Just curious what you'd want to drive if...

[cobrathegreat]

Although the Porsche is a fine driving and fairly reliable SUV, IMO they are a bit too attainable and plenty (cheaper versions make them pretty common) on the road. Although there is a new Range Rover in all variations coming in about a year, they will not be too different, thus the current line up will still be appealing.
Hard choice this car purchasing thing....

[tjo]

If you are looking at an SUV, the RR, like you say, kind of oozes both luxury and coolness. the Portche Cayenne's are kind of ridiculous to me, but it's just because Portches are sports cars, not SUV's, IMO.

Tim

P.S. Yes I know how to spell Porsche, I just say it that way to the Portche guys

[cwood]

Not an SUV but has enough seating.....I'm really enjoying my Jag XF.

[trevor]

the Porsche Cayenne is just a VW Touareg

Since you need an SUV, try the X6. It is bad ass and looks bad ass

[ETriggs]

A ZL-1, 335-i, or an E350, but that is just me. Try the X3. My M-I-L has one, and it is great. The leather is a little hard, but other than that, it is a nice ride!

[geoffav]

Originally Posted by Finallygotit

Porsche Cayenne?

I like these and used they are almost cheap. The Range Rover is less my speed but pretty nice. That Jag on TG was awesome, if in the price range.

[SeanHM]

I was going to second the CTS-V or any of the SRT's. The new SRT 300 reminds me of the Bentley Continental. Since you seem to be leaning SUV, I think the new Grand Cherokee is worth a look, mostly because I love their media campaign. The Rovers have caught my attention lately, mostly from seeing how truly capable they are thanks to TopGear. Honestly my head would be spinning if I had that budget to work with. The suggestion I had for my father-in-law, who also likes the CTS-V, is that right now you could also buy a whole lot of vintage iron for that money. I'm talking full luxury amenitied, modern drivetrain, modern suspension, fully capable and totally reliable, not to mention impression making, wrapped in any vintage package for pennies on the dollar.

[Nels Prario]

If you can get the CTS-V in that range then that is the dude I would go with.

[Chief]

I looked at a few Jags when I was shopping for a family car. As big and beautiful as they look from the outside, there is no leg room in the back seat.

I wound up buying a Hyundai Genessis Sedan R Spec. Lots of room front and back with all the goodies that you find in the other high end cars. And the 429hp 5.0 is a hoot to drive. Has probably the best factory sound system on the market.

The Equus is even more of a step up with a fridge in the back and lazy boy style seating, including the foot rest.

Don't laugh at the Hyundai until you see/drive one. You'll be supprised. As for reliability, the genney was picked top in class by JD on their first time being eligable.

[cobrathegreat]

Hey Rob,
a CTS-V wagon has room, looks, luxury and balls.
Just a thought.

[PhoneGuy]

Can't imagine riding around in anything other then my Cadillac Escalade. Extremely comfortable for 4 passengers, all the technology inside and outside the vehicle I could ever want and the Vortec 6000 engine is very efficient and always in standby waiting for me to press the long skinny pedal on the right when I want to GO. We call it the BBB, I'll let you all figure out what it stands for, but it is big and it is black with tan interior.

[cobrathegreat]

HMM... Big Black Buttercup?
Big Black Baby?

Big Black (female dog)?

[ROB J]

Big, Black, and Bootylicious. I had an Escalade several years before, and while it was a nice, comfy ride, I just don't like the stigma that is attached to it, and the "type" of attention it gets.

[itstock]

What kind of 4 seats requirement are in this thread? Kids, or adults? A lot of the cars rule out seating adults comfortably in the back (CTS-V and GTR come to mind).

[PhoneGuy]

Originally Posted by cobrathegreat

HMM... Big Black Buttercup?
Big Black Baby?

Big Black (female dog)?

Yep, you guessed it, the later of the 3.

ROBJ, I understand what you mean. You can always go with the Denali.

[Technic-Fan]

Originally Posted by PhoneGuy

...but it is big and it is black...

Whatever you choose, please at least consider something with some COLOR...

Our military housing here is surrounded by $1M+ communities and it's pretty sad that 90%+ of the cars are BLACK...Audis, Mercedes, Porsche, Bentley, etc...all non-descript BLACK...(then the few silver or white...and the real anti-establishment choice of medium gray..."Look at me, I'm a radical independent thinker, I chose a color that is a mix of black/white/silver"...)

The dealerships are hilarious...row upon row of black cars...can't tell an A4 from and S8 at a glance...then the few silver dots scattered in...and the one bright red S5 in the back that will never sell...

[ROB J]

Originally Posted by BS

Actually, for that kind of money and needing the snob appeal, you can pick up an Aston Martin Vantage. A friend has one a couple years old and it is just a beautiful, well built car with style to spare.
The interior is incredible compared to most of the cars I usually lust after in these price ranges- BMW, Mercedes, etc...

Bob

Thanks for this typo Bob. I had no idea that 2006-2007 Vantages could be had for my range. Been actually looking at them. I've always thought it was a beautiful car, but never bothered to check prices, as I just assumed they'd be 100k plus. This may be a contender, and if I go this route, I'll just keep my current Ford F150 as my work DD.

[Terrorist Hunter]

You say SUV, would you consider thinking of one of the new F-150 top of the line deals? I think it's a step above the Platinum with that new twin turbo in it...really, really plush.

[ROB J]

I sorta wanted an upscale SUV, now I'm thinking keeping my current truck, which is still in great shape, and getting this.

2007 Aston Martin Vantage.

Saw and sat in one today. What a car. Have not driven it yet. Will do later this coming week.

[trevor]

aston martin have to be the classiest cars on the market. The weird thing is, there are multiple models that nearly look the same, but are over a 100k apart.

[biga_93]

I have been pondering this very question for months now since my daughter moved in with us two years ago and my in-laws can't drive any more. Because of this I sold my SRT8 300 and bought a suburban to get everyone in for trips and airport runs. I already have a FFR Cobra to give me that horse power bad ass image and feel. So my requirements for my second car have to be able to carry golf clubs, my buddies, and more of a GT car. I am also on the taller scale of things so it would need to be comfortable. The 300 fit the bill but the ride was still that of a Chrysler, a golf buddy has a Viper and can fit two sets of clubs but I already have "one of type cars". For me it would have to be in the BMW family. I have driven other brands and the BMW are tried and true performers. The M5, 7 series sport, a late 90's 850 and even the 6 series SUV. The best bang for the buck and still "The ultimate driving machine"

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[DMW]

I definitely would avoid any Rover model. I drove several lightly-used ones at a dealership and every car had multiple electircal problems and switches that didn't work. These were the cars that already went through the dealer inspections and were ready to be sold! And, as they have so many switches and power controls it is likely to be very expensive to keep the car operating regularly.

I drive a lot and have gotten over the idea of "road feel", especially in the Northeast where the roadbeds are lousy. I'm now focused on "cloud commuting" - a cushy ride.

[Burnett H]

Originally Posted by DMW

I definitely would avoid any Rover model. I drove several lightly-used ones at a dealership and every car had multiple electrical problems and switches that didn't work. These were the cars that already went through the dealer inspections and were ready to be sold! And, as they have so many switches and power controls it is likely to be very expensive to keep the car operating regularly.

X2

Someone above commented that Range Rovers have a lot of snob factor (I think he called it something else). But I never think of that when I see a Range Rover on the road. My first thought, is that they really better not take it on serious off road trips, unless they have a real good AAA package. And what good is a supposed ultimate off road vehicle if it is never to leave the 'burbs?

My second inclination is that Range Rover has diluted the brand by building low cost entry level models. The top end ones no longer have as much snob appeal because most of the general population couldn't distinguish between models.

My choice would also have to be the CTS-V. A heck of a lot of bang for the buck. Especially the latest models.

[CobraDVM]

Originally Posted by ROB J

Thanks for this typo Bob. I had no idea that 2006-2007 Vantages could be had for my range. Been actually looking at them. I've always thought it was a beautiful car, but never bothered to check prices, as I just assumed they'd be 100k plus. This may be a contender, and if I go this route, I'll just keep my current Ford F150 as my work DD.

Don't forget that a $65k Aston Martin will still have the maintenance costs of a $125k Aston Martin.

[Alain V.]

Originally Posted by ROB J

you had about 60-65k to spend on a vehicle? This would be a vehicle that would get driven often, and would need to be a practical vehicle that can carry at least 4 in comfort. It could either be a car or an SUV, and it could either be used or new.

Well, in my eyes "new" cars just don't really do anything for me,,,,,but for a daily driver in an area where it never gets cold/snowy,,,,
I'd get a finished restomod classic car that has modern drivetrain,A/C, etc and have a cool driver that would seat 4 AND get attention as someone who thinks out side the box as far as your biz venture goes. I would want the emphasis on the car to be drivability and comfort so maybe something like a vintage wagon or nomad. I bet you'd spend about half of that 65k and have something that won't depreciate or have maintenaince costs of the newer stuff. Something like this,,,but in a better color?
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