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Family thruster? Posted By: Tyrel On: 07-03-2009 @ 23:18:16 Reply | Edit So with the upcoming baby, we've decided that our 2 door Accord coupe isn't going to be very practical. We can make it work, but i am gonna start looking for something to replace it. My wife loves her accord, i actually enjoy driving it. It looks good, handles fine, and is comfortable to drive, it also is fairly quick. Great wife car. I thought the logical next step would be to find a 4 door accord and be done with it... ... until my wife informed me that she liked and wanted this: 
Too which, i promptly said "f no." i hate those, UGLY, and stupid. So she wants me to come up with some alternatives, she wants a mid sized SUV. I want something that looks good, handles good, is fun to drive, and safe, and can handle snow. For in or around 25k. Used. Okay fellers, give me some feedback and ideas. so far i've come up with: Jeep Cherokee SRT8 (are they actually all weather capable?) Trailblazer SS (again, is it REALLY an all weather?) X5 (meh) ??? --  Posted By: ChimpysZ28 On: 07-03-2009 @ 23:22:03 Reply | Top | Edit ^ wow your wife wanted one of those?!?! Ewww honda and any import company making a truck is just heresy on its on little level. Jeep Cherokee SRT8 are Freakin sweet i would pick one of those. But if you were getting one what year would you be getting? Aren't those suppose to be getting a 6.4l soon?  --  [ Edited on 07/03/2009 @ 23:22:38 ] Posted By: Tyrel On: 07-03-2009 @ 23:26:25 Reply | Top | Edit i'm a fan of the used market for her vehicles. She only drives maybe 20,000 km's a year, so i want someone else to have paid the depreciation. I want her to get a car, but she really wants an SUV due to practicality and she feels safer in them. -- Posted By: CATransam On: 07-04-2009 @ 00:25:29 Reply | Top | Edit I would go for the trailblazer ss, or at least a trailblazer with the 5.3. never been a big fan of the jeep products, but with the company going like it is there are some damn good deals to be had on new ones marked way the hell down. -- 04 Lemans Blue Corvette Z06 "No way dude...i saw an LS6 fight godzilla and the LS6 beat godzilla and it looked in the air and was like what do you think of that god? And god was like bring it bitch, so they fought and the LS6 beat god and now the LS6 is god because its the greatest thing ever" what I once thought was, is now no more. Posted By: stevethepirate On: 07-04-2009 @ 00:31:45 Reply | Top | Edit I love the Honda pilots... I know I'm a fan boy for them, but its for a good reason. The new jeeps are great too. One of my buddies has the srt8 (driven once), and another has the v6 that I've driven a few times. They drive well and feel great. I know that they have been the shop a few times though, not sure what the issues were unfortunately. I got to take an X5 out on the town like 3 years ago. Don't get me wrong, it was a nice car (SUV)... just didn't do anything for me though. I didn't think it compared to the Touregs, benzs, or Cayennes I've been in/driven. The mercedes SUV I have driven a lot is older. I forget the exact model. It was a blast to drive though. -- 
<3<3<3<3 Posted By: chevytrucker On: 07-04-2009 @ 00:43:09 Reply | Top | Edit I would go with a Trailblazer, either V8 or SS. The V8's go for cheap if you can find one, the ones I've seen have been cheaper than the 6. That would have selectable 4wd and decent all season tires. The SS comes in either rwd or awd. The rwd would be terrible in bad weather, but the awd would be great...with the right tires. I believe they come stock with summer tires, and they do have 20 inch wheels. Whatever tires it comes with I would recommend dedicated winter tires on some different wheels. I think the best choice would be a V8 EXT, even fully loaded with nav and dvd and leather you should be able to find one pretty cheap. They're rare though, so it might take a while to find. EDIT: Something like this: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/ctd/1239575545.html -- 96 Chevy S-10 4.3 LITERS OF FURY!!!  Volant CAI, Sony Xplod cd player, Alpine R12 sub, XM satellite radio, 3.5" Fabtech lift, Cragar 342's, 30" Kumho mud tires, more on the way WARNING: May cause whiplash, loss of bladder control, and chronic feelings of superiority. If you want a Microsoft product that doesn't suck, wait till they start makin vacuum cleaners! [ Edited on 07/04/2009 @ 00:52:21 ] Posted By: RedLT4Mike On: 07-04-2009 @ 00:43:59 Reply | Top | Edit That SRT-8 is fuckin HOT! TBSS is nice too -- 2008 Sliverado 5.3 RCSB LT || 1995 Trans Am 383, T56, 9", 315 ET Radials  Posted By: Jeremiah On: 07-04-2009 @ 03:56:44 Reply | Top | Edit GMC Acadia -- 2005 GMC 1500HD 6.0L, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix ..only own GM and always will  Posted By: JerseyFrank On: 07-04-2009 @ 09:54:28 Reply | Top | Edit 1974 shovelhead softail -- Current: 2004 Deville, bone stock livery. Posted By: 95ttoplt1 On: 07-04-2009 @ 12:37:12 Reply | Top | Edit The Chrysler Aspens are pretty nice. Our Durango has been very good to us, no issues at all. We have actually been looking to get something new but we can't find anything that will fill the void for less than 35k. You have a nice list going already though  --  Posted By: crunkmaro On: 07-05-2009 @ 01:04:49 Reply | Top | Edit ford explorer... Posted By: hrddrv On: 07-05-2009 @ 03:20:57 Reply | Top | Edit Trailblazer all the way. I love mine. I have just the 6 but it will get up and go when I need it to. Check out trailvoy.com for some really nice ones. -- 86 TA Sold.
06 Trailblazer 
Who was the first hacker in history? God. Posted By: Tyrel On: 07-05-2009 @ 12:43:17 Reply | Top | Edit anybody have any experience with the Nissan Murano? -- Posted By: 95ttoplt1 On: 07-05-2009 @ 13:14:27 Reply | Top | Edit No, I was gonna list them but I have never driven one. But I do like the interior and how they look. Go drive one and post the review  Just seemed a little light duty for what we use ours for.-- Posted By: Tyrel On: 07-05-2009 @ 14:37:10 Reply | Top | Edit FX35 is on the list as well... i REALLY like the look of those. I'll get some seat time asap. -- Posted By: stevethepirate On: 07-05-2009 @ 16:23:04 Reply | Top | Edit I had a black one driving behind me yesterday. I think they look great and have a nice stance for an SUV. --
<3<3<3<3 Posted By: 4Birdman On: 07-05-2009 @ 17:46:10 Reply | Top | Edit We have an 05 TB LS that is my wife's daily. She loves it, and it has been a great truck. We'd buy another one in a heartbeat if Obama hadn't bought GM. -- 
1998 Trans Am - A little bit stock 1974 AMC AMX - The Grape Ape - 401/4-spd PatriotDream.org - Help build a soldier's dream car Posted By: pewterpleasure On: 07-05-2009 @ 20:33:56 Reply | Top | Edit How about a used H3? Those things are a pretty good value for used. -- '99 Trans Am Suncoast ram air, , 160 degree therm, SLP Loudmouth, SLP Y pipe, GM 3.73's, T/A rear end cover,BMR strut tower brace, Eibach sportlines, Baer eradispeed crossdrilled, slotted rotors, Hawke pads, 17 x 9.5" Chrome C5's, HPP3. '02 Corvette Z06, black on black on black.  Posted By: pp_383_stroker On: 07-05-2009 @ 20:37:03 Reply | Top | Edit srt-8 jeep.. those things are badass i got to drive one had it to 140 mph and let off and it still had alot more. the guy also has a vette and said the jeep would smoke it. i would sell my formula for one in a hate beat. -- 1995 firebird formula 383ci, eagle 4340 crank, eagle H beam rods, wiseco flat tops, lt1 heads fully ported and polished,custom grind cam, pacesetter long tubes(armor coated), edlebrock high rise intake, K&N cai, 5.0 ripper shifter, !THE VERY LAST MOTOR DONE BY PLAIN PERFORMANCE! more to come. Posted By: ThumperNC24 On: 07-05-2009 @ 23:20:15 Reply | Top | Edit 
G55 AMG > ALL G500 would be cool too other than that, is the SRT-8 Jeep AWD? a TBSS AWD should be fine in the winter...its all abou the tires. -- 
99 Pewter Trans Am M6 - FLP LTs, Corsa Catback, BMR STB, UMI Adj. PHB, LT1 Pro-Kit, Koni Sport 4/3, BMR Adj. LCAs, K&N CAI, LS6 intake, Thunder Racing Custom Cam, T/A Girdle, Richmond 4.10s, Cartek Stage III clutch, Line Lock, Comp 918s and Ti Retainers, Hardened Pushrods, Kenny Brown DD SFCs, 160* Thermo, 18" HP Evo Wheels, Super Hawk Hood, some other stuff http://www.fquick.com/ThumperNC24 Posted By: ChimpysZ28 On: 07-06-2009 @ 00:19:05 Reply | Top | Edit ^ Srt-8s? yes sir -- Posted By: stevethepirate On: 07-06-2009 @ 00:31:15 Reply | Top | Edit I love G wagons. I think you should do that! --
<3<3<3<3 Posted By: crunkmaro On: 07-06-2009 @ 01:45:34 Reply | Top | Edit uhm...idk why no one else has asked but wtf is a thruster. Posted By: chevytrucker On: 07-06-2009 @ 04:02:27 Reply | Top | Edit The FX's drive great. They handle really well for an SUV, they're nice inside, but they're not really that roomy. The Murano is pretty much the same thing, just a little more utilitarian. -- 96 Chevy S-10 4.3 LITERS OF FURY!!!
Volant CAI, Sony Xplod cd player, Alpine R12 sub, XM satellite radio, 3.5" Fabtech lift, Cragar 342's, 30" Kumho mud tires, more on the way WARNING: May cause whiplash, loss of bladder control, and chronic feelings of superiority. If you want a Microsoft product that doesn't suck, wait till they start makin vacuum cleaners! Posted By: CATransam On: 07-06-2009 @ 08:53:11 Reply | Top | Edit kinda funny, he was talking about srt-8's and Trailblazer SS's, now he is talking about v-6 murano's and fx's  I like the G-wagon german equivalant of a hummer. you could get a unimog too   -- 04 Lemans Blue Corvette Z06 "No way dude...i saw an LS6 fight godzilla and the LS6 beat godzilla and it looked in the air and was like what do you think of that god? And god was like bring it bitch, so they fought and the LS6 beat god and now the LS6 is god because its the greatest thing ever" what I once thought was, is now no more. Posted By: chevytrucker On: 07-06-2009 @ 08:59:22 Reply | Top | Edit FX45 is almost on par with the TB SS and SRT-8. I'm pretty sure it handles better, though it's not quite as fast. -- 96 Chevy S-10 4.3 LITERS OF FURY!!!
Volant CAI, Sony Xplod cd player, Alpine R12 sub, XM satellite radio, 3.5" Fabtech lift, Cragar 342's, 30" Kumho mud tires, more on the way WARNING: May cause whiplash, loss of bladder control, and chronic feelings of superiority. If you want a Microsoft product that doesn't suck, wait till they start makin vacuum cleaners! Posted By: Tyrel On: 07-06-2009 @ 10:22:58 Reply | Top | Edit The reason for the SRT 8 an TBSS is because i only like the look of them in that trim. Whereas the Murano looks pretty good regardless. MY GOD i want a G wagon... the wife looked at it and just laughed at me, there is no way in hell that'll happen. Family Thruster is a term for the family hauler, i think it stems from the National Lampoons vacation show. -- Posted By: ChimpysZ28 On: 07-06-2009 @ 10:40:19 Reply | Top | Edit G wagon look like cardboard boxes with wheels. i hate those things. -- Posted By: purplebird94 On: 07-08-2009 @ 00:46:06 Reply | Top | Edit i think its the rsx or whatever the acura suv is are nice. i also second the gmc acadia or the buick version of it. --  Posted By: 68Malibu On: 07-08-2009 @ 00:56:44 Reply | Top | Edit I have to agree that the FX35 is a little small inside for what it is. They do drive nice though. I haven't paid attention to the SUV market in ages though, so I don't have any recommendations. I work at Toyota, and they're suv lineup is pretty unappealing. So yeah, basically a worthless post. -- 1996 Formula WS-6 M6 ...selling 2005 Ram 1500 Hemi 2003 R6 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe 2 door sedan Steve - Long Beach, CA Posted By: stevethepirate On: 07-08-2009 @ 01:47:06 Reply | Top | Edit The Acura MDX is nice... exact same as the Pilot. Haven't seen any of the new ones though. --
<3<3<3<3 Posted By: LeadFootedRacer On: 07-09-2009 @ 14:26:30 Reply | Top | Edit unimog FTW! -- 1985 Chevy K10 - 305 - 700r4 - np208 - 14bff - dana 44 - 38" Gumbos - 6" Tuff Country Lift - Daily Gas Guzzler 1998 Dodge Neon Sport - 2.0 DOHC - MTx - 30.3 MPG City - DEAD 1984 Firebird - No Motor or Trans - Checkered Racing 4 Link Backhalf - M/T Sportsman 31x18.5 on 15x15 Weld Pro Stars
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