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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #20 on: August 28, 2007, 08:21:18 pm »
 :) Give us an update!
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #21 on: August 28, 2007, 08:50:59 pm »
Quote from: 2hondas on August 28, 2007, 08:21:18 pm
:) Give us an update!

Nothing to update, the chase has just begun, car goes back in October, lots of time to figure this out
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #22 on: August 28, 2007, 08:53:33 pm »
I'm guessing the final choice will be another Cayenne, the new X5, or maybe one of the Benz. Long shot - the FX Infiniti.

All other suggestions will be discarded.... ;) ;D
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #23 on: August 28, 2007, 08:56:42 pm »
Mine goes back in October as well. I love the chase, but I vacillate about the final decision. I assume your Mom relies heavily on your input, so enjoy the test driving and nitpicking, I am.
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #25 on: August 28, 2007, 09:14:08 pm »
Quote from: DockMan on August 28, 2007, 08:56:42 pm
Mine goes back in October as well. I love the chase, but I vacillate about the final decision. I assume your Mom relies heavily on your input, so enjoy the test driving and nitpicking, I am.

My opinion definetly carries a lot of weight, the Cayenne was my idea, my dad "blames" me for this, my mom "thanks" me for it.

what are you considering?
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2007, 09:46:10 pm »
Quote from: BJB on August 28, 2007, 05:29:55 pm
Quote from: DockMan on August 28, 2007, 04:19:10 pm
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #28 on: August 28, 2007, 09:57:13 pm »
Quote from: ovr50 on August 28, 2007, 08:53:33 pm
I'm guessing the final choice will be another Cayenne, the new X5, or maybe one of the Benz. Long shot - the FX Infiniti.

All other suggestions will be discarded.... ;) ;D

I don't know much about luxury SUVs, but as my husband was talking about wanting an SUV next, I did look at them a bit for him.

The two top vehicles I'd pick for trying are the MDX (value for dollar in premium SUV land) and X5 (for BMW driving dynamics).

I suspect though, based on what you told us so far, it will be one of the 3 top choices Ovr enumerated above. 

By the way BJB, I said welcome back to you in another thread before I saw this thread. :)
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #29 on: August 28, 2007, 10:31:27 pm »
A loaded Volvo XC90? I know it doesn't have Porsche's prestige, but it's a nice SUV. Maybe the Sport model?
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #30 on: August 28, 2007, 11:30:54 pm »
The Porsche badge carries a lot of weight....as does Range Rover, BMW and Mercedes.  All other badges in the SUV class are a cut below.  Lexus, Infiniti, Acura, Volvo etc.....won't bring the badge chasers into the showrooms. 

I'd look at a Range Rover Sport, BMW X5, MB R class, a MB G wagon/class, and the Porsche Cayenne. 
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #31 on: August 29, 2007, 12:53:08 am »
Quote from: MD on August 28, 2007, 11:30:54 pm
The Porsche badge carries a lot of weight....as does Range Rover, BMW and Mercedes.  All other badges in the SUV class are a cut below.  Lexus, Infiniti, Acura, Volvo etc.....won't bring the badge chasers into the showrooms.

 :iagree:  The badge is the only thing most buyers care about.  Ask them about their car and they'll probably answer: Who cares it's a ____ !  ::)

My friend's boss owns a construction company and he recently returned his Lexus SUV (don't know what it was) and the dealership lent him a brand new Lexus GX470 while he made his mind up.  He said he won't buy/lease at Lexus again because the brand is not posh enough for someone like him. (whatever that means)  ::)
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #32 on: August 29, 2007, 12:57:15 am »
Quote from: G0dspd on August 29, 2007, 12:53:08 am
Quote from: MD on August 28, 2007, 11:30:54 pm
The Porsche badge carries a lot of weight....as does Range Rover, BMW and Mercedes.  All other badges in the SUV class are a cut below.  Lexus, Infiniti, Acura, Volvo etc.....won't bring the badge chasers into the showrooms.

 :iagree:  The badge is the only thing most buyers care about.  Ask them about their car and they'll probably answer: Who cares it's a ____ !  ::)

My friend's boss owns a construction company and he recently returned his Lexus SUV (don't know what it was) and the dealership lent him a brand new Lexus GX470 while he made his mind up.  He said he won't buy/lease at Lexus again because the brand is not posh enough for someone like him. (whatever that means)  ::)

Is this Posh enough for him?  It's got dual airbags.

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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #33 on: August 29, 2007, 05:34:44 am »
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Is this Posh enough for him?  It's got dual airbags

The whole conversation was in french so maybe posh is not the appropriate word.  ;D  I don't know about you but skeletor with the boob job freaks me out.  :rofl2:
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #34 on: August 29, 2007, 09:24:01 am »
..Prolly this guy that returned tha LEXUS...........................Saw Jim Kurik the home builder TV guy on my way back from the States in a Rest Stop...hadf a big Honking Merc Sedan.....didn't study the car too much as he woz wif a cute chickey-poo :o...he gave me a friendly wave when our eyes connected...she ignored me.... :'(
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #35 on: August 29, 2007, 09:35:53 am »
A lot of people choose SUVs for higher seating and the ability the see over/around those lowly cars. Its a comfort factor.

Its very difficult to find something with enough cachet to match the Porsche Cayenne.

As others suggested, Range Rover Sport, Mercedes G-Wagon, BMW X-5, Audi Q7 as alternates. She thanks you for suggesting the Cayenne, she might want to get another one despite the problems.

Thats an awesome shopping list though.
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #36 on: August 29, 2007, 09:47:10 am »
Quote from: UmroAyyar on August 29, 2007, 09:35:53 am
Thats an awesome shopping list though.

 :iagree: Very Envious.
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #37 on: August 29, 2007, 10:00:56 am »
What have you test driven and what are you pushing for?

What has she test driven (if at all) and what is she pushing for (or has no idea?)?

Individual offerings from BMW or sold-order-only options from Audi could enhance the prestige factor. Would/could your mom wait for the vehicle, or has to take something already in dealer hands for a quick swap once the lease is over?
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Re: My Favourite Time of the Year(s)
« Reply #38 on: August 29, 2007, 10:07:56 am »
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on August 29, 2007, 10:00:56 am
What have you test driven and what are you pushing for?

What has she test driven (if at all) and what is she pushing for (or has no idea?)?

Individual offerings from BMW or sold-order-only options from Audi could enhance the prestige factor. Would/could your mom wait for the vehicle, or has to take something already in dealer hands for a quick swap once the lease is over?

Are you suggesting this?  :P
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on April 18, 2007, 04:38:08 pm
This Papaya Orange Q7 S-line is apparently driven in BC. If anyone sees it, give the driver a  :thumbup: from me! Next time I would love a custom order colour and trim.

http://www.audiworld.com/news/07/readers-rides-papaya-q7/
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« Reply #39 on: August 29, 2007, 10:09:47 am »
This Papaya Orange Q7 S-line is apparently driven in BC. If anyone sees it, give the driver a  :thumbup: from me! Next time I would love a custom order colour and trim.

http://www.audiworld.com/news/07/readers-rides-papaya-q7/
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Plate looks to be from Manitoba.  Oh boy, that colour was a good idea on the Elise/Exige...but goodness, that's not pretty. 
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