Author Topic: auto purchase sug.(not to be confused with hundreds of other sd request threads) (Read 40298 times)

Trim · « **Reply #50 on:** September 17, 2011, 01:02:47 AM »

You've known since dropping me off at City Park at the end of MOAP1 that you were getting the Wrangler.

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KSUBrian · « **Reply #51 on:** September 17, 2011, 02:28:45 AM »

Quote from: kim carnes on September 16, 2011, 08:27:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 16, 2011, 05:28:38 PM
buying an SUV/Crossover. current options are Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, Wrangler Sahara 4 door, Mercedes GLK, Audi Q5, other. Anyone own any of these or have recommendations for other similar sized/priced options? Anyone work at a dealership that wants to sell me one?

I'd get a Volkswagen Touareg, they look elite (better than the Q5 and less girlish).

This.

sys · « **Reply #52 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:23:26 AM »

approx 100% of guys that study animals drive tacomas or 4runners.

Tobias · « **Reply #53 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:27:08 AM »

Quote from: sys on September 17, 2011, 03:23:26 AM

approx 100% of guys that study animals drive tacomas or 4runners.

intriguing return. i can't back that up but it sounds about right, actually.

jtksu · « **Reply #54 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:45:17 AM »

Sys' stats are a bit off. Lots of dudes that study animals drive land rovers.

ednksu · « **Reply #55 on:** September 17, 2011, 04:48:06 AM »

Quote from: Gooch on September 16, 2011, 07:31:18 PM

Mrs. Gooch is in the market for a new car too. Really want her to get on of these so i can drive the crap out of it.

really soured on Mini lately. Too many issues with plastic parts being used as retaining wear parts in the valve/timing systems.

ednksu · « **Reply #56 on:** September 17, 2011, 04:49:28 AM »

SD if you are thinking about a snow hauler you might but a AWD escape on the list too.

Where are you located and how long of a commute do you have? Will the car be a DD or winter beater?

steve dave · « **Reply #57 on:** September 17, 2011, 06:25:51 AM »

Quote from: ednksu on September 17, 2011, 04:49:28 AM

SD if you are thinking about a snow hauler you might but a AWD escape on the list too.

Where are you located and how long of a commute do you have? Will the car be a DD or winter beater?

Omaha/about 20 minutes to work/daily driver

Cire · « **Reply #58 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:02:10 AM »

Flush the jeeps

steve dave · « **Reply #59 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:04:05 AM »

will be trading in a 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5SE with 60k miles and a huge door ding on the driver's side. it drives nice and gets stuck in snow roughly twice a year. anyone want to buy this blizzard coffin?

michigancat · « **Reply #60 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:41:21 AM »

Quote from: steve dave on September 17, 2011, 07:04:05 AM

it drives nice and gets stuck in snow roughly twice a year.

seriously? in omaha?

how much?

steve dave · « **Reply #61 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:46:51 AM »

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2011, 07:41:21 AM

Quote from: steve dave on September 17, 2011, 07:04:05 AM
it drives nice and gets stuck in snow roughly twice a year.

seriously? in omaha?

how much?

and right on schedule the yooper chimes in with winter weather smack

$11k

This is the color

AppleJack · « **Reply #62 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:56:47 AM »

Quote from: steve dave on September 17, 2011, 07:46:51 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2011, 07:41:21 AM
Quote from: steve dave on September 17, 2011, 07:04:05 AM
it drives nice and gets stuck in snow roughly twice a year.

seriously? in omaha?

how much?

and right on schedule the yooper chimes in with winter weather smack

$11k

This is the color

I'll donate $10k to BBBS for it.

ednksu · « **Reply #63 on:** September 17, 2011, 08:27:24 AM »

is the jeep just a nostalgic thing and 4wd or are you planning on modding it for some off road use?

I don't know about newest jeeps post buy out but older jeeps had a rep for rust.

I would stay away from VW/Audi just for the random electrical issues that seem to always pop up with them.

BMW is souless mommy transporters, same with MB ML class

New Dodge Durangos have caught on fire, so built in heater for winter is a plus

I would think about a new Explorer. The new body style is hot. Maybe a Flex or edge. unfortunately you can't get the ecoboost in 4wd, only fwd on the edge. but for a good bit of coin you can get a flex with ecoboost engine and awd. But at the price required I would rather have an explorer I think.

Subarus are nice cars but they are losing their souls. Outbacks should not be small SUVs I would still kill and early 2000s with a quickness in LLB edition. Foresters are huge pigs now. I've thought about a WRX hatch for a next car. manual/turbo/hatch for space would be great. AWD for them is proven, especially if you aren't modding.

steve dave · « **Reply #64 on:** September 17, 2011, 08:50:34 AM »

yeah, I can't even mod this message board let alone a car. also, rust isn't going to be a concern as I'll sell it within 6 or 7 years. the wrangler would probably just be for nostalgia I guess.

Trim · « **Reply #65 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:20:49 AM »

Quote from: AppleJack on September 17, 2011, 07:56:47 AM

I'll donate $10k to BBBS for it.

On behalf of sd, sold.

Lynchmobrules · « **Reply #66 on:** September 17, 2011, 10:02:53 AM »

Get either one of the Jeep's. I have a Grand Cherokee Limited. I love it. I wish I could get the one with the new body style.

ew2x4 · « **Reply #67 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:13:25 AM »

Have 2 friends with the Jeeps. They hate them. It's a great ride when not in the shop. I would recommend a Forester. There's nothing better in the snow. It's also one of the better driving vehicles.

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #68 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:31:23 AM »

I agree with Rick(for once)(dumbass not that it needed to be said)
but you guys should focus more on waxing your wifes ass and less on your automobile

Saulbadguy · « **Reply #69 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:35:09 AM »

Quote from: steve dave on September 17, 2011, 08:50:34 AM

yeah, I can't even mod this message board let alone a car. also, rust isn't going to be a concern as I'll sell it within 6 or 7 years. the wrangler would probably just be for nostalgia I guess.

Considered leasing?

wetwillie · « **Reply #70 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:37:00 AM »

yes saul is on to something here, lease a yukon denali, hire a driver. With the economy so soft I'm sure a driver can be had for very cheap.

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #71 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:53:57 AM »

steve I can offer you 100k ahearn points and that is my final offer

CNS · « **Reply #72 on:** September 17, 2011, 02:17:30 PM »

Don't get the explorer.Wife has a limited. Rides v rough, is v loud inside when driving, and if you have long legs....forgetaboutit.

jtksu · « **Reply #73 on:** September 17, 2011, 02:55:32 PM »

Casey- what year is your wife's car? Cause if it's prior to '11, it's a completely different vehicle from the ground up.

CNS · « **Reply #74 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:07:16 PM »

Quote from: jtksu on September 17, 2011, 02:55:32 PM

Casey- what year is your wife's car? Cause if it's prior to '11, it's a completely different vehicle from the ground up.

Yeah, it's 5 or 6 yrs old.