What mid sized SUV would you buy?

JasonCSU · 02-16-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Fanatics

I used to like the Jeep until I saw this....

This "moose test" is basically comparing the handling of a real SUV to a couple of cross-overs. I imagine a Toyota 4Runner or Nissan Xterra would handle similar to the Jeep.

John 070 · 02-16-2015, 12:52 PM

Probably a Logan MCV

https://www.dacia.co.uk/vehicles/log...rice-and-spec/

sterz85 · 02-16-2015, 01:44 PM

i bought a mid sized SUV a few months ago and had a hard time finding the right one.

x5 - wanted a 2013 and up but the car payment was too high
2013 x3 - never really was a fan of it and the interior looked a lot like my e90
2013 & 2014 q5 - drove it, wasn't too impressed
2013 glk350 - drove it, loved it. liked the way it handled, i gave me the extra space i needed, and i enjoy the driving.

the interior was redesigned in 2013 and it looked much nicer compared to the x3. two other factors were the gas mileage and engine. i get about 22mpg and if i recall correctly, the engine was the most powerful of the x3 & q5. at 302 hp, it has the go power when needed and feels nimble.

upstatedoc · 02-16-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

This "moose test" is basically comparing the handling of a real SUV to a couple of cross-overs. I imagine a Toyota 4Runner or Nissan Xterra would handle similar to the Jeep.

They kind of seem like haters. I mean, the national highway safety institute crash tests cars all the time and they never say "Don't buy Kia because their crap"

ASAP · 02-16-2015, 02:22 PM

Touareg TDI- Can be had for $35k CPO
4runner - The mid size king still based on a truck platform.
X4 / Macan - I like the most but both will be out of your price...

The 2 above are solid options... if u value reliability stick w the 4 runner, you can have a limited for $35k brand new.

bmw-nj · 02-21-2015, 03:06 PM

Why does no one like the Nissan Murano?

I have a 2011 and it's perfect for a nice crossover. The new 15 is even nicer and still reasonably priced at 40k.

P1 · 02-21-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw-nj

Why does no one like the Nissan Murano?

I have a 2011 and it's perfect for a nice crossover. The new 15 is even nicer and still reasonably priced at 40k.

A Nissan SUV for $40K? Damn... expensive.

grieverr · 02-22-2015, 06:28 PM

I have an FX35 (2005 so its kinda old), and although I like it, I wouldn't recommend it for carrying capacity. Without folding the seats, I'd say it's on par with my e92 as far as trunk space. Maybe a tad bigger since it has more vertical space.

rcl · 02-22-2015, 10:26 PM

Infiniti Qx series SUV's are really nice and priced very well.

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John 070 Lieutenant General 1751 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Probably a Logan MCV https://www.dacia.co.uk/vehicles/log...rice-and-spec/
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sterz85 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 244 Posts Drives: '07 328xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Troy, MI iTrader: (1)	i bought a mid sized SUV a few months ago and had a hard time finding the right one. x5 - wanted a 2013 and up but the car payment was too high 2013 x3 - never really was a fan of it and the interior looked a lot like my e90 2013 & 2014 q5 - drove it, wasn't too impressed 2013 glk350 - drove it, loved it. liked the way it handled, i gave me the extra space i needed, and i enjoy the driving. the interior was redesigned in 2013 and it looked much nicer compared to the x3. two other factors were the gas mileage and engine. i get about 22mpg and if i recall correctly, the engine was the most powerful of the x3 & q5. at 302 hp, it has the go power when needed and feels nimble.
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ASAP Major General 11272 Rep 9,213 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Touareg TDI- Can be had for $35k CPO 4runner - The mid size king still based on a truck platform. X4 / Macan - I like the most but both will be out of your price... The 2 above are solid options... if u value reliability stick w the 4 runner, you can have a limited for $35k brand new. __________________ 2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
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bmw-nj Captain 110 Rep 700 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335 xdrive M sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hillsborough, NJ iTrader: (1)	Why does no one like the Nissan Murano? I have a 2011 and it's perfect for a nice crossover. The new 15 is even nicer and still reasonably priced at 40k.
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grieverr Private First Class 31 Rep 174 Posts Drives: F32 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here iTrader: (0)	I have an FX35 (2005 so its kinda old), and although I like it, I wouldn't recommend it for carrying capacity. Without folding the seats, I'd say it's on par with my e92 as far as trunk space. Maybe a tad bigger since it has more vertical space.
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