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Old 08-30-2016, 12:59 PM   #61
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Any plans to look at the Discovery Sport? Seems to be one of the smallest around with a 3rd row.
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Old 08-30-2016, 01:23 PM   #62
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Any plans to look at the Discovery Sport? Seems to be one of the smallest around with a 3rd row.
My wife like the mercedes image but I dont think she likes Range rover
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Old 08-30-2016, 06:55 PM   #63
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My wife like the mercedes image but I dont think she likes Range rover
Just as BMW has a signature driving feel, from the smallest sporty cars, right up the line to the X5's and 7 series, so does Mercedes - every Merc I've driven, including the one I owned, had a super smooth, silky quality to the ride and power delivery. Nice cars to be in. Not at all sporty.
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Old 02-09-2017, 01:44 PM   #64
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My wife is the worlds longest perseverator which I guess is ok with me since not spending money and she is piling on the miles on the highlander instead.

Her latest is she is ruling on the Mercedes GLC since just a luxury car so she would rather just get a loaded Mazda CX-9. I thought get a euro delivered GLC this upcoming summer would of been nice but was boring to driver with german reliability so I guess ok with me.

She is back into the Macan. She thinks it is overkill for her but figure I would enjoy driving it on family trips so not a total waste. Very nice wife Local dealer has a bunch of base level Macan so plan to check them out since we have not test driven one. She only test drove a S. Guess that brings up the other option, get a used S or custom order a base one. I prefer the ordering base so I can choose my options but still a bit iffy on a VWAG engine.

Have not checked out the Jaguar suv but should.
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Old 02-09-2017, 02:20 PM   #65
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I've driven a 3.0 Macan and thought it to be a great drive for its class, especially the engine/PDK combo. Like an s4 on stilts, just as responsive. I also liked the Cayenne with the adjustable suspension.
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Old 02-09-2017, 02:25 PM   #66
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if she keeps procrastinating, the new X2 might be the perfect compromise for both of you:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/x2/...cept-car-looks
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if she keeps procrastinating, the new X2 might be the perfect compromise for both of you:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/x2/...cept-car-looks
Seems like a Mecan is about as perfect as it gets.

On that front, I would look used and probably get annoyed that I couldn't find what I want, then end up ordering a new S. But maybe that's just me.
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Old 02-09-2017, 04:37 PM   #68
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I thought seriously about the Macan for a few minutes .

I actually cross-shopped it with the X4 4.0, and found the BMW to be a better value. Like all Porsches, the Macan gets very expensive very quickly as you add the goodies. We found this also with the Cayenne. We drove the Cayenne S and it blew our minds, but would have cost about $20k more than the comparable X5.

But, I get choosing the P-car over the BMW if you can be disciplined about options.
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Old 02-09-2017, 05:06 PM   #69
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P-car $$$ was my thought as well. If you can find a used Macan S spec'ed as you'd like that would get my vote. Of course, I'd also suggest looking for 2013 x5's as they are readily available and amazingly cheap for what you get.
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But, I get choosing the P-car over the BMW if you can be disciplined about options.
yeah that is the thing, I am super disciplined about the options. To me the more options the more things to go wrong. Like the sunroofs that leak and destroy expensive electronics No thanks especially one of the jumbo one in the Macan.
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