Bad idea, or bigly bad idea?

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 02/17/2018 at 15:38 • Filed to: saaaaaaaaab

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My wife wants a crossover for her next car. My rational side was considering a Cx-5 and the like. But then I started searching for Isuzu Axioms. Soonafter, I found myself looking up this: the 9-4x

I have seen one in person, ever. I am aware that it is a stupid-rare rebagded Cadillac. A minor collision would almost certainly total it (like an unfortunate Oppo who just lost his 9-5). However, I kind of like it for some reason. And if you don’t get the Aero, they’re not too expensive.

My wife likes pretty much all the crossovers. From the Rogue to the CRV. Still, in the same way I was drawn to an uncommon hatchback, I would enjoy the novelty of co-owning an uncommon CUV.

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SmugAardvark > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 15:47

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I like them. Much better looking than the SRX they are based off of. If she’s set on a crossover, I say go for it.

You might also be able to find a Saturn Vue Redline for a decent price if that’s something you’d be interested at looking into.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 15:48

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I would be so envious.

Spanfeller is a twat > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 15:49

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Lovely car. Find one and keep it for the future generations to enjoy.

AM3R, lost another burner > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 15:52

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I really like the CX-5, and I’m trying to talk my sister into one, however I feel like the quality isn’t that great. My neighbor bought one for his kid to drive to school everyday, and he’s always complaining about the interior bits falling apart and stuff.

Klaus Schmoll > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 15:59

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Bad space crab! Shouldn’t you be looking at RX 300s and the like?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 16:02

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Remember, this is bailout era GM, so the Mazda will have a better interior.

My citroen won't start > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 16:02

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STOP COPYING ME

shop-teacher > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 16:08

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Just get the CX-5.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > My citroen won't start 02/17/2018 at 16:18

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Who are you again?



Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Klaus Schmoll 02/17/2018 at 16:19

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She loves the RX350. I do not love the price tag.

wafflesnfalafel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 16:22

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you will regret not getting the CX-5... (or how about a lovely Outback?)

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 16:24

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Not if I get to it first.

OmerCarrothers333 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 16:26

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A couple years ago my wife wanted a 3rd row SUV, our finances were shot, but she absolutely had to have a 3rd row SUV. We picked up a used Acura MDX for way more than we should have paid for it (financed), in the first year of ownership I replaced the timing chain, all the fluids, a complete brake job, and two tires. I hate that fucking car. But if in two years I can get something else that’s not an overpriced shitbox, I will be happy as can be.

Klaus Schmoll > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 16:27

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Nothing else from Toyota that tickles her fancy? And the RX has been around for quite a while, there must be reasonably priced examples that aren’t completely worn out.

My citroen won't start > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 16:30

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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Klaus Schmoll 02/17/2018 at 16:48

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But of course. I just like thinking outside the box (maaaaan)

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > OmerCarrothers333 02/17/2018 at 16:58

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One time a project manager pulled up in a ‘15 MDX. My parents having owned two, I asked him how he liked his. He was frustrated by the expensive tires and pricy service theAWD system. Said he bought it for something nice and reliable but felt like it was too much to keep it running for what it was.

OmerCarrothers333 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 17:13

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Oh, I forgot I also replaced the motor-mounts, and the top power-steering hose (the one that requires dropping the sub-frame). If I’d have known what kind of nightmare a Japanese pseudo-luxury SUV would be, I’d have looked for either an Audi or Lexus.

OmerCarrothers333 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 17:53

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How about a Toyota Sequoia?

I own dead car brands only > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 17:55

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Ah the 9-4x. As you mentioned, they are extraordinarily rare (547 made). I can tell you that a single collision WILL total it.

If that doesn’t deter you, I would be aware of the fact that the haldex awd system requires a lot of love, they like to break too often and require basically a yearly servicing.

If that doesn’t deter you, avoid the 2.8T, they eat coils and I can tell you from owning a 2.8T, it’s not fun to replace. They also stretch their timing chain (I didn’t keep mine long enough to experience that)

If that doesn’t deter you either then go for it

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > OmerCarrothers333 02/17/2018 at 17:56

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She does not like bigly SUVs. Nor do I. Run of the mill Rogues, CRVs, are more her game.

I own dead car brands only > I own dead car brands only 02/17/2018 at 17:59

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Also, those were the reason why I didn’t continue with a Saab. Still love them though and will forever be in my heart

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > I own dead car brands only 02/17/2018 at 17:59

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whoarder is tellurium > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 18:24

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All the Saab 9-4x without the Saab...

A newer GM theta platform SRX without the explodey Turbo 2.8 V6

pip bip - choose Corrour > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 19:34

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do it!

OmerCarrothers333 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 20:08

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I was just thinking a Toyota V8 would probably keep running well after we’re dead. Rav4, then?

mazda616 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/19/2018 at 19:31

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We love our CX-5. We have had it since December 2012 and the only issue it has ever given us is a few random transmission fault codes one day that were corrected by doing a TCM software update at the dealer. Other than that, in 51,000 miles, I’ve only done tires and brakes. And a recall for the strut mounts for the hatch. Ours never had an issue but I had the recall done anyway.