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Travelair007 · 26 January 2019, 02:26 AM

Hey folks, I need to buy an SUV... life is so hard with the cars we have. I drive an Audi S7 (I regret getting that car...) and my wife a Mercedes C300 Coupe. I have a massive German Shepherd and find myself hauling a lot of large stuff.

I think it’s time to add an SUV. I want the largest models. 7 seats, lots of space... I like the american SUVs but I’m shocked at the sticker price... A fully loaded Lincoln/Escalade +$85k...? Expedition/Tahoe, not much better still extremely pricey for what you get. I noticed while riding Uber Black that these vehicles get very clunky and rattly (suspension seems inexistant) after 50-75k?

Some Asian SUVs seem to offer a lot more and stay very reliable. But (I hope I don’t offend anyone) I feel like a soccer Mom driving them...

Any ideas? Recommendations! I appreciate any and all the help!!

CamSLC · 26 January 2019, 02:33 AM

Land Cruiser/LX570 If you plan on keeping it 50-75k miles.

swils8610 · 26 January 2019, 02:36 AM

Can’t beat a Lexus/Toyota. The new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator are nice also.

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Pix · 26 January 2019, 02:37 AM

GMC Denali or Suburban for size, extended warranty... or Nissan Armada or Toyota

O M Z · 26 January 2019, 02:43 AM

GLE Coupe :)

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Abdullah71601 · 26 January 2019, 02:43 AM

A Landcruiser is the best bang for the buck on the market IMO. It's a real SUV, quite capable off road, loaded with features, and will last a lifetime with minimal maintenance.

Or, a Cayenne Turbo. Sacrifice some space for some speed.

Those are my two options.

Wesley Crusher · 26 January 2019, 02:49 AM

Land Cruiser. Best SUV money can buy.

pickettt · 26 January 2019, 02:53 AM

Get something with a low rear deck height for when your Shepherd’s hips go.

Danny83 · 26 January 2019, 02:57 AM

If looking for a German suv I say Mercedes Gls. Volkswagon Atlas. American Chevy Tahoe I actually drive all 3 and they are great.

ltmgeller · 26 January 2019, 03:19 AM

I love my Lincoln Navigator. I switched to Lincoln from Lexus because they have the most comfortable third row. I'm 6'2 260 and fit into it comfortably. I had to switch because I once spent 7 hours in a car with my kids in the same row fighting the entire time. I immediately went looking for a car with a comfortable 3rd row so they would each have their own row. Lincoln had the largest 3rd row of every brand I tried. I'm now on my 3rd one and have never been disappointed.

spurwar · 26 January 2019, 03:24 AM

We have a 2017 Chevy Suburban and absolutely love the truck for both the build and space. Fully loaded will still run you about 20-30k less than the Escalade and 10-15k less than the Denali. I believe the 2019s now have a larger engine size available if you need the additional power.

timedate · 26 January 2019, 03:40 AM

toyota

OmegaJJH · 26 January 2019, 03:55 AM

For hauling the dogs about, you can’t look much further than a Land Rover Discovery!

Or Range Rover, Mercedes GLE, X5, Q7, Cayenne...

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KarlTheToyotaGuy · 26 January 2019, 03:57 AM

4Runner or Land Cruiser!

Dubshack · 26 January 2019, 04:08 AM

My wife drives a sequoia. I’m a large guy and the third row is plenty big for me, and the engine has plenty of punch.

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Blansky · 26 January 2019, 04:16 AM

My wife drives a Lincoln MKX and likes it.

AK DeepSea · 26 January 2019, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamSLC

Land Cruiser/LX570 If you plan on keeping it 50-75k miles.

What?

They’re good for 500K.

Source: Family with nearly 700K in Toyota SUVs.

Seriously though, NOTHING can hold a candle to the Land Cruiser or the LX.

American cars are all junk and the Range Rover, while pretty, is a phenomenally overpriced unreliable piece of shit.

r8t3d_M · 26 January 2019, 04:20 AM

Toyota Landcruiser or the Lexus LX570 would be my choice. LC would be the best bang for your buck

Watchflair · 26 January 2019, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelair007

Hey folks, I need to buy an SUV... life is so hard with the cars we have. I drive an Audi S7 (I regret getting that car...) and my wife a Mercedes C300 Coupe. I have a massive German Shepherd and find myself hauling a lot of large stuff.

I think it’s time to add an SUV. I want the largest models. 7 seats, lots of space... I like the american SUVs but I’m shocked at the sticker price... A fully loaded Lincoln/Escalade +$85k...? Expedition/Tahoe, not much better still extremely pricey for what you get. I noticed while riding Uber Black that these vehicles get very clunky and rattly (suspension seems inexistant) after 50-75k?

Some Asian SUVs seem to offer a lot more and stay very reliable. But (I hope I don’t offend anyone) I feel like a soccer Mom driving them...

Any ideas? Recommendations! I appreciate any and all the help!!

Do you typically buy or lease your vehicles?

If you lease - Cadillac Escalade leases very well compared to the others

pickettt · 26 January 2019, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

What?

They’re good for 500K.

Source: Family with nearly 700K in Toyota SUVs.

Seriously though, NOTHING can hold a candle to the Land Cruiser or the LX.

American cars are all junk and the Range Rover, while pretty, is a phenomenally overpriced unreliable piece of shit.

My sentiments exactly......I just wasn’t trying to offend anyone with an American car or a Range Rover.

GoingPlaces · 26 January 2019, 04:42 AM

MB GLS would be my first choice for a large SUV that seats many. Luxurious, and well built. Go with the 550, nice V8 engine with good pick-up for the size.

raky · 26 January 2019, 04:44 AM

My wife has an Audi Q5 and after her lease ends I am thinking of getting her the Q7. She has had it as a loaner and loved it. Curious why you regret the S7. I was thinking of that as a potential replacement for my X5 since we don't need two SUVs.

Keadog · 26 January 2019, 04:44 AM

I only skimmed this but did anyone mention Sequoia? Tundra with seats where the bed should be essentially.

https://www.autotrader.com/car-revie...81474979890303

I have an '08 Tundra and at 91K miles, it runs and feels like it's new.

AK DeepSea · 26 January 2019, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickettt

My sentiments exactly......I just wasn’t trying to offend anyone with an American car or a Range Rover.

Dude, if your opinion about an automobile on the Internet offends someone, that is THEIR problem.

tudorbaja27 · 26 January 2019, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

Dude, if your opinion about an automobile on the Internet offends someone, that is THEIR problem.

mjclark32 · 26 January 2019, 05:18 AM

Until last year I was driving E’s and CLS’s. We had a baby and I picked up a tahoe and love it. I’ll probably always have one here on out.

SearChart · 26 January 2019, 05:22 AM

Land Cruiser.

superdog · 26 January 2019, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

Dude, if your opinion about an automobile on the Internet offends someone, that is THEIR problem.

I happen to agree completely.

And I have a Range Rover. And I absolutely love it.

But agree with this comment.

timedate · 26 January 2019, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

For hauling the dogs about, you can’t look much further than a Land Rover Discovery!

Or Range Rover, Mercedes GLE, X5, Q7, Cayenne...

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none of those

timedate · 26 January 2019, 05:46 AM

honda crv is a massive hit over here, maybe a bit small for your needs though.

knowing what i know about vehicles, learning the hard way, and now learning through understanding, its either toyota or honda, forget anything else.

26 January 2019, 02:26 AM	#1
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	Help me choose an SUV...!!!! Hey folks, I need to buy an SUV... life is so hard with the cars we have. I drive an Audi S7 (I regret getting that car...) and my wife a Mercedes C300 Coupe. I have a massive German Shepherd and find myself hauling a lot of large stuff. I think it’s time to add an SUV. I want the largest models. 7 seats, lots of space... I like the american SUVs but I’m shocked at the sticker price... A fully loaded Lincoln/Escalade +$85k...? Expedition/Tahoe, not much better still extremely pricey for what you get. I noticed while riding Uber Black that these vehicles get very clunky and rattly (suspension seems inexistant) after 50-75k? Some Asian SUVs seem to offer a lot more and stay very reliable. But (I hope I don’t offend anyone) I feel like a soccer Mom driving them... Any ideas? Recommendations! I appreciate any and all the help!!

26 January 2019, 03:19 AM	#10
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,377	I love my Lincoln Navigator. I switched to Lincoln from Lexus because they have the most comfortable third row. I'm 6'2 260 and fit into it comfortably. I had to switch because I once spent 7 hours in a car with my kids in the same row fighting the entire time. I immediately went looking for a car with a comfortable 3rd row so they would each have their own row. Lincoln had the largest 3rd row of every brand I tried. I'm now on my 3rd one and have never been disappointed. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

26 January 2019, 05:18 AM	#26
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Until last year I was driving E’s and CLS’s. We had a baby and I picked up a tahoe and love it. I’ll probably always have one here on out. __________________

26 January 2019, 02:33 AM	#2
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	Land Cruiser/LX570 If you plan on keeping it 50-75k miles.

26 January 2019, 02:36 AM	#3
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	Can’t beat a Lexus/Toyota. The new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator are nice also. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

26 January 2019, 02:37 AM	#4
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	GMC Denali or Suburban for size, extended warranty... or Nissan Armada or Toyota

26 January 2019, 02:43 AM	#5
O M Z "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Belgium Posts: 96	GLE Coupe :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2019, 02:43 AM	#6
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	A Landcruiser is the best bang for the buck on the market IMO. It's a real SUV, quite capable off road, loaded with features, and will last a lifetime with minimal maintenance. Or, a Cayenne Turbo. Sacrifice some space for some speed. Those are my two options.

26 January 2019, 02:49 AM	#7
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Land Cruiser. Best SUV money can buy.

26 January 2019, 02:53 AM	#8
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,364	Get something with a low rear deck height for when your Shepherd’s hips go.

26 January 2019, 02:57 AM	#9
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	If looking for a German suv I say Mercedes Gls. Volkswagon Atlas. American Chevy Tahoe I actually drive all 3 and they are great.

26 January 2019, 03:24 AM	#11
spurwar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NJ Watch: 126600, 79220N Posts: 255	We have a 2017 Chevy Suburban and absolutely love the truck for both the build and space. Fully loaded will still run you about 20-30k less than the Escalade and 10-15k less than the Denali. I believe the 2019s now have a larger engine size available if you need the additional power.

26 January 2019, 03:40 AM	#12
timedate - Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: uk Posts: 1,001	toyota

26 January 2019, 03:55 AM	#13
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,663	For hauling the dogs about, you can’t look much further than a Land Rover Discovery! Or Range Rover, Mercedes GLE, X5, Q7, Cayenne... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2019, 03:57 AM	#14
KarlTheToyotaGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Texas Watch: Datejust 36! Posts: 323	4Runner or Land Cruiser!

26 January 2019, 04:08 AM	#15
Dubshack "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: SoCal Watch: 126334 Posts: 867	My wife drives a sequoia. I’m a large guy and the third row is plenty big for me, and the engine has plenty of punch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2019, 04:16 AM	#16
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,094	My wife drives a Lincoln MKX and likes it.

26 January 2019, 04:20 AM	#18
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Toyota Landcruiser or the Lexus LX570 would be my choice. LC would be the best bang for your buck

26 January 2019, 04:42 AM	#21
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	MB GLS would be my first choice for a large SUV that seats many. Luxurious, and well built. Go with the 550, nice V8 engine with good pick-up for the size.

26 January 2019, 04:44 AM	#22
raky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Raky Location: Houston, TX Watch: Blue Sky-Dweller Posts: 442	My wife has an Audi Q5 and after her lease ends I am thinking of getting her the Q7. She has had it as a loaner and loved it. Curious why you regret the S7. I was thinking of that as a potential replacement for my X5 since we don't need two SUVs.

26 January 2019, 04:44 AM	#23
Keadog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 358	I only skimmed this but did anyone mention Sequoia? Tundra with seats where the bed should be essentially. https://www.autotrader.com/car-revie...81474979890303 I have an '08 Tundra and at 91K miles, it runs and feels like it's new.

26 January 2019, 05:46 AM	#30
timedate - Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: uk Posts: 1,001	honda crv is a massive hit over here, maybe a bit small for your needs though. knowing what i know about vehicles, learning the hard way, and now learning through understanding, its either toyota or honda, forget anything else.

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