Author Topic: Next? (Read 1802 times)

sailor723 · « **on:** December 14, 2009, 06:47:26 am »

The SRX will hit the 4/80,000 warranty mark next Fall. While I still enjoy the car very much recent "in the shop" experiences have got me thinking that it might be a pain to own it past this point. It might make sense to sell it next spring/summer with a few months of bumper to bumper and 1 year+ powertrain left on it to maximise value. So,that begs the question ....What's next?

I'm not really keen on the 2010 version SRX for a variety of reasons

Needs are still...

AWD

Decent cargo capacity....3 people and a lot of luggage on road trips....We recently flew out of a US airport about 5 hours away (don't get me started on Air Canada pricing!) and the SRX just barely held the bags without putting 1/2 the back seat down

Good rear seat comfort and legroom for an adult (we had a MB C class rental and my daughter felt pretty cramped)

Reasonable power (say 0-100 times of 8's or less) and good 80-120 passing performance

Decent handling and steering....more "carlike" (I'm not expecting a sport sedan but I really don't like a "van/SUV-like" ride)

Light towing ability

I'd either consider mainstream new or a highend CPO used at 1-2 years old

Black book on the SRX is 26,000-28,000 right now so I'm think something around 40-45K

Suggestions?

airbalancer · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2009, 06:51:27 pm »

HL has good rear seat room and the back end is square so it will hold more
Maybe Vera Cruz , good rear seat room , unsure about bag room as the back end is not square of
X5 is nice
Chevy, GMC. Acadia I find the rear seat is low to be comfortable in

sailor723 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 16, 2009, 06:00:50 am »

Well,for example,the SRX has about 32 cu feet of cargo room rear seat up and 69 point-something with the seats down. It seems to be about the right size for my needs and i wouldn't want to go a whole lot smaller. I think the important cargo capacity number is "rear seats up" ....just about any wagon/CUV would be OK with the seats down

The HL has almost 1/3 more capacity (40-something cubic feet and over 90 with the seats down)....maybe too big a vehicle?

In terms of the Acadia and clones I think my "GM" ownership experience will be a one-time thing.

I like the idea of a CPO X5 but in several reviews I've read it was faulted for being tight in terms of space.

A 3.6 Ltd Outback might fit the bill size/feature and power wise but I'm not sure I like the exterior looks.

maybe an XC70? ...(the US site shows 72 cu ft but doesn't give the "behind the rear seats" number.) I like the looks and a friend has had good luck with an 07 V70.

Maybe I'm going to have to put 3 suitcases in the back of the SRX and go "testpacking"

Careener · « **Reply #3 on:** December 16, 2009, 06:23:14 am »

How about a Subaru Outback wagon + cargo box when necessary?

sailor723 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 16, 2009, 07:16:38 am »

Quote from: Careener on December 16, 2009, 06:23:14 am

How about a Subaru Outback wagon + cargo box when necessary?

See my post above....although I may go and have a look just to see what they look like in person.

G0dspd · « **Reply #5 on:** December 16, 2009, 04:58:56 pm »

Toyota Sienna AWD with a towing package. That's what you're describing.

airbalancer · « **Reply #6 on:** December 16, 2009, 05:01:45 pm »

When is the Tribeca getting redone?
Maybe that would work

sailor723 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 16, 2009, 05:40:42 pm »

Quote from: G0dspd on December 16, 2009, 04:58:56 pm

Toyota Sienna AWD with a towing package. That's what you're describing.

I'm obviously not very good at describing things

What I want is a fairly roomy AWD wagon-type vehicle with good power and handling and some luxury features. When I was test driving the last time I was turned off both the Vera Cruz and the CX-9 because I found them too big and somewhat "vanlike"

The price point should be around 40-45K+/- for either new or a 1-2 year old,low milage CPO used with extended warranty.

How big is a 5 series touring wagon?

1TSX · « **Reply #8 on:** December 16, 2009, 05:53:10 pm »

V6 Venza?

vdk · « **Reply #9 on:** December 16, 2009, 05:56:47 pm »

Quote from: sailor723 on December 16, 2009, 05:40:42 pm

How big is a 5 series touring wagon?

Big enough. And a

load of fun.

Guy · « **Reply #10 on:** December 16, 2009, 06:01:38 pm »

Quote from: sailor723 on December 16, 2009, 06:00:50 am

Well,for example,the SRX has about 32 cu feet of cargo room rear seat up and 69 point-something with the seats down. It seems to be about the right size for my needs and i wouldn't want to go a whole lot smaller. I think the important cargo capacity number is "rear seats up" ....just about any wagon/CUV would be OK with the seats down

The HL has almost 1/3 more capacity (40-something cubic feet and over 90 with the seats down)....maybe too big a vehicle?

In terms of the Acadia and clones I think my "GM" ownership experience will be a one-time thing.

I like the idea of a CPO X5 but in several reviews I've read it was faulted for being tight in terms of space.

A 3.6 Ltd Outback might fit the bill size/feature and power wise but I'm not sure I like the exterior looks.

maybe an XC70? ...(the US site shows 72 cu ft but doesn't give the "behind the rear seats" number.) I like the looks and a friend has had good luck with an 07 V70.

Maybe I'm going to have to put 3 suitcases in the back of the SRX and go "testpacking"

n

The XC70 has far more cargo capacity than your SRX.

sailor723 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 16, 2009, 07:31:02 pm »

Quote from: Guy on December 16, 2009, 06:01:38 pm

Quote from: sailor723 on December 16, 2009, 06:00:50 am
Well,for example,the SRX has about 32 cu feet of cargo room rear seat up and 69 point-something with the seats down. It seems to be about the right size for my needs and i wouldn't want to go a whole lot smaller. I think the important cargo capacity number is "rear seats up" ....just about any wagon/CUV would be OK with the seats down

The HL has almost 1/3 more capacity (40-something cubic feet and over 90 with the seats down)....maybe too big a vehicle?

In terms of the Acadia and clones I think my "GM" ownership experience will be a one-time thing.

I like the idea of a CPO X5 but in several reviews I've read it was faulted for being tight in terms of space.

A 3.6 Ltd Outback might fit the bill size/feature and power wise but I'm not sure I like the exterior looks.

maybe an XC70? ...(the US site shows 72 cu ft but doesn't give the "behind the rear seats" number.) I like the looks and a friend has had good luck with an 07 V70.

Maybe I'm going to have to put 3 suitcases in the back of the SRX and go "testpacking"
n

The XC70 has far more cargo capacity than your SRX.

Really?....by the numbers I would have thought they are about the same or just a little bit bigger for the Volvo (about 3.6% bigger volume for the Volvo......the Volvo cargo floor looks to be wider)

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #12 on:** December 16, 2009, 07:43:54 pm »

Flex?

sailor723 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 16, 2009, 07:59:08 pm »

Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on December 16, 2009, 07:43:54 pm

Flex?

Nah....that styling is "love it or hate it"....I'm in the "hate it' camp

rrocket · « **Reply #14 on:** December 16, 2009, 08:15:17 pm »

Used Audi AllRoad?

carcrazy · « **Reply #15 on:** December 16, 2009, 08:27:10 pm »

Acura MDX? Not to mention that a RAV4 V6 Ltd, Outlander XLS and Forester XT Ltd would fit the profile, but perhaps they are too mainstream for you.

rrocket · « **Reply #16 on:** December 16, 2009, 08:31:20 pm »

Audi S4 Avant? Volvo V70R?

sailor723 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 16, 2009, 08:56:34 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on December 16, 2009, 08:15:17 pm

Used Audi AllRoad?

Was the Allroad an A4 or an A6?...(A4 is probably too small)

vdk · « **Reply #18 on:** December 16, 2009, 09:06:25 pm »

Quote from: sailor723 on December 16, 2009, 08:56:34 pm

Quote from: rrocket on December 16, 2009, 08:15:17 pm
Used Audi AllRoad?

Was the Allroad an A4 or an A6?...(A4 is probably too small)

A6 Avant.

sailor723 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 16, 2009, 09:29:02 pm »

Quote from: carcrazy on December 16, 2009, 08:27:10 pm

Acura MDX? Not to mention that a RAV4 V6 Ltd, Outlander XLS and Forester XT Ltd would fit the profile, but perhaps they are too mainstream for you.

Actually,the more I'm thinking about it,the more I'm thinking I might want an AWD wagon rather than a CUV/SUV. Of Couse that may change once I start looking/test driving