Author Topic: auto purchase sug.(not to be confused with hundreds of other sd request threads) (Read 40787 times)

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?

wetwillie · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2011, 05:33:22 PM »

can you describe your must haves and reasons for wanting said vehicle. TIA

SwiftCat · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2011, 05:34:04 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?

Don't buy a Jeep unless you want it to be in the shop all of the time.

Or I guess if you are

, go ahead, buy the Jeep.

raquetcat · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2011, 05:36:39 PM »

A typical SD request, this thing will get to about 3 pages and then crap out because SD has to "think it over" or he'll lose interest and no SUV/crossover will ever be bought, that being said

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raquetcat · « **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2011, 05:38:00 PM »

oh also subaru's they look cool and people who buy them love them, I think

steve dave · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2011, 05:44:00 PM »

Quote from: raquetcat on September 16, 2011, 05:38:00 PM

oh also subaru's they look cool and people who buy them love them, I think

hmmmm

also eff you TopekaCat

steve dave · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2011, 05:44:44 PM »

I had a 97 Sahara and loved it. LOVED IT. was the best vehicle I ever owned. Prolly the reason why I have a soft spot for them.

chum1 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2011, 05:45:37 PM »

i love my forester

steve dave · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2011, 05:48:20 PM »

Quote from: wetwillie on September 16, 2011, 05:33:22 PM

can you describe your must haves and reasons for wanting said vehicle. TIA

want something that gets around in the snow well. tired of getting our sedans stuck in deep snow.

wetwillie · « **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2011, 05:51:27 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on September 16, 2011, 05:48:20 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 16, 2011, 05:33:22 PM
can you describe your must haves and reasons for wanting said vehicle. TIA

want something that gets around in the snow well. tired of getting our sedans stuck in deep snow.

k. thought you might be doing something drastic like planning on having a baby.

AppleJack · « **Reply #10 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:01:05 PM »

I like my Xterra and my wifes Subaru Tribeca

Would prob never spend more than $35k on a car though.

CNS · « **Reply #11 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:05:28 PM »

Had a Grand Cherokee in college.

Loved it.

The new body style is pretty cool too.

steve dave · « **Reply #12 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:08:17 PM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on September 16, 2011, 06:05:28 PM

Had a Grand Cherokee in college.

Loved it.

The new body style is pretty cool too.

We went an sat in a new one. amazing interior.

hemmy · « **Reply #13 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:14:18 PM »

Since SD will never decide, I am considering an Infiniti G37 coupe AWD, please advise

raquetcat · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:15:52 PM »

I've always thought the acura mdx's looked very sharp, big, but not to huge that it's a pain to drive around or the lexus rx look nice too

Pete · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:17:02 PM »

Cars, and car payments, completely suck ass. You will regret any "new car" purchase you make within 3 months, but you'll like suffer from cognitive dissonance and tell everyone (and yourself) that you love the crap out of the car and that it was a wonderful decision...that's the just the statistical reality.

Limestone keeps buying the rough ridin' Chrysler products, even thought they are poop on the reliability ratings. I'd stay away from Jeeps if you intend to keep this car for more than 4-5 years.

You mentioned nothing about fuel economy, but I am going to assume that you care about that.

Given your criteria, my advice is to go get a Nissan Pathfinder...used. Doesn't have the mark up that a Toyota Fourrunner has, but all the reliability. AND, lately they have some really cool options and amenities in the interior.

steve dave · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:19:35 PM »

We've bought our last 2 cars new. I've never regretted it. But, I make sure to scour goEMAW prior to making a purchase.

steve dave · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:21:03 PM »

also, now that Fiat owns Chrysler/Jeep/Etc., I thought their reliability may be better. the Grand Cherokee is built on the same platform as the Mercedes M class.

hemmy · « **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:21:48 PM »

Quote from: Pete on September 16, 2011, 06:17:02 PM

Cars, and car payments, completely suck ass. You will regret any "new car" purchase you make within 3 months, but you'll like suffer from cognitive dissonance and tell everyone (and yourself) that you love the crap out of the car and that it was a wonderful decision...that's the just the statistical reality.

Limestone keeps buying the rough ridin' Chrysler products, even thought they are poop on the reliability ratings. I'd stay away from Jeeps if you intend to keep this car for more than 4-5 years.

You mentioned nothing about fuel economy, but I am going to assume that you care about that.

Given your criteria, my advice is to go get a Nissan Pathfinder...used. Doesn't have the mark up that a Toyota Fourrunner has, but all the reliability. AND, lately they have some really cool options and amenities in the interior.

Problem is most cars worth buying (< 4 yrs old) aren't significantly cheaper than a new one unless they have a fair amount of miles.

Pete · « **Reply #19 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:24:47 PM »

Quote from: hemmy on September 16, 2011, 06:21:48 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 16, 2011, 06:17:02 PM
Cars, and car payments, completely suck ass. You will regret any "new car" purchase you make within 3 months, but you'll like suffer from cognitive dissonance and tell everyone (and yourself) that you love the crap out of the car and that it was a wonderful decision...that's the just the statistical reality.

Limestone keeps buying the rough ridin' Chrysler products, even thought they are poop on the reliability ratings. I'd stay away from Jeeps if you intend to keep this car for more than 4-5 years.

You mentioned nothing about fuel economy, but I am going to assume that you care about that.

Given your criteria, my advice is to go get a Nissan Pathfinder...used. Doesn't have the mark up that a Toyota Fourrunner has, but all the reliability. AND, lately they have some really cool options and amenities in the interior.

Problem is most cars worth buying (< 4 yrs old) aren't significantly cheaper than a new one unless they have a fair amount of miles.

I consider 5-10K to be significant.

Pete · « **Reply #20 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:25:55 PM »

Also, what do you people think a "reasonable" monthly car payment is acceptable? Don't lie...

hemmy · « **Reply #21 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:26:32 PM »

See I would rather spend an extra 8K then have 65,000 miles on it. But I don't have house payments to make or anything like that.

0.42 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:27:13 PM »

Quote from: Pete on September 16, 2011, 06:25:55 PM

Also, what do you people think a "reasonable" monthly car payment is acceptable? Don't lie...

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hemmy · « **Reply #23 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:28:58 PM »

Quote from: Pete on September 16, 2011, 06:25:55 PM

Also, what do you people think a "reasonable" monthly car payment is acceptable? Don't lie...

Under $1,000. I would rather have higher payments and a shorter financing period.

steve dave · « **Reply #24 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:31:53 PM »

Quote from: Pete on September 16, 2011, 06:25:55 PM

Also, what do you people think a "reasonable" monthly car payment is acceptable? Don't lie...

well, we've confirmed Pete is a car salesman. they always refuse to tell me what they are giving me for my trade and what the exact purchase price is instead trying to tell me what the payment will be. I don't GAF what the payment is. I'm not living paycheck to paycheck you eff. Then you have to ask for a different salesman and crap hits the fan. JFC, I love car buying.