Opinions needed on new car...

zcoupe09 · 07-29-2011, 07:08 PM

So unfortunately i may be leaving the Z community in the fall due to a new job and family situation. Im looking into getting an SUV and looking for opinions and any info...i never owned one and want to make sure i get everything im looking for...some of my ideas were a Jeep Cherokee SRT8...Escalade...Yukon Denali...i want something nice obv and gas really isnt an issue...thanks again guys...

ImportConvert · 07-29-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by zcoupe09

So unfortunately i may be leaving the Z community in the fall due to a new job and family situation. Im looking into getting an SUV and looking for opinions and any info...i never owned one and want to make sure i get everything im looking for...some of my ideas were a Jeep Cherokee SRT8...Escalade...Yukon Denali...i want something nice obv and gas really isnt an issue...thanks again guys...

Check out the SRT8 and Trailblazer SS for performance.

Otherwise, half-dozen one or the other.

The TBSS can be had for cheap, the SRT8 is much more rare. It is very nice though. Guy who wrapped my 'vette has one and loves it. Still, I have not had the greatest of experiences with Mopar reliability in the Jeep line. However, all of their SRT products have been hella stout, so maybe that makes it ok?

christian370z · 07-29-2011, 07:37 PM

Neither will be light on the wallet in operating costs due to dreadful gas mileage, but I would personally go for a Jeep SRT8. After riding in my friends', I could not believe how quickly it launches from a dig but it does feel very heavy when the going gets twisty.

yaheard · 07-29-2011, 10:19 PM

Dont know your price range but here are some ideas:

BMW X5 (Also believe there is an M version of one of the suvs)
a lady I work with has a brand new one and it is very nice and has a strong motor.

Jeep Cherokee
the new ones are very solid and well put together.

Mercedes G series
who doesnt like the G wagon?

Audi Q series, range rover, nissan armada, etc etc

ZeeingAround · 07-29-2011, 11:04 PM

X5 if it is your price range and under warranty.

zcoupe09 · 07-30-2011, 09:42 AM

Thanks for all the input guys I appreciate it.....gonna start looking soon and checking prices ill keep the forum updated if I decide to sell the Z or not

ImportConvert · 07-30-2011, 09:45 AM

Jeez. I don't know what you do, but if you can swing a G55 like one poster suggested, just keep your Z and buy an addition!

BuckeyeZ · 07-30-2011, 10:26 AM

I've heard the SRT can be a blast to drive, but you should check the reliability. It is terrible (Consumer Reports, JD Power). I can tell you from experience that the Infiniti FX is a great car. If you need more space, I have several friends and neighbors that have the new Infiniti QX56 and, without exception, they all really love it.

red6spd · 07-30-2011, 11:00 AM

The new SRT8 Jeep is suppose to be crazy!!!!!!!!!! But I dont like american cars and trucks so I would say go with a V8 Pathfinder, Land Cruiser or Lexus version, QX56.

tmjohansen · 07-30-2011, 11:28 AM

No one has mentioned Range Rover. One of their model's is rather sporty looking (for an SUV).

ak6ar · 07-30-2011, 11:28 AM

We actually took a look at the escalade, Denali and X5 for our recent (April) SUV purchase. I would suggest looking at the Land Rover LR4 or Range Rover Sport as well. After driving them all we bought a LR4 (HSE). It really is an a great car for transporting around people and stuff, very comfortable and luxurious. Drives well, and is easy to park. And of course you can do crazy off road things if you want, you should check out the Land Rover driving school, they teach you how to forge water that is 2ft and go through terrain you would never believe you can get through. Also I think both the LR4 and RR sport look great, and are not what you see everyone driving.

zcoupe09 · 07-30-2011, 11:52 AM

Lots of good info guys ....

red6spd · 07-30-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tmjohansen

No one has mentioned Range Rover. One of their model's is rather sporty looking (for an SUV).

Cause he wants it to start and last a long time.

Baer383 · 07-30-2011, 10:27 PM

When ever in doubt go with the Miata.

gr8-wrx · 07-31-2011, 12:24 AM

If it were me, I'd try to find a way to keep the Z and get a less expensive SUV. For all the performance of the above mentioned SUVs, none will have the overall handling performance of a Z. Kind of hard to take even a Cherokee SRT8 or G55 to autox.

07-29-2011, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
zcoupe09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: tri-state Posts: 312 Drives: 09 370z Touring m6 Rep Power: 16	Opinions needed on new car... So unfortunately i may be leaving the Z community in the fall due to a new job and family situation. Im looking into getting an SUV and looking for opinions and any info...i never owned one and want to make sure i get everything im looking for...some of my ideas were a Jeep Cherokee SRT8...Escalade...Yukon Denali...i want something nice obv and gas really isnt an issue...thanks again guys... __________________ MB Touring 6MT, HKS Drop-Ins, Agency Power Exhuast, 20% tint

07-29-2011, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Neither will be light on the wallet in operating costs due to dreadful gas mileage, but I would personally go for a Jeep SRT8. After riding in my friends', I could not believe how quickly it launches from a dig but it does feel very heavy when the going gets twisty. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

07-29-2011, 11:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	X5 if it is your price range and under warranty. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

07-30-2011, 09:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
zcoupe09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: tri-state Posts: 312 Drives: 09 370z Touring m6 Rep Power: 16	Thanks for all the input guys I appreciate it.....gonna start looking soon and checking prices ill keep the forum updated if I decide to sell the Z or not __________________ MB Touring 6MT, HKS Drop-Ins, Agency Power Exhuast, 20% tint

07-30-2011, 10:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
BuckeyeZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Music City Posts: 291 Drives: 370Z BMW M4 Rep Power: 66	I've heard the SRT can be a blast to drive, but you should check the reliability. It is terrible (Consumer Reports, JD Power). I can tell you from experience that the Infiniti FX is a great car. If you need more space, I have several friends and neighbors that have the new Infiniti QX56 and, without exception, they all really love it. __________________ Stillen \| EVO-R \| HPS \| K&N \| Hotchkis \| Modshack Oil Cooler \| SPL

07-29-2011, 10:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
yaheard Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: VA Posts: 148 Drives: 6MT Monterrey Blue Z Rep Power: 15	Dont know your price range but here are some ideas: BMW X5 (Also believe there is an M version of one of the suvs) a lady I work with has a brand new one and it is very nice and has a strong motor. Jeep Cherokee the new ones are very solid and well put together. Mercedes G series who doesnt like the G wagon? Audi Q series, range rover, nissan armada, etc etc

07-30-2011, 09:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	Jeez. I don't know what you do, but if you can swing a G55 like one poster suggested, just keep your Z and buy an addition!

07-30-2011, 11:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	The new SRT8 Jeep is suppose to be crazy!!!!!!!!!! But I dont like american cars and trucks so I would say go with a V8 Pathfinder, Land Cruiser or Lexus version, QX56. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

07-30-2011, 11:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
tmjohansen Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Omaha,NE Posts: 230 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 15	No one has mentioned Range Rover. One of their model's is rather sporty looking (for an SUV). __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 2003 Toyota Highlander Limited Nebraska Huskers Boston Red Sox

07-30-2011, 11:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
ak6ar Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington DC Age: 51 Posts: 55 Drives: 11 Z MB MT Rep Power: 14	We actually took a look at the escalade, Denali and X5 for our recent (April) SUV purchase. I would suggest looking at the Land Rover LR4 or Range Rover Sport as well. After driving them all we bought a LR4 (HSE). It really is an a great car for transporting around people and stuff, very comfortable and luxurious. Drives well, and is easy to park. And of course you can do crazy off road things if you want, you should check out the Land Rover driving school, they teach you how to forge water that is 2ft and go through terrain you would never believe you can get through. Also I think both the LR4 and RR sport look great, and are not what you see everyone driving.

07-30-2011, 11:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
zcoupe09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: tri-state Posts: 312 Drives: 09 370z Touring m6 Rep Power: 16	Lots of good info guys .... __________________ MB Touring 6MT, HKS Drop-Ins, Agency Power Exhuast, 20% tint

07-30-2011, 10:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	When ever in doubt go with the Miata. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

07-31-2011, 12:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	If it were me, I'd try to find a way to keep the Z and get a less expensive SUV. For all the performance of the above mentioned SUVs, none will have the overall handling performance of a Z. Kind of hard to take even a Cherokee SRT8 or G55 to autox. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

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