by "OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
Published 06/05/2017 at 13:56
by "OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
Published 06/05/2017 at 13:56
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My boss is getting sick of his BMW 5 series and wants to get some ‘Merica. I suggested a Continental but he said he doesn’t want something that low and does want something that is easier to get into and out of. He said he was thinking about a Jeep Cheorkee and that they were the ‘original SUV’ (lets not debate how wrong he is) and that he had one a long time ago and always liked it. I’m thinking its not the same and it isn’t going to have the luxury that the BMW has. I think he would want something AWD as we get some brutal storms here and will still need to get to the office.
"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
06/05/2017 at 14:03, STARS: 3
Your boss probably meant a GC
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
06/05/2017 at 14:04, STARS: 0
Why not a grand cherokee? Opulence, it has it and it should frequent the dealer about as often as his 5 series so he wont feel like a fish out of water.
"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
06/05/2017 at 14:04, STARS: 0
i didn’t think of that
"RT" (rt-p)
06/05/2017 at 14:05, STARS: 3
I can understand the want to get something easier to get in and out of, though I’m not sure why he’s willing to downgrade from a German luxury car to a middle-of-the-road Jeep. He’ll probably end up learning this is a bad choice the hard way. :/
Here are some Cherokee rivals that do Cherokee things much better though:
Mazda CX-5, Volkswagen Tiguan, Subaru Forester, Land Rover Discovery Sport - and if he’s willing to stretch a bit: BMW X3 and Volvo XC60.
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
06/05/2017 at 14:06, STARS: 0
I like your boss. I’d get the TrailHawk though.
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"RyanFrew" (ryanfrew)
06/05/2017 at 14:06, STARS: 1
American? Luxury? Higher off the ground? Likes the original stuff?
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
06/05/2017 at 14:07, STARS: 1
What sort of budget? Any specific tastes? I have a general idea of what I’d be getting but I’m also the guy who vigorously defends the Gen1 Colorado and who would rather have an ‘88 Chevy Beauville or late 80's diesel Jetta than a 458, so there’s that...
"Nibby" (nibby68)
06/05/2017 at 14:09, STARS: 0
Tell him to get a Grand Cherokee Limited/Overland/Summit.
"Alfalfa" (alfalfa-romeo)
06/05/2017 at 14:18, STARS: 0
Is he tacky enough to drive an Escalade?
"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
06/05/2017 at 14:18, STARS: 1
my mother-in-law has a Tiguan. I dont want to get fired.....
he said he wanted American so I dont think he’d look at any of those.
"RT" (rt-p)
06/05/2017 at 14:20, STARS: 0
But yeah, if he wants American there’s not a whole load of options.
You have your meh GM SUVs, the Cherokee (which is based on an Alfa Giulietta) and the Escape (which is designed by Ford of Europe). The car industry is more of a global thing these days, it’s all about the branding and advertising which makes them seem American. After all, the most American-made car is the Camry. :/
*Unless he meant the Grand Cherokee, which is still a downgrade but makes a tiny bit more sense I guess.
"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
06/05/2017 at 14:20, STARS: 1
he hates having the car int he shop so something that would be reliable, he said American, hes older so something easy to get in, and a decent level of luxury. I didn’t really want to ask budget, but i’m thinking something in the area of a 5 series or less since that is what he has.
"Arrivederci" (arrividerci)
06/05/2017 at 14:20, STARS: 0
He should get a Grand Cherokee.
"BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind" (briangriffinsprius)
06/05/2017 at 14:25, STARS: 0
Cadillac XT5.
"merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc" (merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc)
06/05/2017 at 14:26, STARS: 0
Actually, if the continental is similar to the ford 500 or new Taurus, the seating position is relatively high compared to most sedans. But the Cherokee, I don’t know about that one. Grand Cherokee maybe, but I wouldn’t think a Cherokee will suit an ex 5 series driver. Maybe the caddy srx? I’m not a fan personally, but might fit the bill. Chevy Tahoe too, that’s not a bad place to be for racking up some miles.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
06/05/2017 at 14:31, STARS: 2
If he’s interested in light offroading, I’d stick with Jeep--though I’d go to a GC for preference. If not... I’d tell him to take a long, hard look at an Acadia Denali. Reading between the lines I’d say the second option is a better fit.
"LongbowMkII" (longbowmkii)
06/05/2017 at 14:33, STARS: 1
I wouldn’t worry about luxuries, bmws are awfully cheap inside, relatively.
"ZHP Sparky, the 5th" (e30s2k)
06/05/2017 at 14:43, STARS: 0
Higher trim levels of the Grand Cherokee seem pretty nice. They can be pretty handsome to look at and come quite nicely equipped…so if moving from a BMW that probably wouldn’t be too much of a step down.
Assuming he doesn’t want something huge like an Escalade that might be a pretty sweet option. I know nothing about GMCs etc…wife’s family has always had GCs and they’ve loved them. I’m not a huge fan and the fit and finish leaves a bit to be desired…but newer gen does look much better. Her parents recently downsized to an Escape Titanium which they’re absolutely loving. Much better fuel economy and the tech is great for what it is too. Just wouldn’t expect much off-road capability, and is obviously smaller.
"Future next gen S2000 owner" (future-next-gen-s2000-owner)
06/05/2017 at 15:02, STARS: 0
Escalade, Navigator, Trackhawk
"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
06/05/2017 at 15:06, STARS: 2
Yukon or Acadia Denali is the answer here.
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
06/05/2017 at 15:21, STARS: 0
Transmission gripes aside, the Cherokee is a good place to be. That 9-speed auto is kinda schizophrenic though.
Coming from a 5-series though, he may be better served with a Grand Cherokee.
"Tristan" (casselts)
06/05/2017 at 15:25, STARS: 0
Another vote for Acadia Denali here.
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
06/05/2017 at 15:26, STARS: 0
Tell him if he wants something that’s reliable then unfortunately Jeeps aren’t the way to go, especially the Fiat-based ones like the Cherokee.
Luxury (or sorta-luxury) small to medium American crossovers:
Buick Envision
Cadillac XT5
GMC Terrain (Denali)
GMC Acadia (Denali)
Lincoln MKC
Lincoln MKX
Otherwise if he doesn’t care about a premium brand and does care about horsepower, the up-level engines on the Ford Escape and Edge are pretty quick.
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
06/05/2017 at 15:31, STARS: 0
If he has 5er money, he has Grand Cherokee money.
"Tapas" (tapas)
06/05/2017 at 15:31, STARS: 0
I can give you two things. The worst pun. And the best choice.
The Raptor is apt(or)!
"TomServo (Resides on the Satellite of Love)" (mk7silkblue)
06/05/2017 at 16:20, STARS: 0
Lincoln mkc? I think a grand Cherokee would be nice too.
"TomServo (Resides on the Satellite of Love)" (mk7silkblue)
06/05/2017 at 16:22, STARS: 0
An outback, despite being a Japanese brand, is a great car as far as being able to get in and out of, and it’s got great safety features and is built in America. My grandpa looked at everything from a grand Cherokee, to an enclave to a gls and Range Rover and a Touareg, and in the end went with an outback
"Manwich - now Keto-Friendly" (manwich)
06/05/2017 at 18:11, STARS: 0
FIAT 500L!!!
