SUV to go with S2k

[okeles]

I love the S2k and I don't want to use it in winter time. Roads are terrible full of bumps and undulations due to bad weather. I want to buy a Volvo XC60 D5, I wonder what is your advice? Thx (If I had more money I would buy a Tdv6 Land Rover by the way)

[cgtmc]

I can't speak to the volvo issue, but let me tell you about my cr-v. I'm a mail carrier, stop between 550-600 times A DAY, every day> It takes a 80 mile beating mostly on county roads which can be muddy,dusty, and just plain rough. (If it doesn"t rain they don't get graded in the summer) It has been one of the most reliable cars I driven the last 32 years. My vote goes to it.

[CLOS]

My wife has a CRV for her Daily and the S2k is my daily. We love these cars.
It took us forever to find a used CRV in a manual since they stopped making them manual in 06 and even then didn't make that many.
I wouldn't mind an Acura either. MDX maybe?

[LTWU]

mdx's are nice, not a fan of current acura styling but they've always been underpowered

[Wayne]

We just got the 2012 CRVs in and they are all new... wider, lower with a love it or hate it back end. The CRV in general has been bullet proof for us since 1997.

[Vanishing Point]

For a roomier vehicle consider the Pilot. Seating for eight, quieter and better overall performance.

[Switchblade]

My dad has a 1998 CRV as a beater (5-speed) and my mom has an 05 CRV fully loaded and no major problems thus far. *knocks on wood*

[LTWU]

Originally Posted by Vanishing Point

For a roomier vehicle consider the Pilot. Seating for eight, quieter and better overall performance.

i have a newer one (2009) it's "EH" at best (i have the 4wd ex-l w/ RES model). only the ex-l and touring models have thicker glass, the lower models don't so it's a little louder inside. i have the 4th gen 4runner (previous) and it's an amazing ride. if i could sell my pilot now for anything close to what it's worth, i'd totally spring for a 5th gen 4runner (current). bigger, roomier, very solid, super quiet, and a lot of get up and go.

the pilot isn't super solid, the gas mileage is 17-19, and definitely not as powerful as a 4runner.

[s2k01]

I'm actually gonna pick up a Lr3 soon. Probably a 05-07..... Anyone have one?

[GUNVOLVO]

Originally Posted by okeles

I love the S2k and I don't want to use it in winter time. Roads are terrible full of bumps and undulations due to bad weather.

I want to buy a Volvo XC60 D5, I wonder what is your advice?

Thx

(If I had more money I would buy a Tdv6 Land Rover by the way)

VOLVO CONTENT WOOHOO
my opinion[ as a volvo employee] dont go for the diesel unfortunately north american diesel isnt clean enough for the perameters set for the xc60.
true story , last year we had 6 swede tech's come and do a dealer visit they brought 5 diesel models [not available in canada] and they also brought thier own barrels of diesel because " north american diesel is much too dirty" and they proceded to give us a big story explaining, the just of the conversation [from what I understood] was our refining techniques are from the stone age.
all that being said id go in the other direction and get a t6 r-design in 477 electric silver with some 19 or 20's, now available with polestar software 325HP 354TQ MMMMMM.

[GUNVOLVO]

on a side note a friend of mine jus scooped up a new ford edge equiped to the gills I was actually impressed.

[kreapin]

I recently spent some time in a friends vw toureg V10 diesel and holy crap does that thing have power, not to mention it was quite comfortable.

[jagg]

my XC70 is holding up well.

in my third winter season with it.

driveshaft is beginning to chuggle a smidge, but with 134k on the clock, I'm not disappointed with the original's lifespan.

[starrman]

Due massive number of children, I have always had a LARGE SUV, so... had a Sub for many years with the Vortec V8, sucked... got a Nav now..not sure what incredibly large V8 is in that thing..but it has the best sound system I have ever heard in a vehicle. Put the kids in the back and a DVD in the system and they are quite until the movie is over... works for us!

[okeles]

Great views & responses thank you very much,

By the way I found another contender, how about the newest X3? Does anybody have any experience?

Thanks again

[LTWU]

hehe it's kind of a chick car dude =p it's like a really nice Rav4. however i will say that if you can find one in a manual transmission, get it. despite its size, it's a pretty fun car to drive for what it is.

[okeles]

Check this,

[TTMartin]

'07 Honda CR-V here and an '05 Ford F250 Crew Cab Diesel.
No worries with the CR-V getting thru any type weather.

[okeles]

XC 60 ???

[ZigZag]

I did the major comparo when shopping for a SUV three months ago. I wanted the CRV to be a slam dunk, as my last 4 vehicles were Honda, but I just didn't like it, inside or out. So started with the Audi Q5, but just couldn't take the price. In an exhaustive search, which is what I end up doing with most everything I buy, we hit "almost" every dealership in the area driving everything in the same class. Some My wife then noticed that we had not seen the Kia's yet. I did not want to go this route at all and I couldn't believe that I was actually walking into the showroom when we got there, let alone considering a drive. I fought it for all I could, cause this just wasn't something that I would ever consider. We left, took a second drive in the top contenders, but at the end of the day (and I still can't believe I decided this) the Sportage won out. I really like most everything about it. The handling and balance are really good, great comfort, inside room and features. Hind sight now says that I should have gone for the turbo, but even with all of the positive reviews that I read (no negative) I still was not convinced, even with the 5 year warranty, it would be as good as it is. I have driven it on mountain roads in northwest Montana, through some of the worst snow conditions I have seen in years and it was a dream.

[okeles]

My final opinion became like this;

* having a SUV is stupid, because it is big, heavy, drinks a lot of fuel,

I said; so, lets keep it to the point,

It;

* should be luxurious,
* should certainly be a diesel,
* should not sound like a diesel,
* should be reliable,
* should be safe,

I don't want to buy a Honda because my family has 2already, and CRV is not luxurious enough (sounds like a diesel by the way)

So, it is better to go with the XC60 D5.

[dhfreak]

Originally Posted by s2k01

I'm actually gonna pick up a Lr3 soon. Probably a 05-07..... Anyone have one?

I've owned a bunch of Rovers over the years; I would say I'm more of a Rover guy at heart than I am any other vehicle. With that being said, I had a LR3 for a short period of time, and I HATED it! It rode to stiff, felt tiny on the inside.

I've got an LR4 now, and it's light years better than the LR3s. I know that the changes weren't huge, but the small ones they made definitely made a big difference.

My vote would be for an LR4 if it's in your price range, or a newer Disco 2.

Mike

[phins2rt]

I'm partial to the MDX.

[frogman342]

I had the SUV first. An FJ Cruiser TRD SE. It is a must have living in middle TN. Then my toys followed: The S and BMW

[okeles]

Wow That's a good combination

I am going a similar path with yours, except the Toyota(since its expensive) how much is that by the way??

[LTWU]

the FJ is an awesome suv, but frogman has the TRD version. the rims alone on that thing are like $3500. they are limited ed and you can't walk into a dealer and order them, only TRD FJ owners are allowed to order them and you have to have documentation as to why you need to order them.

[frogman342]

The FJ TRD SE is an 07. I think I bought it in Jan 07 and the sticker was around 34,000 if I remember correctly.

Originally Posted by okeles

Wow That's a good combination

I am going a similar path with yours, except the Toyota(since its expensive) how much is that by the way??

[LTWU]

Originally Posted by okeles

Wow That's a good combination

I am going a similar path with yours, except the Toyota(since its expensive) how much is that by the way??

you think the toyota is too expensive so you're going with the XC? entry model doesn't come with leather and is FWD. by the time you're done adding stuff onto it you'll be looking at $40k+. if you want something luxurious definitely don't go with the FJ, it's a beast of a truck and is totally built for off-roading. i have a 4th generation 4runner which shares the same platform as the FJ, and what a lot of us will do is buy suspension parts off FJ owners who upgraded theirs and put it onto our rigs to improve our off road performance (even though 4runners stock are awesome as is).

if you want luxurious and comfortable, FJ is not the way you wanna go. get a crossover, something with a soccer mom/grocery getter suspension so it'll be nice and cushy for ya.

[okeles]

I don't know why, but Toyota doesn't bring any of those (4runner or FJ) to here so they are not available for about that amounts in Turkey

[LTWU]

haha forget that you're in turkey . . . . in that case get a toyota hilux diesel. those things are beasts!!! yah so what it's a truck, just get a camper shell and you're good to go. or don't know how much they'll cost where you are but can always look at a landcruiser

[Switchblade]

Toyota Hilux FTW!!!

[bilmilharley]

try a nice 2007 cadillac escalade, 18-20mpg and the ride will never let you down. Extreamly reliable, powerful, lots of interior room, bose stereo's, chrome all over the place, woodgrain all over the place, best looking of all suv's, and you can be proud of it....about 30k. we (wife and me) lovvvve to travel in it. Time is running out. Enjoy yourself now.

[dhfreak]

Originally Posted by bilmilharley

try a nice 2007 cadillac escalade, 18-20mpg and the ride will never let you down. Extreamly reliable, powerful, lots of interior room, bose stereo's, chrome all over the place, woodgrain all over the place, best looking of all suv's, and you can be proud of it....about 30k. we (wife and me) lovvvve to travel in it. Time is running out. Enjoy yourself now.

Yeah, except it's a piece of shit GM! I had an H2 for a couple of months, biggest mistake of my life!! I went through TWO front hubs in 7K miles. ANd, that was just the tip of the iceberg. Don't get me wrong, I think Escalades are very good looking trucks, but unfortunately they are Amerikun made!

Mike

[chave2k]

lincoln navigator

[NCDrummer]

I have two words for you: Land Cruiser! I have a 1989 (the boxy one) and a 1999 (V8 power). Both are great trucks. Very well made in Japan by highly intelligent and crafty Japanese workers. Can't beat `em.

[flyingarmadillo]

We've got the S2000/ FJ Cruiser combo too (along with my Nissan Frontier S/C). Love the FJ except for two things - the visibility is like looking out of a bunker, and it burns premium just like the S (only about 2X as much per mile).

[LTWU]

Originally Posted by flyingarmadillo

We've got the S2000/ FJ Cruiser combo too (along with my Nissan Frontier S/C). Love the FJ except for two things - the visibility is like looking out of a bunker, and it burns premium just like the S (only about 2X as much per mile).

whoa the FJ takes premium gas??? wow i didn't think toyota trucks drank the expensive stuff by design

[Ech0 0ne7]

If you still want to maintain the "fun" in driving during winter, i suggest a subaru. Their awd system is much better that the crv. Get an outback if you want clearance, but a wrx for fun! I'm not saying crv is not dependable. crv's will get stuck or slip/slide where subaru won't.

If i had more money i would buy a Vdub v10 tdi Touareg. WOW, best sporty suv out there. Nice balance of an suv to be very capable both on and off road. Porche Cayenne on road, hummer off road (w/right tires, not stock like those youtube videos)!

I bought an ML350 since it was cheaper. Very comfy and awd system is good w/decent torque. 22mpg is what i get on hwy w/v6.
I was about to get an xc90, but it felt and looked "cheap". Exterior is sexy though.

The choice is yours. How will you drive in winter? Slow or fast like s2k? Do you drift? Do you have large family? Do you go off roadin/muddin? Etc.

[Switchblade]

Originally Posted by Ech0 0ne7

If you still want to maintain the "fun" in driving during winter, i suggest a subaru. Their awd system is much better that the crv. Get an outback if you want clearance, but a wrx for fun! I'm not saying crv is not dependable. crv's will get stuck or slip/slide where subaru won't.

Subaru FTW!!!

[okeles]

I will drive the SUV like the S2k. But, of course it can't be special as the S2k...

I checked Subaru last week, the prices were pretty high, here.

But, I liked their new XV thingy, also the interior looks much much better than all other Subarus might get one but it can't be one of the orange colored ones