Which SUV would you buy??

[Importz]

1. Brand new 2004 Toyota 4Runner
2. 2001 Used Cadalac Escalade

[Importz]

4Runner

[Importz]

Escalade

[silverEL]

RUNNER!!!

[EK 2.0]

Yo holmes...the Esca, rollin in on Dubs is off the heezie yo...Fo Sho...

[Kona9]

4 runner!!!! Reliability, resale after say 5 years will be alot better than that of an escalade. Don't get me wrong escalades are PIMP but Runners are pretty damn tight.

[max_boost]

Escalade's pimp but 4runner is the real deal :D

[Wildcat]

depends if your going for practicallity or pimpness! :bigpimp:

[CRXguy]

Escalade, although I'd prefer the EXT though. :D

[That.Guy.S30]

"dont want to meet your daddy.. just want you in my caddie.." hahaah caddie all the way

[Mikko]

Whichever served me best. Definitely not the Escalade.

[littledan]

definitely the escalade... those mofos depreciate so fast so you could probably get a smokin deal on one... plus it's :bigpimp:

[DJ Lazy]

Other:

Go for the FX45, or even the 35 if you can't afford the 45... :drool:

[carzcraz]

BMW X5 :) all the way.

[Mikko]

X5 is weird. The 5 series has larger interior space/cargo volume which feels a bit rip-off, and it sucks for off-roading. Thus 5-series seems a tad bit more fun.

[Boostn]

4Runner or RX330!

[npham]

FX45 or 4Runner(limited or sr5) The all black limited Toyota is really pimp too

[carzcraz]

Originally posted by Mikko
X5 is weird. The 5 series has larger interior space/cargo volume which feels a bit rip-off, and it sucks for off-roading. Thus 5-series seems a tad bit more fun.


???? So you're saying the X5 is good or not??? Sounds like you're listing the pro's and con's of the vehicle and why do you think it's weird?

[googe]

Youre all insane :) 4runner is pale in comparison to the escalade!

[Mikko]

I think the X5 is strange because it isn't really good at anything, except costing the owner money.

[link785]

The only reason people are saying 4runner is because it's a import, and you're asking a forum that is mostly pro-import and don't like domestics very much.

The Escalade is a lot bigger, and depending on the exact one you buy, will cost less, and will have loads of options and features.

Oh, and notice that most of the people saying 4runner are people who already own imports. The word BIASED is stamped all over this thread :rolleyes:

[redbaron303]

Range ROVER - 2003 HSE :D

But outta your choices I'd go w/ the escalade... as Littledan mentioned they should be pretty cheap b/c of poor resale.

[carzcraz]

Originally posted by Mikko
I think the X5 is strange because it isn't really good at anything, except costing the owner money.


It's been voted very high (if not the highest) on safety, performance (4.6 can compete against many sports cars), reliability etc.

Is that not anything?:dunno:

Not tryin' to bitch but I don't see why you're cutting down something you probably don't drive nor can afford.

[Asiangirltuner]

Don't 4.6 (X5) go from 0-90 mph in 6 seconds?? that's damn fast for something that size!

[/////AMG]

Escalade, or FX35/45

[Stratus_Power]

FX45!! faster than ML55 or X5 4.6i!

[Mikko]

It's been voted very high (if not the highest) on safety, performance (4.6 can compete against many sports cars), reliability etc.

Nothing wrong with safety and reliability (questionable), but what kind of off-road performance are we really talking about here? I have a strong impression it was terrible off-road. By the way, sports cars don't go off-roading.


don't see why you're cutting down something you probably don't drive nor can afford.
It's a debate. I'm offering my opinions. Should I only offer my opinions if I can afford one, or own one?

[Mikko]

Originally posted by Asiangirltuner
Don't 4.6 (X5) go from 0-90 mph in 6 seconds?? that's damn fast for something that size!

Most buyers will realise there's little point in having a large 4x4 with no off-road ability when a BMW M5 is more capable and cheaper.

[CRXguy]

Originally posted by link785
The only reason people are saying 4runner is because it's a import, and you're asking a forum that is mostly pro-import and don't like domestics very much.

The Escalade is a lot bigger, and depending on the exact one you buy, will cost less, and will have loads of options and features.

Oh, and notice that most of the people saying 4runner are people who already own imports. The word BIASED is stamped all over this thread :rolleyes:

Quit your fucking bitching! :rolleyes: :thumbsdow

[AquamosH]

Highlander (then again I'm biased) :thumbsup:

[Wildcat]

Originally posted by CRXguy


Quit your fucking bitching! :rolleyes: :thumbsdow


hey man, its true.

[EG STyLeZ]

Originally posted by Wildcat



hey man, its true.

no, it's actually not

[hjr]

Infiniti FX45, Range Rover HSE, Sclade is pimp too. Now if you want a cheap one, the supercharged xtera is a personal fav. of mine.

[Importz]

LOL....I just wanna get an SUV and put on 26 inch rims? So which would look nicer?

[DJ Lazy]

Originally posted by importz
LOL....I just wanna get an SUV and put on 26 inch rims? So which would look nicer?

As previously posted... FX45...

but if this helps your decision... here is a pic of a Escalade...

[Mikko]

Just for image?
I'm not the man to ask for that sort of thing (don't subscribe to it). But I guess asking around in other forums too, especially those you want to impress. Check out cultural things too like what cool movies featured which cars (seems like Matrix 2 was Cadillac sponsored) and rap videos, etc.

[sikh_n_destroy]

Originally posted by Mikko
I think the X5 is strange because it isn't really good at anything, except costing the owner money.

wat u talkin abt dude....???


X5's da real deal

[C4S]

Even my previous Land Rover SE 7 sucks on gas .. and super slow ...however,.. If I am going to buy another SUV .. still Land Rover .. It is just so classy and awesome looking .. and I love their off road ability ! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

But for near $70,000 for a loaded one .. they are a bit under power :dunno: and resale value is a joke ... good to buy a 2 years old one ! :clap:

[Team_Mclaren]

Lincoln Navigator!!!!

I know its a Ford but its better than the Escalade IMO

[roopi]

Escalade. The 4-Runner is nice but they aren't even in the same class.

[redline_13000]

Lol, no offense but anyone who would take a 4runner over an escalade is a fool

[crazyning]

All the people who own domestics and listen to rap music are saying Escalade....same observation as people who own imports are saying 4runner.

Just an observation. Just kidding about the "rap music" part.

[googe]

I hate it when people "pimp" out escalades :D

Such a bad way to ugly up a nice vehicle :( Just please dont think of putting spinners on it...

I drive an import, I hate rap, and I still dont see how you can think of taking a 4runner over an escalade :)

[Wildcat]

Originally posted by googe
SNIP*
I drive an import, I hate rap, and I still dont see how you can think of taking a 4runner over an escalade :)


:werd: , but alot of the guys on here are import till the day they die, i for one dont give a shit.. its all about overall taste and good judgement.

[Wildcat]

Originally posted by EG STyLeZ


no, it's actually not

shit, i got told.

[Dave P]

Originally posted by importz
LOL....I just wanna get an SUV and put on 26 inch rims? So which would look nicer?

X5 or escalade

[Dave P]

:bigpimp:

[Mikko]

There just aren't words for how incomprehensibly retarded that looks. Identity insecurities and the need to be someone in a group context can be a powerful motivator to do strange things.

[roopi]

Originally posted by Mikko
There just aren't words for how incomprehensibly retarded that looks. Identity insecurities and the need to be someone in a group context can be a powerful motivator to do strange things.


:confused:

:rofl:

[Ajay]

Range Rover

[DJ Lazy]

Originally posted by roopi



:confused:

:rofl:


:werd: :confused:

[5.9 R/T]

If your picking between a 4runner and an escalade obviously off roading is not a consideration, cause both would suck.

[Wildcat]

Originally posted by Mikko
There just aren't words for how incomprehensibly retarded that looks. Identity insecurities and the need to be someone in a group context can be a powerful motivator to do strange things.


you're odd.

[sin]

^^ :werd:

[A_3]

Escalade for sure, runners are good cars, but damn everyone love's cadi's

[Mikko]

My odd? Yes, my odd is nice.

[Wildcat]

Originally posted by Mikko
My odd? Yes, my odd is nice.

Mr. mikko.... what you have just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things ive ever heard. At no point in your rambling incoherant response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this thread is now dumber having listened to it. I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul.

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by Wildcat


Mr. mikko.... what you have just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things ive ever heard. At no point in your rambling incoherant response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this thread is now dumber having listened to it. I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul.

Actually, you're wrong. The person said 'your odd' meaning odd belongs to him, not you're which would be you are odd. Funny how a Swede understands this better than a Canadian. :rofl:

You were a little too quick to take a quote from Billy Madison.


Go for the escalade, but don't go any where near an EXT, looks like a shitty Avalanche.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by Mikko
There just aren't words for how incomprehensibly retarded that looks. Identity insecurities and the need to be someone in a group context can be a powerful motivator to do strange things. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Nicely worded

[alloroc]

Heh.

I can't afford either.

XL-7 is more in my price range. ... still seats 7.

[Wildcat]

Originally posted by Hakkola


Actually, you're wrong. The person said 'your odd' meaning odd belongs to him, not you're which would be you are odd. Funny how a Swede understands this better than a Canadian. :rofl:

You were a little too quick to take a quote from Billy Madison.


Go for the escalade, but don't go any where near an EXT, looks like a shitty Avalanche.


ooooo excuse me if i didnt type "you're", do all people who use acronyms and shortened words when typing on forums incapable or speaking english???

christ... ill fucking edit it then mr. grammmatical :rolleyes:

[ninjak84]

It's funny how people always have to rationalize thoughts for themselves. No one will appreciated simple self expression anymore.
Seems like everyone is trying to always put down people with money or priviledge. Usually those people are the ones with neither.

[Mikko]

As the unusually rich are in the minority, odds are the critics will be non-rich.

Express = to try and give others a certain image of the self. Motor vehicles are often used for that. I also think that people will try to emphasize their strengths. A nobody with a lot of money might focus on just the importance of having money and displaying it. Who knows.

[RSeXy]

Originally posted by max_boost
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Nicely worded

:rolleyes:

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by Wildcat



ooooo excuse me if i didnt type "you're", do all people who use acronyms and shortened words when typing on forums incapable or speaking english???

christ... ill fucking edit it then mr. grammmatical :rolleyes:

I don't actually care about the grammar, never would have pointed it out if you didn't post what you did. Not that I particularily like Mikko, just felt like flaming the flamer.

:poosie:

[DonJuan]

First of all, If you got the cash, the FX45 is the Best thing for the money end of story, the price how ever is quite high, worth every penny, but still, the FX35 isn't as good and there are better options for that class and price. The 4runner is good and everything, I mean I love driving them they are wicked in snow and ice, but it aint no escalade: no good in snow, no good on gas, but the amount of pussy that comes flyin' your way is worth it. The Navigatior sux, no good at all, just looks pretty and feels nice but is USELESS in snow, ice, rain, etc and is seriously under powered. My choice the Escalade EXT on 22's cuz of the pussy, and you gots to love the pussy.:thumbsup: Sorry anout the long post.

[shelbix2020]

unlees you want an overpriced Suburban ... go with the runner

[Wildcat]

Originally posted by Hakkola


I don't actually care about the grammar, never would have pointed it out if you didn't post what you did. Not that I particularily like Mikko, just felt like flaming the flamer.

:poosie:

flame the flamer eh?

well on another unrelated note, werent you the guy who got shit kicked at a 403 meet?

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by CycloneAWD
Yo holmes...the Esca, rollin in on Dubs is off the heezie yo...Fo Sho...

WTF, I was about to vote for the escalade then I read this.

[THE GOVERNATOR]

escalde costs$$$ to keep the tank full 04 Rav4 all the way

[Khyron]

Originally posted by Wildcat

:werd: , but alot of the guys on here are import till the day they die, i for one dont give a shit.. its all about overall taste and good judgement.

So if somone has an opinion against yours they're blind import fanatics, but if they agree with you, they're open minded. Whatever.

I choose the Toyota because it's new, less likely to be stolen, probably cheaper to insure, definately cheaper on gas, will have better resale 5 years from now - and I don't like driving cars that scream "I'm a rap star".

Now, throw in a Caddy CTS as an option and we'll talk.

Original poster - can you afford the new VW SUV?

Khyron

[Altezza]

I used to drive an Escalade as a weekend car and I've also had the new 4Runner V8 Limited out for a rip. Contrary to popular belief, the Escalade is not all that impressive for the price you pay. Sure it's bling, but I prefer the 4Runner. Part of the problem is that the Escalade got 10-12mpg in the city. :thumbsdow:

[fast95pony]

Originally posted by Asiangirltuner
Don't 4.6 (X5) go from 0-90 mph in 6 seconds?? that's damn fast for something that size!


0-90 mph in 6 seconds ?? Maybe in a McLaren F1 !!


BMW states 0-62 mph in 6.5 seconds.

[bksze]

Actually a big considering factor for me when choosing cars is the fit and finish of the interior as that is where you'll be spending the majority of your time.

From the exterior, I'd definitely consider domestics. Once you put yourself into an expensive domestic though, the controls inside remind you as if you were sitting in a sunfire or a cav. I thought I'd bring this up as I went to check out the escalade and the interior is far from satisfactory. Compare that to a baseline bimmer or audi and you will definitely be blown away by the difference in appearance.

Of course that is just an opinion on my part.

[Wildcat]

Originally posted by Khyron


So if somone has an opinion against yours they're blind import fanatics, but if they agree with you, they're open minded. Whatever.
*SNIP



ya thanks for putting words in my mouth, thats great you did good. :rolleyes:

[rice_eater]

Originally posted by CycloneAWD
Yo holmes...the Esca, rollin in on Dubs is off the heezie yo...Fo Sho...

omg :banghead: :rofl:

[hash]

Originally posted by rice_eater


omg :banghead: :rofl:

haha... go easy on the guy...!
i think it was meant as a joke anyways

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by Wildcat


flame the flamer eh?

well on another unrelated note, werent you the guy who got shit kicked at a 403 meet?

Were you there?? I wouldn't have really called it an ass kicking. Haha, funny that you'd bring something like this up after me saying something so unimportant. Not that it really matters, past is behind me. :thumbsup: :burnout:

[Wildcat]

Originally posted by Hakkola


Were you there?? I wouldn't have really called it an ass kicking. Haha, funny that you'd bring something like this up after me saying something so unimportant. Not that it really matters, past is behind me. :thumbsup: :burnout:

fair enough.

[mo_virgin]

FX45... final word
Beauty Speed and Standard 20 inches doesn't hurt

[04blackMAX]

id get a 2004 caddy srx........

[mo_virgin]

Man the SRX is sooo ugly...

[Drakester]

Originally posted by Altezza
I used to drive an Escalade as a weekend car and I've also had the new 4Runner V8 Limited out for a rip. Contrary to popular belief, the Escalade is not all that impressive for the price you pay. Sure it's bling, but I prefer the 4Runner. Part of the problem is that the Escalade got 10-12mpg in the city. :thumbsdow:

so don't drive it in the city

[digitalshogun]

If you don't plan on driving an Escalade in the city ... you have no where to drive it. Highway? Mileage wont be much better plus its harder for the "pussy" to get in as others have brought up as a reason to buy an Escalade (unless of course hippy hitchhikers are your thing). Offroad? Riiiiiight. 'nuff said.

I wish car companies would stop making Luxury "SUV"s. Call it a Luxury wagon with a 4x4 option, a waste of gas with a leather interior ... whatever. Calling it a SUV implies that the driver of a such a vehicle would use it for either sport or utility. How many Escalades you see down at the fishing hole or at a job site?

If you want a Sport Utility Vehicle ... from the options given get the 4run. You want bling and to "roll up" on some high maintenance "women" ... get the Escalade (don't forget to get some spinners). :thumbsup: :rolleyes:

As for a fight between domestic and import ... if he wanted to know which to get between a Jeep and a 'Yota ... that would be an issue. As it stands, not so much.

[knees scrapin']

Neither. Scalade is palyed out and the 4runners are not my style.

VW T-Reg v10 TDI. Thats it. over 500 lbs of trq. Nuff said.

[CelicaST-162]

2005 Toyota Sequoia Limited rollin on DUB'S:bigpimp:

[digitalshogun]

Originally posted by knees scrapin'
Neither. Scalade is palyed out and the 4runners are not my style.

VW T-Reg v10 TDI. Thats it. over 500 lbs of trq. Nuff said.

I kinda wanna try it ... looks like a monster! It's got the luxury thing going on but I at the same time some serious muscle. I actually think people will use it as a SUV.

[Foreign1]

ESCALADES SUCK MY BALLS!

[Foreign1]

Touraeg is one of the worst SUV's you can buy..

[digitalshogun]

^

Why is that? Just 'cause?

[knees scrapin']

Originally posted by Foreign1
Touraeg is one of the worst SUV's you can buy..

Care to explain this?

I disagree. Before I bought my truck I test drove alot of SUVs and trucks. Most just for fun.

The T-reg in v6, v8 and v10 form are great quality vehicles in my opinion.

It seemed domestic suvs were cheap looking, very noisy and to much money for what you get.

If money were not an concern, the T-reg V10 TDI followed by the infiniti FX 45 or the BMW x5 4.4 is.

[knees scrapin']

Qoute:

ESCALADES SUCK MY BALLS!

Touraeg is one of the worst SUV's you can buy..


Your an idiot. Go Home. And what exactly do you desire in an SUV. How about a Lada?:thumbsup:




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[USHER]

hummer h2

[digitalshogun]

Originally posted by USHER
hummer h2

He's wonderin' about which SUV to buy. Not which MUAV (Mom's Urban Assault Vehicle) to buy.

Witty eh? No? Well screw all of you then! ;)