Car shopping

[MAGA MAN]

After nearly 7 years and over 175k miles its time for a change to my daily driver. Currently a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland V6. It still looks great, runs great, I just want something a little more nimble and sportier, but still with the high end luxury. I still can't do a sedan because I routinely haul bulky stuff. I need 4WD.

My don't want list includes:

• No Asian vehicles. I just think they are chic cars.
• No FWD platforms. Too difficult to service.

My wants:

• Luxury interior comparable or better than the Jeep.
• Quiet highway ride.
• Power/ weight ratio at least 7HP/100#
• Decent gas mileage.

On my list:

• Porsche Maccan S (too much money)
• Mini Clubman JCW (price is right, p/w lower that I'd like)
• MB GLC 43
• Jag F-Pace S
• Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (too much money, gas guzzler)

[Adolf_Twitler]

I's rather be riding my Harley or driving my Chevy Pickup up truck, but sometimes I just drive my Infiniti for it's sporty and fun luxurious ride!

[MAGA MAN]

...I just drive my Infiniti for it's sporty and fun luxurious ride!

Thanks for proving, again, that you are a pussy, driving a chic car....

[Adolf_Twitler]

Thanks for proving, again, that you are a pussy, driving a chic car....

Jealous huh?

[MAGA MAN]

Jealous huh?

[RB 60]

After nearly 7 years and over 175k miles its time for a change to my daily driver. Currently a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland V6. It still looks great, runs great, I just want something a little more nimble and sportier, but still with the high end luxury. I still can't do a sedan because I routinely haul bulky stuff. I need 4WD.

My don't want list includes:

• No Asian vehicles. I just think they are chic cars.
• No FWD platforms. Too difficult to service.

My wants:

• Luxury interior comparable or better than the Jeep.
• Quiet highway ride.
• Power/ weight ratio at least 7HP/100#
• Decent gas mileage.

On my list:

• Porsche Maccan S (too much money)
• Mini Clubman JCW (price is right, p/w lower that I'd like)
• MB GLC 43
• Jag F-Pace S
• Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (too much money, gas guzzler)

Hyundai Santa Fe

Built in the US
100,000 mile drivetrain guarantee
Smooth ride, nice creature comforts
Respectable gas mileage

I bought one last year (best guarantee, built in Alabama) and I like it.
Ford Edge was nice too, but a bit over my price range. I didn't want
the payment since I was retiring this year and a friend gave me a great
deal on the Hyundai. I looked at the Porsche when one of my friends had
his GT3 RS down for servicing, nice but expensive, the Hyundai is almost
comparable. JMHO.

[MAGA MAN]

I used to be a Ford guy, but all their stuff is fwd unless you're go to the expedition. Had one before the Jeep. Gas guzzler. I want smaller, nimble.

Hyundai is a chic car.

[RB 60]

I used to be a Ford guy, but all their stuff is fwd unless you're go to the expedition. Had one before the Jeep. Gas guzzler. I want smaller, nimble.

Hyundai is a chic car.

Then buy a pickup truck...

[MAGA MAN]

Then buy a pickup truck...

Yeah, those are smaller and more nimble...

[MAGA MAN]

Audi A5 Prestige 252HP/ 3459#= 7.3HP/100# $56,700
Audi TT 220HP/ 3186#= 6.9HP/100# $50,548
Challenger GT 305HP/4108#= 7.4HP/100# $36,700

[MAGA MAN]

Pulled the trigger on this.

[Mott the Hoople]

Pulled the trigger on this.

Porsche Macan?

[Lightbringer]

Pulled the trigger on this.

Why?

[MAGA MAN]

Audi A5 Prestige 252HP/ 3459#= 7.3HP/100# $56,700
Audi TT 220HP/ 3186#= 6.9HP/100# $50,548
Challenger GT 305HP/4108#= 7.4HP/100# $36,700

Porsche Macan 252HP/ 3902#= 6.5HP/100#

Adequate.

[Lightbringer]

After nearly 7 years and over 175k miles its time for a change to my daily driver. Currently a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland V6. It still looks great, runs great, I just want something a little more nimble and sportier, but still with the high end luxury. I still can't do a sedan because I routinely haul bulky stuff. I need 4WD.

You want a Lincoln MKX.