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post #241 of 426
5/22/12 at 8:21am
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naah, not sure what I want. More than likely it will be a subie or a jeep GC. 

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post #242 of 426
5/22/12 at 8:30am

Quoted because it can't be buried at that bottom of the previous page. 

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That doesn't mean I can't still drool over and plan my mid-life crisis car for the next 20 or so years. It takes careful consideration!

 

As for the snowmobile roads, currently I have two good options:

 

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1992 Jeep Cherokee (with some minor modifications)

 

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1943 Willy's (also with some minor modifications)

 

However, I think the obnoxious car competition might be more fun and generally entertaining for everyone else . . .

 

Finn, either of these might be a good option for you, btw. Oh, wait. You want an everyday car as well. Hmmmm . . . Maybe not.

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post #243 of 426
5/22/12 at 11:28am
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However, I think the obnoxious car competition might be more fun and generally entertaining for everyone else . . .

 

 

Exactly! 

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post #244 of 426
5/22/12 at 11:45am
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hmm, so I vote for a Hummer then....  with some mods.....  I don't have a good editing tool but if someone could shop Seg's head into this........ 

 

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post #245 of 426
5/22/12 at 12:16pm

She could use that rack on top to haul around an S7.

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post #246 of 426
5/22/12 at 12:20pm

Which rack? There are a couple of sets in that picture. biggrin.gif

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post #247 of 426
5/22/12 at 12:26pm

Which S7?   Not sure the Audi would /quite/ fit...but it might be worth trying.

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post #248 of 426
5/22/12 at 1:09pm
It would certainly make a great photo-op.
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post #249 of 426
5/22/12 at 2:24pm
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hmm, so I vote for a Hummer then....  with some mods.....  I don't have a good editing tool but if someone could shop Seg's head into this........ 

 

Hummer-H2-SUT-1.jpg

 

Haha! Just make sure I'm wearing my ski helmet and goggles.

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post #250 of 426
6/5/12 at 1:48pm

Saw one of these in Pittsburgh the other day. How's this for a mid-life crisis car, Seg?

 

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post #251 of 426
6/5/12 at 2:23pm

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This will give you the required ground clearance. 

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post #252 of 426
6/5/12 at 2:47pm
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This will give you the required ground clearance. 

 

what happened to :drool?

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post #253 of 426
6/5/12 at 3:27pm
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what happened to :drool?

 

Hard to do and maintain ground clearance.

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post #254 of 426
6/6/12 at 6:07am

It might not be AWD but it is one damn sweet family hauler. 0-60 in 3.8

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-Other-Wagon-2012-E63-AMG-Wagon-Performance-Pkg-550-hp-590-lb-ft-/110891334931?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19d1a37d13#ht_7402wt_1165

 

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post #255 of 426
6/6/12 at 6:22am
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Here's the ultimate all wheel drive vehicle. I suggest Seg get her order in now.....

 

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/03/automobiles/autoreviews/family-travel-at-the-300000-price-point.html?_r=1

 


Edited by Finndog - 6/6/12 at 6:33am
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post #256 of 426
6/6/12 at 6:56am
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Here's the ultimate all wheel drive vehicle. I suggest Seg get her order in now.....

 

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/03/automobiles/autoreviews/family-travel-at-the-300000-price-point.html?_r=1

 


But can she put a lift kit on it?? wink.gif

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post #257 of 426
6/6/12 at 7:01am
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if you have the cash for this you hire a plow to drive in front of you.

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post #258 of 426
6/6/12 at 7:45am

What a shame that MB doesn't import a wagon into the US anymore and Volvo only has one.  They are still very popular in Europe.

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It might not be AWD but it is one damn sweet family hauler. 0-60 in 3.8

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-Other-Wagon-2012-E63-AMG-Wagon-Performance-Pkg-550-hp-590-lb-ft-/110891334931?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19d1a37d13#ht_7402wt_1165

 

2012-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-wagon-photo-459098-s-1280x782.jpg

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post #259 of 426
6/6/12 at 9:00am
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What a shame that MB doesn't import a wagon into the US anymore and Volvo only has one.  They are still very popular in Europe.

 

They still do. They look nice too.

 

http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/class/class-E/bodystyle-WGN

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post #260 of 426
6/6/12 at 10:05am
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Here's the ultimate all wheel drive vehicle. I suggest Seg get her order in now.....

 

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/03/automobiles/autoreviews/family-travel-at-the-300000-price-point.html?_r=1

 

 

 

 Mmmmmm. Good article, too. The sad thing is, I can actually imagine saying this: "Honey, according to my numbers, it makes solid financial sense to buy a Ferrari FF." I agree with the author that those badges on the flanks are overkill, but otherwise it all seems pretty good to me. The only issue is that there is a guy in the carpool line at school who performs feats of unimaginable douchebaggery in a yellow 458 (I think, not really up on my Ferraris), both there and just driving around the hood. I don't know who he is, apparently they moved in recently, but I'm a little soured on the Ferrari.

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post #261 of 426
6/6/12 at 10:37am
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What a shame that MB doesn't import a wagon into the US anymore and Volvo only has one.  They are still very popular in Europe.

 

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They still do. They look nice too.

 

http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/class/class-E/bodystyle-WGN

 

Yup! http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/model/class-E/model-E63S

 

MMMMMmmmmmm.

 

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post #262 of 426
6/9/12 at 7:37pm

Going to cause a stir here biggrin.gif. 

 

 

Golf (Jetta) Wagon with 1.6L TDI (Diesel) 4 Motion (AWD) about 25000EUR, 42mpg

 

http://www.volkswagen.de/de/models/golf_variant/CC5.html

 

 

Problem only available in Europe and slightly over your price range.

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post #263 of 426
6/9/12 at 7:54pm
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what happened to :drool?

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Its still there, just a different emoticon because of copyright and such. 

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post #264 of 426
6/10/12 at 4:46am
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 Mmmmmm. Good article, too. The sad thing is, I can actually imagine saying this: "Honey, according to my numbers, it makes solid financial sense to buy a Ferrari FF." I agree with the author that those badges on the flanks are overkill, but otherwise it all seems pretty good to me. The only issue is that there is a guy in the carpool line at school who performs feats of unimaginable douchebaggery in a yellow 458 (I think, not really up on my Ferraris), both there and just driving around the hood. I don't know who he is, apparently they moved in recently, but I'm a little soured on the Ferrari.

I am sure mr Seg is pleased to hear this......   icon14.gif

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post #265 of 426
6/11/12 at 9:34am
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Going to cause a stir here biggrin.gif. 

 

 

Golf (Jetta) Wagon with 1.6L TDI (Diesel) 4 Motion (AWD) about 25000EUR, 42mpg

 

http://www.volkswagen.de/de/models/golf_variant/CC5.html

 

 

Problem only available in Europe and slightly over your price range.


Bam! You just found THE car I'd buy next if only they'd import them like that. It's no fair that Europe gets cars in every configuration imaginable, yet we're stuck with mostly crossovers with automatics and almost no diesels.

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post #266 of 426
6/11/12 at 9:37am
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Bam! You just found THE car I'd buy next if only they'd import them like that. It's no fair that Europe gets cars in every configuration imaginable, yet we're stuck with mostly crossovers with automatics and almost no diesels.

 

Come on now, let's be fair... I'll bet that the euros can't buy a Murano Convertible.

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post #267 of 426
6/11/12 at 10:04am

Not in the price range, but does anyone have any experience in a Mercedes GL350 w/bluetech diesel?

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post #268 of 426
6/11/12 at 10:18am
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I test drove a GC overland last week. very nice vehicle. Nice ride, handling was good, some roll but you are going to have that with the quadra II. Fit and Finish were excellent. The list is about 46K but I have seen and was quoted via BJ's shopping club about 40K.  Thats the quad II, everything under the sun including suspension height adjust and even AC seats... 

 

edit: the 46K was for a summit overland, the Overland lists for about 2.5K less


Edited by Finndog - 6/12/12 at 7:20am
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post #269 of 426
6/11/12 at 10:32am
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I test drove a GC overland last week. very nice vehicle. Nice ride, handling was good, some roll but you are going to have that with the quadra II. Fit and Finish were excellent. The list is about 46K but I have seen and was quoted via BJ's shopping club about 40K.  Thats the quad II, everything under the sun including suspension height adjust and even AC seats... 

 

40K for a decked out GC? Not too shabby! I wonder how Costco's auto program would compare. Also curious if you could get a dealer down even farther by haggling. Might be worth it if you can save a few more grand. 40k's honestly not too bad for a no-haggle price, though.

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post #270 of 426
6/12/12 at 6:57am
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I would get the Overland and not the summit and save about $2,500.  so you are looking at 38K.

 

I seriously doubt you can get it much lower . Right now they are running 1K in rebates and 0% financing. I am not buying anything this year unless they offer something crazy but its a hell of a lot of vehicle. run through the "builder" and/or take a look at what comes on the car with this package.  the Overland Summit is a level higher but you are really only getting the really sweet leather (which you can order on the Overland and the lane departure distance thing thing which I dont want anyway)

 

http://www.jeep.com/en/2012/grand_cherokee/#model=laredo&color=mineral_gray

 

Specifics; features.  set the model comparison to Overland 4x4, overland Summit and Limited or other models for comparison

 

http://www.jeep.com/hostc/vsmc/vehicleSpecModels.do?modelYearCode=CUJ201203


Edited by Finndog - 6/12/12 at 7:19am
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