by "CB" (jrcb)
Published 01/29/2017 at 17:46
by "CB" (jrcb)
Published 01/29/2017 at 17:46
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So, Old Man CB is looking at something to replace his Edge (it’s a 2010 or so with 244k kilometres and a rusting hood). He’s looking at a longer drive (about 100 kilometres a day) and wants something a bit more economical. He’d like AWD and a higher seating position, but the higher seating position is probably debatable. Decent fuel economy would be nice. He likes the look of the F-Pace, but thinks it’d be too slow for his liking. So, any suggestions? Personal experiences are welcome
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
01/29/2017 at 17:51, STARS: 0
golf alltrack.
failing that, a Q5. or a GLK
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
01/29/2017 at 17:53, STARS: 1
The F-Pace is one of the lighter CUV’s of it’s size, I would test it out before writing it off for being slow.
"CB" (jrcb)
01/29/2017 at 17:53, STARS: 0
Dude, Alltracks are stupid expensive. I suggested the Q5 and GLC to him (RIP the GLK), but he’s not a big Q5 fan.
"CB" (jrcb)
01/29/2017 at 17:55, STARS: 0
He’s also looking at the diesel and was watching videos of it drag racing other vehicles. So I’m putting it in the “maybe” pile.
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
01/29/2017 at 17:56, STARS: 1
An used Maycan?
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
01/29/2017 at 17:56, STARS: 0
“all tracks are stupid expensive”
“considering Q5, GLC, F-pace”
bruh
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/29/2017 at 17:58, STARS: 1
Acura will be coming out with an MDX Sport Hybrid soon. It’ll have similar hybrid tech to the NSX and the 918.
"CB" (jrcb)
01/29/2017 at 17:59, STARS: 1
It’s a $35k Golf wagon. I’ll suggest it to him and we’ll check it out at the auto show, but I don’t know how he’ll feel about it.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
01/29/2017 at 18:00, STARS: 0
the interiors are basically audi. just has a VW badge.
on that note, golf R, Audi A3, Q3? (do we get those?)
"CB" (jrcb)
01/29/2017 at 18:01, STARS: 0
We get all of those. I’ll also suggest them.
"dogisbadob" (dogisbadob)
01/29/2017 at 18:02, STARS: 0
price range?
Of course, there’s the grand Cherokee SRT8 and the upcoming hellcat equivalent, if he can afford it. And no worrying about being too slow :p
The Focus RS also has AWD depending on how debatable the high seating position is. I know the Mk1 Focus has a high seating position, but I don’t know too much about the Mk3. And even with the RS, gas mileage shouldn’t be too bad if he drives like, you know, and old man :p
"CB" (jrcb)
01/29/2017 at 18:04, STARS: 2
Under $75k CAD seems to be the limit of it at the moment. I suggested the Focus RS, and he thinks the drift mode button is awesomely ridiculous.
"garagemonkee" (monke)
01/29/2017 at 18:09, STARS: 1
and I will anti-suggest them. bleh VAG.
"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
01/29/2017 at 18:18, STARS: 0
Cadillac XT5? Though if the F-Pace is too slow then the naturally aspirated XT5 definitely will be.
Porsche Macan maybe?
"CB" (jrcb)
01/29/2017 at 18:21, STARS: 0
I suggested the Macan, and he seemed iffy about it. XT5 didn’t come up in the discussion, but we’ll probably look at one at the auto show next month.