str8jakett

80k on my MKIV Jetta VR with not a single mechanical failure of any kind, shape, or form. Only thing I've replaced other than regular maintenance (suspension upgrades notwithstanding) is a brake light switch. Must of been a good day in Mexico when it rolled down the line.

What's with you VW owners, don't you know putting a bike in the back is not allowed? Roof rack or you're a sinner!

patentcad

I need my cars to provide reliable service without bankrupting me for repairs for up to 200K+ miles. BMW is about the most reliable Euro brand, Porsche is also good. Our 1998 Volvo turned into a total money pit after 175K miles. Japanese cars just generally don't break as much with high mileage. But if you can get to 175 K miles you don't have much of a beef. VW's and Saabs won't do that. They suck in that dept.

Forget Saab. Lost cause. VW may have a prayer. At least they're friggin solvent.

kuf

Love it! I think it would be a pain to drive and park though. I think the C Class RVs are a good compromise. Small enough to drive & park in most lots, and big enough for a queen or full size bed. (The floor plan in the pic I found doesn't have a queen bed though.)

Anybody need their taxes done?

rufvelo

that would be an old school bus

rufvelo

when not spontaneously igniting, this dump actually handles ok for a 'not an offroad suv'...whatever that means

rufvelo

best engines with the music blaring sure, pitty the others on the outside having to hear the racket of that underpowered 'smooth as silk' boxer

rufvelo

great, so you 'cruise' in a volvo now?

rufvelo

that equinox is best viewed in jpeg only, not real life, stick to the audi if you want to get from b back to a.

rufvelo

if you've actually driven them, neither is like a lexus

patentcad

I only brought up Lexus because that's how much nicer the Prius was than the Insight. Night and day. Insight felt cheap, ride was rough, car was disappointing. Prius had a far more elegant interior, refined ride, drive, control surfaces, everything. No comparison in my view. The Prius is well worth the $3000 premium (I think that's about the price difference). If I buy a hybrid, that's the car.

patentcad

I have no idea what you're implying here. I have not read of RDX's catching fire. If you think the idea of a non-offroad SUV is an oxymoron, please note that 90%+ of SUVs never leave the road in the first place, so it's a perfectly viable class of vehicle. The RDX has slightly more ground clearance which does help in the snow, a very pleasant high visibility cabin with a higher driving position and outstanding ergonomics, good ease of entry and exit, plenty of cargo room, and for all that, it really does handle great, fun to drive (paddle shifters), etc. It really does blow away 95% of the other SUVs and crossovers in the acceleration and handling dept. To really beat the RDX in those areas you have to buy a $40-$70K Audi, Cayenne, etc.

At any rate, we really couldn't be more pleased with our two Acuras.

Very happy with the car after 3.5 years, 45K miles, perfect family car, fun to drive, hauls my stuff, great handling/mobility in all road conditions. The only let down are the mpgs, which average 17-19 mpg, but that's to be expected from a 2 ton SUV with a Thule roof rack permanently effing up the drag coefficient. I have gotten up to 22-23 mpg on long highway trips with the pod and the bikes on the car and a full load of family and gear in it, which really isn't so bad.

kuf

I met somebody who has part ownership in a big bus RV. He took it to the Baker to Death Valley race, and it was soooo nice sitting in there as the temperature climbed.

kuf

My dad is happy with his Equinox. (He hauls his 29er around with it.)

rollin

In my mind "best" doesn't equate to quietest, it may to you.

"Music blaring"? I can hear my Baroque over the engine so I'm happy. I think it's an extremely responsive engine. 220 plus hp is plenty for my "baby" carrier which is the main reason I own it.

Safety and practicality were higher on the list of criteria when I bought the Forester. This thing beat the CRV, Rav 4, Q7, Murano and XC 70.

It also happens to be good value for money for me.

The Forester costs US$70,000. (yes that's a 7 with 4 zeros)

Audi Q7 starts at US$190,000; Nissan Murano US$100,000; Volvo XC 70 - US$150,000; Porsche Cayenne starts US$175,000

j944

Will fit one sideways in the rear w/ seats down or two rightside up w/out the front tires.

norymeoreason41

I have a GMC Terrain (basically the Equinox) and I love it. Not sure where all of the Equinox bashing is coming from. Mine has a great ride, room for two bikes with the seats down, 32 miles per gallon, and all the bells and whistles anyone could need. So far, so good.

DuraAce

I use this one.