Advice on Large 2nd Cars - Page 4

rumatt · 08-16-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

If this is really an occasional trip thing, why not just rent a suburban or something?

Bah. Renting sucks ass.

wdc330i · 08-16-2018, 10:49 AM

What about an Acura MDX? Admittedly, I've never driven one...

At any rate, our F15 X5 V8 does everything we need it to. And, it hauls ass.

*clyde* · 08-16-2018, 10:48 AM

If you really need to put 3 people in the back for long periods of time, I guess it depends on the kids. I wouldn't want to risk hours of non-stop "STOP TOUCHING ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAAAAADDD!!!!!!!! MMMOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!"

OTOH, my sister-in-law's family does all their long distance traveling in a Nissan Frontier with the 16, 12, and 9 year old kids in the back seat and they don't seem to have problems.

Nick's rental idea is what I'd go with if I were you, especially given how close you are to the airport.

Something else to consider, which I offer only to see you scoff "no", is an old school SJ Jeep Wagoneer as a third (er, fourth) vehicle.

Alan · 08-16-2018, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

Used Panamera, perhaps. Is there one with seating for three in the back? Our loaner had two bucket seats.

Unfortunately the rear buckets are the only option

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Originally Posted by clyde

OTOH, my sister-in-law's family does all their long distance traveling in a Nissan Frontier with the 16, 12, and 9 year old kids in the back seat and they don't seem to have problems.

I was just in the backseat of a Frontier a couple of weeks ago, it was horrible, you sit so straight up I was super uncomfortable. I couldn't wait to get out of it and that was only a 5 minute ride.

John V · 08-16-2018, 11:51 AM

Maybe I'm the only one that feels this way, but rooftop carriers are a pain in the ass across the board.

Suburbans (Expeditions, etc) are the perfect rental vehicles. I can't see a reason to ever buy one. They are absurdly expensive new, and relatively cheap to rent (every time I've gone to rent one they are cheaper than a Chrysler minivan... odd).

Anyway, this is my way of saying I agree with Nick... keep the cars you have for now and when you make your first trip, go rent something.

John V · 08-16-2018, 01:10 PM

In my experience Nissan has made really bad seat selections for the last ~ 15 years. Every single one I've been in has been horrifically uncomfortable. Granted seat comfort is dependent on body size/shape and is ultimately very personal, but ...

*Plaz* · 08-16-2018, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

I think that's perfectly cromulent

Yet not cromulent enough to assuage your concerns of having to subsequently embiggen.

blee · 08-16-2018, 04:14 PM

I am a big fan of owning a large vehicle and a smaller one. It doesn't sound like your home or life would benefit frequently from owning a truck, but I've thoroughly enjoyed mine to the point where I've owned it longer than any other vehicle in my history. It's nice to have a "dirty" cargo area.

Other alternative: Two weeks ago I rented a Caravan when we had family visiting from Korea. I was a little annoyed that I couldn't find one with a second-row bench, as I would really have liked the ability to haul eight people as opposed to seven, but otherwise I was impressed. Plenty of space for passengers, reasonable cargo area (although, logically/ironically, the more people you carry, the less space you have for their stuff), reasonable dynamics. I'd look at the Pacifica though.

Finally, the SUV/crossover solution. I like the Tahoe/Suburban but it may be overkill if you don't intend to use it much. Vehicles that slot one tier lower in size have evolved into solid choices all around -- unibody construction, comfortable enough for daily use, big enough for the average family to go wherever they need. I'm thinking Explorer-ish vehicles. If you can get over the abject anti-hipness of owning a (gasp) SUV, you might find them to be perfect for what you want.

John V · 08-17-2018, 12:24 PM

So, um, what are the specs on your Golf R, Josh? And, is it going to go on the market?

JST · 08-17-2018, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

So, um, what are the specs on your Golf R, Josh? And, is it going to go on the market?

2017 Golf R, just over 10K miles, Tornado Red. Has the DCC/ACC package, which was an option when I bought but I think is standard now.

I don't think it's really on the market for a while, though.

08-16-2018, 10:48 AM	#3
clyde Chief title editor Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 26,599	If you really need to put 3 people in the back for long periods of time, I guess it depends on the kids. I wouldn't want to risk hours of non-stop "STOP TOUCHING ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAAAAADDD!!!!!!!! MMMOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!" OTOH, my sister-in-law's family does all their long distance traveling in a Nissan Frontier with the 16, 12, and 9 year old kids in the back seat and they don't seem to have problems. Nick's rental idea is what I'd go with if I were you, especially given how close you are to the airport. Something else to consider, which I offer only to see you scoff "no", is an old school SJ Jeep Wagoneer as a third (er, fourth) vehicle. __________________ OH NOES!!!!!1 MY CAR HAS T3H UND3R5T33R5555!!!!!!1oneone!!!!11 Team WTF?! What are you gonna do?

08-16-2018, 10:49 AM	#2
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,366	What about an Acura MDX? Admittedly, I've never driven one... At any rate, our F15 X5 V8 does everything we need it to. And, it hauls ass.

08-16-2018, 11:51 AM	#5
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	Maybe I'm the only one that feels this way, but rooftop carriers are a pain in the ass across the board. Suburbans (Expeditions, etc) are the perfect rental vehicles. I can't see a reason to ever buy one. They are absurdly expensive new, and relatively cheap to rent (every time I've gone to rent one they are cheaper than a Chrysler minivan... odd). Anyway, this is my way of saying I agree with Nick... keep the cars you have for now and when you make your first trip, go rent something.

08-16-2018, 01:10 PM	#6
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	In my experience Nissan has made really bad seat selections for the last ~ 15 years. Every single one I've been in has been horrifically uncomfortable. Granted seat comfort is dependent on body size/shape and is ultimately very personal, but ...

08-16-2018, 04:14 PM	#8
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	I am a big fan of owning a large vehicle and a smaller one. It doesn't sound like your home or life would benefit frequently from owning a truck, but I've thoroughly enjoyed mine to the point where I've owned it longer than any other vehicle in my history. It's nice to have a "dirty" cargo area. Other alternative: Two weeks ago I rented a Caravan when we had family visiting from Korea. I was a little annoyed that I couldn't find one with a second-row bench, as I would really have liked the ability to haul eight people as opposed to seven, but otherwise I was impressed. Plenty of space for passengers, reasonable cargo area (although, logically/ironically, the more people you carry, the less space you have for their stuff), reasonable dynamics. I'd look at the Pacifica though. Finally, the SUV/crossover solution. I like the Tahoe/Suburban but it may be overkill if you don't intend to use it much. Vehicles that slot one tier lower in size have evolved into solid choices all around -- unibody construction, comfortable enough for daily use, big enough for the average family to go wherever they need. I'm thinking Explorer-ish vehicles. If you can get over the abject anti-hipness of owning a (gasp) SUV, you might find them to be perfect for what you want.

08-17-2018, 12:24 PM	#9
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	So, um, what are the specs on your Golf R, Josh? And, is it going to go on the market?