11-15-2013, 11:46 AM
Probably not a car you'd look at, but since we were in a similar boat with somewhat similar criteria, figured I'd share. I couldn't find the unicorn either.
It'll be her daily driver, but we needed a future-family-proof car that was a good match for what she wanted (comfortable), what I wanted (if not fun to drive, at least special in some way so I don't have to loathe driving the thing), and somewhat utilitarian without being a pickup. We wound up in a new Grand Cherokee - it impressed us both. While not fun per say, it's rewarding to drive in it's own Jeep kinda way.
They have a slightly different tech package (still pretty good in the bells-and-whistles department, I think?), but the 2011+'s are great cars. I see some CPO Laredo's at reasonable prices, not sure what kind of tech was optional on those. So...only missing out on your MPG, fun-to-drive/no SUV, and possibly transmission (heard the 5 speed in pre-2014's left people wanting more gears) criteria...but hey, gives a nice excuse to have a fun car of your own! :thumbup:
Still think the CX-5 is worth a go, especially if they refresh the tech. Drove one like a month ago, liked it quite a bit.
It'll be her daily driver, but we needed a future-family-proof car that was a good match for what she wanted (comfortable), what I wanted (if not fun to drive, at least special in some way so I don't have to loathe driving the thing), and somewhat utilitarian without being a pickup. We wound up in a new Grand Cherokee - it impressed us both. While not fun per say, it's rewarding to drive in it's own Jeep kinda way.
They have a slightly different tech package (still pretty good in the bells-and-whistles department, I think?), but the 2011+'s are great cars. I see some CPO Laredo's at reasonable prices, not sure what kind of tech was optional on those. So...only missing out on your MPG, fun-to-drive/no SUV, and possibly transmission (heard the 5 speed in pre-2014's left people wanting more gears) criteria...but hey, gives a nice excuse to have a fun car of your own! :thumbup:
Still think the CX-5 is worth a go, especially if they refresh the tech. Drove one like a month ago, liked it quite a bit.
2001 M5
2016 M3
2014 Grand Cherokee
Been had: 1984 318i | 2003 S2000 | 1990 330is | 2005 STi | 2005 M3
2016 M3
2014 Grand Cherokee
Been had: 1984 318i | 2003 S2000 | 1990 330is | 2005 STi | 2005 M3