[JP10]

Haven't posted on this topic in a little while. Waiting for the Gnesis GV80 to release. That seems to be pretty high up on her list, and price point is decent. The Volvo XC90 is still up there as well. She has eliminated the smaller vehicles thankfully. Haven't been able to get out for test drives yet, time is just flying on buy. She still has a few more months on her lease, but she is approaching her mileage limit quickly.

[jamesinaz]

Originally Posted by JP10

Haven't posted on this topic in a little while. Waiting for the Gnesis GV80 to release. That seems to be pretty high up on her list, and price point is decent. The Volvo XC90 is still up there as well. She has eliminated the smaller vehicles thankfully. Haven't been able to get out for test drives yet, time is just flying on buy. She still has a few more months on her lease, but she is approaching her mileage limit quickly.

I wish the Genesis had been available when I bought. Not sure it would have been the choice but I have a feeling it would have been a strong contender.

Bummer is even if she likes it selection might be poor the rest of this year and scarcity driving the price point.

[jmg]

Her last "fun" car is going to be an SUV?

[JP10]

Originally Posted by jamesinaz

I wish the Genesis had been available when I bought. Not sure it would have been the choice but I have a feeling it would have been a strong contender.

Bummer is even if she likes it selection might be poor the rest of this year and scarcity driving the price point.

True, and she is quite picky when it comes to the interior color. I'm pretty positive I'll need to get a certain upgraded package to obtain it. Time will tell lol.

Originally Posted by jmg

Her last "fun" car is going to be an SUV?

Her definition of fun and ours differ quite a bit. I'd rather not put her in something too "fun" regardless because she is not the best driver. But she swears that it is only when I'm in the car..... sure.. lol

[2020G05]

Originally Posted by JP10

So my fiance's lease is up this coming February, we are contemplating what we want to get her next (still have a solid bit of time to decide). She currently has a 2018 Mazda CX-5. She is looking for something relatively sporty because she thinks this will be the last "fun" car she will have before we have kids. With that said, some of the more sporty models we have been looking at are roughly the same size as her CX-5. The CX-5 is decent (besides the transmission), but when we drive to see the in-laws with the dogs and all our luggage it is usually a tight squeeze.

Disclaimer, she is a picky as all hell so the car needs to be aesthetically pleasing. She use to like more mediocre cars, but I've rubbed off on her unfortunately..... Ideally I'd like a payment less then $600/mo, but if we hit $700/mo its not a huge problem. Also if it could haul a boat that would be great, would like to get one within the next few years (dreaming to an extent, but that is what it is haha).

I'd rather her get a larger vehicle as we plan to have kids in a couple of years, this is more pertinent to if we were to buy rather then lease. Planning for the future to an extent where she is more concerned with the present (which I understand). Never been a huge fan of leasing as it's like renting. Nothing to show for it at the end.

Anyways, her choices:
-Porsche Macan (2020 if lease, 2018 if we buy) - I'm a little hesitant on this one, think it's a great looking car, but as far as size it's more of a lateral shift.
-Mercedes GLC 43amg - Ideally, but I think she'd be fine with the 300. (2020 lease, 2017-2018 buy) - Same thing as the porsche in regards to size. Would be pushing the budget
-Jaguar F-Pace (2020 lease, 2018 buy) - Again lateral shift in terms of size.

My choices:
-Chevy Tahoe
-GMC Yukon
-Mercedes GLE
-Mercedes GLS (pushing the budget)
-X5
-Volvo XC90

I'm sure a lot of you will ask, we haven't gone and test drove the vehicles yet. I've been in newer Tahoes, Yukons, and the XC90. As for the others, no experience.

Appreciate any recommendation/experience!

Based of your list and needs - Tahoe or Yukon.

[floridaorange]

I prefer the merc gl450 - but wife loves the xc90 so we got one last night. They do drive well and very comfortable and of corse safe!

[psuibmw]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

I prefer the merc gl450 - but wife loves the xc90 so we got one last night. They do drive well and very comfortable and of corse safe!

Interesting thread I read it all and was eager to see your final decision is?! Apparently you still in the decision phase, so good luck My concern is the price point and to set the expectations right, none of the vehicles mentioned here can be had for $600 per month