SUV recommendations for the Mrs

ajp · 12-15-2014, 12:07 AM

Until now, my wife has been completely uninterested in what she drives. She has valued practicality vs looks/performance etc.

She currently drives a banged up Honda Odyssey with dings on all four sides and has been happy.

Until now.

She works very hard and has done for many years (she is a Doctor). This year she made more money than she thought, and wants to spend upto $100k on an SUV and wants me to find one.

She asked me to find something that makes peoples' heads turn...I have no idea where to start.

It needs to have the following:

1) 3rd row
2) reliable
3) sporty
4) killer looks

Is there anything out there that would work?

FenwickHockey65 · 12-15-2014, 12:09 AM

FenwickHockey65 · 12-15-2014, 12:10 AM

Steve Dallas · 12-15-2014, 10:13 AM

I have the Audi Q5, and had looked at the Q7.

Based on my Q5, I would highly recommend the Q7. I've put over 50,000 miles on mine in almost 2 years, and it has had zero problems.

The AWD is amazing in the snow and rain. It's also one of the most comfortable cars I've driven.

Downside is price. They aren't a cheap car.

trashmanssd · 12-15-2014, 10:48 AM

Range Rover Sport. may lack a little in the reliable side, wont leave you stranded but may cost you a bit after warranty is up. But looks awesome can get the supercharged in your price range which is a beast. Interior is perfection.

trashmanssd · 12-15-2014, 11:12 AM

See if she can go through with it. My wife and I were in same boat we make enough and have no kids to get for the most part what we want. Wife looked at lexus GX, Range Rover Sport, Audi Q5, but in the end her practicality won out and ended up with Toyota Highlander good value very reliable she puts a lot mile on 20k a year. Plus if she gets nice fancy SUV she knows I will want to drive it some times and I will be a pain in the ass if its dirty.

Steve Dallas · 12-15-2014, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trashmanssd

Range Rover Sport. may lack a little in the reliable side, wont leave you stranded but may cost you a bit after warranty is up. But looks awesome can get the supercharged in your price range which is a beast. Interior is perfection.

I love having a supercharger in my SUV. Ultimate sleeper. I mean, it's nowhere near as fast as my SS was, or my Stingray...still, it helps to have a little power for passing in the mountains & such

DDoug · 12-15-2014, 05:56 PM

1fastmf · 12-15-2014, 07:25 PM

Q7

Sandor · 12-18-2014, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajp

Until now, my wife has been completely uninterested in what she drives. She has valued practicality vs looks/performance etc.

She currently drives a banged up Honda Odyssey with dings on all four sides and has been happy.

Until now.

She works very hard and has done for many years (she is a Doctor). This year she made more money than she thought, and wants to spend upto $100k on an SUV and wants me to find one.

She asked me to find something that makes peoples' heads turn...I have no idea where to start.

It needs to have the following:

1) 3rd row
2) reliable
3) sporty
4) killer looks

Is there anything out there that would work?

The new Chevy Tahoe is awesome. There is a reason why its the #1 SUV on the market.

http://www.chevrolet.com/tahoe-full-size-suv.html

ajp · 12-18-2014, 07:23 PM

I like the Range Rover sport.

Also looked at the new Discovery, both good looking SUVs.

Splitter · 12-19-2014, 07:06 AM

Doctor? 100k to spend on an SUV?

New range rover sport... if she wants a bit smaller, evoque?

Q7?

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...ry-Large-SUVs/

Those are luxury models though and wouldn't include Tahoe etc..

And these are "affordable" SUVs. Lol, 60k is affordable for a loaded Tahoe?

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...le-Large-SUVs/

And finally, I think this list is the one you should be looking at.

3 rows, luxury SUVS:

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...s-with-3-Rows/

I would get a brand new Escalade instead of a Range Rover. Domestic, hopefully less issues down the road, and king of the road of lux SUVS, imo.

Mr Twisty · 12-19-2014, 07:24 AM

Cayenne GTS
Don't know much about the new car, but throwing it in the hat

edit: no 3rd row..... nevermind

trashmanssd · 12-19-2014, 09:08 AM

I think there are a lot choices could you put those 4 Priorities in order from most to least important. Every SUV I can think of only ticks 3-3/12 of those boxes.

Range rover and Audi fall a little short in the reliable department (after 4-5 years tend to have expensive repairs)

Porsche looks are questionable some love some hate and has no third row.

Tahoe, Escalade, Durango, and most SUV's miss the mark on sporty.

How sporty do you want? Porsche is near track capable in some forms, Audi QS5 is a little rocket, AMG Merc's are muscle machines. Range Rover Sport Supercharged is very capable.

Is third row a most? (with lots kids) or does she just like the room it affords.

12-15-2014, 12:09 AM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	__________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

12-15-2014, 12:10 AM	#3
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	__________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

12-15-2014, 10:13 AM	#4
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I have the Audi Q5, and had looked at the Q7. Based on my Q5, I would highly recommend the Q7. I've put over 50,000 miles on mine in almost 2 years, and it has had zero problems. The AWD is amazing in the snow and rain. It's also one of the most comfortable cars I've driven. Downside is price. They aren't a cheap car. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

12-15-2014, 11:12 AM	#6
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	See if she can go through with it. My wife and I were in same boat we make enough and have no kids to get for the most part what we want. Wife looked at lexus GX, Range Rover Sport, Audi Q5, but in the end her practicality won out and ended up with Toyota Highlander good value very reliable she puts a lot mile on 20k a year. Plus if she gets nice fancy SUV she knows I will want to drive it some times and I will be a pain in the ass if its dirty. Last edited by trashmanssd; 12-15-2014 at 11:54 AM.

12-15-2014, 05:56 PM	#8
DDoug Drives: '13 Inferno Orange ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The 313 Posts: 437	__________________

12-15-2014, 12:07 AM	#1
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	SUV recommendations for the Mrs Until now, my wife has been completely uninterested in what she drives. She has valued practicality vs looks/performance etc. She currently drives a banged up Honda Odyssey with dings on all four sides and has been happy. Until now. She works very hard and has done for many years (she is a Doctor). This year she made more money than she thought, and wants to spend upto $100k on an SUV and wants me to find one. She asked me to find something that makes peoples' heads turn...I have no idea where to start. It needs to have the following: 1) 3rd row 2) reliable 3) sporty 4) killer looks Is there anything out there that would work? __________________

12-15-2014, 10:48 AM	#5
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	Range Rover Sport. may lack a little in the reliable side, wont leave you stranded but may cost you a bit after warranty is up. But looks awesome can get the supercharged in your price range which is a beast. Interior is perfection.

12-15-2014, 07:25 PM	#9
1fastmf Drives: SBM G8 Gt Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago Posts: 206	Q7

12-18-2014, 07:23 PM	#11
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	I like the Range Rover sport. Also looked at the new Discovery, both good looking SUVs. __________________

12-19-2014, 07:06 AM	#12
Splitter Account Suspended Drives: '14 RRM 1LT/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA Posts: 2,065	Doctor? 100k to spend on an SUV? New range rover sport... if she wants a bit smaller, evoque? Q7? http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...ry-Large-SUVs/ Those are luxury models though and wouldn't include Tahoe etc.. And these are "affordable" SUVs. Lol, 60k is affordable for a loaded Tahoe? http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...le-Large-SUVs/ And finally, I think this list is the one you should be looking at. 3 rows, luxury SUVS: http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...s-with-3-Rows/ I would get a brand new Escalade instead of a Range Rover. Domestic, hopefully less issues down the road, and king of the road of lux SUVS, imo.

12-19-2014, 07:24 AM	#13
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	Cayenne GTS Don't know much about the new car, but throwing it in the hat edit: no 3rd row..... nevermind __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views Last edited by Mr Twisty; 12-19-2014 at 07:35 AM.

12-19-2014, 09:08 AM	#14
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	I think there are a lot choices could you put those 4 Priorities in order from most to least important. Every SUV I can think of only ticks 3-3/12 of those boxes. Range rover and Audi fall a little short in the reliable department (after 4-5 years tend to have expensive repairs) Porsche looks are questionable some love some hate and has no third row. Tahoe, Escalade, Durango, and most SUV's miss the mark on sporty. How sporty do you want? Porsche is near track capable in some forms, Audi QS5 is a little rocket, AMG Merc's are muscle machines. Range Rover Sport Supercharged is very capable. Is third row a most? (with lots kids) or does she just like the room it affords.