips..

side note when I was small/young enough my mom locked the keys in it and the back glass could slide if it wasn't locked and they were able to put me in through that glass to get the keys. stud moment
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 29, 2016, 11:32:17 AM
I remember as a kid we had one of those dodge ram vans that probably got around 8mpg.. had that airplane interior tube lighting inside, curtains, backseat would fold down flat, middle seats would lay all the way back.. the works. Was amazing taking that thing on road trips..

side note when I was small/young enough my mom locked the keys in it and the back glass could slide if it wasn't locked and they were able to put me in through that glass to get the keys. stud moment

exactly my life, except there was a little window/vent on the ceiling towards the back of the van. it opened with a handcrank and had a tiny little fan in it. I was pretty small and super skinny. we once locked outselves out of it at oceans of fun and I said, I bet I can crawl through that thing. nobody thought I could but I did.  :cool:
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: chum1 on June 29, 2016, 11:34:28 AM
Man. Now I really want a van.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 29, 2016, 11:58:51 AM
Just checking in to see if SD bought that minivan yet.

I priced a few on Craigslist last night.  Some good deals on those Touring editions.  The second row swivels to face backward and you can put a little table up for playing cards on road trips!

For half the cost of a Yukon/Tahoe you get more cargo space, better seating, and all the towing capacity you'd ever need.  They truly are a miracle of North American design and Japanese engineering.

Agreed
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: chum1 on June 29, 2016, 12:07:54 PM
Me: KIDS! We're going to drive coast to coast!

Kids: YAAAAAAAAY!!!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fst.motortrend.com%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F5%2F2013%2F05%2FCarisma-Mercedes-Benz-Viano-interior-black.jpg&hash=e4299a5936cad95fab2aed1f4ad432da98e69a25)

http://www.motortrend.com/news/mercedes-benz-viano-van-conversion-is-the-lap-of-luxury-372399/
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 29, 2016, 10:48:05 PM
So has the minivan been purchased or has little SD been coached up to not kick the back of the seat?

Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on June 30, 2016, 07:04:12 AM
So has the minivan been purchased or has little SD been coached up to not kick the back of the seat?


I'm in Chicago all week but left strict orders for Mrs Dave to coach him
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 30, 2016, 07:57:32 AM
So has the minivan been purchased or has little SD been coached up to not kick the back of the seat?


I'm in Chicago all week but left strict orders for Mrs Dave to coach him

Good, good, hopefully she's going old school on this. 
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 30, 2016, 04:41:24 PM
I'd also like to add that I really hope that Mrs. SD is successful in this coaching up endeavor, because I'd hate to (but would have to) start a thread about excuses for why the SD's can't teach the little SD's not to kick the back of the car seat.   I'd be embarrassed (but would do it anyway) if it was a thread that had to be edited like "Excuses as to why mom and dad SD can't teach the little SD's to not kick the back of the car seat 2016, 2017, 2018"
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on June 30, 2016, 06:52:45 PM
i think dax is so excited because he enjoys being a grandpa and telling the younger generation how they should raise their kids.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: wetwillie on June 30, 2016, 06:56:23 PM
I'm still pissed that Dax posted a rough ridin' CONCEPT car ITT.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on June 30, 2016, 08:55:14 PM
Should probably be figured out by the time you get one... But be safe out there SD

http://www.theverge.com/2016/6/30/12072408/tesla-autopilot-car-crash-death-autonomous-model-s
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sonofdaxjones on July 01, 2016, 12:07:04 AM
i think dax is so excited because he enjoys being a grandpa and telling the younger generation how they should raise their kids.

Not really.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: kim carnes on July 01, 2016, 12:08:22 AM
I'm still pissed that Dax posted a rough ridin' CONCEPT car ITT.

He's a weird guy
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: CHONGS on July 01, 2016, 07:47:40 AM
I am jumping in line for help too.  Just recommendos for a nice used car. No SUV no truck.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Pete on July 01, 2016, 07:50:15 AM
I am jumping in line for help too.  Just recommendos for a nice used car. No SUV no truck.


Go Acura and don't ever look back.  It's the perfect balance between great reliability and just enough luxury to be comforting but not pretentious.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Pete on July 01, 2016, 07:51:11 AM
Used TL or RL, if it's newer, get the TLX.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: CHONGS on July 01, 2016, 07:53:29 AM
I am jumping in line for help too.  Just recommendos for a nice used car. No SUV no truck.


Go Acura and don't ever look back.  It's the perfect balance between great reliability and just enough luxury to be comforting but not pretentious.
They seem awful pricey, but which models do you like?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Pete on July 01, 2016, 07:58:53 AM
I am jumping in line for help too.  Just recommendos for a nice used car. No SUV no truck.


Go Acura and don't ever look back.  It's the perfect balance between great reliability and just enough luxury to be comforting but not pretentious.
They seem awful pricey, but which models do you like?

A loaded Honda Accord is THE BEST value/reliability/luxury options combo out there in sedans.  No doubt in my mind.

The Acura TL is just a bit fancier Accord.  I have an RL, which is a little bit more old manish and fancier, that I bought used, but I was shopping for a TL.  Just found a good deal. 

They changed the naming convention recently and added an "X" to the end.  There is a lower middle ILX which is a fancy Honda Civic, essentially.  Still a nice car.
Title: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: sonofdaxjones on July 01, 2016, 03:49:01 PM
I'm still pissed that Dax posted a rough ridin' CONCEPT car ITT.

He's a weird guy

Not as bad as being a shitty poster, like Carnes.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 01, 2016, 04:10:10 PM
BBBBBBUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN :Flamethrower:
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Skipper44 on July 01, 2016, 05:27:20 PM
one downside to all used Honda/Acura is the $1k ish timing belt they need around 100k miles.  They are all interference motors and the possibility of a ruined engine exists if the belt fails.  This can also be true for some other brands but Toyota/Lexus for example are all chains.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Pete on July 01, 2016, 07:03:04 PM
one downside to all used Honda/Acura is the $1k ish timing belt they need around 100k miles.  They are all interference motors and the possibility of a ruined engine exists if the belt fails.  This can also be true for some other brands but Toyota/Lexus for example are all chains.

Good point.  I might end up buying another one of those for our Odyssey.  This rascal has 160K+ on it.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: IPA4Me on July 01, 2016, 08:07:19 PM
Driving a Ford Expedition EL XLT this week for a vacation rental. Little SD couldn't kick these front seats. Plenty of legroom for the youngster. Fits in the budget at $62K with leather and 4x4.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 01, 2016, 08:08:23 PM
Wanting to buy a large SUV and then eliminating the company that makes the best large SUV (GM) seems pretty dumb

Expeditions are nice too but uglier
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on July 01, 2016, 08:38:42 PM
The main thin I don't want is a large truck suv. I've said this a ton already but I want a medium sized one with like 6" more back seat room.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: michigancat on July 01, 2016, 10:22:44 PM
The main thin I don't want is a large truck suv. I've said this a ton already but I want a medium sized one with like 6" more back seat room.
That doesn't seem to exist
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Skipper44 on July 01, 2016, 10:26:37 PM
You need a midsized with 2nd row buckets but that's only available in the domestics and the mommiest Honda & Toyota :/
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: IPA4Me on July 02, 2016, 04:17:51 AM
The main thin I don't want is a large truck suv. I've said this a ton already but I want a medium sized one with like 6" more back seat room.
That doesn't seem to exist
Exactly why I posted about the Expedition. Unless you buy a big SUV or a sedan, you aren't going to get the rear leg room.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on July 02, 2016, 07:43:23 AM
The main thin I don't want is a large truck suv. I've said this a ton already but I want a medium sized one with like 6" more back seat room.
That doesn't seem to exist

Yes, this is what I'm realizing.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: IPA4Me on July 02, 2016, 08:58:48 AM
The main thin I don't want is a large truck suv. I've said this a ton already but I want a medium sized one with like 6" more back seat room.
That doesn't seem to exist

Yes, this is what I'm realizing.
Is it too late for a career change and development of an ultimate legroom midsize SUV?

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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: michigancat on July 02, 2016, 09:14:32 AM
The main thin I don't want is a large truck suv. I've said this a ton already but I want a medium sized one with like 6" more back seat room.
That doesn't seem to exist

Yes, this is what I'm realizing.
Is it too late for a career change and development of an ultimate legroom midsize SUV?

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The problem here is that I'm pretty sure it's impossible without eliminating almost all storage
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on July 02, 2016, 09:36:51 AM
I have tons of unused storage in my jeep. Like enough for 16 bags of mulch.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Skipper44 on July 02, 2016, 09:37:45 AM
How often do you road trip back to KS?  Renting a van beats putting miles on your own luxury sled and you can write off the rental as GE's sole owner
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on July 02, 2016, 09:39:42 AM
What about ditching the new and getting a restored station wagon from the 60's?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on July 02, 2016, 09:53:36 AM
How often do you road trip back to KS?  Renting a van beats putting miles on your own luxury sled and you can write off the rental as GE's sole owner

I drive to KC monthly and get mileage paid
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on July 02, 2016, 09:54:11 AM
What about ditching the new and getting a restored station wagon from the 60's?

Drove a Volvo one two weeks ago. It was decent.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Kat Kid on July 02, 2016, 11:32:27 AM
What about ditching the new and getting a restored station wagon from the 60's?

Drove a Volvo one two weeks ago. It was decent.

I TOLD YOU TO GET A VOLVO WAGON PAGES AGO!
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: CHONGS on July 02, 2016, 12:43:07 PM
Looking at Subaru Outback maybe...
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on July 02, 2016, 02:45:38 PM
Looking at Subaru Outback maybe...

in before the lesbian comment
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Kat Kid on July 02, 2016, 03:17:18 PM
Looking at Subaru Outback maybe...
 

Those are good, but what about a Volvo wago?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on July 02, 2016, 03:23:51 PM
the audi all road is a beast of a vehicle
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: CHONGS on July 02, 2016, 03:46:59 PM
the audi all road is a beast of a vehicle
hard to find used
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on July 02, 2016, 03:54:42 PM
autotrader and ship it
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Kat Kid on July 02, 2016, 03:57:57 PM
the audi all road is a beast of a vehicle
hard to find used

carmax can be good as well
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: CHONGS on July 02, 2016, 04:09:30 PM
autotrader and ship it
http://www.offleaseonly.com/used-car/audi-allroad-20l-premium-plus-quattro-wa1ufafl5da076749.htm
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: michigancat on July 02, 2016, 05:06:58 PM
I prefer to have trunks because I think they're less likely to have things stolen.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: kim carnes on July 02, 2016, 05:11:58 PM
KK stop talking about volvos
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Kat Kid on July 02, 2016, 07:12:06 PM
Well I thought if he wasn't ready for a Subaru, at least he might be in to VULVAS.


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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Skipper44 on July 02, 2016, 07:22:52 PM
KK stop talking about volvos
call me what you want but I am leery of the ChiCom ownership
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: CHONGS on July 02, 2016, 07:41:58 PM
Well I thought if he wasn't ready for a Subaru, at least he might be in to VULVAS.


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:fatty:
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 02, 2016, 07:47:39 PM
The main thin I don't want is a large truck suv. I've said this a ton already but I want a medium sized one with like 6" more back seat room.

Yeah that's not a thing. Guess they do that to sell the big ones.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: IPA4Me on July 02, 2016, 08:29:06 PM
autotrader and ship it
http://www.offleaseonly.com/used-car/audi-allroad-20l-premium-plus-quattro-wa1ufafl5da076749.htm
I like that link. Nice selection of 7 Series.

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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Pete on July 03, 2016, 12:08:18 PM
autotrader and ship it
http://www.offleaseonly.com/used-car/audi-allroad-20l-premium-plus-quattro-wa1ufafl5da076749.htm


Is that really $7K under blue boom it just their made up retail price?  If it's legit ) 7K lower, then that is fishy as eff.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: slobber on July 07, 2016, 11:27:06 PM
Hey sd, friend, you are on the right track with getting Mrs sd a Tesla. Do yourself a favor and get one for yourself, too.
I drove my buddy's Model S today and it was pretty awesome. Like, I might have to change my plan and get one sooner than I thought I would. That direct drive thing (or whatever it's called) is pretty amazing.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: IPA4Me on August 11, 2016, 12:58:53 PM
Did you buy anything?

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Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on August 11, 2016, 01:01:34 PM
Did you buy anything?

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no, very disappointing search so far. nothing has significantly more second row room. mercedes GLS is closest so far. $80k+ though outfitted how you'd actually want to buy it.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: ChiComCat on August 11, 2016, 01:07:12 PM
Infiniti has a new thing that is smaller than the beast one
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: slackcat on August 11, 2016, 01:33:59 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dodge.com%2Fmediaserver%2Firis%3FCOSY-EU-100-1713uLDEMTV1r9s%2525WBXaBKFmfKSLC9gIQALMc6UhVkmGBfM9IW2VRkr72kRsd9pajwXGXQpMTV1rUp3g6OQCckPquBhkcNR2oospbAi0cOt1dn4dweMODU2%2525AFoA84lpixgDfozO%26amp%3B%26amp%3Bpov%3Dfronthero%26amp%3Bwidth%3D668%26amp%3Bheight%3D386%26amp%3Bbkgrnd%3D%26amp%3Bresp%3Djpg%26amp%3Bcut%3D&hash=e596925a1b15f5028f856d75e7c319a594c8de3f)

Have some fun!! :D

Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Skipper44 on August 11, 2016, 01:39:13 PM
Also the new Armada is basically the QX80 Infiniti with more traditional styling should be available this fall
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: WildcatNkilt on August 11, 2016, 02:06:56 PM
Also the new Armada is basically the QX80 Infiniti with more traditional styling should be available this fall

This.  Platinum package has captain chair middle row option with removable middle console.   :fatty:  Probably my next vehicle purchase.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on August 11, 2016, 02:45:11 PM
Hey sd, friend, you are on the right track with getting Mrs sd a Tesla. Do yourself a favor and get one for yourself, too.
I drove my buddy's Model S today and it was pretty awesome. Like, I might have to change my plan and get one sooner than I thought I would. That direct drive thing (or whatever it's called) is pretty amazing.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all

so what you're saying is that a car which has a base cost of $70k and that options out over $100k was pretty awesome.  hmm, interesting.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femoticons%2Fhand-gestures%2Fscratching-head-smiley-emoticon.gif&hash=d61301d7b003b083c9c200065efba29e8738ef83)

Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: 8manpick on August 11, 2016, 03:28:25 PM
:kstategrad:
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: kim carnes on August 11, 2016, 03:36:14 PM
Get rid of your car and use public transportation
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: IPA4Me on September 03, 2016, 11:44:03 AM
Monthly update on the search please.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on September 03, 2016, 11:46:49 AM
Monthly update on the search please.

Still no van
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on September 03, 2016, 12:11:43 PM
Monthly update on the search please.

I gave up. I'm still driving the grand cherokee. I think I'll eventually get a GLS but want to wait for a slightly used one to come available with the options I want so I can get one closer to what I want to spend. so right now I'll just get my seat kicked constantly.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: IPA4Me on September 03, 2016, 12:26:40 PM
Maybe try a shock collar. Works on some dogs for barking.

;)

I hate trying to find the right vehicle. Always a pain getting just what you want and need. There always seems to be a compromise.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: The Big Train on September 03, 2016, 12:51:49 PM
Stubborn would be a good way to describe this whole thing.  The right answer is a minivan but SD just can't see it.  Sad
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: steve dave on September 03, 2016, 12:59:56 PM
I can see the advantages of it but also the negatives. I think I've found my personal right answer and now I just have to execute.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: Tobias on September 04, 2016, 01:45:18 AM
i think if you just don't do anything this will resolve itself
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: SdK on September 04, 2016, 06:43:00 AM
Canary and I will be in the market next summer. Mercedes or BMW for me. Can't decide if I want a luxury sedan  (Mercedes) or a fun car (BMW), or a mix.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2016, 07:20:47 AM
Canary and I will be in the market next summer. Mercedes or BMW for me. Can't decide if I want a luxury sedan  (Mercedes) or a fun car (BMW), or a mix.
Don't rough ridin' do this!!!
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2016, 07:21:17 AM
Unless you're joking and then good joke!
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: SdK on September 04, 2016, 07:21:56 AM
Why not? When we went golfing yesterday i saw a gorgeous c class thar I could afford.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: SdK on September 04, 2016, 07:22:26 AM
No joke. A German car is in my f it future
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2016, 07:24:24 AM
Cause German cars are a lie.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: SdK on September 04, 2016, 07:30:21 AM
I'm prepared to work on it myself?
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2016, 07:33:02 AM
I'm prepared to work on it myself?
Your Amazon Prime will pay for itself.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: star seed 7 on September 04, 2016, 09:38:37 AM
Cause German cars are a lie.

Maybe don't buy one from before the internet was around
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2016, 09:53:17 AM
hmm
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: IPA4Me on September 04, 2016, 10:24:43 AM
Cause German cars are a lie.

Maybe don't buy one from before the internet was around
Sound advice.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2016, 10:26:06 AM
hmmm
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: SdK on September 04, 2016, 10:35:50 AM
I'll post all the pics and videos when I make this a reality next year.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: hemmy on September 04, 2016, 03:26:42 PM
German cars are nice to drive but reliability is crap.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: SdK on September 04, 2016, 10:58:10 PM
Sad to hear how little people know how to fix car. I had to change the headers on a prelude for goodness sake.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: SdK on September 04, 2016, 10:58:33 PM
Shame yourself. All of you
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: SdK on September 04, 2016, 10:59:30 PM
I bought a used car and it had problems. Waaaaa. Waaaaa
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: wetwillie on September 04, 2016, 11:02:20 PM
I bought a used car and it had problems. Waaaaa. Waaaaa


Sorry to hear that, hope they weren't to costly.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2016, 11:03:02 PM
I'm the king of fixing cars. The boss king.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2016, 11:05:27 PM
Glad to hear SDK feels such joy when his car breaks down without warning. This is a great way to live.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2016, 11:15:18 PM
As an engineer I just take it personal when a machine with a manufactured reputation of precision engineering is actually engineered to fail pitifully.

I'd recommend another prelude.
Title: Re: Help SD Buy Another Vehicle
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2016, 09:06:40 PM
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