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[Delta]

Never thought I'd recommend it, but if I needed something in those criterias the Subaru Forester would be a good look. Decent economy, space, and AWD for the Northeast winters.

 

[Zee09]

Never thought I'd recommend it, but if I needed something in those criterias the Subaru Forester would be a good look. Decent economy, space, and AWD for the Northeast winters.

Any of the old issues still at play?
I have considered them.

 

[OVERKILL]

I have prostituted myself to the lowest bidder and did unspeakable things to obtain the ultimate
long range road cruiser. Obviously I have failed and need your help.

What I require............

* Great seats for a bad back and I do not like tiny bottoms in my rides but- never mind... ; )
* Roomy- I hate when they put you in a cubicle like a Ford Taurus
* No Fords- I hate their seats
* No pickups- AWD or FWD fine- CVT is okay
* Very quiet with minimal road noise
* If hwy mpg is below 25 mpg- no thanks- The more the better- MORE!
* Hybrid ok
* Don't need a prestige brand- been there before
* Reliable- Sometimes I will put 3-4K miles on in one week
* Car-SUV-CUV okay
* Budget.. $25K-$55K NEW!

Thanks!

Grand Cherokee or Durango might be worth a look. The Pentastar will definitely meet your fuel mileage requirements, the 6.4L? Not so much, lol.

 

[Zee09]

Grand Cherokee or Durango might be worth a look. The Pentastar will definitely meet your fuel mileage requirements, the 6.4L? Not so much, lol.

Do you have reason to believe they can handle the high mileage requirements?? I have owned those products in the past but nothing recently.

 

[MParr]

One more thing to add on the Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Their eight speed automatic transmission is probably the best out there.

 

[MParr]

Do you have reason to believe they can handle the high mileage requirements?? I have owned those products in the past but nothing recently.

The 3.6 Pentastar engine will definitely handle the high mileage requirements. It’s a very refined engine. Couple that with the ZF-8 transmission and it will take you a long way. I wished @StevieC was still around. He could attest to the reliability.

 

[Nick1994]

I've had good results with Hyundai seats. Both my base model 15' Sonata and my current Genesis.

I don't like the seats in my aunt's 16' Avalon. Too small and not much support. Seat bottom feels like it has a lump in it. Dealer says it's the seat warmer.

 

[manicrodder]

Grand Cherokee or Durango might be worth a look. The Pentastar will definitely meet your fuel mileage requirements, the 6.4L? Not so much, your hours down even with the tickets!

 

[manicrodder]

But the fun factor should offset the costs!!!

 

[OVERKILL]

Do you have reason to believe they can handle the high mileage requirements?? I have owned those products in the past but nothing recently.

Lots of high mileage pentastars out there now and the WK2 is a mature platform. The ZF 8 speed is probably the best trans on the market, so I don't see any reason why they wouldn't hold up. I see quite a few 2011+ with >200,000km on them, still appear to be in good shape and commanding a decent price.

You want a chuckle, here's a WK SRT8 w/320,000km (200,000 miles) on it :
https://www.autotrader.ca/a/jeep/gr...Cpo&ncse=no&orup=3_15_557&pc=K9H 4L6&sprx=250

 

[AutoMechanic]

The 3.6 Pentastar engine will definitely handle the high mileage requirements. It’s a very refined engine. Couple that with the ZF-8 transmission and it will take you a long way. I wished @StevieC was still around. He could attest to the reliability.

Is he gone again?

 

[MParr]

Is he gone again?

I haven’t seen anything by him for quite a while.

 

[OVERKILL]

I haven’t seen anything by him for quite a while.

I have him on FB and talk to him periodically

 

[AutoMechanic]

I haven’t seen anything by him for quite a while.

Says he was last on December 3rd it looks like. Doesn’t appear to be banned. Maybe he got bored or busy.

 

[OVERKILL]

Do you have reason to believe they can handle the high mileage requirements?? I have owned those products in the past but nothing recently.

Oh, and in case you are wondering what the Durango looks like with the interior refresh, I made this thread a little while back:

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/2021-durango-srt.335099/

 

[OVERKILL]

Says he was last on December 3rd it looks like. Doesn’t appear to be banned. Maybe he got bored or busy.

He takes self-imposed vacations from social media, which I think is healthy and something I should probably do more of myself.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Another vote for Avalon, if you don't mind boring.

 

[AutoMechanic]

Oh, and in case you are wondering what the Durango looks like with the interior refresh, I made this thread a little while back:

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/2021-durango-srt.335099/

Looks good but still think the old rounded off ones look best

 

[AutoMechanic]

He takes self-imposed vacations from social media, which I think is healthy and something I should probably do more of myself.

Oh ok. I think I would go crazy without this forum I’m on 6 forums but this one is best.

 

[Zee09]