I'm continuing my search for an AWD vehicle.

[Argo]

Sliding and nearly fishtailing in my RWD C-class this morning lit a fire under my @ss to find a better winter car. About the same time a Nissan Murana happened to drive by me and outside the name this seems like a pretty solid car. Any thoughts on this?

 

[K1052]

Subaru Legacy GT + snow tires.

 

[iversonyin]

yikes, how much u paid for that C Class?

may i suggest Subaru or Audi?

 

[Argo]

Originally posted by: iversonyin
yikes, how much u paid for that C Class?

may i suggest Subaru or Audi?

Around 30k loaded. Got a pretty good deal on it.

No Subaru - need something respectable, subaru is too much of a "I'm 20 year old punk" car, no offense to anybody. I checked out the audi, but 2004 models don't have Nav system so I will have to wait until 2005 come out. Also one problem I have with audi's is that there're too many on the road.

 

[iversonyin]

i dont find the Murango a whole lot better then any other Subaru

 

[SZLiao214]

You may want to look into a toyota 4runner. Highly rated and decent looking. How much space do you need?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Argo
Sliding and nearly fishtailing in my RWD C-class this morning lit a fire under my @ss to find a better winter car. About the same time a Nissan Murana happened to drive by me and outside the name this seems like a pretty solid car. Any thoughts on this?

Just put some snow tires on the Mercedes and a bag of sand in the trunk. No need to go out and buy a new car.

 

[Argo]

Originally posted by: SZLiao214
You may want to look into a toyota 4runner. Highly rated and decent looking. How much space do you need?

I'm not married so space isn't an issue.

 

[iversonyin]

whats your budget anyway?

 

[K1052]

http://www.edmunds.com/new/200...ubnavheader..2.Subaru*

Go test drive it at least.

 

[Mr N8]

Nissan Pathfinder
Toyota Highlander
Subaru Legacy

All I vehicles I would put way ahead of the Murano. I picked my uncles up from a dealer (it broke down in WI, while he was visiting) and drove it back to his place in OH. I really didn't like the ride or the way the cabin was laid out.

 

[brian_riendeau]

Just put some snow tires on the Mercedes and a bag of sand in the trunk. No need to go out and buy a new car.

Ding! Do not complain about how poorly your car handles if you do not have appropriate tires for it. I used to drive a RWD Chevy S10 V6 over 100 miles a day in the winter. The read end on that truck was LIGHT. I had a nice set of snow tires on it and only about 100 pounds of extra weight in the back, never had an issue. Without the snow tires, it was a nightmare!!!

Now I have a Subaru Legacy with snow tires (I live in Maine). I can pull off some crazy things in the Legacy, the AWD systems does a great job of spreading around the power.

And I have no idea why you would think a Nissan is more pretigous than a Subaru???

 

[iversonyin]

Originally posted by: brian_riendeau

Just put some snow tires on the Mercedes and a bag of sand in the trunk. No need to go out and buy a new car.

Ding! Do not complain about how poorly your car handles if you do not have appropriate tires for it. I used to drive a RWD Chevy S10 V6 over 100 miles a day in the winter. The read end on that truck was LIGHT. I had a nice set of snow tires on it and only about 100 pounds of extra weight in the back, never had an issue.

Now I have a Subaru Legacy with snow tires (I live in Maine). I can pull off some crazy things in the Legacy, the AWD systems does a great job of spreading around the power.

And I have no idea why you would think a Nissan is more pretigous than a Subaru???

as he said he think subaru has the "20 year old punk" look

a feel more to consider:

Honda Pilot
Acura MDX


for Sedan, consider Infiniti G35

 

[kami333]

He's probably thinking of the whole ricer thing that comes with the WRXs, same idea how Honda CRVs are ricer cars too because of Civic drivers.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: kami333
He's probably thinking of the whole ricer thing that comes with the WRXs, same idea how Honda CRVs are ricer cars too because of Civic drivers.

That's probably where his bias is coming from.

Go test an 05 Legacy GT.

Viper GTS

 

[brian_riendeau]

as he said he think subaru has the "20 year old punk" look

No doubt, however you rarely see 20 year old punks driving around in Legacies The new Legacies are very nice for the money IMO. Someone who have to have a lot of blind bias against Subaru to not even consider looking at one.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: brian_riendeau

as he said he think subaru has the "20 year old punk" look

No doubt, however you rarely see 20 year old punks driving around in Legacies

Well, I'm hardly a punk but I am in my early 20s.

 

[brian_riendeau]

I am 25, driving a Legacy. I must be a punk

 

[iversonyin]

Originally posted by: brian_riendeau

as he said he think subaru has the "20 year old punk" look

No doubt, however you rarely see 20 year old punks driving around in Legacies The new Legacies are very nice for the money IMO. Someone who have to have a lot of blind bias against Subaru to not even consider looking at one.

but u do see alot of them drive the WRX STi

Chrysler 300 C AWD also a bargain compare to that Benz C Class

 

[brian_riendeau]

but u do see alot of them drive the WRX STi

Chrysler 300 C AWD also a bargain compare to that Benz C Class

You see a lot of punks driving around in Neons with coffee can mufflers, so the 300C would be out of the question too since Chrysler makes both cars

 

[iversonyin]

Originally posted by: brian_riendeau

but u do see alot of them drive the WRX STi

Chrysler 300 C AWD also a bargain compare to that Benz C Class

You see a lot of punks driving around in Neons with coffee can mufflers, so the 300C would be out of the question too since Chrysler makes both cars

haha
i would love to see a 20 year old punk driving a 300C

i'm also 20 yr old, and im no punk

 

[chowmein]

avoid Rav4 at all costs. Benz is dreadfully terrible in the snow or mud.

i'm 20, and i wont give a Sh*T if you call me a punk in my STi (stock, no rice) i'll still blow by your Murano

I also DO NOT understand why ppl buy a 5-passenger SUV instead of a cheaper, more gas efficient sedan. I am baffled. (X5 or TL)

 

[timswim78]

I like the Ford Escape / Mercury Mariner / Mazda Tribute.

Mine gets good mileage for a V6 with AWD, tows my boat, rides nice, etc. However, it is definitely NOT a luxury vehicle.

 

[acemcmac]

I used to have a legacy... man I loved that car.... the new 05 GT is HOT I would recomend a legacy with an upgraded engine package ANY DAY OF THE WEEK

 

[Kishan]

argo, YGPM.