Car shopping

[MAGA MAN]

Sorry you can't recognize sarcasm. Next time I'll type in green.

I don't believe you.

[Legion]

I don't believe you.

I don't either.

[Matt Dillon]

Too pretentious (it's been re-badged for '19). I'm looking at three Audis this afternoon: S5, SQ5, TTS.

Audi & Saab: For people with more money than sense.

Will not outrun a higher-end Camaro.

[MAGA MAN]

Audi & Saab: For people with more money than sense.

Will not outrun a higher-end Camaro.

OK Boy Racer.

[Eagle_Eye]

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)

Real men drive 4WD gas guzzling smog belching pick ups, with leather seats and all the bells and whistles.

[MAGA MAN]

Real men drive 4WD gas guzzling smog belching pick ups, with leather seats and all the bells and whistles.

Real men don't have to define what real men drive.

[Eagle_Eye]

Real men don't have to define what real men drive.

Just trying to keep you from looking like a sissy uppity millennial generation. LOL

[MAGA MAN]

Just trying to keep you from looking like a sissy uppity millennial generation. LOL

I have kids that are of that generation. Not sure where you're going with this....

[Eagle_Eye]

I have kids that are of that generation. Not sure where you're going with this....

I'm just pulling ypur chain. You should have caught on with the "gas guzzling, smog belching" statement.

[MAGA MAN]

I'm just pulling ypur chain. You should have caught on with the "gas guzzling, smog belching" statement.

OIC. Mine's AWD, with leather seats and all the bells and whistles. Plus a Race Chip for another 20% HP over the factory 252.

[Matt Dillon]

OIC. Mine's AWD, with leather seats and all the bells and whistles. Plus a Race Chip for another 20% HP over the factory 252.

252? Eesh.
I guess that's not too bad, but it's not in the realm of the upgraded Camaros.

Something like this: https://www.caranddriver.com/chevrol...nvertible_2012

[Matt Dillon]

OIC. Mine's AWD, with leather seats and all the bells and whistles. Plus a Race Chip for another 20% HP over the factory 252.

252? Eesh.
I guess that's not too bad, but it's not in the realm of the upgraded modern Camaros.

Something like this: https://www.caranddriver.com/chevrol...nvertible_2012

Will smoke a '79 Vette

[MAGA MAN]

252? Eesh.
I guess that's not too bad, but it's not in the realm of the upgraded Camaros.

Something like this: https://www.caranddriver.com/chevrol...nvertible_2012

Neither Chevy met my criteria. Dodge Challenger GT came close though.

[Matt Dillon]

Neither Chevy met my criteria. Dodge Challenger GT came close though.

Okay.

That's all good on paper, but with Mopar products major components fall apart like Chevy vent louvers and door handles do.

[MAGA MAN]

Okay.

That's all good on paper, but with Mopar products major components fall apart like Chevy vent louvers and door handles do.

Maybe according to Consumer Distorts, but my last vehicle, a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, ran perfectly for 175k miles before I traded it in. The paint was still super glossy and the interior leather perfect. And one of my best friends is still driving it. The only non-scheduled service was changing an alternator, and CryCo paid me for the part.

My beef with the Challenger was the lousy interior.