GF is wanting a SUV. Need help.

[Boomer182]

She's Asian. She shouldn't be driving anything let alone a SUV

She is 29, and never been in an accident. I think she is trustable.

Yea it was much harder than the average car to judge turning radius, blind spots, and just how close you were to somebody.

One plus though, you can get them in a 6spd. :banana:

6 spd autos ftw

 

[1996slowbra]

She is 29, and never been in an accident. I think she is trustable.


6 spd autos ftw

I meant 6spd manual.

 

[Boomer182]

I meant 6spd manual.

Not sure how she is gonna feel about a manual everyday.

 

[97WHITEVENOM]

I want her to get a Explorer or Edge, but she just doesn't really care much for the way they ride and drive. Anyways, we have been looking. What she is set on: infiniti FX35, a bmw x5 or x5M, a MDX, or a FJ Cruiser. My question is, I know all about the MDX, my neighbors own one, and My SIL's dad works at a Acura dealership. What do you all think about any of these? It needs to be able to hit 28 mpg at least. The FJ is in question there. Any reviews you all have would be nice. She is dead set on these vehicles, trust me I have shown her everything. Thanks.

Name of girl in sig?

 

[SVTContique]

Small, Fun, Sporty, AWD, 1.8L turbo so its awesome on gas.

 

[Boomer182]

Name of girl in sig?

Jessica Biel

Small, Fun, Sporty, AWD, 1.8L turbo so its awesome on gas.

To small. Already explored this option. I have a son, that plays sports. My M3 vert had more room in the trunk.

 

[Blown_By_You]

I test drove an FJ and i just want to point out that it has massive blind spots. Every time i changed lanes i kept having to triple check to make sure i wasn't running over some guy in a smart car.

Cool rides but they SUCK to drive

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[Mystic-SVT]

Small, Fun, Sporty, AWD, 1.8L turbo so its awesome on gas.

I flushed a log this morning that looked better than that.

I vote X5 in the diesel version so she can hit 28mpg

 

[Boomer182]

Cool rides but they SUCK to drive

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Im sorry you drive a 90s mustang. Things have change bro lol.

 

[Blown_By_You]

Im sorry you drive a 90s mustang. Things have change bro lol.

About 500 miles a year....

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[zak88lx]

A girl at work is leasing a new Infiniti FX35 and that thing is always in the shop.
She has had it for only 6 months and it has been at the dealership over 7 times for check engine lights, transmission issues and other electrical gremlins. :nonono:

I know its not on your list, but have you looked at the Hyundai Santa Fe?

 

[Mystic-SVT]

Im sorry you drive a 90s mustang. Things have change bro lol.

Can't tell if sarcastic or douche.

 

[jip]

Why do you always start these what car should I buy my Gf/wife threads?
And what ever happen to that 375K house you bought? Seems to me you still live
in the same house you do before you bought said house?

 

[04SVT_COBRA]

Range Rover Evoque

 

[xXGadfly09Xx]

Range Rover Evoque

oh dear god yes

 

[DriftwoodSVT]

I have begged for her to get a SRT8 Jeep, and just about everything you can imagine. She is dead set on these choices.

Wouldn't come anywhere close to your required 28 MPG ;-)

Out of your choices, I'd go with the X5M. 550 horsepower twin turbo with a factory 12.5 quarter mile is hard to turn down.

 

[4.6 Rocket]

If you want fuel economy, power, handling, style, and a little luxury the X5 35D is your best bet. Trust me I love mine. The 425lbs of TQ makes the car so easy to drive. The X5 even has a decent amount of HP and an impressive redline for a diesel. You can even get it with the 3rd row seat which I recommend. Over the Thanksgiving holiday I was getting over 27mpg oh the freeway and I don't always take it easy....lol. On top of it all the car is just fun to drive. I recommend test driving one so you can see what I mean.

 

[kevinatfms]

diesel FTW! if she isnt worried about top end performance why suffer in gas mileage?

i vote x5 3.5D

 

[offroadkarter]

She wants something nicer then a Ford.

So why is the FJ on the list? that thing is made of melted down lego's and the dreams of children...



I don't really think she needs an X5M either, an X5 is one thing.

The X5 Diesel isn't a terrible idea, in fact it might be the best option as long as theirs plenty of access to diesel in your area.

 

[Boomer182]

Range Rover Evoque

Dew want! The X5 is a nice vehicle for the money. Although she sent me a pic of a red Mercedes GLK. I like that one to.