Which SUV you prefer ?

[Hussein Baghdadi]

Which SUV you prefer :
BMW X5
VW Touareg
MB M-Class
Porsche Cayenne
And why ?

[Ta Ri Ki Sun]

Originally posted by John Todd:
Which SUV you prefer :
BMW X5
VW Touareg
MB M-Class
Porsche Cayenne
And why ?

The Touareg, because it's proven itself to be capable offroad, the rest are soft roaders, perfectly suited for climbing curbs in parking lots.
To be honest I'm not sure about the Cayenne, all I know is it's ugly, though that's subjective ofcourse.

[Roger Johnson]

i prefer


i like the classic look. i like range rover for the same reason. but i know, they are expensive!



let us face it, you do not go offroad all the time, not all the people go offroad, that is why suv manufacturer even make 2x4 version
[ May 05, 2005: Message edited by: Roger Johnson ]

[Gerald Davis]

I would like a car that only looks like an SUV. It must have good fuel economy and its suspension must be well suited for highroads.

[peter wooster]

Originally posted by John Todd:
Which SUV you prefer :
BMW X5
VW Touareg
MB M-Class
Porsche Cayenne
And why ?

Any of the above, sitting on the scrap heap of history along with the Ford Expedition, the Nissan Armada and the Cadillac Escalade. The sooner that gas gets to $2 a litre in the US the better. I heard today that S&P has reduced Ford and GM debt to junk status. I suspect their addiction to the SUV cult is the reason.

For those who like ironic names, the Escalade was a failed attempt by the Duke of Savoy to take Geneva, still celebrated in Geneva and the Armada was a failed attempt by the Spanish to take Britain, great names. And Cayenne is hot, but otherwise tasteless.

My actual favorites are the Harvester XT Family
[ May 05, 2005: Message edited by: peter wooster ]

[Roger Johnson]

Originally posted by Ta Ri Ki Sun:


The Touareg, because it's proven itself to be capable offroad, the rest are soft roaders, perfectly suited for climbing curbs in parking lots.
To be honest I'm not sure about the Cayenne, all I know is it's ugly, though that's subjective ofcourse.

if you are really into offroad, then you should get one of those

[Ta Ri Ki Sun]

Originally posted by Roger Johnson:


if you are really into offroad, then you should get one of those

I am, but I'd rather have a mid 80's Range Rover, 5 doors please. I have kids and dogs and we camp and fish a lot, I need the room.

That jeep looks like truck loads of fun

[Roger Johnson]

Originally posted by Ta Ri Ki Sun:

I am, but I'd rather have a mid 80's Range Rover, 5 doors please. I have kids and dogs and we camp and fish a lot, I need the room.

That jeep looks like truck loads of fun

to buy a 20-year-old car, i probably want to buy a 4runner or land cruiser

[Peter Madden]

Originally posted by John Todd:
Which SUV you prefer :
BMW X5
VW Touareg
MB M-Class
Porsche Cayenne
And why ?

John,
If you are thinking in this league you are not amongst those worried about fuel mileage and gas prices etc. Perhaps you are not worried about resale values and future investments on the vehicle either so in your case it's only a matter of what looks best to your eye.

I'd go for the MB M-Class. Only because it carries MB's long and reliable history plus I think apart from the VW (VW actually is the odd man out in this class) all other's are more expensive.

[Gerald Davis]

SUV are very popular, but I have always wanted to know why would java developers want one. If I tell you why I want one first it, will spoil your answer.