Looking for new car around $45K. Any ideas?

[voodoojc]

Time to sell off my 2000 Toyota Avalon for something that's faster and preferably more cargo space that's aroudn $45k. Seriously considering the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, but might be hard to get my hands on one. Any other suggestions?

 

[Safeway]

Not the Jeep.

I'd go for a Hemi Durango.

 

[Brackis]

Lexus RX330?
Hybrid version?

Audi wagon?
Volvo XC90?

 

[Strk]

I'd go with a Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition and save 15k+, but that's just me

 

[Tom]

Unless you want an SUV, how about a Dodge Magnum SRT-8 ?

Same engine as the Jeep, but more car-like.

And has quite a bit of cargo room.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: Strk
I'd go with a Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition and save 15k+, but that's just me

No offense, but the Explorer is a pile of dung compared to a Grand Cherokee.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Chrysler 300-SRT8 or Dodge Charger SRT-8?

granted they dont have the cargo space.. they're just badass

 

[Strk]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: Strk
I'd go with a Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition and save 15k+, but that's just me

No offense, but the Explorer is a pile of dung compared to a Grand Cherokee.

I've been in both and never really been that impressed with either, but he seems to want an SUV, so whatever. Regardless of that, I wouldn't spend over 40k on either

 

[Phlargo]

I think the Lexus RX400h would be a cool choice if you're looking for an SUVish thing - get the power, "gas mileage" <cough>, and space.

 

[JLGatsby]

Originally posted by: Safeway
Not the Jeep.

I'd go for a Hemi Durango.

Durango = redneck soccer mom car.

The Jeep SRT8 is a cool car, go with that.

 

[Phlargo]

Audi A6 Avant would be a great choice too if you're looking for something more fun.

 

[SampSon]

Magnum SRT-8.

 

[EatSpam]

SUVs are for soccer moms to haul their spoiled brat kids to the mall. Why do you need one?

 

[voodoojc]

Doesn't have to be SUV.. just something with more cargo space.. Magnum SRT8 was my second choice.. Maybe even a large sedan like an Infiniti M45.

 

[Brackis]

Originally posted by: voodoojc
Doesn't have to be SUV.. just something with more cargo space.. Magnum SRT8 was my second choice.. Maybe even a large sedan like an Infiniti M45.

s80?

 

[vi edit]

Trailblazer SS for about 30k.

 

[JLGatsby]

Originally posted by: EatSpam
SUVs are for soccer moms to haul their spoiled brat kids to the mall. Why do you need one?

Ever heard of something called "snow"?

 

[SokaMoka]

BMW FTW!

 

[SampSon]

Originally posted by: voodoojc
Doesn't have to be SUV.. just something with more cargo space.. Magnum SRT8 was my second choice.. Maybe even a large sedan like an Infiniti M45.

Go with the magnum, I test drove one and it's a decent car.
The only thing that stops me from considering that car is the non-availability of a manual transmission.

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: Brackis

Originally posted by: voodoojc
Doesn't have to be SUV.. just something with more cargo space.. Magnum SRT8 was my second choice.. Maybe even a large sedan like an Infiniti M45.

s80?

The new S80 will be out later this year, with a V8 and AWD. Should be pretty sweet. But that's a ways off.

 

[Tom]

I don't know all that much about pricing, but I've always been impressed with the technology of Audi.

If I had 45k to spend I'd at least take a look at the A6 wagon or maybe the new Q7.

 

[wasssup]

why not buy a hyundai accent and save the rest?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Infiniti M35 or the M45 if you can swing it.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: JLGatsby

Originally posted by: EatSpam
SUVs are for soccer moms to haul their spoiled brat kids to the mall. Why do you need one?

Ever heard of something called "snow"?

You don't need an SUV to drive in the snow. What dumbass told you that? And why did you believe it? Oh wait, tv marketing tells you that you need an SUV to drive in the snow...therefore it must be true. Congrats, you are a lemming.

 

[PowerMacG5]

Second the Trailblazer SS.