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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 07:13 AM
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^^ they looked quite weird to me when it was first released, but most
honda's do anyway. appearance has grown on me and i think it's a
nice truck.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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I had a 2001 Mazda Tribute LX which was a great vehicle. Fun to drive and decent gas mileage and it was a much better ride than it's cousin the Ford Escape. Lots of interior room yet not a pig. It had a killer factory sound system and was extremely comfortable for me. (6'3") I don't have it anymore, I sold it to buy my Mini Cooper S...

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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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I like the Trailblazer. Nice midsize for the money or if you have the money the lincoln aviator.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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I am partial to the VW Touareg.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by UKSUV
I am partial to the VW Touareg.
ITs a nice suv, but pricey!
 
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Jtrem
I like the Trailblazer. Nice midsize for the money or if you have the money the lincoln aviator.
The Trailblazer? It's extremely dated and crappy. If you want GM, go with the new Saturn Outlook or GMC Acadia. Much, much better.

The Lincoln Aviator was cancelled last year, lol.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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In a really odd turn of events..

The new CR-V, despite its awkward grill, has REALLY grown on me lately. I actually really like it.

dont ask..
 
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DustinDallas
In a really odd turn of events..

The new CR-V, despite its awkward grill, has REALLY grown on me lately. I actually really like it.

dont ask..
In case no one picked up on it, that was sarcasm..I still vote for the Rav4 for best cheap suv.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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Just picked this up used for $15,500 (it was originally purchased in May of 2005 for $25,500). We love it so far.

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara



 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 05:53 AM
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we just got an '05 FX35, loaded with all packages (NAV, laser cruise control, SPORT, keyless start, etc). The exhaust sound is the best I've heard this side of a Ferrari.



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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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^^^ oooooooooooooooo~! very nice.

i always liked the FX with those large factory wheels.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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the stock ones look great, though I'm pondering some 20x10.5 Volks
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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^^ hehehe. keep the stockers they look great.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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the fx is such an oddly good looking SUV. I really think its an SUV that will def become a classis due to its what did inifiniti call it.."angry cheetah" look. I dont know its such a bold design yet still graceful in its own way and i give infiniti total props

good choice for a fun driving nice looking SUV, only thing you may notice is it may be lacking a bit in utility space, but then again when youre other car is a MINI any other car seems huge in space
 
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Old May 16, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Well just to give you guys an update..albeit a little delayed.


We decided on the BMW X3 . She loves it and I have to say that im pretty impressed w/ the get up and go and the handling.
 
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Old May 16, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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Old May 17, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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ventured a bit out of your $25k budget huh? lol

i like it, but i would..im a huge bmw fan.
 
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Old May 17, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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yeah....just a tid . She got a raise

Im thinking about blacking out the grill, taking out the badges, medium tint and getting some black 20" rims. The modding has crossed over to the wifeys ride It will never end
 
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