Necessary Car Shopping with SPAMBot's SIL

"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
07/02/2018 at 16:00 • Filed to: None

Fine people of OPPO, I need your recommendations.

My sister in law is replacing her Murano (with 215k miles!!) and I’m trying to give practical recommendations for her to look at. She wants a small or medium sized CUV. She sadly does not like the 4 runner, no matter how many times I tell her and my brother to buy one. They live in CO and go to the mountains every weekend. She looked at a few Subarus and was not impressed (she might get kicked out of Colorado for that). Per her, the vehicle must have AWD and be an SUV. A sunroof and premium features would be nice and my brother would prefer something engaging since he’ll drive it every once in a while. Under 30k is preferred. My list is below:

CX-5 (too small)

Hyundai/KIA CUV

CPO RX 350

CPO GLK350/X3/Lincoln CUV/XT5/Land Rover (I’m worried about reliability)

FERD Exploder EB (she thinks it is too big)

Escape (doesn’t like it)

I think that’s all I’ve come up with. Anything I missed? I purposely left off the Rav4/CRV

Ice cream for your time:

DISCUSSION (26)

punkgoose17 > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/02/2018 at 16:22

A Used ML350 is an option.

I was thinking the GMC Terrain, but it has less cargo area than the CX-5.

Chinny Raccoon > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/02/2018 at 16:33

A Metro!

I have nothing useful to add.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > punkgoose17
07/02/2018 at 16:35

My roommate has a Terrain and I’m not sure if they really liked it. ML is a good idea. I think that’s the size she actually wants, but she likes the idea of something small

Berang > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/02/2018 at 16:36

A skateboard.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Berang
07/02/2018 at 16:38

That would only be good for going down the mountains ;)

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/02/2018 at 16:42

I am disappointed the choice of vehicles is not between IH Metro and Divco. That is all.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/02/2018 at 16:49

Another Murano, this time in Cross Cabriolet.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
07/02/2018 at 16:51

They have one at their local Carmax! My brother and I both suggested it lmao

CaptDale - is secretly British > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/02/2018 at 17:15

GMC Terrain? Buick?

Longtime Lurker > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/02/2018 at 17:23

SRT Durrango :)

Or if she doesn’t like the E scape and the Explorer is too big whqt a bout the Edge.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > CaptDale - is secretly British
07/02/2018 at 17:24

They are not huge GM fans. I showed her a few Buicks yesterday and shot them down. They have also ridden in my roommates Terrain and were meh about it

CaptDale - is secretly British > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/02/2018 at 17:27

XT5? Maybe the new Subaru Ascent ?

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Longtime Lurker
07/02/2018 at 17:29

I tried really hard on a Hemi Durrango! She was not having it. I didn’t think about the Edge. I did suggest a Flex more than once. An Edge is probably similar to her 1st gen Mu rano

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > CaptDale - is secretly British
07/02/2018 at 17:33

They both really like the XT5, so ignore my GM comment LOL. I actually told him to spend an extra 5k and just get the Caddy. They are trying to buy a house this year so it might be best to not splurge. I think it would be worth it, I’m not sure she does though.

They both work hard and make good money, so I think they deserve something nice. Especially since a used one isn’t too much more than a new Subaru.

CaptDale - is secretly British > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/02/2018 at 17:43

What about the new Buick wagon? That thing in hotter than Arizona asphalt.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/02/2018 at 17:45

Grand Cherokee can be had in that range. They’re nice to drive and based on ML. under 30k CPO gets a nice capable and comfy off roader. The new Compass with pano roof and 4wd can be had under $30k too

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > CaptDale - is secretly British
07/02/2018 at 17:54

She said it looked smooshed. LOL

I think she wants another Murano... My brother is playing happy wife, happy life. Can’t win them all, I guess...

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
07/02/2018 at 17:55

I mentioned Jeeps but she doesn’t like them. Maybe too masculine? My brother just texted me and said she really liked a new Murano. I’m not sure why, but I’ll get details later

CaptDale - is secretly British > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/02/2018 at 17:56

There is seriously something wrong with the masses like her. Just how could you wan t something that terrible?

I don’t know if I could marry someone that thought that was a good car and didn’t like a beautiful wagon.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > CaptDale - is secretly British
07/02/2018 at 18:06

At the same time, she said she wouldn’t care if my brother eventually got an E63 AMG wagon. So I think everything is all good. She’s just very , practical. lol

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/02/2018 at 20:38

New Murano is a very attractive vehicle and the Nissan CVT is far less horrible behind the 3.5 VQ

Longtime Lurker > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/02/2018 at 23:15

The Edge is the one everyone forgets about.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
07/03/2018 at 11:19

They went with it. A/C seats and a big ass sunroof. It wouldn’t be my first choice but she really likes it so that’s what counts. And all the CVT issues should be sorted out by now.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Longtime Lurker
07/03/2018 at 11:20

It’s weird I always forget about it. Someone at my gym drives one so I see it a few times a week haha

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
07/03/2018 at 11:35

The inside of the 15-18 Murano is a very nice place to sit. If I were an empty-nest homeowner between 45-60, with household income in the $ 90-140K range it would definitely be on the list.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
07/03/2018 at 12:01

They are a newly(ish) wed couple that plan on buying a home next year between the age of 29-33. So pretty close ahahah