30-40K compact suv

jetblk328i · 03-16-2009, 06:50 PM

Hey, we need a new car for the wife, since it is for the wife, serious driving dynamics and fun to drive are less priority.

Must have AWD.
Not many packages, wife isnt a tech junkie and rarely uses anything besides AC and Radio.

30-40K range.

NO RX350.

Heres a list i drew up so far...test drove only one of them.

In ABC order:

Acura RDX
Audi q5, premium
BMW X3
Land Rover LR2
Mercedes GLK-test drove, i like it, a bit small for the rear seats though...

Which would be the best choice. Again, driving dynamics/sportiness is not high priority. Safety/AWD system, Fuel Economy, somewhat Reliability, and usability are higher concerns.

Thanks for your time!

3lusive · 03-16-2009, 07:59 PM

I'd go with the RDX or the X3. The Land Rover is just a status symbol, M-B's are generally unreliable, and Audis charge way too much. After that, it's up to you. More comfort or "more" sportiness?

jetblk328i · 03-16-2009, 08:07 PM

Comfort over sportiness on this one...

so far i have pretty much ruled out the LR2 due to the MPG and from what ive heard, Land Rover's Reliability.

blue2fire · 03-16-2009, 09:11 PM

Dont get the X3, it sucks harder than a 328i.
Dont get the LR2, it is unreliable.
Dont get the Q5, costs too much for what it is.

I would recommend the RDX, i can personally attest to its amazing speed and brilliant AWD (You need to push it to notice this though).

MrRoboto · 03-16-2009, 09:12 PM

What about the VW Tiguan? The 2.0t AWD DSG is a sweet package?

Boost Gomez · 03-16-2009, 09:26 PM

Volvo XC60?

koreez88 · 03-16-2009, 09:32 PM

Toyota rav4

ska///235i · 03-16-2009, 09:49 PM

you could get a RDX with Nav for around $33000
but the gas mileage aint so good

my fiancee has one and she avg 21 mpg (mostly highway), is a 4c with turbo.
engine is a bit loud (ivtec), but for $32k not bad at all and if you dont care about the Nav, the regular eqipped one is $29k

in the long run, rdx is the best choice out of the 5 IMO

X3 is also good but will cost more with a few options, the current model has been out for a while

vAnt826 · 03-16-2009, 09:53 PM

You just eliminated the best option! I've driven all of the cars in the sector minus the LR. The Lexus was leaps and bounds better in regards to comfort.

ska///235i · 03-16-2009, 09:58 PM

+1....the Lexus rx rank #1 IMO

chmc73 · 03-16-2009, 10:05 PM

subaru forester xt

rotaz · 03-16-2009, 10:20 PM

wait for the X1?

quagmire · 03-16-2009, 10:32 PM

The new SRX.

mmm def · 03-16-2009, 10:37 PM

Q5 all the way.

Garduna · 03-17-2009, 03:17 AM

My first pick would be the MB GLK. Don't bother with the Volvo XC60, if u were gonna get that, just get a XC70 crosscountry instead.

jetblk328i · 03-17-2009, 03:14 PM

In response to some of the replies i have heard...

RX350- i eliminated it because i have already had a RX300 and the new one looks VERY ugly in my opinion.

Volvo XC60-Wife thinks it looks ugly, i think city smart thing is pretty cool though.

VW tiguan-Not a fan of the interior...

also, i have eliminated the LR2 from my list

Seminole · 03-17-2009, 04:22 PM

I like the GLK. You can get a pretty loaded one for around 40.

The other choice to me would be an RDX. Though I have heard complaints about the ride being a little too sporty and the fuel economy is not so great.

The rest are over priced and not worth the extra money.

ragingclue · 03-17-2009, 04:30 PM

Stay away from LR if reliability is a concern. Get it if "ability" is a must-have. I have an '03 Disco and not only is reliability always a concern, there is also very little forum support (at least compared to the BMW).

RDX doesn't return the fuel economy it should. I'd go with the Volvo.

rotaz · 03-17-2009, 04:39 PM

the new acura CUV...that's coming out...supposed to be a X6 fighter. They have released teaser shots...so far it looks promising.

http://www.acura.com/FutureVehicles.aspx

Crimson92 · 03-17-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3lusive

I'd go with the RDX or the X3. The Land Rover is just a status symbol, M-B's are generally unreliable, and Audis charge way too much. After that, it's up to you. More comfort or "more" sportiness?

mbs are very reliable

Hula-Hula · 03-17-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotaz

wait for the X1?

+1

________
Uggs
________
MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD
________
The Cliff Condominiums Cosy Beach

xxForgedxx · 03-17-2009, 07:47 PM

How about an MDX? If not the RDX is a solid option and if you aren't going with Lexus you really have no competition in terms of reliability.

03-16-2009, 06:50 PM	#1
jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	30-40K compact suv Hey, we need a new car for the wife, since it is for the wife, serious driving dynamics and fun to drive are less priority. Must have AWD. Not many packages, wife isnt a tech junkie and rarely uses anything besides AC and Radio. 30-40K range. NO RX350. Heres a list i drew up so far...test drove only one of them. In ABC order: Acura RDX Audi q5, premium BMW X3 Land Rover LR2 Mercedes GLK-test drove, i like it, a bit small for the rear seats though... Which would be the best choice. Again, driving dynamics/sportiness is not high priority. Safety/AWD system, Fuel Economy, somewhat Reliability, and usability are higher concerns. Thanks for your time!
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-16-2009, 07:59 PM	#2
3lusive Captain 21 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2013 MINI JCW Hardtop Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8)	I'd go with the RDX or the X3. The Land Rover is just a status symbol, M-B's are generally unreliable, and Audis charge way too much. After that, it's up to you. More comfort or "more" sportiness?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2009, 08:07 PM	#3
jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	Comfort over sportiness on this one... so far i have pretty much ruled out the LR2 due to the MPG and from what ive heard, Land Rover's Reliability.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2009, 09:12 PM	#5
MrRoboto Brigadier General 1846 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	What about the VW Tiguan? The 2.0t AWD DSG is a sweet package?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2009, 09:26 PM	#6
Boost Gomez Colonel 51 Rep 2,361 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Volvo XC60? __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2009, 09:32 PM	#7
koreez88 Всем привет ;) 146 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	Toyota rav4
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2009, 09:49 PM	#8
ska///235i ***** noob 1369 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	you could get a RDX with Nav for around $33000 but the gas mileage aint so good my fiancee has one and she avg 21 mpg (mostly highway), is a 4c with turbo. engine is a bit loud (ivtec), but for $32k not bad at all and if you dont care about the Nav, the regular eqipped one is $29k in the long run, rdx is the best choice out of the 5 IMO X3 is also good but will cost more with a few options, the current model has been out for a while
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2009, 09:53 PM	#9
vAnt826 Major 63 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (3)	You just eliminated the best option! I've driven all of the cars in the sector minus the LR. The Lexus was leaps and bounds better in regards to comfort.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2009, 09:58 PM	#10
ska///235i ***** noob 1369 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	+1....the Lexus rx rank #1 IMO
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2009, 10:05 PM	#11
chmc73 Private 10 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: chicago il iTrader: (2)	subaru forester xt
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2009, 10:20 PM	#12
rotaz Captain 61 Rep 697 Posts Drives: CaymanS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	wait for the X1? __________________ \|Arrived 12/14/06\| JP Vizage Kit\| Gone 4/4/09 \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2009, 10:32 PM	#13
quagmire I am Gundam 186 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	The new SRX.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2009, 10:37 PM	#14
mmm def Colonel 144 Rep 2,610 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Q5 all the way.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2009, 03:17 AM	#15
Garduna Brigadier General 160 Rep 4,013 Posts Drives: Sedona 1er\|Yellow S3\|NardoTTRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	My first pick would be the MB GLK. Don't bother with the Volvo XC60, if u were gonna get that, just get a XC70 crosscountry instead.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2009, 03:14 PM	#16
jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	In response to some of the replies i have heard... RX350- i eliminated it because i have already had a RX300 and the new one looks VERY ugly in my opinion. Volvo XC60-Wife thinks it looks ugly, i think city smart thing is pretty cool though. VW tiguan-Not a fan of the interior... also, i have eliminated the LR2 from my list
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2009, 04:22 PM	#17
Seminole Colonel 448 Rep 2,032 Posts Drives: Red Flyer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 38.8977° N, 77.0366° W iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E90 328i [7.00]	I like the GLK. You can get a pretty loaded one for around 40. The other choice to me would be an RDX. Though I have heard complaints about the ride being a little too sporty and the fuel economy is not so great. The rest are over priced and not worth the extra money. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2009, 04:30 PM	#18
ragingclue One cam is enough 130 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	Stay away from LR if reliability is a concern. Get it if "ability" is a must-have. I have an '03 Disco and not only is reliability always a concern, there is also very little forum support (at least compared to the BMW). RDX doesn't return the fuel economy it should. I'd go with the Volvo.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2009, 04:39 PM	#19
rotaz Captain 61 Rep 697 Posts Drives: CaymanS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	the new acura CUV...that's coming out...supposed to be a X6 fighter. They have released teaser shots...so far it looks promising. http://www.acura.com/FutureVehicles.aspx __________________ \|Arrived 12/14/06\| JP Vizage Kit\| Gone 4/4/09 \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2009, 07:47 PM	#22
xxForgedxx Lieutenant 603 Rep 516 Posts Drives: Slow/Fat Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	How about an MDX? If not the RDX is a solid option and if you aren't going with Lexus you really have no competition in terms of reliability.
	Appreciate 0 Quote