Lets talk about new vehicles

[Zee09]

Oh no. Sorry. I lost my Pit year ago. Still miss her. Shopping for Kangal now.

Good for you. I feel your pain.
I put that on hold until I get more settled and figure out how many years I got left. My dogs usually hang on 14-15 years
Things to consider as you age.

 

[Quattro Pete]

OK, so 11 pages later, are we any closer to making a decision here? This anticipation is killing me.

 

[jurko]

OK, so 11 pages later, are we any closer to making a decision here? This anticipation is killing me.

I am already half dead when he mentioned Outlander.

 

[OilReport99]

my neighbor has 4 of them and all he does is repair them daily

Under the watchful eyes of his sticking girlfriend?

 

[OilReport99]

OK, so 11 pages later, are we any closer to making a decision here? This anticipation is killing me.

Settle down Q, this is only the intro.

 

[Rand]

I feel everytime something is suggested we hear why not..
(or OP ignores it entirely?)

overly broad question asked with not enough specifics.

 

[PimTac]

I feel everytime something is suggested we hear why not..
(or OP ignores it entirely?)

overly broad question asked with not enough specifics.

Yep. The process is simple.

Subcompact, compact, midsize?

Sedan, crossover, SUV, pickup?

Brand preferences?

Budget? We got this one, I think?


Then you figure out your needs? Towing for example? Commuter? Etc.

We haven’t seen any of this here.

 

[OilReport99]

We haven’t seen any of this here

Are we ever going to?

 

[skyactiv]

Who is the well liked senior member here that said something like the Altima is one of his favorite rental cars? Cujet?

 

[Zee09]

Yep. The process is simple.

Subcompact, compact, midsize?

Sedan, crossover, SUV, pickup?

Brand preferences?

Budget? We got this one, I think?


Then you figure out your needs? Towing for example? Commuter? Etc.

We haven’t seen any of this herm

I feel everytime something is suggested we hear why not..
(or OP ignores it entirely?)

overly broad question asked with not enough specifics.

Don't think I ignored any vehicle.
Please provide the details.

 

[Zee09]

Yep. The process is simple.

Subcompact, compact, midsize?

Sedan, crossover, SUV, pickup?

Brand preferences?

Budget? We got this one, I think?


Then you figure out your needs? Towing for example? Commuter? Etc.

We haven’t seen any of this here.

Glad you are still here enjoying my thread. Thanks for your support.

 

[ollie]

Who is the well liked senior member here that said something like the Altima is one of his favorite rental cars? Cujet?

But of course the Altima is a favorite. Only as a rental though. Pull out the wallet if you own one.

 

[Zee09]

OK, so 11 pages later, are we any closer to making a decision here? This anticipation is killing me.

We are just getting started my friend.

 

[Zee09]

The Traverse was eliminated today.

 

[skyactiv]

With the OP's budget, I would look into ventilated seats.

 

[Zee09]

Outlander with budget of up to $55K? Seriously?
This vehicle is such an ugly goat and one of the lowest rates SUV's in so many categories.
You can do better than this.

Your thinking the old vehicle.
It isn't even available until April as its all new from the ground up.
So those comparisons are obsolete.

 

[Zee09]

The CK limited X was a nice vehicle.
Only had one. Tight and the seats fitted well albeit the bottom cushion was a bit stiff. The 20's added some stiffness too. I actually drove it on the Interstate..
Smooth and solid and the v6 was very muted but a bit lifeless in this SUV. Not gutless but struggled a bit on long upward grades. Came in at about $52k
Reminded me of the 80's ws6 suspension.
Just meets my highway mpg

 

[Zee09]

Tomorrow im going to Lexus. Volvo and Merc.. All next to each other.
I will just have to up the budget..

 

[14Accent]

Call me crazy, but the first thing I thought of when I read "Comfortable seats" was Volvo.

I quickly priced a new V60 Cross Country, added the most prevalent options, and came to this:

MSRP $50,595 including the following choices over the base model:

Napa leather interior: $2,800
Climate package: $750, includes heated rear seats, heated wheel, and heated washer nozzles
Lounge package: included with Napa interior. Includes power lumbar, power seat bottom extensions, 4-zone climate control and more
Backrest massage front seats: $500. This one explains itself.

It's hard to beat Volvo for driving comfort. Yes, you have to tolerate the "premium brand" ownership experience, but you'd be hard pressed to find better seats in any vehicle on the market. That's been true for 20 years. My old '96 960 had some of the best seats I've ever sat in, and that was after almost 20 years of use by the time I got it.

 

[Zee09]

Call me crazy, but the first thing I thought of when I read "Comfortable seats" was Volvo.

I quickly priced a new V60 Cross Country, added the most prevalent options, and came to this:

MSRP $50,595 including the following choices over the base model:

Napa leather interior: $2,800
Climate package: $750, includes heated rear seats, heated wheel, and heated washer nozzles
Lounge package: included with Napa interior. Includes power lumbar, power seat bottom extensions, 4-zone climate control and more
Backrest massage front seats: $500. This one explains itself.

It's hard to beat Volvo for driving comfort. Yes, you have to tolerate the "premium brand" ownership experience, but you'd be hard pressed to find better seats in any vehicle on the market. That's been true for 20 years. My old '96 960 had some of the best seats I've ever sat in, and that was after almost 20 years of use by the time I got it.

I agree and did drive a 90 when they first came out. So are you driving one now...new one. Great post.
Seriously are you bothered by Chinese ownership? Meaning have things changed QC wise??