Lets not yell at me for the high gas and fuel use stuff, I am well aware of it and that's not what I'm here for. I'd like to go more fuel efficient, but I want performance. And just a note, I'm not looking to rice or bling out. I don't need nor want attention. Just a nice comfortable ride.
So I'm looking at getting a higher end SUV, like an Acura MDX, BMW X5, Lexus R400H, Escalade, or similar. I'm in Canada and have to deal with nasty winters so I'd like something that rides a little higher, has all-wheel-drive, but I dont need a truck yet.
My parents have an 07 MDX and I love it. The 300hp V6 is really nice. However theres a few things I dont like such as the Navi and info center. I also dont like how the sound system works. It sounds good, but not the way I'd like it. Its tuned for different listening habits. Plus you can't buy the same that your parents get.. But I might get an 09 Elite if they make some changes and I dont find something I like as much elsewhere.
I've been looking at the 4.8i 350HP V8 BMW X5.. Its pretty nice, and I'd have to add some options, so it would cost ALOT... (close to $90,000 CND - yea we get raped good here). I'm curious to hear about their reliability and such. I have an 02 Civic, and now we have the Acura, and I'm really impressed with Honda's quality. They know vehicle engineering.
I've never been a big fan of the look of the Lexus, but I'm open to check it out if its worth while. I like the mileage the hybrid supposedly gets. The 268HP is a little on the slow side for what I'd want, but the mileage might make up for that.
And I haven't been a fan of domestics for a long time, but since GM is so desperate to sell, I could probably pick up an Escalade for a pretty decent price. Plus I might want to pull a boat or trailer, and that beastly 403HP V8 might come in handy.. Though for most of my driving it might just be a hassle. Parents have a 03 Yukon, which runs the same chassis as the Escalade (for the most part), and I HATE the rattle in the steering wheel while turning (from 4WD). I don't know if thats been fixed since its been around for a long time.
The MDX gets really good fuel efficiency (24mpg @ 65mph) considering its a 300hp with 18" rims and wide tires. And as I said, the numbers show pretty good fuel performance with the Lexus hybrid.
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So I'm looking at getting a higher end SUV, like an Acura MDX, BMW X5, Lexus R400H, Escalade, or similar. I'm in Canada and have to deal with nasty winters so I'd like something that rides a little higher, has all-wheel-drive, but I dont need a truck yet.
My parents have an 07 MDX and I love it. The 300hp V6 is really nice. However theres a few things I dont like such as the Navi and info center. I also dont like how the sound system works. It sounds good, but not the way I'd like it. Its tuned for different listening habits. Plus you can't buy the same that your parents get.. But I might get an 09 Elite if they make some changes and I dont find something I like as much elsewhere.
I've been looking at the 4.8i 350HP V8 BMW X5.. Its pretty nice, and I'd have to add some options, so it would cost ALOT... (close to $90,000 CND - yea we get raped good here). I'm curious to hear about their reliability and such. I have an 02 Civic, and now we have the Acura, and I'm really impressed with Honda's quality. They know vehicle engineering.
I've never been a big fan of the look of the Lexus, but I'm open to check it out if its worth while. I like the mileage the hybrid supposedly gets. The 268HP is a little on the slow side for what I'd want, but the mileage might make up for that.
And I haven't been a fan of domestics for a long time, but since GM is so desperate to sell, I could probably pick up an Escalade for a pretty decent price. Plus I might want to pull a boat or trailer, and that beastly 403HP V8 might come in handy.. Though for most of my driving it might just be a hassle. Parents have a 03 Yukon, which runs the same chassis as the Escalade (for the most part), and I HATE the rattle in the steering wheel while turning (from 4WD). I don't know if thats been fixed since its been around for a long time.
The MDX gets really good fuel efficiency (24mpg @ 65mph) considering its a 300hp with 18" rims and wide tires. And as I said, the numbers show pretty good fuel performance with the Lexus hybrid.
Comments?
