New SUV for my mother... opinions

Greeney · 03-16-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by needforspeed

She should get a Hummer.

So she can plow over my e90 when she parks in the garage?

NFS · 03-16-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

So she can plow over my e90 when she parks in the garage?

I was just thinking about my mums parking .. she could do with a hummer really then she could just roll over the other cars.

Personally I like the Audi Q7 though.

BMW320i · 03-16-2007, 12:50 PM

if it's E70 X5, i would recommend that, it comes with 7-seaters as well

Q7 is a very good car as well, the quattro is amazing, and the technology is super...

i would pick the X5 cuz i love BMW

Greeney · 03-16-2007, 03:32 PM

New list...

E70 X5
ML500
GL470
Audi Q7
RR Sport
Acura MDX (ew)
Porsche...

jasyn · 03-16-2007, 09:39 PM

don't knock the 07 mdx until you've test drove it

jbake · 03-16-2007, 10:11 PM

get an 08 base cayenne

T Bone · 03-16-2007, 10:13 PM

She is not going to appreciate the X5 4.8 and the Audi 4.2 engine is lame (I have one)...... MDX...Honda....enuff said

VW Toureg TDI.....

CnoteMD · 03-16-2007, 11:43 PM

I am definitely not an SUV person, but my top choices would be:

Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 (new model)
Infiniti FX (35 or 45)

BMW320i · 03-17-2007, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

New list...

E70 X5
ML500
GL470
Audi Q7
RR Sport
Acura MDX (ew)
Porsche...

i didnt like the porsche cayenne design in pics, but i saw it 3 days ago on the street, damn that car is sick!!! :rocks: :rocks:

i would still have a hard time dumping the X5

Greeney · 03-17-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW320i

i didnt like the porsche cayenne design in pics, but i saw it 3 days ago on the street, damn that car is sick!!! :rocks: :rocks:

i would still have a hard time dumping the X5

Thats the short list for my test drives today, oh how I love test drives

... Ill report back.

BMW320i · 03-18-2007, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

Thats the short list for my test drives today, oh how I love test drives

... Ill report back.

hehe and u DEFINETLY like test drives when u ask about these cars, the dealers really worship you

waiting for feedbac on the test drives

06330i · 03-23-2007, 04:37 PM

supercharged range rover sport.

325ie90 · 03-23-2007, 05:01 PM

cayenne twin turbo

Greeney · 03-23-2007, 05:27 PM

E70 X5 - BY FAR, the best driving SUV ever (and I only drove the 3.0)
ML500 - Smaller version of the GL IMO, feels much more normal and proper sized than the GL to me...
GL450 - HUGE, feels like im driving a lunch box
Audi Q7 - Feels like a boat, light steering, wasnt really for me, and she hats the styling.
RR Sport - Best interior of the bunch, but even the car I testdrove had mechanical problems.
Acura MDX - Drove supprisingly good, its to smilliar to what we have and she has ruled it out.
Porsche - Didnt have a chance to drive this one...
_________

We are still trying to make our minds up, but it looks like we are leaning towards our 3rd BMW! If you ahve any questions on the cars feel free to ask.

BMW320i · 03-24-2007, 05:55 AM

BMW FTW!!!!!! :rocks: :rocks:

looks like your review about the test drives gives a general idea about each car, thanks

but good luck with the 100 CA calls you will get everyday

BHairsto · 03-24-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

So, my mother is finally ready to give up that MDX... She has had 2 of them now and is ready to move along due to the current ones battery issues. SO here is what I came up with...

BMW X5

MB GL450
Audi Q7 (4.2)

She likes the Range Rover, but im scared of those for some reason... I would love your guys opinions and ideas for other cars aswell!

I test drove the GL and was VERY impressed. My parents have the new MDX, which is very nice, but the GL is in a different league (better interior, better ride, better fit/finish). If your mom wants a spacious, comfortable vehicle with a nice interior, I think the GL is the one to get. It's no sports car, but it does what it it's intended to do very well and doesn't feel as big as it is. I'm sure the Q7 and X5 handle significantly better (I have yet to drive them), but my priority for our next SUV is placed on space and comfort, so the GL appears to be a better match for me at this point. I was surprised that I liked the GL so much, because I am a "BMW guy" and usually prefer sport over comfort - but for SUV duty, the GL is an impressive machine.

ALPINE6SPD · 03-24-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BHairsto

I test drove the GL and was VERY impressed. My parents have the new MDX, which is very nice, but the GL is in a different league (better interior, better ride, better fit/finish). If your mom wants a spacious, comfortable vehicle with a nice interior, I think the GL is the one to get. It's no sports car, but it does what it it's intended to do very well and doesn't feel as big as it is. I'm sure the Q7 and X5 handle significantly better (I have yet to drive them), but my priority for our next SUV is placed on space and comfort, so the GL appears to be a better match for me at this point. I was surprised that I liked the GL so much, because I am a "BMW guy" and usually prefer sport over comfort - but for SUV duty, the GL is an impressive machine.

The GL was my second favorite behind the X5 after driving all the cars at training. The GL is a good all around car that is for sure.

BHairsto · 03-24-2007, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

The GL was my second favorite behind the X5 after driving all the cars at training. The GL is a good all around car that is for sure.

I can't wait to test the new X5--my wife is pretty strongly against it though, b/c she wants something bigger and, for once, I can't successfully argue against her. If we didn't have a big dog in addition to our son (the dog travels with us often), the X5 would be my first choice for sure. However, driving the X5 may completely change our position!

spacedogg · 03-24-2007, 03:23 PM

How about the Acura RDX? Nice and small...good for mums who don't like to drive big cars.

wuufer001 · 03-27-2007, 07:29 AM

Q7

Greeney · 09-21-2007, 08:51 AM

Okay, im going to bump this thread because it has come time to pick our cars.

BMW X5
v.s.
Acura MDX

Who will reign supreme, today we are going to go drive the BMW 4.8 because it surprisingly gets great MPG for a truck of its size... Any more thoughts would be appreciated.

Kiemyster · 09-21-2007, 11:11 PM

^^^^^^

greeney, where u go? Rallye BMW? i know those fuckers are persistent there lol. u must get like 10 calls a day from ur SA?

03-16-2007, 12:50 PM	#25
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03-16-2007, 09:39 PM	#27
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03-16-2007, 10:13 PM	#29
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Greeney Brigadier General 235 Rep 3,857 Posts Drives: Jerez E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westchester, NY / Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (4)	E70 X5 - BY FAR, the best driving SUV ever (and I only drove the 3.0) ML500 - Smaller version of the GL IMO, feels much more normal and proper sized than the GL to me... GL450 - HUGE, feels like im driving a lunch box Audi Q7 - Feels like a boat, light steering, wasnt really for me, and she hats the styling. RR Sport - Best interior of the bunch, but even the car I testdrove had mechanical problems. Acura MDX - Drove supprisingly good, its to smilliar to what we have and she has ruled it out. Porsche - Didnt have a chance to drive this one... _________ We are still trying to make our minds up, but it looks like we are leaning towards our 3rd BMW! If you ahve any questions on the cars feel free to ask. __________________ 11' E90 M3 6MT \| Jerez Black \| Black Ext./Carbon \| ZCP \| ZCW \| ZPP \| ZTP \| 302 \| 403 \| 507 \| 5AC \| 655 \| 6FL \| 752 \| 15' F80 M3 6MT \| Black Saphire \| Black Full \| ZEC \| ZLP \| 2VF \| 2VZ \| 5DL \| 688 \|
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09-21-2007, 08:51 AM	#43
Greeney Brigadier General 235 Rep 3,857 Posts Drives: Jerez E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westchester, NY / Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (4)	Okay, im going to bump this thread because it has come time to pick our cars. BMW X5 v.s. Acura MDX Who will reign supreme, today we are going to go drive the BMW 4.8 because it surprisingly gets great MPG for a truck of its size... Any more thoughts would be appreciated. __________________ 11' E90 M3 6MT \| Jerez Black \| Black Ext./Carbon \| ZCP \| ZCW \| ZPP \| ZTP \| 302 \| 403 \| 507 \| 5AC \| 655 \| 6FL \| 752 \| 15' F80 M3 6MT \| Black Saphire \| Black Full \| ZEC \| ZLP \| 2VF \| 2VZ \| 5DL \| 688 \|
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