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Price cap $70k.  What would you do?

Keep current 2004 Acura MDX
13 (31.7%)
Look into Land Rover LR3
3 (7.3%)
Look into Audi Q7
4 (9.8%)
Look into Honda Odyssey
0 (0%)
Look into Toyota Sienna
6 (14.6%)
Look into Nissan Quest
1 (2.4%)
Look into BMW X5
4 (9.8%)
Other suggestions?
10 (24.4%)

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mdxtasy

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What would you do?
« on: January 08, 2007, 10:03:37 am »
I'm toying with the idea of getting something else as the family hauler.  The Acura has been fantastic and continues to be a great vehicle for us.  However, there's always options right?  What would you do and why?
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2007, 10:05:00 am »
Keep the glorified Pilot and spend the money on a proper car.   ;)
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2007, 10:08:17 am »
Are you bored of it?

If the MDX is great, then i'd probably keep it until something came along that i /had/ to have.

Nothing on that list is screaming at me.

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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2007, 10:12:39 am »
Keep the current MDX and when the time comes, get off the SUV wagon and get yourself another fun to drive car that can also be a family hauler.  I'd be thinking 5 series wagon or V70R...
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2007, 10:16:29 am »
If being a high-roller as yourself, I would opt for Audio Q7. X5 seems common nowadays.

You can't beat the utility of a minivan. Its very difficult to shop a minivan for someone else, seating arrangement and handling/movement of the seats is different in all of them, you must try moving them around to find your sweet spot. (Been shopping with bro-in-law for a minivan over a month, was set on Quest, then settled on Sienna due to the seat arrangement which he prefered).
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2007, 10:21:14 am »
I agree with Scaerio.
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2007, 10:33:50 am »
The Touareg 3.6 (V6) and 4.2 (V8) come in under 70G I believe.

The 535XiT come in over 70G so that is out.

If you still want AWD the Sienna comes with that.

In the world of SUVs I really like the looks of LR's.  Had a LR Sport following me following a S4 Avant through the Laurentians one day.  No problems keeping up on any section.  Don't know anything else about them (reliability?) though.
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2007, 10:35:21 am »
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2007, 10:35:32 am »
You make this so easy MDX. A Minivan of course. ;D ;D

Your wife is already leaning that way - maybe one or two more little ones running around? She must have plans...

And to top it off the folks at DC have just made it a no brainer. They might call it the family van but you could call it the conference room. Or romper room at night and conference room by day. Of course the plebian Dodge won't do so you would go for the more upscale Chrysler to keep in on par with the MDX.

What with those reversing chairs and pop up table you would then be able to play with the family and also have your meetings in there driving from place to place. A mobile meeting mama - perfect for the family man who is Miataless from time to time.

Talk about productivity gains. Wow. Think about the possibilites. YUP - you need a van. :rofl2: ;)
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2007, 10:37:36 am »
Skip a step and GO PARATRANSIT  ................used...... :'(
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2007, 10:40:52 am »
Quote from: kelli on January 08, 2007, 10:08:17 am
Are you bored of it?

If the MDX is great, then i'd probably keep it until something came along that i /had/ to have.

Nothing on that list is screaming at me.

I agree.  The only option on that list that I find remotely interesting is the X5, and I doubt I would sell a perfectly good MDX to have one.  :)  Save the money and spend it on the Miata.  ;)

Or, if you really want a new car, the B9 Tribeca is a good option.  :D
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2007, 10:47:21 am »
Md is yer LEASE up or are ya just FED UP..or is wifey  preggers again  :o :-*...REPLACE RUBBERS ALL AROUND and you'll be good to GO fer anuffer 3 years....with the HONDA that is............... :banana: :bang:
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2007, 10:51:11 am »
Quote from: safristi on January 08, 2007, 10:47:21 am
Md is yer LEASE up or are ya just FED UP..or is wifey  preggers again  :o :-*...REPLACE RUBBERS ALL AROUND and you'll be good to GO fer anuffer 3 years....with the HONDA that is............... :banana: :bang:

Looking at something new....or just keep it.

Wife likes LR3, and minivans.  I like the Q7 (she doesn't)....both of us like the MDX...but it's me who wants to change....because.
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2007, 10:56:53 am »
The thrifty cheap bastard side of me would say to keep the MDX, especially if there is nothing wrong with it. 

The new Odyssey is nice though...
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2007, 10:59:38 am »
OK Squire............the  LAND LORD ROVER it is...can I interst U in my OLDE TWEEDY JACKET...only USED   56,000 TIMES.....U can call me NIGELLA and this is PERSEPHONE...we are LEBANESE if U puleeze or DON"T PLEASE :-* :-*
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2007, 11:52:19 am »
It must be hell to be so poor!  :'( :'( :rofl2:

As far as this option - Look into Land Rover LR3 - unless you want to spend most of your time getting to know the service staff, I'd say that was a terrible choice.
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #16 on: January 08, 2007, 11:59:43 am »
The new one is much improved the Service staff just SNIGGER instead of laughing...
 
 This is an OLDE SAW....I do believe the ROVER GROUP...here BOY...has learned a lesson...don't crap in the living room or BITE the CUSTOMERS...we shall see....Come OVR come OVr RANGE ROVER..... :P
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #17 on: January 08, 2007, 12:09:03 pm »
Honestly, nothing wrong with keeping the current MDX, especially if it keeps the other half content and you with less expense.

I happen to really like the new MDX's looks. I can't believe how Audi it is from the rear, but overall it's much more luxurious and the interior is superb. Bound to be better performance too.

The Q7 isn't a bad value for such a large import SUV, but the 3.6L is likely a tad underpowered compared to the MDX. V8 more of a gas guzzler.

Sienna AWD would be a nice van.

The Benz R-Class would be a neat solution I think. Big, but neat.

Or could get a minivan and a sporty car for the $70G cap set.
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #18 on: January 08, 2007, 12:48:25 pm »
I'd keep the MDK until you actually need something bigger. Minivans are super practical but aren't much fun to drive. Then get a year old Quest.
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #19 on: January 08, 2007, 01:04:50 pm »
Quote from: MdX5 on January 08, 2007, 10:35:21 am
Quote from: Giant Dwarf on January 08, 2007, 10:05:00 am
Keep the glorified Pilot and spend the money on a proper car.   ;)

How's this?
http://www.rennsportcalgary.ca/inventory/?function=detail&id=90
:drool: :drool: :drool: :bow: :bow: :bow: :skid: :iagree:

That's PRECISELY what I was talkin' about.  :thumbup:
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