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ute4ever · 11-17-2006, 05:36 PM

I hate my Toyota Camry. It's a sensible family car with good gas mileage but I am young and single and want to feel manly. I want an SUV.

Camrys get great ratings but mine is a lemon. I can't believe how many faults it has had for only 68,000 miles. I could have sat on the toilet after dinner and given birth to a product of equal value.

On to SUV's:

The Honda CR-V gets the best ratings but it is such a soccer mom car.

I have my eye on the Nissan X-Terra but it doesn't rate out as high as other Nissans.

Any good/bad experience with SUV's, fellas?

Mormon Red Death · 11-17-2006, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ute4ever

I hate my Toyota Camry. It's a sensible family car with good gas mileage but I am young and single and want to feel manly. I want an SUV.

Camrys get great ratings but mine is a lemon. I can't believe how many faults it has had for only 68,000 miles. I could have sat on the toilet after dinner and given birth to a product of equal value.

On to SUV's:

The Honda CR-V gets the best ratings but it is such a soccer mom car.

I have my eye on the Nissan X-Terra but it doesn't rate out as high as other Nissans.

Any good/bad experience with SUV's, fellas?

We have mercury mariner and its the best car i have ever owned

BarbaraGordon · 11-17-2006, 05:56 PM

Personally, I want an Infiniti FX, but I don't know if it's technically an SUV. Probably too girly for you.

I know a guy with a 4Runner. He's young and single, etc. Been pretty happy with that, I think. Reliability should be good.

You want a smallish or largish SUV? In-town or off-road?

ute4ever · 11-17-2006, 06:03 PM

I doubt I'll ever off-road, and from what I gather SUV's are rarely made for it anyway.

Is the Honda CR-V really an SUV? In a size comparison, when I see them in traffic amongst other SUV's, it essentially looks like an Accord with a 10" clearance.

I want good size but nothing like a Tahoe.

MikeWaters · 11-17-2006, 06:15 PM

I like my Land Rover better than my Landcruiser, but I prefer my Ferrari to both of them.

How about the FJ Cruiser? That might be just the ticket for a single guy who wants a sporty image.

BarbaraGordon · 11-17-2006, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ute4ever

Is the Honda CR-V really an SUV? In a size comparison, when I see them in traffic amongst other SUV's, it essentially looks like an Accord with a 10" clearance.

That depends on what you mean by "really an SUV." There are car-based SUVs and truck-based SUVs.

I'm pretty sure the CRV is built on the frame of a civic. That's what the "C" stands for.

Keep in mind I'm a girl talking about cars here: I rarely know what I'm talking about but always offer answers nonetheless...

UteStar · 11-17-2006, 06:30 PM

Give a little more info on what kind of SUV you are looking for, in regards to pricing and what you want it to do. Here are two terrific SUVs:

Honda Pilot--Good reliability, nicely built and has a third row. Not the most beautiful looking SUV...I guess, I should say that it looks like a regular SUV. But it handles well. Priced around $25,000 new but could drop a little or go up depending on what you include.

Acura MDX--this is the step up model for Honda of the Pilot. Very nice all around, has a third row. Terrific car. New it would cost you around $45,000...but you can get a used one with around 50K miles for under $25,000.

anyway, just some thoughts.

RockyBalboa · 11-17-2006, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ute4ever

I hate my Toyota Camry. It's a sensible family car with good gas mileage but I am young and single and want to feel manly. I want an SUV.

Camrys get great ratings but mine is a lemon. I can't believe how many faults it has had for only 68,000 miles. I could have sat on the toilet after dinner and given birth to a product of equal value.

On to SUV's:

The Honda CR-V gets the best ratings but it is such a soccer mom car.

I have my eye on the Nissan X-Terra but it doesn't rate out as high as other Nissans.

Any good/bad experience with SUV's, fellas?

Contact Bucko on Cougarboard. He's got an Xterra that he's trying to sell. I've been in it a few times and it's very nice. He took very good care of it.

SteelBlue · 11-17-2006, 09:08 PM

SUV's are just modern day station wagons. They've become chick cars. What you need is a truck. It's the last bastion of manhood. Then you can be like me, driving around feeling manly and spending 70 bucks a week to keep it full of gas.

Of all the womanly rigs that have been suggested so far, I'd go with the Xterra.

Archaea · 11-17-2006, 09:29 PM

I'm looking at the Acura MDX, the MB GL450 or R500. If my brother has his way, I might go with the Cayenne.

But the MDX looks to be the best buy, most horsepower for lowest amount, plus they have some cool bike and ski packages.

11-17-2006, 05:36 PM	#1
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	I'm looking for an SUV I hate my Toyota Camry. It's a sensible family car with good gas mileage but I am young and single and want to feel manly. I want an SUV. Camrys get great ratings but mine is a lemon. I can't believe how many faults it has had for only 68,000 miles. I could have sat on the toilet after dinner and given birth to a product of equal value. On to SUV's: The Honda CR-V gets the best ratings but it is such a soccer mom car. I have my eye on the Nissan X-Terra but it doesn't rate out as high as other Nissans. Any good/bad experience with SUV's, fellas?

11-17-2006, 09:29 PM	#10
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	I'm looking at the Acura MDX, the MB GL450 or R500. If my brother has his way, I might go with the Cayenne. But the MDX looks to be the best buy, most horsepower for lowest amount, plus they have some cool bike and ski packages. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

11-17-2006, 05:56 PM	#3
BarbaraGordon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gotham City Posts: 7,157	Personally, I want an Infiniti FX, but I don't know if it's technically an SUV. Probably too girly for you. I know a guy with a 4Runner. He's young and single, etc. Been pretty happy with that, I think. Reliability should be good. You want a smallish or largish SUV? In-town or off-road?

11-17-2006, 06:03 PM	#4
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	I doubt I'll ever off-road, and from what I gather SUV's are rarely made for it anyway. Is the Honda CR-V really an SUV? In a size comparison, when I see them in traffic amongst other SUV's, it essentially looks like an Accord with a 10" clearance. I want good size but nothing like a Tahoe.

11-17-2006, 06:15 PM	#5
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,368	I like my Land Rover better than my Landcruiser, but I prefer my Ferrari to both of them. How about the FJ Cruiser? That might be just the ticket for a single guy who wants a sporty image.

11-17-2006, 06:30 PM	#7
UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	Give a little more info on what kind of SUV you are looking for, in regards to pricing and what you want it to do. Here are two terrific SUVs: Honda Pilot--Good reliability, nicely built and has a third row. Not the most beautiful looking SUV...I guess, I should say that it looks like a regular SUV. But it handles well. Priced around $25,000 new but could drop a little or go up depending on what you include. Acura MDX--this is the step up model for Honda of the Pilot. Very nice all around, has a third row. Terrific car. New it would cost you around $45,000...but you can get a used one with around 50K miles for under $25,000. anyway, just some thoughts.

11-17-2006, 09:08 PM	#9
SteelBlue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 5,821	SUV's are just modern day station wagons. They've become chick cars. What you need is a truck. It's the last bastion of manhood. Then you can be like me, driving around feeling manly and spending 70 bucks a week to keep it full of gas. Of all the womanly rigs that have been suggested so far, I'd go with the Xterra.