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I also agree, I don't see the sense in getting a high HP gas guzzling SUV. SUV's already suck for gas milage in their normal trim.

I love my Envoy, and if I didn't need something that could tow, I would trade it back for my old 35mpg Saab in a heartbeat.

Different strokes for different folks though. Good luck and let us know what you end up with!

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I hear what you guys are saying about being pointless. Definitely not baller status either. If that were the case I'd get a lexus, porchse, or BMW suv.

Basically, I just want a fun smaller suv to drive to dinners, weddings, etc. I just don't want something boring and a dime a dozen. For some reason my wife wont just get a rav-4 cheap economy suv/ car. So I'm trying to comprising with her. I get something fun/sporty and she gets her suv.

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Ya if I had it my way she would be driving an econobox. She's not gonna do that though and right now a jeep srt8 would be sweet! Then if we have another kid in 2 yrs the resale would still be good and we can upgrade to the Tahoe.

We only have a few more payments on the mdx. So the plan is get it paid off and running a little better and sell. Then take that money and probably another chunk good chunk of money and finance 5-8k

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Ahh it comes down to a woman, I understand now. :)

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bmw makes a nice SUV too for sure.

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Yeah cause if she doesn't get what she wants iant get what I want. You know typical woman shit.

I was trying to exclude the BMW, Audi ect. Just cost the cost of repair. But willing to hear some input if tgey can be found in the price range with some reliability.

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A GM suv would be cheap to maintain, scratch those Hi-perf SUVs off the list if you want MPGs. Plus it would be too tempting to put your foot in its ass too often.

If you could swing an acadia, those things are pretty sweet but i have no clue of the MPG.

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Another couple options would he denali envoy or denali acadia. Not as badass HP wise as an srt-8 but I think they look pretty decent in the denali trim package, and probably decently priced. Also Saab 9-7 are decently priced and not as dime a dozen. Just throwing out a ouple other options. Again good luck.

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Thanks guys were gonna start test driving some stuff this weekend hopefully.

Again though mpg really isn't an issue it will only be driven a few days a week. Maybe 160 miles.

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He doesn't drive it much, just 35k on it. Tires are $$$ (over $2k a set) and they go fast, he is almost done with the 2nd set. No major issues with it so far, but that ride is pretty harsh (a big part of it is the low profile tires I think).

Test drive both and you will see they have totally different personalities. I could live with the SS for a daily driver (and it is on my short list for my next one) but the SRT8 I couldn't. It is great for a toy like he uses it, but then I would just get a sports car. The SRT8 will hand the SS it's ass though in a straight line or the twisties, more so than the 25hp difference would make you think.

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Very good feedback. Thanks

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Is that the same as a Chev Equinox? I drove one of those around in florida as a rental, 4-cylinder, it was not horrible.

This is mitsustyle though! Buy an evo! :)

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No, it's the same as the Chevy Traverse.

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we have new 2012 SRT8 Jeep's up here at the shop if you're looking at getting a brand new SUV

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70K is about 50K over my budget of what I want to spend. I would never buy a brand new vehicle as the depriciation goes quickly.

Scheides the goal is to make my wife happy, So then I can buy what I want.
May be an Evo but maybe not. Ill always have my DSM so may look at a diffrent platform as a fun car. Who knows

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Buy a used Lexus RX, wife will love it, and so will your pocket. Or like someone stated, a used RDX.

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Do the RDXs have the same issue with the trans and the MDX's? Also what years RDX should I look at?

Never been a huge fan of the looks of the lexus, but could consider I know they have great reliability.

Also I really dig the looks of the new Tahoe. We seen a Tahoe XL at t-ball today sitting on some black 22s and it looked really nice. Usually you can throw a set of rims on something though and it will always look nice.

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02-04 Supercharged Nissan Xterra

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cayenne s? I dont know anything about them but I think it would be a cool suv to get and you can get a 04 or 05 for anywhere from 15k to 25k

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ws...932527261.html

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Probably expensive to fix.

Lined up a test drive for an SRT-8

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Nick, if you want to test drive a TB SS, you can drive our Saab 9-7x Aero (Same 6.0 LS2 engine).

I think they drive a bit nicer than the SS (quicker steering, beefier sway bars and bilsteins), definitely have a nicer interior, hids, air ride suspension, read dvd player nav and all that.

Fuel mileage sucks though, hardcore. She is averaging 15.5mpg with Melissa driving.

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Don't believe so, that was a generational issue with almost all the 5 speed auto's they attached to their V6's in the late '90's and early 2000's. Believe all the newer trannies are a newer model/generation AFAIK. Thus I believe the RDX's don't have those issues.

Our MDX, my bro's MDX, and my other bro's TL all had their transmissions replaced(including torque converters) by Acura, two for free, and one was discounted 50% off. All right around the 100k mile mark.

The shuddering issue you are having in yours is possibly the torque converter.

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You still have the saab? LOL I thought you were saying you needed an upgrade.

Good info though as I was unaware they came with the LS2. I guess another one I could add to the list.

Sidebar- Im offering to you this first. Wanna buy your talon back?

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Yeah its super weird the shuddering only happens at like 1400 rpm and like its missing going into gear. You have to either smash the gas or get out of it to stop.

But your probably correct its the torque converter:woohoo1:

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We traded in the one you remember and got a newer Aero version which comes with another 100hp ;)

I'd love to buy the Talon back but I couldn't do it right now.

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I would imagine there are some pretty amazing deals out there on Saabs too!

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OH really! Ill have to check it out then one of these days

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TBSS with boost.

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Were getting a 07+ style Denali. Thread can be closed. Lol

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Check out some forums on how they handle in the snow. LOTS of complaints on them. They went to a full open system and use the brakes to control everything and the guys hate them, that is the reason we haven't upgraded ours. In like '09 or '10 they fixed it, but they are spendy yet.

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You can do diesel swaps that bolt right in.

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Figured I'd update this thread as we brought home the new vehicle tonight. So after test driving a ton of cars over that past few months. We made a decision. Unfortunately we did not buy any in the poll above, but honestly I couldn't be happier price was right and closed the deal tonight.

Vehicle we bought

2008 pearl white Ford Edge limited
48k
18" chrome rims
Panoramic sunroof
Factory warranty till August 2013.

We payed $15900

Car gets 24 mpg on hwy so it's a huge jump from 14 lol. And I saved $19 a month over the Acura on insurance.

Didn't have a DVD system but were order headrests in a month or so.

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Nice! Ive been looking at those too, let me know how you like it long term.

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Very nice. Ford is making some solid products now and for that price you can't go wrong.

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Yeah I was pretty impressed with the edge. I'm like the wide wheel base and that fact it does not need premium fuel.

Ford has really stepped it up I think to. We will probably have it payed off by spring next yr so we wanna look at the new 2013 explorers.