What should I get? - Page 6

bren · 01-09-2017, 07:22 PM

385 HP 800 ft/lbs

*clyde* · 01-09-2017, 07:31 PM

If space is the issue. Minivan. Sorry, but that's the absolute ticket and truth. If you *need* a V8 with space, don't dick around and get a Subruban or Escalade.

We did fine with two little ones and a 325xiT for a long time. No power sucked, but whatever. The Armada was awesome and gave me the best of all worlds to take people, crap and/or tow for the time I needed that. The Odyssey hit that spot with so much more practicality after I no longer had to tow, it wasn't funny.

For the big ass stroller, a cargo box on the roof is a great way to do it.

The oddest lesson was renting a Chrysler 300 for the four of us to drive to/from Disney World a few years ago. We packed tons of shit in the back, plenty of room in the car for everyone to be comfy, etc. Need 400+ hp?

Hellcat, motherfucker.

bren · 01-09-2017, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clyde

Hellcat, motherfucker.

There is rumor of a hellcat Jeep coming.

JST · 01-09-2017, 07:51 PM

Is it still just a rumor? I thought that was confirmed.

Maserati Levante?

JST · 01-09-2017, 08:12 PM

Wait. Wait.

This.

Plus this.

http://www.4are.com/view/?mk=f_f150

Done.

450 hp. 0-60 in 5 seconds.

bren · 01-09-2017, 08:39 PM

Nothing like a mega cab. Have you been in the back of one of those? It's like a limo. The kids deserve a limo!

ff · 01-10-2017, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TD

I'm not sure how sitting in the back seat of a sedan is noticeably different from sitting in the back seat of an SUV.

I've never heard someone say that before.

TD · 01-10-2017, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ff

I've never heard someone say that before.

Perhaps I should have said "better" or "more comfortable" rather than just "different". It's what I meant.

Sitting on a slightly indented bench that can't adjust for pitch. Feet on floor in front of you. It's pretty similar aside from the ride height and entry/exit. I guess you sit lower in the sedan relative to your knees. But that makes it feel less like sitting on top of the seat and more like sitting in it.

I dunno. I'm rambling. I guess I just don't like SUVs.

John V · 01-10-2017, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AF

Yes you have said this before but how do you car pool in your sedans ?? I'm sure your kids got invited to parties, sweet sixteens, their sporting events with other team members, ice skating night, bar or bat mitzvahs, etc. etc. ... with kids come car pools, with little ones comes needing a vehicle with a lot of room for all the stuff that comes with little ones ...

How about as adults going out to dinner with other couples .... I feel bad putting another couple in the back of my mid size sedan ...

ff · 01-10-2017, 07:35 AM

Fair enough. I don't particularly like SUVs either, but I find that 1) I like them slightly more than minivans, and 2) it's a somewhat necessary evil with 3 tall-ish teenagers (and sometimes their friends). There's just more usable room in every dimension, and less claustrophobic rear-seat seating position, as compared to sedans.

01-09-2017, 07:31 PM	#52
clyde Chief title editor Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 26,599	If space is the issue. Minivan. Sorry, but that's the absolute ticket and truth. If you need a V8 with space, don't dick around and get a Subruban or Escalade. We did fine with two little ones and a 325xiT for a long time. No power sucked, but whatever. The Armada was awesome and gave me the best of all worlds to take people, crap and/or tow for the time I needed that. The Odyssey hit that spot with so much more practicality after I no longer had to tow, it wasn't funny. For the big ass stroller, a cargo box on the roof is a great way to do it. The oddest lesson was renting a Chrysler 300 for the four of us to drive to/from Disney World a few years ago. We packed tons of shit in the back, plenty of room in the car for everyone to be comfy, etc. Need 400+ hp? Hellcat, motherfucker. __________________ OH NOES!!!!!1 MY CAR HAS T3H UND3R5T33R5555!!!!!!1oneone!!!!11 Team WTF?! What are you gonna do?

01-09-2017, 07:22 PM	#51
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	385 HP 800 ft/lbs

01-09-2017, 07:51 PM	#54
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	Is it still just a rumor? I thought that was confirmed. Maserati Levante?

01-09-2017, 08:12 PM	#55
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	Wait. Wait. This. Plus this. http://www.4are.com/view/?mk=f_f150 Done. 450 hp. 0-60 in 5 seconds.

01-09-2017, 08:39 PM	#56
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Nothing like a mega cab. Have you been in the back of one of those? It's like a limo. The kids deserve a limo!

01-10-2017, 07:35 AM	#60
ff . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13,514	Fair enough. I don't particularly like SUVs either, but I find that 1) I like them slightly more than minivans, and 2) it's a somewhat necessary evil with 3 tall-ish teenagers (and sometimes their friends). There's just more usable room in every dimension, and less claustrophobic rear-seat seating position, as compared to sedans.