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[EJBasile]

I no this isn't a car advice forum but I'll ask anyway... My Mom is looking into three mid-size SUVs... the Volvo XC90, VW Touareg, or the Saab 9-7x... which one do you guys think?

Hmmm...

Saab 9-7x IMO is ugly. That and its a sportend up luxeried up chevy trialblazer/GMC Envoy/Buick Rainier/what ever else it is rebadged as.

Volvo XC90: Nice car, decent interior, I know a few people that have them. They love them (but then again they are volvo people). I amazed at how small they are, yet even if the 3rd row seat is up (with 3rd row seat package), there is still a good amount of cargo space in the trunk. The 2.5l engine doesn't seem like enough power- I don't know, I've only driven the T6

VW Touareg: The 2nd most awesome SUV currently out. I love its interrior. I think it has the best fit and finish. Lots of options available (4-zone climate control, Air Suspension, etc). I personally love them. My brother-in-law has the V8 Toureg and it is truely an amazingly designed car. A few downsides of it though: V6 IMO isn't enough power for the car, bad fuel economy, poor reliability, euro car = fairly high repair costs in US


Reliability wise: Saab 9-7x (now that they are owned by GM, and the 9-7x is basically a trail blazer)

Better quaility, long life, good price: Volvo XC90

Best Looking, Best Design, etc: Touareg


I congradulate you for correctly spelling Touareg (most people write toureg). I also suggest looking at the Lexus GX470- nice quality, good reliability. Or depending on your moms budget Range Rover Sport (56,000). I have the Range Rover (non sport) and I love it to death.

Remember though. Gas prices right now are not very SUV friendly.

I know a person who spent $130 filling up her 14mpg chevy suburban.

 

[EJBasile]

Well Ford does own Volvo now so it makes sense to use the technology to help prevent rollovers. I did not get the service yet, we will see how the budget looks in a month or so. It's all compatible so it would be nice.

I'm sorry, but I just don't like how Ford also stole the S80 platform for their five hundred and freestyle suv (I rate in the top 10 ugliest cars, a car based SUV gone bad). AND how ford stole the VW/Audi/Porsche engineer for the five hundred, well didn't exactly steal, but used.

It does make everything cheaper using parts from different cars. But someday I can see the volvo s80 being the same car as a ford five hundred only with nicer features the same as a ford. Or the s40 based on the ford focus. Or the xc90 looks the same as the ford freestyle. etc.

 

[w_parietti22]

Hmmm...

Saab 9-7x IMO is ugly. That and its a sportend up luxeried up chevy trialblazer/GMC Envoy/Buick Rainier/what ever else it is rebadged as.

Volvo XC90: Nice car, decent interior, I know a few people that have them. They love them (but then again they are volvo people). I amazed at how small they are, yet even if the 3rd row seat is up (with 3rd row seat package), there is still a good amount of cargo space in the trunk. The 2.5l engine doesn't seem like enough power- I don't know, I've only driven the T6

VW Touareg: The 2nd most awesome SUV currently out. I love its interrior. I think it has the best fit and finish. Lots of options available (4-zone climate control, Air Suspension, etc). I personally love them. My brother-in-law has the V8 Toureg and it is truely an amazingly designed car. A few downsides of it though: V6 IMO isn't enough power for the car, bad fuel economy, poor reliability, euro car = fairly high repair costs in US


Reliability wise: Saab 9-7x (now that they are owned by GM, and the 9-7x is basically a trail blazer)

Better quaility, long life, good price: Volvo XC90

Best Looking, Best Design, etc: Touareg


I congradulate you for correctly spelling Touareg (most people write toureg). I also suggest looking at the Lexus GX470- nice quality, good reliability. Or depending on your moms budget Range Rover Sport (56,000). I have the Range Rover (non sport) and I love it to death.

Remember though. Gas prices right now are not very SUV friendly.

I know a person who spent $130 filling up her 14mpg chevy suburban.

yeah... we have a Suburban now so we need to get something smaller and more gas friendly. Range Rovers are a little to expensive... but I love them. My friend has a Lexus GX470 and I love it but its probably to expensive.

lol. I only spelt Touareg right cause I looked it up before I wrote it!
lol.

thanks for the advice!

 

[chibianh]

I'm a hatchback kinda guy.

 

[Chris3125]

my clio billabong. love the thing. cant afford big cars with big engines over here like you damn americans lol. fits my boards n **** it so im happy

dashboard lights arnt actually green. shame like. footwells are tho

 

[neut]

my clio billabong. love the thing. cant afford big cars with big engines over here like you damn americans lol. fits my boards n **** it so im happy

dashboard lights arnt actually green. shame like.

Woah! Awesome pics!

peace | neut

 

[Bakey]

Both the VX(R) 220 and the MOnaro have been discontinued on the UK

Blooming typical!! VX get it right and then they go and pull the plug!!!

I guess the residual values will hold pretty well. I've just had a quick look on AutoTrader and there's a couple of VXR 220's both just under 30k - ouch!! Opposed to the standard 220 Turbo averaging around the 19k mark with similar(ish) mileage and age.

Well, the MR2's sold and now I'm enjoing [ ] a Pug 306 TD.... god damn it's horrible!!!!!!!

C'mon 12 - 18 months ain't that long, I can hold out... just!!!!!

Just keep thinking nice thoughts of the 220 Turbo...

 

[wdlove]

Purchased a 2005 XC70 last month. It's a Lava color. AWD and rear parking assist and Lo-Jack

 

[840quadra]

I'm sorry, but I just don't like how Ford also stole the S80 platform for their five hundred and freestyle suv (I rate in the top 10 ugliest cars, a car based SUV gone bad). AND how ford stole the VW/Audi/Porsche engineer for the five hundred, well didn't exactly steal, but used.

It does make everything cheaper using parts from different cars. But someday I can see the volvo s80 being the same car as a ford five hundred only with nicer features the same as a ford. Or the s40 based on the ford focus. Or the xc90 looks the same as the ford freestyle. etc.

They hired VWAG's Designer to create the Ford 500. The same person responsible for designing the Audi A6, and the VW Passat (A car I own).

 

[840quadra]

my clio billabong. love the thing. cant afford big cars with big engines over here like you damn americans lol. fits my boards n **** it so im happy

dashboard lights arnt actually green. shame like. footwells are tho

Nice Shots!

I am an American that hates big cars, and doesn't understand Trucks or SUV's unless they actually see off road use, or haul something often (Besides people).

 

[rockandrule]

I'm the same way. I hate SUVs and trucks. My parents have a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo that gets a womping 16mpg most of the time. I personally have a 1998 VW Jetta GL. I've tinted the windows, installed GLX tails (half smoked), smoked side markers, and smoked dummy lenses. Of course, sporting the Apple sticker on the back right. I'll post some pictures up when I get around to it.

Two thumbs up for those who drive more economical cars. I love my VW!

 

[halVORTEX]

i cant drive yet but...

i have my own ride i bought myself heres my 2002 polaris pro-x 440cc liquid cooled with walker evans shocks all around. i got it up to bout 95mph on a frozen lake last winter

 

[DakotaGuy]

i have my own ride i bought myself heres my 2002 polaris pro-x 440cc liquid cooled with walker evans shocks all around. i got it up to bout 95mph on a frozen lake last winter

If we are going to start to post snowmobiles on here as well...here's mine...
2005 Yamaha RS Rage, 972cc, 3 cyl, 4 stroke, 120HP engine. It's fast. 'nuff said.

 

[DakotaGuy]

Reliability wise: Saab 9-7x (now that they are owned by GM, and the 9-7x is basically a trail blazer)

Better quaility, long life, good price: Volvo XC90

Best Looking, Best Design, etc: Touareg

I would also add that the XC90 is about the safest SUV money can buy right now. It has a very strong roof. Basically if you do roll it and roll it bad, you will be able to walk away because the roof won't crush in. It it would be pretty hard to roll in the first place with RSC (Volvo-Ford exclusive).

In fact, if I had a lot more money to spend on a new SUV I would have bought an XC90. I ended up with a Ford Explorer because it was about $15,000-20,000 less with discounts and will do anything one of those will do. I can pull my trailer and get around on the rural roads where I live in the winter. Plus the Explorer seemed to have a lot more cargo room then those more upscale mid-sized SUV's.

The Touareg is very nice but I know a person that bought one and it has turned out to be a headache. He has warranty, but it has been in the shop several times for every little thing you could imagine. When I first got my new Explorer a month ago he laughed at me because he thought it was "low-class" American junk. Well since his Touareg went back to the shop again and they are having problems getting the parts they need. He is driving a rental car right now...Guess who is having the last laugh now...

I'm sorry, but I just don't like how Ford also stole the S80 platform for their five hundred and freestyle suv (I rate in the top 10 ugliest cars, a car based SUV gone bad). AND how ford stole the VW/Audi/Porsche engineer for the five hundred, well didn't exactly steal, but used.

It does make everything cheaper using parts from different cars. But someday I can see the volvo s80 being the same car as a ford five hundred only with nicer features the same as a ford. Or the s40 based on the ford focus. Or the xc90 looks the same as the ford freestyle. etc.

I guess I don't mind the looks of the Freestyle. I looked at one when I got my Explorer, but it just was not made for pulling a trailer and that is what I needed. I don't blame Ford for using the S80 chassis for the 500/Montego/Freestyle. What were they going to use? Base it on an old chassis like the outdated Taurus chassis? I mean that would be like GM. They are putting out so called all new cars that underneath are nothing more then a 1990 Chevy Lumina (W bodies).

Also the new Fusion/Milan/Zephyr is based on the Mazda 6 chassis, but I don't blame them there as well. The 6 is a great car, why not use it as a donor platform? Clean sheet designs are very expensive. If you buy the company then you can use what they have to offer. Maybe it is not exactly the right thing to do, but if Ford is going to stay in business they don't have much choice.

I guess I would prefer to see Ford platform sharing from Volvo and Mazda to Ford, Mercury and Lincoln then the other way around like GM has been doing!

 

[840quadra]

I'm the same way. I hate SUVs and trucks. My parents have a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo that gets a womping 16mpg most of the time. I personally have a 1998 VW Jetta GL. I've tinted the windows, installed GLX tails (half smoked), smoked side markers, and smoked dummy lenses. Of course, sporting the Apple sticker on the back right. I'll post some pictures up when I get around to it.

Two thumbs up for those who drive more economical cars. I love my VW!

Cool choice on the VW.

My mom has a 1994 Jetta GL that she refuses to get rid of. She almost got a GLX but found out how low of gas milage it got, and she didn't like how it felt on the corners (heavy engine). She used to do track events when she was younger, and loves her Jetta. It is currently sitting at 130k Miles, and has quite a list of modifications.

She got me hooked on my VW's, and I won't turn back. I love the fuel milage, and with the available mods, the power you can get from them and still get the same or better milage .

840

 

[840quadra]

I'm a hatchback kinda guy.

And Honda appears!

Nice cars, I wish more automakers gave us good hatchbacks, there are some great models available around the world, just not here in the US sadly.


840

 

[halVORTEX]

If we are going to start to post snowmobiles on here as well...here's mine...
2005 Yamaha RS Rage, 972cc, 3 cyl, 4 stroke, 120HP engine. It's fast. 'nuff said.

i bet that thing rips how many miles did you get on it last season?

 

[EJBasile]

Well If were going to start posting snow mobiles, why not start posting our lawn tractor/garden tractors.

I have a John Deere X585. 25hp fuel injected gasoline engine, 54" mower deck, auto transmission, Four Wheel Drive, locking rear diff., power steering, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, hydrolic lifts, 46" snow thrower, and I have a hard cab for it for the winter.

It is almost like a car!

It almost looks like an ATV or something.

 

[EJBasile]

I would like a gator:

but I have no use for one.

 

[wdlove]

I would also add that the XC90 is about the safest SUV money can buy right now. It has a very strong roof. Basically if you do roll it and roll it bad, you will be able to walk away because the roof won't crush in. It it would be pretty hard to roll in the first place with RSC (Volvo-Ford exclusive).

In fact, if I had a lot more money to spend on a new SUV I would have bought an XC90. I ended up with a Ford Explorer because it was about $15,000-20,000 less with discounts and will do anything one of those will do. I can pull my trailer and get around on the rural roads where I live in the winter. Plus the Explorer seemed to have a lot more cargo room then those more upscale mid-sized SUV's.

Yes, I definitely agree. A Volvo in general is safer. Had an S60 before and felt very safe.

My wife attended a Rodeo present by Volvo, it was at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. She got to drive the XC90 through a rigorous course. She was really wowed by the experience.

Almost purchased the XC90 because of that. Just too much money, a larger car, and poor gas milage. The XC70 station wagon suits my wife very well, holds her medical equipment very well.

 

[chibianh]

And Honda appears!

Nice cars, I wish more automakers gave us good hatchbacks, there are some great models available around the world, just not here in the US sadly.


840

totally. we get some, but there are much cooler ones we won't ever see. i guess americans don't like practicality. lol

 

[EJBasile]

Yes, I definitely agree. A Volvo in general is safer. Had an S60 before and felt very safe.

My wife attended a Rodeo present by Volvo, it was at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. She got to drive the XC90 through a rigorous course. She was really wowed by the experience.

Almost purchased the XC90 because of that. Just too much money, a larger car, and poor gas milage. The XC70 station wagon suits my wife very well, holds her medical equipment very well.

The XC90 is probably what I would choose. Good quality, long life, and safe. I've always said if I ever get married I'll buy my wife a Volvo Wagon. I don't know why. I think the XC70 is a very attractive car, but it is not a man's car, being a wagon (sorry thats just my mindset, I know, I'm ingnorant)

 

[keysersoze]

I just bought a 2005 Saab 9-3. Laser Red. Identical to below. It's the nicest car I have ever owned. And I love it.

 

[DakotaGuy]

i bet that thing rips how many miles did you get on it last season?

I only have 300 miles on it. I had to go to Iraq for a year and I got back in March and decided to trade off my old fashioned 2 stroke Arctic Cat snowmobile on this new 4 stroke Yamaha because I was tired of the smoke, injection oil, noise, and very poor fuel economy. The thing has massive amounts of torque and is fun to ride. The only disadvantage to the 4 stroke is it tends to be a heavier machine then the 2 stroke. It is not a lightweight racer like yours, but is actually not as heavy as you would think, about 545 lbs. dry.

I have a John Deere X585. 25hp fuel injected gasoline engine, 54" mower deck, auto transmission, Four Wheel Drive, locking rear diff., power steering, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, hydrolic lifts, 46" snow thrower, and I have a hard cab for it for the winter.

That is a very fancy lawnmower! WOW! It looks like it even has a lift kit on it. My parents got a new mower this summer, but they had to take the Craftsman route or it would have broke their budget!

The XC70 station wagon suits my wife very well, holds her medical equipment very well.

I like the XC70 for a station wagon. In fact, if I was forced to drive a station wagon I would pick in this order: Volvo XC70, Ford Freestyle (I completely disagree with EJBasile on the Freestyle being ugly) , Subaru Outback. All kind of have a sporty almost "small SUV" flair to them. Most on the market look like nothing more then a mini-van anymore.

What is the number one ugly vehicle in my book right now? 2006 Subaru Tribeca. It somehow makes the Pontiac Aztec look good... I saw one at the dealership and gasped to myself. Ewwwww!

 

[Jesus]

I have this, but our mechanic, who's an old family friend, and was trained by TVR in the early days, tuned it so it has 350/400 BHP, no BS, honestly, FYI, i am not a boy racer, it just happened.

It's a Volvo 740 GLE from 1988. 7.4 Bloody litres!!!!!!

Jesus