Finally test drove the Mercedes SUV yesterday.

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I suggest a Lexus too, also XC-90s are nice.

you might also consider something like a land cruiser (your pretty close in price to those anyway).

????? land cruiser starts at 68k and is a beast of a machine and huge
rx350 starts at 40k and is great for a suburbanite or daily driver.
if i was ever filthy rich the LX570 lexus landcruiser would be my SUV of choice to look down on the lowly peasants next to me 😀 or this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_G-Class

 

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Suggest you test-drive a G-Wagen instead 😉

I was passenger in one, once. It was an AMG G-Wagon. Noisy as all heck. Rode really rough. Did seem to corner well, but wasn't all that fast in acceleration. I am disappoint.

 

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I was passenger in one, once. It was an AMG G-Wagon. Noisy as all heck. Rode really rough. Did seem to corner well, but wasn't all that fast in acceleration. I am disappoint.

none of that stuff matters. the baller factor trumps it's actual abilities 😀

 

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????? land cruiser starts at 68k and is a beast of a machine and huge
rx350 starts at 40k and is great for a suburbanite or daily driver.
if i was ever filthy rich the LX570 lexus landcruiser would be my SUV of choice to look down on the lowly peasants next to me 😀 or this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_G-Class

i know its a bit more money.
But its got pretty awesome resale value, and like you said... is a beast.

What do you need an SUV for OP.
Maybe look into the f-150 Lariat too. That is one heck of a nice luxury truck.

 

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In all honesty, you might want to take a look at the new Explorer. It's pretty damn nice now.