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01-10-2017, 06:33 PM | #72 |
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01-10-2017, 06:43 PM | #73 |
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Right, which do you want to carry in your jeans pocket?
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01-10-2017, 06:44 PM | #74 |
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The Golf R (hatchback / wagon) is a swiss army knife car.
SUVs are the Leatherman multi-tool vehicles. Less elegant, bigger bulkier, but they can do more things and go more places. It's all about the right tool for the job. If I had zero interest in venturing beyond well groomed gravel or paved roads then I don't see much point in the SUVs or CUVs. But if getting out there, even a bit, is important, or you need to haul things, or you'd prefer the ground clearance or elevated ride height. . . . yeah, I can see a taller vehicle being the ticket. FWIW, I'm digg'n the "idea" of the CUVs these days. Largely car based but with a little extra belly clearance and AWD in a not-so-big package. Preferably with some sportiness thrown in. Unfortunately, it's hard to find all three. Off the top of my head without thinking too much about it: Porsche Macan Jag F-Pace (too big?) Mazda CX-3 / CX-9 Infinity FX-35 / 45 or whatever, previous generation Infinity QX-50 (RWD or AWD + 325hp V6) Infinity QX-70 (based on the Z car chassis, RWD biased AWD system) Mercedes GLA 250 AMG GLA (375hp, 350 lb-ft) BMW X1, X3
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01-10-2017, 08:00 PM | #75 |
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The real answer to this is to get the extended warranty ... an X5 with the 8 cylinder is a car that you can't replace unless you want to spend insane money for a car that pretty much will only match what you have if you're lucky.
I just went through this with the 550 and if my 550 didn't have vibration issues with the wheels/tires I would have bought it off lease. I know you know this already ... that car will be VERY hard to replace with one that is as good or better. Last edited by Alan; 01-11-2017 at 08:06 AM. |
01-10-2017, 08:27 PM | #76 |
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One year old X5 with CPO warranty?
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01-10-2017, 09:35 PM | #77 |
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01-10-2017, 10:07 PM | #78 |
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I'd say "you're high" but it appears the rest of the gang has made that point for me.
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01-11-2017, 08:15 AM | #79 |
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Yes, that's what I would get. Finding one with the active suspension is very difficult. It turns out .05%er soccer moms didn't order a $4k handling package in droves.
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